robinv, Author at Molten Music Technology

Robin in a square in front of an RYK Envy Machine with the text Molten Music Monthly December 2024

Molten Music Monthly December 2024 plus Best of Year Roundup

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024robinv

There were a handful of synths, modular and bits worth talking about this month before splurging into a roundup of my favourite things from 2024.

Robin holding a Basilisk synthesizer with components in the background

Wirehead Instruments Basilisk DIY Build and demo

December 17, 2024December 28, 2024robinv

A full and detailed build of the Basilisk generative synthesizer. I take you through all the joys and pitfalls of this relatively straightforward afternoon of soldering – it just takes a bit of time.

Robin holding a NYX synthesizer with the component parts in the background

Dreadbox NYX Reissue DIY Build and Review

December 6, 2024December 28, 2024robinv

The Dreadbox NYX is a two-oscillator, dual-filter analogue synthesizer with a whacking great big reverb and loads of character. I’ll take you through the build and give you an idea about what it can do.

Neutral Labs Scrooge Malfunction Generator DIY Build

December 4, 2024December 28, 2024robinv

Scrooge is a five-voice glitch monster of malfunctioning percussion. You can get it as a kit, and here’s me building one.

Molten Music Monthly November 2024

November 29, 2024robinv

Synths are getting weirder in this month’s round-up of music technology from November.

Best Budget Synths 2024 (November)

November 21, 2024robinv

Do you want a great synth but don’t have the cash for the big ones? Well, here’s a selection of my favourite synthesizers for people on a tighter budget of up to 300 dollars.

DivKid / Making Sound Machines DivSkip DIY Build

November 20, 2024November 21, 2024robinv

I built a DivSkip, and now I have a four-channel, A/B probability pattern generating light-up monster in my rack.

EMOM Patch Breakdown

November 8, 2024November 21, 2024robinv

Let me take you through the patch I used at the Norwich EMOM on the 7th of November.

Gamechanger Audio Plasma Voice Review

November 6, 2024November 29, 2024robinv

Who knew a Xenon tube of plasma could produce such fierce sounds? The Plasma Voice has all the energy of a barely contained explosion that zaps and spits its way into your patch. Is it too much? Nah, it’s bloomin’ awesome!

Molten Music Monthly October 2024

October 29, 2024November 21, 2024robinv

As the nights draw in we should comfort ourselves with big hearty bowls of synths and blankets of electronic music machines.