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Molten Music Monthly September 2023

September 27, 2023robinv

Let’s dive into this month’s music tech, synth and modular releases, along with the industry news and opinion from yours truly. It’s a long one with lots to cover and loads to think about.

Dreadbox Hypnosis Reissue DIY build, demo and review

September 23, 2023robinv

Dreadbox has re-released the Hypnosis Time Effects Processor, but this time, it’s in a kit and Eurorack compatible, but it’a also much simpler than the original – they are not the same thing.

I did an EMOM (Electronic Music Open Mic) here’s what happened

September 8, 2023robinv

The Norwich wing of the EMOM movement meets on the first Thursday of the month in The Rumsey Wells pub on St Andrews Street.

Molten Music Monthly August 2023

August 31, 2023robinv

Hot summer holiday music technology time with all the latest and greatest synth, modular and music tech news. Index – 0:00 Intro – 0:12 Molten 10-year anniversary – 1:29 Blukac Endless Processor – 3:27 Intellijel Sealegs – 7:54 Arturia Acid V – 10:44 Behringer JT-4000 Micro – 15:09 Sequential Trigon 6 desktop – 21:12 DecadeBridge […]

SebSongs Modular Poly SEQ DIY Build

August 31, 2023robinv

This is a very interesting sequencer module that captures notes and lets you store them and send them out over three channels. It could be quietly revolutionary for my system.

Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 DIY Build

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023robinv

I built the fabulous new noise and drone machine from Neutral Labs. It’s a fascinating box with all sorts of stuff going on and a massive upgrade over the original.

Venus Instruments Veno-Echo DIY Build

August 23, 2023robinv

Veno-Echo is a dual-channel, cross-modulating, feedbacking weirdo delay that could bring all sorts of fun to your modular.

Erica Synths Bullfrog Educational synthesizer with supersized teacher version

July 29, 2023robinv

Erica Synths announced the fabulous-looking Bullfrog synthesizer a few weeks ago and described it as a synth designed for teaching synthesis. This photo popped up from a workshop they did recently, and now we can see why. Check out this super-sized teacher version!

Molten Music Monthly July 2023

July 27, 2023robinv

Here’s all the latest fabulous news from fabulous places for you fabulous people about fabulous synths and stuff.

A Beginners Guide to Synthesizer Filters

July 24, 2023robinv

The different types, modes and forms of filters in your synth or Eurorack can be confusing. Let me take you through the basics of how these filters differ and give you some thorough comparions.