Hazel Mills – from classical piano to cinematic synthesis
Bridging classical foundations, avant-garde influences, and modern synth artistry, Hazel Mills shares her creative process, favorite instruments, and the emotional worlds behind her music.
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Three paths to performance – three artists on live electronic music
For Saytek, Jeremy Arndt, and Chihei Hatakeyama, playing live is about striking a balance between planning and improvisation, connection and control. Here, they share their gear, setups, and philosophies on bringing electronic music to the stage.
Rick Wakeman on the Patch & Tweak Podcast – Episode 3
Step inside the world of prog legend Rick Wakeman. In this episode, he recalls wild Yes concerts, Bob Moog’s on-stage tinkering, and how the Minimoog gave keyboardists new power. Hear stories, insights, and why Rick still calls the Mini the greatest synth ever made.
From cantopop to contemporary electronics – talking modular and tradition with Heidi Chan
Composer, sound designer, and multi-instrumentalist Heidi Chan bridges folk traditions and modular experiments. This interview follows a journey from taiko drumming to Eurorack – exploring the instruments, interfaces, and inspirations at the heart of the creative process.
Inside the Cinematic Laboratory: Secrets of the tingle scale and modular mastery
From AI-powered fraud hunting to unlocking “the tingle scale” in modular synthesis, Cinematic Laboratory reveals the secret recipes, hidden techniques, and gear ecosystems behind his truly cinematic, spine-tingling sound worlds.
The TR-909: the drum machine that defined the future
Celebrate Roland’s legacy with Inspire the Music – 50 Years of Roland History! Today only: get 25% off the stunning hardcover, plus free access to the complete eBook. Don’t miss this chance to dive into five decades of innovation, design, and sound.
Japan’s synth city: A guide to Hamamatsu
Guide to Hamamatsu, home to Yamaha, Roland, and Kawai, Japan’s true synthesizer city. See legendary synths at Yamaha, Korg’s first prototype, and hunt for treasures at Sonix and Hard Off, or stop by Kawai’s showroom. This UNESCO City of Music is a pilgrimage for synth fans.
Electronic Music – revisiting Allen Strange's timeless foundation for modular patching
Allen Strange’s book “Electronic Music” became a landmark guide to modular synthesis in the ’70s, blending technical clarity with creativity. Decades later, its ideas still inspire. We take an introductory look...