With all the new gear announcements lately, I’ve really been feeling gear acquisition syndrome creeping in. My favorite way to combat that is simple. I go back to gear I already own and don’t use very often and see what it still has to offer. So today, I’m making beats on the Teenage Engineering PO-33. It’s old, limited and yes, it’s technically been “replaced” by the EP-133 KO II. But despite the similar name, these two devices feel very different. There’s a lo-fi charm and

Every new year brings a wave of new gear, firmware updates, and creative possibilities. 2025 was a big one for music tech, and I’ve already got my eye on a few things I want to dig into next year. Let’s talk about what’s at the top of my 2026 wishlist. MPC Live 3 The MPC Live 3 is at the top of my list to check out this year. The updates Akai has made to the MPC line lately have been impressive, combining deep sampling and sequencing with a more performance-focused design...

I’ve been building live sets on the SP404 MK2 for about four years now. Over that time, I’ve developed a bunch of different methods for using it as more than just a sampler or effects box. But with this new set, I faced my biggest challenge yet: performing an ambient live set. Unlike my usual beat based sets, this one relies on complex time signatures, long drones, and layers that slowly evolve. So, I had to come up with a few new methods & creative workarounds that use the S