Maffer Music
Practical guides covering analog formats, electronic synthesis, and the business of releasing music independently. No fluff — just the information you actually need.
Minidisc
Guides to Sony NetMD, Hi-MD, deck selection, recording techniques, and the thriving community keeping minidisc alive.
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Eurorack fundamentals, patch tutorials, module reviews, and generative techniques for building modular systems that actually work.
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Everything you need to set up a NetMD workflow — from choosing a deck to transferring audio on modern operating systems.
A clear breakdown of the differences between Hi-MD and standard minidisc, and when each format makes sense for your needs.
A practical guide to the portable and home decks that hold up today — what to look for and what to avoid on the secondhand market.
Latest
Cut through the noise: a realistic guide to building a first Eurorack system that makes sound and teaches you something useful.
The three core building blocks of any modular system, how they relate to each other, and why understanding them changes everything.
How to patch a system that makes musical decisions on its own — using chance, clocks, and logic modules to create self-evolving music.
About this site
Maffer Music is an independent resource for musicians who want to go deeper. Whether you're curious about recording to minidisc, building a Eurorack system from scratch, or figuring out how to release and monetise your music on your own terms — this is where we explore it, honestly and in detail. No sponsored placements. No inflated rankings. Just the craft.