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All articles across every section — minidisc, modular, music business, and anything else worth writing about. Updated regularly.

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Minidisc Culture

Why Minidisc Never Really Died

From Japan's thriving collector scene to underground tape labels adopting the format — the strange, ongoing story of minidisc's second life and the community keeping it alive.

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Minidisc Beginner

Getting Started with NetMD Recording in 2025

Everything you need to set up a NetMD workflow — from choosing a deck to transferring audio on modern systems.

8 min read
Modular Beginner

Your First Eurorack System: What You Actually Need

The minimum viable system that teaches you modular thinking without bankrupting you, and how to build on it.

12 min read
Minidisc Formats

Hi-MD vs Standard MD: Which Format Is Right for You?

Higher bitrates vs. wider support — when each minidisc format makes sense for your workflow.

6 min read
Modular Fundamentals

VCO, VCF, VCA: The Signal Chain Explained

The three building blocks of any modular system and why understanding them changes how you hear synthesisers.

9 min read
Minidisc Gear

The Best Minidisc Decks Still Worth Buying

A practical roundup of portables and home units that hold up in 2025 — what to look for on the secondhand market.

10 min read
Modular Technique

Generative Sequencing: An Introduction

How to patch a system that makes musical decisions on its own using chance, clocks, and logic modules.

11 min read
Minidisc Technique

Recording From Vinyl to Minidisc: Techniques and Tips

Getting levels right, managing optical vs. analogue inputs, and the best settings for clean transfers.

7 min read
Modular Gear

Choosing a Case: Power, Size, and Format Explained

Your case is the foundation. Getting it wrong is expensive. HP sizing, power rails, and formats covered.

8 min read
Minidisc Software

linux-minidisc and platinum-md: The Open Source NetMD Tools

The SonicStage replacement that actually works — how to get the open-source NetMD tools running today.

9 min read