Dispatch

Dispatch from Piqued, electronic music news and current events. Piqued is a platform for electronic music makers and enthusiasts.

On the menu, Slices of Pie, Riddim recipe leaks, and Hover d'oeuvres

Robaux's serving pie, Teenage Engineering's cooking dub, and Sequential's back with poly aftertouch.

09-27
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A ballerina eurorack module, Trivium prototype, albums from McDuffee & Johno Wells, upcoming events

In this Dispatch episode, we cover the latest in modular gear news and upcoming events across California.

09-19
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Piqued.fm’s new look, Knobula's Monumatic, K.O. II upgrades, and a DIY 909 kick with FM

We tour the new Piqued.fm, talk synth upgrades, share Bandcamp finds, and preview the next Future Perfect night at Noc Noc in San Francisco.

04-21
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Katla synth, Roto-Control, and more, discover our NAMM and Buchla & Friends 2025 highlights

A weekend of synth innovation and boutique creativity at NAMM 2025 and Buchla & Friends, showcasing groundbreaking gear and inspiring creators.

01-27
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Exploring the Shmøergh DIY synth, Teenage Engineering’s OP-XY, and new frontiers in electronic sound

We dive into the Shmøergh DIY synth, highlight ahto_leon’s melodic album "Impermanence," and explore the refined sequencing capabilities of Teenage Engineering’s OP-XY.

12-13
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Roland offers three-months of Ultimate Studio Suite for Bandcamp Friday

We cover Roland’s Bandcamp Friday offer, new music from Jim Thompson, and gear updates from Expert Sleepers and Molten Modular.

10-04
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Make Noise revives the legendary QMMG module

We delve into the reissue of Make Noise's QMMG module, spotlight Micro Rack's Kickstarter success, and preview the Piqued 5th Anniversary Show.

08-26
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Pittsburgh Modular unleashes the Snakes sequencer

We explore Pittsburgh Modular's Snakes sequencer, highlight new album releases, and update you on the Piqued 5th Anniversary Show.

08-03
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Exploring new directions in the Labyrinth

We explore the new Moog Labyrinth, blending East and West Coast synthesis styles with dual sequencers and wave folding.

07-15
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Superbooth24 dispatch from Berlin, we spoke with some of our favorite exhibitors

This episode of Patch Dispatch is all about Superbooth24! Piqued spent the weekend in Berlin and spoke with some of our favorite synth companies including Vostok, RYK, Knobula, Xaoc, Modbap, WMD, and more.

05-31
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CMOS chip logic in workshops at night, new synth from Vongon the REPLAY's delight

On this episode of Patch Dispatch, news from Piqued including an upcoming electronics workshop, and we take a look at a cool new synth from Vongon called the REPLAY.

04-07
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Move over MIDI, Tiptop ART is here

We discuss the new ART control protocol from Tiptop Audio that makes polyphony in Eurorack easier, a fun time bending device, album releases, and Piqued updates.

03-10
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SEQTRACK picks up where the OP-Z left off

On this episode of Patch Dispatch, we discuss a new device from Yamaha, Korg Gadget 3 updates, M8 tracker v2, and album releases from Audio Terrorist and KZZL.

01-17
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The new EP-133 sampler, a 40HP generative sequencer, and new albums

On this episode of Patch Dispatch, we discuss Teenage Engineering's new pro pocket operator, a massive Eurorack module from Anti-Kulture, and albums from Sombre Lux and Eki Shola.

12-01
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MPE and Eurorack, new Roli keyboards, Live 12, and an album from Hugo Paris

On this episode of Patch Dispatch, we get expressive with MPE, Roli Seaboard BLOCK M, Live 12 updates, a look at OXI Coral, and the ambient album 'Nouvelles Aurores'.

11-16
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Bandcamp bad news, Monologs EP02, Basimilus is back, and more

Bandcamp layoffs, Monologs EP02 in the works, Noise Engineering modules, and album releases from Sine Mountain and Franck Martin.

10-27
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Trouble at Moog, Monologs premiere, 4ms gets meta, and more

Revisit the news about Moog layoffs, discuss the upcoming premiere of Monologs, and album releases from WabiSabi and Encounters.

09-28
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The knobbiest of cons, Korey's night of nerdcore, a usb-c cassette, and more

Take a look back at the recent Knobcon 2023, review some updates at Piqued, and new content coming soon.

09-15
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Eurorack... what went wrong, bye-bye Basimilus, album releases and more

What's wrong with Eurorack, Noise Engineering modules, and new albums on Patch Dispatch EP.4

08-29
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Foldiplier from Zlob, a haunting album from Malarki, lo-fi with AI and more

Foldiplier from Zlob, a haunting album from Malarki, lo-fi with AI and more on Patch Dispatch EP.3

08-14
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