Interview: Tom Whitwell, Music Thing Modular

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

"Der Brite Tom Whitwell arbeitete als Journalist für die BBC und entwickelt heute mit seiner Firma Music Thing Modular Synthesizer-Module. Das Besondere daran ist der Open-Source-Gedanke, damit alle seine Module so nutzen können, wie sie es möchten. Auf der Superbooth 2026 spricht Tom Whitwell im AMAZONA-Interview mit uns darüber, wie sein Weg in die Welt der Synthesizer aussah und wie er die Zukunft der Szene sieht.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Tom Whitwell
00:21 – Vom BBC-Journalisten zum DIY-Synthesizer-Entwickler
01:51 – Synthesizer mit Open-Source-Gedanken
03:49 – Was Tom Whitwell heute aus seiner Zeit als Journalist nutzt
04:30 – Community-Gedanke von Music Thing Modular
06:33 – Zukunft der Modular-Szene
07:30 – Pläne von Tom Whitwell"

"British native Tom Whitwell worked as a journalist for the BBC and today develops synthesizer modules with his company, Music Thing Modular. What makes his work unique is its open-source philosophy, which allows anyone to use his modules exactly as they wish. At Superbooth 2026, Tom Whitwell joins us for an interview with AMAZONA to discuss his journey into the world of synthesizers and share his vision for the future of the scene.

00:00 – Introduction to Tom Whitwell
00:21 – From BBC Journalist to DIY Synthesizer Developer
01:51 – Synthesizers and the Open-Source Ethos
03:49 – What Tom Whitwell Still Uses from His Time as a Journalist
04:30 – The Community Spirit of Music Thing Modular
06:33 – The Future of the Modular Scene
07:30 – Tom Whitwell’s Plans for the Future"

Interview: Mark Verbos, Musiker und Entwickler

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

"Als DJ gestartet, baut Mark Verbos heute mit seiner Firma Verbos Electronics eigene Synthesizer-Module. Wie er dabei vorgeht, was für ihn besonders entscheidend ist und welche Rolle Synthesizer-Module von Buchla für ihn spielen, verrät Mark uns im AMAZONA-Interview auf der Superbooth 2026 in Berlin.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Mark Verbos
03:01 – Vom DJ über Buchla zum Entwickler eigener Synthesizer
07:25 – Sicht als Musiker
11:16 – Entscheidungen bei Verbos Electronics
14:31 – Ideen und Pläne von Mark Verbos
17:23 – Zukunft der elektronischen Musik"

"Starting out as a DJ, Mark Verbos now builds his own synthesizer modules through his company, Verbos Electronics. In this AMAZONA interview conducted at Superbooth 2026 in Berlin, Mark reveals his approach to the process, what factors are particularly crucial to him, and the role that Buchla synthesizer modules play in his work.

00:00 – Introduction to Mark Verbos
03:01 – From DJ to Buchla user to developer of his own synthesizers
07:25 – His perspective as a musician
11:16 – Decision-making at Verbos Electronics
14:31 – Mark Verbos’s ideas and plans
17:23 – The future of electronic music"

Interview mit Trovarsi & Devin von Weston Precision Audio auf der SuperBooth 2026 - Trivium

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

TELEPHATIC INSTRUMENTS ORCHID - #superbooth impro

video upload by motobor

"Nice way to play around and gather some ideas. Get your creativity going in an instant!

#superbooth #superbooth26
Keep on mind that all of my videos done on superbooth are realy short indroduction. if it doesnt sound good or I make mistakes then its because I have only used it for 20min. This is my thing, I want to see how fast I can get along with the instrument.
videos are edited and uploaded on phone, so sorry for any mistakes or roughnes."

CRUM2 by NYSTRÖM #superbooth26

video upload by motobor

"generative percussive h#superbooth #superbooth26

Keep on mind that all of my videos done on superbooth are realy short indroduction. if it doesnt sound good or I make mistakes then its because I have only used it for 20min. This is my thing, I want to see how fast I can get along with the instrument.
videos are edited and uploaded on phone, so sorry for any mistakes or roughnes."

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Apæron AFOUR - FIRST INTERACTION #superbooth26

video upload by motobor

Sleepy Circuits Hypno 2 - Superbooth 2026

video upload by True Cuckoo

https://sleepycircuits.com

Smallest DJ Rig in the world? Superbooth 2026

video upload by Let's Play Synths

"The Drift Zero is TINY, but comes with storage for your tracks, a crossfader, pitch shifting and a whole lot of other functions you'd never expect from something that small. More info and preorders on https://driftdj.com"

Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums & Mix

video upload by Let's Play Synths

"After the Bullfrog Synth from 2023, Erica Synths has released on April 29th the Bullfrog Drums in cooperation with Richie Hawtin and announced the Bullfrog Mix to be released in a couple of months. Prices are currently 500€ for the synth and 600 € each for the Drums & Mix (plus VAT).

0:00 Intro & Synth
2:24 Drums
9:18 Mix
15:02 Sound demo"

It only does Melancholy - Superbooth 2026

video upload by Let's Play Synths

"The Melancholytron comes with 300 hand-recorded presets, is now in production and available in June/July from https://melancholytron.com. It's 825! with keys, 625€ for the desktop version (plus VAT) and you get a nice, heavy coffee table book with heavy paper with it (or the other way round 😉)."

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