Stylophonika by the Kingston University Stylophone Orchestra is an exciting new album, scheduled to be released on January 28, 2022. It features the talents of Kingston University students and staff performing original compositions and creative recreations of classic compositions from electronic pioneers Vangelis, Wendy Carlos, Jean Michel Jarre, and Brian Eno. The Stylophone Orchestra is the brainchild of Dr. Leah Kardos, Senior Lecturer in Music and Project Lead for the Vi

The little synth from Leeds has found popularity once again as the Dubreq Company re-imagines the original Stylophone and offers many new models. Invented by Brian Jarvis in 1968, the original Stylophone was conceived when Jarvis was repairing a toy piano for his niece. He had an idea to replace the keys with a metal keyboard that was played with a hand-held stylus, and the rest is history. Designed with a single oscillator, the Stylophone is simple and fun to play. It is

If you have been waiting for an app that gives you loads of flexibility and solid performance, then wait no further. Loopy Pro is sure to please. From the makers of Audiobus and Loopy HD comes Loopy Pro, a giant leap forward in live looping and live performance apps. At its core, Loopy Pro is a live looping app with numerous options for recording and controlling your loops. It is compatible with hardware keyboards, controllers, and pedals to assist you in your live perform

Building the perfect live rig can be a daunting task. In this month’s field guide we show you how to get started. Because there are so many possibilities available to you, it is hard to narrow down the perfect combination of equipment to allow you to perform your music the way you want on stage. My live rig has gone through many iterations and will continue to change as my requirements change. In this column, we will explore the possibilities and consider the challenges th