Observed arrival · 2026-11-07
A briefcase synth, built one mistake at a time
Matt Duff documents building a custom synthesizer in a briefcase and publishes a weekly roundup of synth and music-hardware news.
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- Synth builders, producers, and music-hardware watchers
- Worth noticing
- The build promises to show every step, mistake, and fix; Signal says each news claim has a source.
Field notes
The homepage divides the project into Series 1, the build, and Series 2, Signal. Duff says the build will show each step, mistake, and fix, while Signal is described as a weekly roundup of global music-hardware developments. The page reports 4.9M+ views and 24,000+ new followers in 30 days; those figures are presented as the creator's own metrics. Collaboration inquiries go to a displayed email address.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
◎NicheUnusually specific use
◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade
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