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Notes from the workbench — software, studio, and shop operations.
Case Studies
From the Labs: teaching the studio to watch itself
A Labs project in the open: ATEM, studio audio, and 1.6-second speech-to-text in one supervisor — plus Giotto, learning to cut launch videos. In development, not done.
Case Studies
This site is the demo: itK-Publish + SiteKit
The publishing platform this site runs on — content live in seconds, restyles from one token table, zero plugins.
Case Studies
LogMyRepair.app: the counter and the books, one login
A tour of the application itself — work orders, scan-to-book paper, and a real ledger behind one login.
Synthesizer Hardware
Yamaha – MX-88 – Synthesizer Notes
I originally purchased the Yamaha MX-88 for use as a stage piano for visiting musicians. The Yamaha MX-88 is a Yamaha Motif with a crappier interface and MIDI implementation. The sound engine is identical and hackable.
Eurorack
Behringer RS-9 Rhythm Sequencer - Notes
Kenneth Jackson • May 28, 2026 • 4 min readBehringer RS-9 Rhythm SequencerThe Behringer RS-9 is a 52 HP Eurorack rhythm sequencer module that brings the powerful sequencing DNA of the RD-9 drum machine into a modular format. It features a 64-step sequencer across 10 independent tracks, perfect for t
Synthesizer Hardware
Behringer – 2-XM Analog Synthesizer – Notes
The Behringer 2-XM is a semi-modular, duophonic analog synthesizer faithfully recreating the iconic Oberheim Two-Voice from 1975—one of the earliest polyphonic analog synths and a staple for 70s legends like Vince Clarke, Jan Hammer, and Vangelis. This Eurorack-compatible (80 HP) desktop module packs two independent SEM-style voices with a total of 4 VCOs, 2 multi-mode […]
Synthesizer Hardware
Behringer – Solina – Notes
The Behringer SOLINA STRING ENSEMBLE is a faithful analog recreation of the iconic 1970s ARP/Eminent Solina String Ensemble (also known as ARP String Ensemble), famous for its lush, chorused string pads heard on countless prog rock, new wave, and ambient records. This desktop/semi-modular unit delivers 49-voice polyphony via classic divide-down octave technology, six selectable instrument […]
Eurorack
Behringer – Syncussion Analog Drum Synthesizer – Notes
The Behringer SYNCUSSION SY-1 is a faithful analog recreation of the legendary Pearl Syncussion SY-1 drum synthesizer from 1979, beloved in techno, new wave, and electronic music for its quirky, metallic, and punchy percussive tones. This dual-channel (2-voice) semi-modular beast packs two independent analog voices into an 80 HP Eurorack-compatible format (also works standalone with […]
Eurorack
Behringer – HALOS – Notes
The Behringer HALOS is a high-fidelity digital recreation of the legendary Mutable Instruments Rings physical modeling resonator, now in a compact Eurorack format. This 14 HP module transforms any input signal—triggers, envelopes, noise, or audio—into rich, organic resonances by modeling vibrating structures like strings, plates, membranes, tubes, and more. With three resonator families, pseudo-polyphony up […]