The Bench

Pantsula dancers in a circle on a tarred township street, knees high, spectators ringed around them, shot in black and white.

How Kwaito Was Made: The Pitch Fader, the Speed Switch and a Tempo Nobody Chose

How Kwaito Was Made: The Pitch Fader, the Speed Switch and a Tempo Nobody Chose

An Akai S950 rackmount 12-bit sampler, front panel and floppy drive

S612 to S5000: Which Akai Sampler Do You Actually Want?

S612 to S5000: Which Akai Sampler Do You Actually Want?

A Korg Polysix on the bench, the analogue polysynth best known for the leaking battery that eats its circuit board

Does It Really Need Recapping? An Honest Answer, With Prices

Does It Really Need Recapping? An Honest Answer, With Prices

A Roland Juno-60 analogue polysynth, sliders and chorus switches across the front panel

Juno-60 or Juno-106? The Honest Answer, Including the Chip That Kills Them

Juno-60 or Juno-106? The Honest Answer, Including the Chip That Kills Them