CTRL+Strum is a curated interface for people who make things.

Some of this is gear I trust. Some of it is software I actually use. Some of it is weird science experiments that probably shouldn’t be left unattended.

This site is built like a system on purpose — not a feed, not a sterile storefront, not a polished corporate “brand.” More like a living OS where projects, tools, writing, and ideas can coexist without getting flattened by algorithms.

user@ctrlstrum:~$ whoami
ben tankersley // builder // musician // systems nerd

user@ctrlstrum:~$ mission
design.
build.
experiment.

with music and technology.

user@ctrlstrum:~$ warning
curiosity may increase.

• Gear — recommendations with context, not hype.
• Merch — supports the build (and looks sick).
• Software — tools that actually help creators.
• Weird Science — maker tech, synth oddities, experiments.
• The Wall — logs, stories, tutorials, project drops.
• Projects — Ghost Shell, ToneGPT, and whatever escapes next.