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Tired of controller lock-in? Mixxx is a free DJ alternative; 2.4.2 out now
The free/FLOSS DJ tool Mixxx has quietly evolved into a powerful software DJ tool that rivals commercial alternatives. And it’s open to whatever hardware controller you want, thanks to developer and community support. The just-released 2.4.2 for Linux, macOS, and Windows builds on that with new and updated controller compatibility.
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pulu: free Novation Nocturn resurrection, Mac OS 9 livecoding, happy jams!
Miranda (aka pulu) Finnish electronic artist and livecoder, is doing the archaic things others won’t. That includes bringing your Novation Nocturn back from the dead, using ancient versions of SuperCollider on iBooks and Mac OS 9, and sharing some truly happy jams.
Make your Apple Watch into a wireless MIDI controller: MidiWrist Unleashed
Put your Apple Watch to work. MidiWrist Unleashed transforms the device into a standalone Bluetooth MIDI controller, complete with touch and motion controls, for use with your Mac, iPad and iPhone apps, and even Bluetooth LE devices.
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Peter Kirn - November 17, 2023
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Dart, a line of open source MIDI and DMX controllers, in wonderfully wacky variations
Peter Kirn - April 6, 2022
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Laurie Anderson, in video, on the stories behind her custom-built instruments
Peter Kirn - September 27, 2021
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Roger Linn’s LinnStrument is back in stock, for your expressive grid needs
Peter Kirn - August 3, 2021
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