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Elgato’s Stream Deck as a DAW companion; new Reaper controller
Elgato’s Stream Deck, a push-button desktop controller with interactive color keys and software shortcuts, has quietly become an ideal DAW accessory. Take, for example, this thoughtfully designed addition from Granite Coast Studio for the inimitable Cockos Reaper.
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ALM records everything to stems, and now mixes, too, in compact modules
It’s Stem Ripper, and its expansion module accomplice, “With Mixer.” Patch it up quick, record individual stems, and perform stereo mixing with aux sends, panning, and even external USB MIDI control. And fit it all in 6HP + 8HP, with clever Eurorack modules from ALM/Busy Circuits.
Peter Kirn - September 13, 2026
Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Tech
Kevin Saunderson teaches a free 909 workshop, online and in Detroit
The best 909 Day reveal yesterday was this: on Saturday, Kevin Saunderson, techno originator and one of the Belleville Three, teaches a free workshop on the 909 with Roland (with Dustin Good). You can tune in online, and until tomorrow, there are in-person slots in Detroit, at Waajeed’s Underground Music Academy.
Peter Kirn - September 10, 2026
Gear Music Music tech Tech
Dirtywave M8 has an official iOS app — a great addition to mobile tracker apps
Peter Kirn - September 9, 2026
Apps iOS Music tech Software Tech
Eminently controllable, accessible by design, Sting is now a plug-in
Peter Kirn - September 8, 2026
Music tech Software Tech
