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QuadTrack is a new groovebox for the Amiga (really), plus PC and Mac
It’s the biggest Commodore Amiga news of the week: Pink Parrot Studio is launching a new “Dynamic Performance Sequencer” with powerful modulation and Trig Tools option, built for jamming right on the computer keyboard. And there’s a music album to match. But don’t worry: if you have one of those inferior PC or Macintosh machines, you can still get in on the fun with an emulator, no installation or setup required.
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Play together with Ableton Live: how Circle of Live sets up for improvisation
“It’s okay to not have a plan — it’s okay to just jump and see what happens”: Circle of Live is an event that brings together artists for spontaneous improvised performance. Ableton filmed Clark, Rival Consoles, Sebastian Mullaert, and the organizers at a recent event. Here’s what we can learn from how they work (plus some more Circle of Live selections).
Peter Kirn - May 4, 2026
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For May Day, United Musicians and Allied Workers shares wins, goals
Today is May Day, the original date for Labor Day, or a pagan date to drive away evil spirits. Actually — why not both? For today’s International Workers’ Day, United Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) is sharing some optimism, as it takes on justice for musicians in the era of streaming and AI.
From sushi pianos to Yoko Shimomura, Square Enix Music TV is the best TV
Peter Kirn - April 27, 2026
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