Elektron’s Octatrack 1.4 OS makes both MKI and MKII go deeper

The latest OS update from Elektron takes the beloved workstation and adds a ton of new stuff – making it easier to randomize parameters, trigger sounds via MIDI, edit and perform.

Free synth – bring back Radio Shack synthesis with the MG-1 Plus

At the dawn of the 1980s, anyone could buy a Moog-manufactured synth for $500 – at their local Radio Shack. And now you can add this distinctive synth for free.

Peter Kirn - November 27, 2020

The best music makers’ deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

We’ve got the season of the virus lockdown to get through – stocking up on some music-making joy seems a very good idea. To try to cut through the noise, here are some of the most appealing deals in one place. This post will be updated continuously through the week. And yeah, there’s actually too […]

Peter Kirn - November 27, 2020

How to get started hacking Mutable Instruments modules, in a video guide

Peter Kirn - November 25, 2020

There’s a spring reverb thwack “Easter egg” waiting inside the Oberheim OB-6

Peter Kirn - November 25, 2020

Finally, there’s a plastic fruit shaker instrument for KONTAKT – free today

Peter Kirn - November 24, 2020

SunVox, the powerful modular DAW for a few bucks, just added major new features

Peter Kirn - November 24, 2020

ClipGain adds the feature Ableton Live’s timeline forgot

Peter Kirn - November 23, 2020

‘Hope’ is the uplifting retro synth anthem jam we need right now

Peter Kirn - November 23, 2020

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