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VDMX6 is the biggest live visual news on Mac in over a decade – and it’s $99
VDMX6 is the biggest update for the live Mac visual tool in over a decade. Wait, no – it’s the biggest single-day news for Mac visuals in over a decade, full stop. Metal support, TouchDesigner integration, HAP updates, and more have implications beyond VDMX6 to other live visual tools, too.
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Ableton Operator FM synth at 20: 100 free presets; tons of history, tutorials
Ableton Operator, the FM instrument designed by Robert Henke, is celebrating 20 years since its (internal) debut. Want to celebrate? How about a ton of FM synthesis and Operator history, 100 free presets from Robert Henke and Christian Kleine, and more links? And now is a great time to celebrate those years – or even try Operator sound design for the first time.
Peter Kirn - September 11, 2024
Music tech Software Tech
MC-101/707 Zen-Core get the comprehensive editor Roland forgot
Devotees of the new Roland MC boxes said it all along: these boxes are deep — if you’re willing to dive in. Developer Benedetto Schiavone has done what Roland didn’t and created a comprehensive editor for everything the MC-101 and MC-707 can do, hacking into the hidden features of the MCs.
Peter Kirn - September 9, 2024
Gear Music tech Software Tech
Squiggy’s WaveTracker: open-source tracker – and other free tools
Peter Kirn - September 5, 2024
Gaming Music tech Software Tech
Here’s how to switch from Finale to Dorico – and important advice
Peter Kirn - August 27, 2024
Music tech Software Tech
Finale music notation software discontinued; devs embrace Dorico
Peter Kirn - August 26, 2024
Music tech Software Tech
Waldorf has recreated the Microwave 1 wavetable synth in software
Peter Kirn - August 22, 2024
Music tech Software Tech
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