Happy birthday to Dave Smith – founder of Sequential, co-creator of MIDI, and the innovator behind some wonderful instruments and tech that make us smile even when we’re in isolation.
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A fantasy combo of Chicago footwork and Polish folk rhythmic asymmetry
Music November 21, 2024
Bandcamp and Discogs Tempo Adjust has a new UI, Master Tempo
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Sounds from Ukraine after 1000 days
Music Stories November 19, 2024
Learn how to live stream your music with these two easy, quick videos, gear tips
Okay, so everyone is suddenly live streaming. But the thought of setting this up hurts your brain. Fortunately, two of our friends have put together concise videos to get you started.
Exclusive: a gig and a half of finely-crafted Riemann techno sounds, free for 48 hours
It’s hard to get that deep, crowded club feeling right now in isolation. So here from our friend Florian Meindl and Riemann Kollektion is a big boost – and a master class in techno craft.
Endlesss is a musical jam app; Imogen Heap, KiNK, Matt Black, more join a stream today
If you’re bored of just video chatting with Zoom, Houseparty, and the like, Endlesss might be the musical switch-up you need. And some big personalities are joining in a day long stream today to give you a taste of what it’s about.
Fantastic Voyages, a simulated Tascam Portastudio, and a voice from isolation
From his machines’ novel ideas like neural network distortion to AV installation made from DNA, Giorgio Sancristoforo is a defiant, powerful musical voice – coming to us from deep in pandemic quarantine.
Did Apple just leak a new version of Logic with Ableton-style clip launching?
Apple appears to have accidentally leaked an upcoming version of Logic Pro with the signature feature of Ableton Live – nonlinear pattern launching.
Arturia, Logic, Final Cut, Reaper, and more offer these free tools while you stay at home
Apple Logic Pro, Reaper, and other free and inexpensive tools mean there’s no reason to stare at the walls in self=isolation. Even if your budget is hurting, you can make some music. Here’s an overview. Plus, bonus – because all these are free for the next 90s days, they’re perfect for collaborating with friends, since […]
There’s a new home for custom visuals and graphics FX – and $99 deal on VDMX for VJs
Find generators and FX for VJing, Motion, Final Cut Pro X, and more – or make your own, in GPU-accelerated ISF format. And need a VJ tool? VDMX is on sale for $99.
Add these Max for Live devices for inspiration in Ableton Live – or learn to make your own
A surprising number of Ableton Live users haven’t discovered the power of Max for Live inside. Here’s how to get started – but, oh, you’ve seen it all before? Okay, smarty-pants, learn how to make your own devices, too. Beginners and those needing some fresh ideas… Anxious times can be a big barrier to inspiration. […]
Blistering driving acid and searing glitches in Vee – Litha music video (CDM premieres)
It’s a feverish, pounding acid nightmare – in a kathartic way. Get knocked back in your chair for Vee’s “Litha” on Failed Units, as we meet the artists.