The Roland Go:Mixer Pro packs a complete mixer into a handheld device, and it interfaces with your iPhone, Android phone – or anything else. We got one of the first units to test.
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Exploring a journey from Bengali heritage to electronic invention
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Apple MacBook Pro revision boosts CPU, display – so should you buy?
If you’ve been waiting for a revision of Apple’s MacBook Pro, it’s here. And Apple gives its users some significantly improved CPU performance, among other features. That’s not making Mac buying decisions much easier, though.
Bitwig Studio 2.4: crazy powerful sampler, easier control
The folks at Bitwig have been picking up speed. And version 2.4, beta testing now, brings some promising sampler and controller features.
Eurorack’s prices are dropping, as Herr Schneider laments
With the proliferation of modules, the phrase “Eurorack bubble” has been floating around for a while. But now it appears to be translating into falling prices.
Mo’Wax, James Lavelle, DJ Shadow, and more in a new documentary
A new documentary is poised to take what looks like a personal, thrilling look at the UK turntablism revolution.
The strange, cartridge-powered speech of TI Touch & Tell
No, not the better-known Speak & Spell. TI’s 1981 Touch & Tell was a singular moment in speech synthesis. Here’s its story – and a beautiful circuit bent mod.
From Japan, an ambient musician on solitude and views of the sea
As haunting, oceanic wells of sound sing achingly in the background, Tokyo-based ambient musician Chihei Hatakeyama talks in a new documentary about what inspires him.
Don’t know how to use Ableton Live? These videos can teach you
Just because everyone you talk to may know Ableton Live in and out doesn’t mean you do. Ableton have quietly posted an official series of videos that covers the basics, quickly.
Escape look-alike Ableton Live colors with these free themes
You stare at its interface for hours on end. Why not give your eyes something different to look at? Now Ableton Live 10, too, gets access to custom colors.