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Two sequenced Max for Live devices go off the usual grid
Will a step sequencer be a tool just for expected repetition? Or can it take you somewhere different? A series called “Out Of Grid” aims for the latter.
Now reassign those Novation Circuit knobs easily from the browser
Eight knobs and a grid turned out to be more powerful than you might imagine. Now you can edit those Novation Circuit patches more quickly.
New Elektron Octatrack OS is here, and trig conditions are awesome
Elektron have shipped their Octatrack OS 1.30B. Sequencer trig conditions, powerful rules that determine how sequences play, are here. And they’re wicked.
Ableton Live 10 in depth: hands-on impressions, what’s new
Live 10 adds a tasty new synth and delay effect, an updated look, and many more small details. We’ve had it now a few weeks; here’s a look at what’s new.
GarageBand on iOS adds powerful sequencer and a lot more sounds
Apple’s music production tool gets a new step sequencer for rhythms, sound libraries, and Eastern touch instruments – plus it looks good on the iPhone X.
Twerk like a Spectre with Ghostwerk’s Shadow Culture
Brainy beats and hyperactive microedits are back, with a new, digital-native ease. Meet the North Hollywood-born kid who’s making trackers fresh again.
Korg will bring their Gadget music studio to the Nintendo Switch console
KORG have long embraced their Japanese neighbors at Nintendo by bringing music apps to handheld gaming platforms. Now it’s Nintendo Switch’s turn.
Roland’s SH-101 – you could also play it while downhill skiing
One important comparison of the Roland boutique SH-01A to the original SH-101 I haven’t yet seen: can it ski?
Listen to space’s spookiest sounds with this NASA playlist
Earth, the solar system, and the stars are full of eerie “sounds” – if we listen in on waves in light and radio, converting those signals to sound.