Ableton’s Drift synth continues to earn some love, especially as it’s included in all versions of Live 11. Sonic Bloom has a 64 preset pack for this one, plus a free 10 preset pack – and continues to release new Live Themes, too.
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Here’s the new nanoloop Game Boy cart in action – and more cute stuff coming
It’s one of the cartridges that launched the Game Boy musician phenomenon. And you can still go back to vintage Nintendo hardware with this beautiful homebrew music-making platform. Just watch.
Hand gestures for music: GECO 2.0 for updated Leap Motion is already here
It’s all in the hands. GECO delivers near zero-latency gestural control for music. And this didn’t take long: hot on the heels of the revival of Leap Motion hardware, version 2.0 is now available for both macOS and Windows.
Sinevibes FX come to KORG synths: yes, Luminance on minilogue xd
As if in a popcorn rom com, the love match you knew had to happen from the moment they met is finally here. You can now run four fantastic Sinevibes effects on KORG prologue / minilogue xd / NTS-1: Hollow, Isomer, Luminance, and Vibrant for your ensemble, reverb, and phaser needs.
KORG Gadget now adds Meta Quest VR in addition to Switch, iOS versions
Speaking of VR, KORG’s ongoing collaboration with developer DETUNE keeps bringing their instruments to more platforms. VR is the latest, in the form of a Meta Quest (and PC VR) version of KORG Gadget, the toybox full of fun Korg instruments, beatmakers, and pattern makers.
TouchDesigner Curriculum is a complete guide for learners and educators – plus one fluffy extra
Ready to get started with the deep 2D/3D media environment TouchDesigner? Or you’re an educator teaching others? Or you just want one newbie-friendly tutorial for Fluffy the Noise? It’s all here.
TouchDesigner integration with Unreal Engine 5 comes into its own
Working in 3D and immersive visuals is now more than ever about finding the most expressive, efficient integration. Now is a perfect time to check out TouchDesigner’s integration with Unreal Engine, as it’s steadily advanced – including a significant milestone this summer.
1976’s growling CAT synth now in a plug-in, co-created with original designer Carmine Bonanno
It’s got growl, savage bass, an unmistakably aggressive lowpass filter, and unique-sounding cross modulation and oscillator sync. Now the CAT sound is readily accessible to anyone in plug-in form, with input directly from its original designer, Carmine Bonanno. Cherry Audio’s Octave CAT is out now.
AlphaTheta, parent of Pioneer DJ, acquires Serato
2023 acquisition season continues. The latest is the complete acquisition of DJ vendor Serato Audio Research by AlphaTheta; AlphaTheta is best known for the Pioneer DJ brand.
PatchWorld shows power of multiplayer VR music, integrates with Ableton Live
VR music has quietly evolved from fringe experiment to serious, fun musical tool – and it’s done so entirely through one app, PatchWorld. Released publicly last summer, it’s gotten steadily more capable and reliable, including on Meta’s affordable Quest 2 headset and HTC’s VIVE. But most recently, on top of additions like Ableton Live integration, PatchXR has added a true killer app: multiplayer.