How to update your Mac to Mojave – not Catalina – for the new Logic and more

Unless you have brand new Mac hardware, it’s likely you want to run macOS Mojave for now for greater compatibility. Here’s how to do it (including links to advice for when your App Store isn’t cooperating).

DP10 adds clip launching, improved audio editing to MOTU’s DAW

DP10 might just grant two big wishes to DAW power users. One: pull off Ableton Live-style clip launching. Two: give us serious, integrated waveform editing. Here’s why DP10 might get your attention.

Peter Kirn - February 4, 2019

Powerful SURGE synth for Mac and Windows is now free

Vember Audio’s Surge synth could be an ideal choice for an older machine or a tight budget – with deep modulation and loads of wavetables, now free and open source.

Peter Kirn - September 26, 2018

Luminance adds shimmery reverb to your sound – and it’s a runaway hit

Peter Kirn - August 17, 2018

Tracktion 7: powerful, free audio production tool (Mac, Windows, Linux)

Peter Kirn - August 13, 2018

A soft synth that’s made to be played with futuristic, expressive control

Peter Kirn - August 9, 2018

Try a free Minimoog Voyager – and get the Minimoog Bob wanted

Peter Kirn - August 2, 2018

This plug-in is a secret weapon for sound design and drums

Peter Kirn - June 14, 2018

LABS is a free series of sound tools for everyone, and you’ll want it now

Peter Kirn - May 31, 2018

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