Finale music notation software discontinued; devs embrace Dorico

It’s the end of an era in music notation software. 35 years after its introduction as Coda Music Technologies’ Finale, the landmark scoring software is at the end of its life. Developer MakeMusic is offering a steeply discounted crossgrade to Steinberg’s Dorico, and says Dorico represents “the bright future of the music notation industry.”

Hakai Labs lets you connect your classic NES controller to Eurorack

There’s no substitute for modular synthesis, patch cords and all. And there’s nothing quite like a classic Nintendo Entertainment System. So? Combine them.

Peter Kirn - August 12, 2024

The Speak & Spell is reborn as a chaos monster and glitchy groovebox

You’ve heard the Speak & Spell. You’ve heard circuit-bent Speak & Spell. But are you ready to open a Hellmouth of total destructive speech chaos based on combining those into a massively powerful groovebox?

Peter Kirn - July 29, 2024

Throwback Thursday: Kerri Chandler DJing on reel-to-reel tape is a joy

Peter Kirn - June 27, 2024

Remake Live 12 with retro refinement: updated workstation, ultra-dark themes

Peter Kirn - May 20, 2024

Amiga 500 as a real-time guitar effects pedal: Magical Synth Adventure

Peter Kirn - April 1, 2024

Suzanne Ciani’s YouTube is a treasure trove, and she’s uploading more now

Peter Kirn - December 28, 2023

chipsynth C64 is an emulation of the SID so good, it can replace hardware

Peter Kirn - December 6, 2023

Make Ableton Live easy on the eyes in low light – with a retro 80s & 90s look

Peter Kirn - October 4, 2023

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