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Organismi OR—1, free for iPad: breathing, stochastic pattern generator
OR—1 is an artful, generative MIDI sequencer maker. It’s free for iPad as an AUv3, with a desktop macOS version available for €19.99. And it’s an exquisite experience feeding these into synths.
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Polyfold from Manifest Audio lets you paint with polymetric patterns
A 1024-step, multilane polyphonic sequencer sounds overwhelming. But the latest Manifest Audio polymetric sequencer, Polyfold, offers a palette of various patterns and shapes that you can deploy across that vast canvas, easily and quickly. It opens up sequencing in Live 12+ Suite, free from the usual constraints. It’s a compositional playground, with full MIDI and OSC (!) support, for music and visuals alike.
Peter Kirn - February 26, 2026
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New free VCV Rack modules: chaotic oscillators, HP word generator, drums
It’s time again for that trip-to-the-candy-store feeling with VCV Rack: the Eurorack rush without spending anything at all. Since our last episode, we’ve gotten new 4ms Roland-style drums, some unique stuff from Venom, a trio of chaotic oscillators, and a sequencer inspired by the legendary HP 8006A Word Generator. Hands-on with these open-source creations — let’s go!
Peter Kirn - July 21, 2025
Music tech Software Stories Tech
Way more than acid: pay-if-you-can Sting 2 is instant inspiration
Peter Kirn - July 7, 2025
Music tech Reviews Software Tech
Push:Euclidean Mode brings generative grooves to Ableton hardware
Peter Kirn - June 5, 2025
Gear Music tech Reviews Software Tech
Sequencing with light on an alien-looking instrument by Kacper Ziemianin
Peter Kirn - January 10, 2025
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