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UA Volt Gen 2, Max: built-in dynamics and preamp tone, displays, more
What do you do when software is feeling a little, well, disposable? Hardware, for one. Universal Audio has updated its Volt line of USB audio interfaces with built-in processing for preamp tone and dynamics, and on the higher-end models, “smart” displays and extras like ADAT input. (Hint: that can solve some of your connection problems to outboard mixer/Eurorack modules/whatever.) And these interfaces are really not expensive, starting at $149.
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There’s a major security hole in CDJs, Rekordbox; here’s what’s affected
AlphaTheta, the company the entire world still knows as “Pioneer,” has announced a major security vulnerability in many CDJ and XDJ models and all Rekordbox software for macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS. You should definitely patch your software, but what does this mean, exactly, and who’s affected? (Hint: it’s only an issue if you’re connected to a network.)
Amiga Lagoon and the enduring power of marine aquarium screen savers
Long before anyone was teetotaling screen time like it was some kind of vice, we once stared into our displays for no reason at all, as long as possible. Friends, I’m here to tell you that that dream is alive, and everything from your latest smartphone to computer to flat panel TV can again come to life as a virtual undersea world. And for aquarium love, no one compares to computer artist Jim Sachs.
Elastic OSC, Plaits-derived poly, is now a macOS and Windows plug-in, too
Peter Kirn - May 6, 2026
Music tech Software Tech
Okay, Android users: Polaris music making app gets a key update
Peter Kirn - October 20, 2025
Android Apps Music tech Software Tech
