Reason’s classic ReCycle is updated, free, and more useful than you might think

ReCycle, the sample/loop manipulator by Reason Studios, has a refreshed new look – and now it’s free. The REX format works everywhere from Ableton Live to Pro Tools to KORG Gadget. Also – wait, did its name start as a reference to a 1993 Disney instructional video?

Teenage Engineering work with Rick & Morty creator on Pocket Operator

Synth love is reaching into the world of television. Teenage Engineering’s latest Pocket Operator not only features animated cult hit Rick & Morty, but involves a direct collaboration with that show’s producer.

Peter Kirn - May 28, 2019

Adult Swim has a free noise album you don’t want to miss

It’s that time of the year again: weeks of hearing Christmas songs on repeat plus the untimely death of George Michael, and your ears are probably oozing peppermint goo while you cry yourself to sleep. This calls for some seriously aggressive noise album. You know – like a palette cleanser. Well, here’s one, and it’s […]

Peter Kirn - December 27, 2016

South Park Mocks Music Producers – and Their Fake DAW Is Surprisingly Realistic

- October 9, 2014

Critter & Guitari Cartoon Time: A Fanciful Animated Trip to Japan to Discover New Sounds

- January 21, 2014

Inside Flying Lotus’ Mind: Free Download of Ideas + Drafts + Loops

- December 11, 2013

See Like a Bug on Acid: Visual Smash Ups, From Cameras, Simpsons + Family Guy, YouTube

Peter Kirn - September 20, 2012

Funky Music Art: 28 Gig Posters in 28 Days Complete

Peter Kirn - February 28, 2007

28 Free Gig Posters in 28 Days: CDM’s Designer Nat Plans for a Busy February

Nathanael Jeanneret - February 1, 2007

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