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Alternative modular: pd knobs is a Pure Data-friendly knob controller
pd knobs is a knob controller for MIDI. It’s built with Teensy with open source code – or you can get the pre-built version, with some pretty, apparently nice-feeling knobs. And here it is with the free software Pd + AUTOMATONISM – proof that you don’t need to buy Eurorack just to go modular.
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BBC gives away 16k WAV sound effects, but disallows some uses
Maybe it’s time for the idea of a “commons” to get a new boost. Whatever the reason, BBC’s 16,000 sound effects are available to download – but with strings attached.
Peter Kirn - April 24, 2018
Music tech Tech Web
Roland just made us happy with CCs on the Boutique Series
Roland’s Boutique Series is … dangerous, frankly. These little sound modules (based on the Jupiter-8, Juno-106, and JX-3P) really do sound terrific and are totally adorable in person. They’re one of the things you can easily dismiss when you first see them … then fall in love with in person. The 1.10 update fixes one […]
What it means that the MeeBlip synth is open source hardware
Peter Kirn - September 18, 2015
Music tech Stories
Data Privacy, The Terrifying 3D Animated Movie by Beeple [+VJ Clips]
Peter Kirn - November 7, 2013
Archive Motion Music tech
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