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MSteppySnap for Ableton Live makes modulation playable, maleable
In a way, it’s funny how complicated we make modulation. We wind up creating layers of envelopes and free-running oscillations just to get what we want. Tomavatars’ MSteppySnap, once you grok its approach, is nothing like that. This is steppy snappy whooshy glorgy modulation you can play, capture, and trigger intuitively.
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Boxing Day: get those xmas freebies and be serenaded by an Atari ST
Food comas. Empty wrapping paper. Or whatever you’re celebrating, hopefully you’ve got some time off to grab a slew of free synth-y gifts available to download right now. Need a soundtrack? 1987 and Atari ST have you covered.
Peter Kirn - December 26, 2025
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Maker Monday: DIY your own tracker hardware for around $50-$75
The tracker revival is here. But to make it happen, we need a tracker in every pocket. Don’t worry: you can absolutely recession-proof trackers, even if you’re wedded to using handheld hardware.
Peter Kirn - January 6, 2025
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ALM’s new MCO mk2 packs a studio of classic digital synths into 6HP, VCV
Peter Kirn - December 3, 2024
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Squiggy’s WaveTracker: open-source tracker – and other free tools
Peter Kirn - September 5, 2024
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Dancing “vibes” and 2 more mood-elevating freebies for Live, DAWs
Peter Kirn - August 5, 2024
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The Speak & Spell is reborn as a chaos monster and glitchy groovebox
Peter Kirn - July 29, 2024
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