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The new MPCs in videos, including how those clips work
Following Akai’s announcement of the new standalone MPC models – MPC X and MPC Live – they’ve also released some videos. Sound on Sound has a walkthrough: And there’s the requisite promo film from Akai: It’s important to note that adding standalone mode here doesn’t mean taking away anything from the computer/hardware combo. The software […]
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Someone recorded an Ableton tech support prank call
Okay, obvious disclaimer. Please do not prank call Ableton tech support. They’re busy, hard-working people. But … this is hilarious (as is the fact that it’s labeled as a tech support call “from Berghain”). A custom-built Launchpad and Live hacked to run inside Linux? Going with the flow and working the audience when a glitching […]
Peter Kirn - May 20, 2016
Music Music tech
A different breed of analog sound library for Ableton Live
Soundware is everywhere, from endless catalogs of loops to yet another pack of sampled vintage instruments. But apart from questionable quality as the market grows crowded, the other simple question is, just how should these packs be assembled? SympleSound is what happens when a sound designer decides to treat the sound pack like an instrument […]
Beeple Beauties: New Free Video Clip Pack is Here, Creative Commons with Project Files
Peter Kirn - January 18, 2013
Archive Motion Music tech
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