OpenShot 3.5: faster, more stable, more creative open-source video editor

OpenShot, the free and open-source video editor for macOS, Windows, and Linux, got a major update in March with version 3.5. It runs faster, handles edits and audio better — 18 years into this project, OpenShot is looking like something pretty much everyone ought to at least try. And that’s especially true if you’re experimenting with AI or cloud-based video instances.

Rekordbox Cloud Library Sync now does Google Drive alongside Dropbox

DJs wanting cloud sync now can use Google Drive and not just Dropbox for storage – possibly useful if (raises hand) you’ve got a big unused storage allocation on Google.

Peter Kirn - July 27, 2023

Arturia MicroFreak V5 free update: custom user samples, sample and granular engines

New gear is great, but how about new life from your existing gear? Arturia’s pint-sized wundersynth just got a huge update: load your own custom user samples, and work with a sampling or one of three different granular engines and random per-key modulation. It’s really about the most fun little synth around.

Peter Kirn - May 10, 2023