Bespoke visual noise is the next domain for Robert Henke – so let’s revisit Perlin, anyway

For the year 2022, it’s remarkable how much visual generation is still based on decades-old algorithms. But here’s one to watch – voraciously experimental media artist Robert Henke is into noise as his next jam. That makes it a perfect time to revisit some of the ubiquitous stuff that came before.

Resolume 7.8’s REST API turns your visual tools into tweakable web servers

In a huge boon to coders and hackers, Resolume’s Arena, Avenue, and even modular Wires now all can be accessed as web servers. Want your smartphone to be able to dial into that visual creation? Now it’s easy.

Peter Kirn - December 28, 2021

Free browser groovebox: tahti is surprisingly powerful Elektron-inspired groovemaker

Here’s a tip: change your browser preferences to open this groovebox as a new tab / homepage, any time you need to escape doomscrolling, social media, and depressing news and get back in the groove.

Peter Kirn - December 15, 2021

Hydra is spectacular free live-coding for visuals in browser – now on iOS, too

Peter Kirn - October 27, 2021

Read this story of how the original Xbox startup sound was created

Peter Kirn - October 20, 2021

NAP, a free, high-performance data-driven visual and audio platform, is now slicker than ever

Peter Kirn - October 15, 2021

VCV Rack adds Drums right now – analog-modeled modular drum machine for $30

Peter Kirn - September 14, 2021

OSC to MIDI conversion and MIDI over network, with a free, open source tool

Peter Kirn - March 15, 2021

Watch this entertaining how-to on hacking Mutable’s Plaits for just intonation

Peter Kirn - March 12, 2021

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