data.train Max for Live instrument-effect mangles and transforms any sample or source

The latest Dillon Baston creation is really special – a do-everything modulated sample player and effect. That green CRT-style display might make you assume it’s just about some glitch – and it definitely does do that if you want. But go deeper, and this is an extraordinarily versatile effect.

Scatter: a granular cloud plug-in with minimalist controls and lovely shimmering pitch

Amidst many granular tools out there, Scatter is nicely focused – intuitive controls plus elegant pitch modulation options. It can be a shimmer reverb as much as a granular cloud effect, marrying grain soundscapes with classic digital pitch effects.

Peter Kirn - January 31, 2023

Little Radiator is free now – plus Soundtoys sale, and native Ableton UI wrapper by Elisabeth

Here’s some Soundtoys goodness to end the year. You can grab the Little Radiator modeled preamp plug-in entirely for free, there’s a sale on, plus from third-party maker ElisabethHomeland you can get a set of handy UI wrappers for Ableton Live, too.

Peter Kirn - December 26, 2022

Enter the through-zero flange: Sinevibes Dipole v2 for KORG

Peter Kirn - November 15, 2022

Eventide’s H90 Harmonizer is a massively powerful multi-effects in a pedal format

Peter Kirn - November 10, 2022

Ready to dive into Max’s Gen? New book focuses on sound generation and time

Peter Kirn - November 7, 2022

RNBO (“rainbow”): Start in Max’s UI, deliver to plug-ins, Web browsers, hardware, any OS

Peter Kirn - November 1, 2022

BOSS SL-2 is the slicer in a compact pedal with loads of powers, MIDI, and stereo in & out

Peter Kirn - November 1, 2022

Bitwig, after overwhelming user feedback, makes Spectral Suite part of Bitwig Studio 4.4

Peter Kirn - October 11, 2022

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