Live 11.1 is here, with Apple M1 support and more – here’s how to get the most out of it

For a lot of users, it’ll just mean the splash screen goes from pink to gray. But Live 11.1 is a beta no more. That’s huge news if you’re on Apple Silicon, but there are a lot of other little improvements you’ll want to catch whatever platform you use.

Dorico 4 is finally engraving-level notation with MIDI editing powers, in a single tool

As Steinberg’s Dorico 4 matures, at last, we’re seeing a single, elegant tool that produces engraver-quality scores, but also the editing powers you expect from computer music.

Peter Kirn - January 14, 2022

Audacity makers clarify data usage – and there’s not reason to dump the editor yet

In a cycle echoing a controversy earlier this year, Audacity’s new parent again released new legal terms which were then seized upon by social media users. Muse Group have clarified those issues publicly and to CDM.

Peter Kirn - July 5, 2021

Use Ableton Live faster with the free Live Enhancement Suite

Peter Kirn - March 11, 2019

Ableton Live 10.1: more sound shaping, work faster, free update

Peter Kirn - February 6, 2019

DP10 adds clip launching, improved audio editing to MOTU’s DAW

Peter Kirn - February 4, 2019

Free Cakewalk DAW for Windows gets big updates, more stretchy audio

Peter Kirn - October 26, 2018

Reason 10.2: “Yes, finally” to some stuff users want

Peter Kirn - September 26, 2018

There’s a new wave editor for Mac and Windows, and it looks promising

Peter Kirn - February 16, 2017

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