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Asheville and southeast USA, we’re thinking of you
The electronic music and music tech communities clustered around Asheville and across the southeastern USA have been hit hard by Hurricane Helene. There’s not much to report, especially with data and power being restored. But I hope we can send care and support, especially with makers like Moog, Make Noise, and others deeply impacted with […]
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What AI can’t do – parody – and why not
I was pondering what it was that bothered me so much about the Suno and Udio case. My pride as a composer? Erm, no. Fear of AI? Copy-pasting Abba lyrics, uh, not really. No, it’s something else…
Op-ed: Generative AI should be stopped for the good of autistic people
Could the exploitation of generative AI disproportionally impact neurodivergent people? Paulee Alex Bow joins for a guest editorial from the perspective of an autistic person. It’s vital reading for people working on AI tech – and can hopefully spur debate and action.
Mutable Instruments swan song: end of production leaves huge legacy, one last Plaits update
Peter Kirn - December 15, 2022
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The late Dave Smith with Tom Oberheim, Marcus Ryle, Tony Karavidas talking OB-X8 design
Peter Kirn - October 26, 2022
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Epic Games just bought Bandcamp – so what does that mean?
Peter Kirn - March 2, 2022
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As Facebook reveals fundamental flaws, music tech might reexamine the platform’s role
Peter Kirn - October 5, 2021
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ROLI hits reboot, files for administration, as it shifts to beginners and subscriptions
Peter Kirn - September 3, 2021
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