Akai Force: hands-on preview of the post-PC live-in-a-box music tool

The leak was real. Akai have a standalone box that can free you from a laptop, when you want that freedom. It works with your computer and gear, but it also does all the arranging and performance (and some monster sounds and sequencing) on its own. It’s what a lot of folks were waiting for […]

What could make APC Live, MPC cool: Akai’s new software direction

Akai tipped their hand late last year that they were moving more toward live performance. With APC Live hardware leaked and in the wild, maybe it’s time to take another look. MPC software improvements might interest you with or without new hardware.

Peter Kirn - January 2, 2019

Build your own scratch DJ controller

If DJing originated in the creative miuse and appropriation of hardware, perhaps the next wave will come from DIYers inventing new approaches. No need to wait, anyway – you can try building this scratch controller yourself.

Peter Kirn - December 20, 2018

Watch this $30 kit turn into all these other synthesizers

Peter Kirn - August 27, 2018

This custom TR-09 controller is also a great starting point for DIYers

Peter Kirn - March 16, 2018

Bela Mini gives you 1ms sound anywhere, to turn into anything, for £120

Peter Kirn - February 22, 2018

Glitch Delay is a DIY module you can make – and it makes lovely music

Peter Kirn - February 15, 2018

This low-latency OS could change how music gear is made

Peter Kirn - January 30, 2018

Those standalone MPCs do wireless Link and MIDI and it’s the future

Peter Kirn - October 4, 2017

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