Swimmer is a weird and wonderful modulation source for Ableton Live

Modjaq’s Swimmer is a rare, deep-sea creature, trawled up from the depths of the Max for Live world. This is not your general-purpose modulation source. Think of it like an idiosyncratic Eurorack module — a source of specific gestures and a beautiful, briny gift from the ocean. I recommend embracing the oddness, but even so, […]

Free GATE-12 gives you envelopes and patterns on Mac, Windows, and Linux

Trigger envelopes and synced patterns of shapes and gates on macOS, Windows, and Linux – for free. GATE-12 by tiagolr has some features you’ve probably seen before, but combined in clever ways and elegantly integrated, plus the price is right.

Peter Kirn - May 13, 2025

Bastl’s new Neo Trinity module: 6-channel modulation with recording

Why go modular if you’re not going to go nuts with modulation and signal? Bastl Instruments has reimagined their hex modulation CV Trinity with a new 6-channel beast for modulation, envelopes, and knob and trigger recording.

Peter Kirn - January 29, 2024

Mindmeld Shapemaster LFO-MSEG for VCV Rack and creating drums

Peter Kirn - November 28, 2023

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