Rafael Anton Irisarri on the architecture of loneliness and the physics of sound

For over two decades, Rafael Anton Irisarri has been carving out a space that exists somewhere between the tectonic weight of modern classical and the vaporous drift of ambient music. Whether recording under his own name or as The Sight Below, Irisarri’s work is characterized by a physical sense of scale – soundscapes that feel like they have weather systems and geological history.

Ableton release free CV Tools for integrating with analog gear, made in Max

It’s all about voltage these days. Ableton’s new CV Tools are designed for integrating with modular and semi-modular/desktop gear with CV. And they’re built in Max – meaning builders can learn from these tools and build their own.

Peter Kirn - May 7, 2019

MIDI Polyphonic Expression is now a thing, with new gear and software

MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) is now an official part of the MIDI standard. And Superbooth Berlin shows it’s catching on everywhere from granular synths to modular gear.

Peter Kirn - May 7, 2018

Reaktor met Eurorack, and you won’t believe what happened next

Peter Kirn - September 21, 2015

How OSCiLLOT is the Smartest Way to Put a Modular in Ableton

Peter Kirn - February 18, 2015

In An Avalanche of Modular, Here’s the New Gear You Need to Know

Peter Kirn - February 10, 2015