Music tech Software Tech
Audio Damage Replicant plug-in rebuilt in v3, looks great, does way more than stutter
Replicant 3 might be the most unique of Audio Damage’s entire stable of plug-ins. The new version is rebuilt from the ground up, comes packed with new slice effects, and yet has a more capable, cleaner UI. It might just be the kind of software update that re-launches IDM as a genre.
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Psychedelic Soldier: a burnt-out Russian tank headlight made into a synthesizer
Swords into plowshares … invading Russian tanks burnt up and made into synths. Sherman Drozd did just that, salvaging a destroyed part from near Kyiv. He shares the full story, and how the instrument was made. Well… Слава Україні! Музикантам слава!
Peter Kirn - April 28, 2022
DIY + Unusual Gear Music tech Stories Tech
Freakshow Industries’ Black Friday plug-in anti-sale will charge you more, but you can also steal
Oh, they aren’t kidding when they say “anti-sale.” In honor of Black Friday, plug-in maker Freakshow Industries (“audio effects for the end-times”) has increased their prices. But you can also pirate the plug-ins directly from their site.
Peter Kirn - November 27, 2021
Music tech Software Tech
Rejoice, for Destroy FX has updated their free plug-ins, including legendary glitchy Buffer Override
Peter Kirn - September 24, 2021
Music tech Software Tech
Gleetchlab, experimental DAW, is now on Windows too – and crazy as ever
Peter Kirn - March 31, 2021
Music tech Software Tech
Glitchy art pours out of vintage video gear, at new FRGTWN shop
Peter Kirn - May 3, 2019
DIY + Unusual Gear Motion Tech
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