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OB-Xd 2.0: Open Oberheim-inspired synth for Mac, Windows, Linux adds loads of improvements
discoDSP just released 2.0 of their open-source plug-in inspired by the Oberheim OB-X, with new features, Linux and high-res display support, and more.
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Free modular: open source Mutable Instruments ports expanded in VCV Rack
As the TV car ads say – no money? No problem. VCV Rack can get you into some extraordinarily deep sound making for free. And thanks to a crowd funding effort, what’s available in the Audible Instruments range has expanded.
Peter Kirn - April 22, 2020
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In Russia, vintage MeeBlips have custom clones, thanks to open source hardware
The original version of our MeeBlip synth project has found a quirky new iteration in St. Petersburg – and it’s making some terrific grooves.
Peter Kirn - March 6, 2020
DIY + Unusual Gear Meeblip Music tech Stories Tech
Check out these amazing DIY controllers people made with OpenDeck
Peter Kirn - December 12, 2018
DIY + Unusual Music tech Stories Tech
The guts of Tracktion are now open source for devs to make new stuff
Peter Kirn - November 16, 2018
DIY + Unusual Music tech Software Tech
Powerful SURGE synth for Mac and Windows is now free
Peter Kirn - September 26, 2018
Music tech Software Tech
This software is like getting a modular inside your computer, for free
Peter Kirn - April 3, 2017
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