Deluge synth-sequencer-sampler open-source community firmware is here

The Synthstrom Audible Deluge, a grid-based synth/sequencer/sampler, has its first official open-source, community-developed firmware – “and it’s huge,” the makers say. There are new views, new effects, new modulation, and more.

Polyend takes its OG Tracker to firmware 1.7 with new features

The Tracker fire sale Polyend is hosting on Reverb may have led some to believe the OG, full-sized Tracker is at the end of its life. Not so, says Polyend – and they’ve got a hefty firmware update to prove it.

Peter Kirn - August 31, 2023

Polyend Play meets Tracker for added performance control, together at last

The 21st century has seen two big trends: the rise of the grid as performance and sequence interface, and a resurgent interest in trackers as hardware instruments beyond their original software interface. But why choose? Polyend’s latest video shows their two tools in combination.

Peter Kirn - August 18, 2023

New MPC One+ standalone: wireless and more storage, $699 – and runs AIR’s new Juno plugin

Peter Kirn - May 30, 2023

Kyoka on the new Ableton Push; approaching Push as an instrument

Peter Kirn - May 25, 2023

Synthstrom Deluge synth-sampler-sequencer is now open source, GPLv3; details

Peter Kirn - May 10, 2023

Novation Circuit Tracks update follows Circuit Rhythm – here’s what to know

Peter Kirn - December 23, 2022

Hey DJ, hey sampler – Circuit Rhythm 2.0 beat matches, samples in time, and more

Peter Kirn - November 11, 2022

Here’s what to know about Note, Ableton’s music sketchpad for iOS

Peter Kirn - October 18, 2022

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