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Autodafe has an explainer on getting JE-8086 up and running
What’s your New Year’s Resolution? I mean, use more music software, obviously. Why, someone has some other goals? Let’s get you started with Autodafe, who posted a handy guide to getting up and running with the JE-8086 reverse-engineered emulation of the Roland JP-8000 (and I’ve updated that guide, too).
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Rage with the machine: Pigments 7 with new filters, new FX, sound features
Bonkers new filters? A Play mode everyone will actually want to use? Yeah, December isn’t done with you yet, synth fans. Meet the new Pigments 7 with Rage, Ripple, and Reverb filters, Corroder effect, improved amplitude envelopes, FM modulation on the filter, and more.
Peter Kirn - December 16, 2025
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Live 12.2: hands-on guide to Meld, Roar, Auto Filter, workflow updates, more
Ableton Live 12.2 is in public beta today, with some major welcome features. Bouncing is easier, Auto Filter gets its biggest update since it came out, and there are new generative harmonic features, Meld and Roar updates, Push enhancements, and more. Here’s your guide.
Peter Kirn - March 12, 2025
Music tech Software Stories Tech
Universal Audio is giving away their 1176 compressor for Valentine’s Day
Peter Kirn - February 14, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Jumping ship to Bluesky? Here’s where to start for music and tech
Peter Kirn - November 21, 2024
Music Music tech Tech Web
Free Soundtoys PhaseMistress: here’s a complete tour and extra presets
Peter Kirn - November 1, 2024
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Ableton Live 12: a guide to everything that’s new
Peter Kirn - November 14, 2023
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