How to run Bitwig Studio on the Steam Deck gaming console

You’d be hard-pressed to build a better handheld-sized computer. Artist nbor has turned his Steam Deck gaming handheld from Valve into a compact step-sequencing powerhouse, and he shares the script and tips you need if you want to do the same.

Mute on your Push like it’s an Elektron — Push:Mute Mode

Quick access to mutes is a must-have in any live performance context. Elektron owners have enjoyed that on the Analog Rytm; now it’s Push’s turn.

Peter Kirn - September 10, 2025

Code turns MacBook hinge into a creaking door, Theremin

Apple’s MacBook series has had sensors in the hinge since 2019. One developer, Sam Henri Gold, decided to put that to use, first transforming the hinge into a creaking door, and next a playable Theremin.

Peter Kirn - September 8, 2025

A little-known Nintendo DS piano peripheral meets homebrew sound

Peter Kirn - July 31, 2025

These retro and SGI-inspired Ableton Live themes will make you smile

Peter Kirn - July 12, 2025

Radio Shack’s TRS-80 now has polyphonic MIDI and a tracker

Peter Kirn - June 2, 2025

Unofficial “Move – Extended” hacks extra powers for Ableton Move, free

Peter Kirn - May 30, 2025

Benn Jordan’s AI poison pill and the weird world of adversarial noise 

Peter Kirn - April 15, 2025

Worlds of sound from hacked hard drives, piano-triggered modular

Peter Kirn - February 7, 2025

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