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Here’s how to add proper dark themes for Ableton Live, SoundCloud, embrace darkness
Dark themes are all the rage these days, from phones to desktop OSes. Now it’s time for stuff you use every day to go properly to black, too – hello Ableton Live and SoundCloud. Okay, dark themes actually have inspired some controversy when it comes to usability and even eye fatigue. But it’s pretty understandable […]
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Novation Launchpad X, mini are the latest take on the hit music grid controller
Novation’s new grids remain straightforward, but now offer updated expressive and portable versions. And a separate bonus – DIYers wanting to make custom apps for these grids will find it easier than ever. It’s now a full decade since the first Launchpad burst on the scene. There were grids before, and certainly a multitude of […]
Peter Kirn - October 15, 2019
Gear Music tech Stories Tech
The words most used to describe releases at Hard Wax
“Now that’s one fine and classy, atmospheric, big room tool, son.” Here’s the data when you crawl Berlin electronic music shop Hard Wax for descriptive keywords.
Peter Kirn - January 21, 2019
Music Music tech Tech Web
Eerie, amazing sounds from tape loops, patches – like whales in space
Peter Kirn - November 8, 2018
DIY + Unusual Music Music tech Tech
Minecraft music making: watch someone play music with the game
Peter Kirn - September 11, 2018
DIY + Unusual Music Music tech Software Tech
Hack a Launchpad Pro into a 16-channel step sequencer, free
Peter Kirn - September 11, 2018
DIY + Unusual Gear Music tech Tech
Bible thumper: watch a circuit bent bible, made on a dare
Peter Kirn - August 14, 2018
DIY + Unusual Music tech Tech
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