Using Ableton Push 3 to work with hardware, play live, and capture ideas

The excellent Nadia Struiwigh has taken out time from her busy production and live touring schedule to break down how she works with Push 3 standalone and hardware. There are tons of great ideas here – and while we’re on the topic, here’s a useful hardware accessory for expanding Push 3 with more CV outputs.

Maxell would like you to know that they still make audio cassette tapes

Memorex, Sony, TDK — most of the names once associated with selling blank compact cassettes to consumers have since discontinued production. But one holdout still making tapes is Maxell – and their social media manager does not what you to forget it.

Peter Kirn - September 25, 2023

Moog Music layoffs provoke dismay in synth community

Several reports have confirmed steep layoffs this week at Moog Music’s Asheville, NC headquarters, shortly following an acquisition by InMusic (parent of Akai, Numark, Alesis, and others). Even in a tough year, these cuts are uniquely significant, as they strike at the brand story of the single best-known name in synths.

Peter Kirn - September 24, 2023

3rd Wave, wavetable synth beast, does MPE and is now in desktop form

Peter Kirn - September 21, 2023

The greatest hits of Electro-Harmonix are now in pico-sized pedals: NYC Series

Peter Kirn - September 21, 2023

Arturia’s PolyBrute flagship just got a massive 3.0 firmware update

Peter Kirn - September 19, 2023

VCV Rack patches in a module? 4ms explains their Meta Module

Peter Kirn - September 12, 2023

NI has new Kontrol S-Series MK3 keyboards with polyphonic aftertouch

Peter Kirn - September 12, 2023

Roland just added a CR-78 and 808 bass to the TR-8S/6S [hands-on]

Peter Kirn - September 12, 2023

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