Gear Tech
Great news for MOTU interfaces: new Ultralite, Apple Silicon and Big Sur support
The Mark of the Unicorn shines brightly. MOTU are here with a ground-up redesign of their blowout hit audio interface UltraLite (now on revision mk5). Combine that with expanded support on Apple platforms and a still-great driverless line, and you have a MOTU interface for just about any job.
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Roland SYSTEM-8 synth is free to try in April – here’s why it’s a sound designer’s friend
Want that new synth feeling, but for free? That’s the hybrid-vintage-modeled-new synth SYSTEM-8 this month from Roland – and we’ve got the sound designer of its new preset library to tell us why we should download it.
Polyend Medusa 4.0 and FM mode takes hybrid synth out with a bang
As Polyend’s epic hit Tracker gains momentum, their gorgeous Medusa synth continues to mature – even as it reaches the end of its production life. A new FM engine, more playable options, and LFO sync make this a complete refresh – and a tastier companion to Tracker (or whatever your rig includes).
Polyend Tracker Artist Editions are full musical releases, not just pretty faces [Gallery]
Peter Kirn - April 6, 2021
Gear Music tech Tech
Endorphin.es go live-friendly with new sequencer, multiband processor
Peter Kirn - March 30, 2021
Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Tech
Watch this entertaining how-to on hacking Mutable’s Plaits for just intonation
Peter Kirn - March 12, 2021
DIY + Unusual Gear Modular-Analog Tech
Oberheim is back: a special reissue of a classic synth, and the name badge returns
Peter Kirn - March 4, 2021
Gear Modular-Analog Tech
Beads is the new sequel to Mutable Instruments’ Clouds, and an instant classic – again
Peter Kirn - February 16, 2021
Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Tech
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