Music
UR soul: John Jammin Collins’ story, Detroit’s story, as a call to action
Digging into the history of John “Jammin'” Collins, you hear a history of Detroit and the potential of music to give back. The techno and progressive soul legend’s journey is also intertwined with health. It all lands as a challenge to do something meaningful with our sounds and to care for the people around us.
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Make doodles in Ableton Live, then animate them, with Klottra
Were you the type to draw elaborate doodles in your math class margins? Well, great news: Science now says that letting your mind wander is good for you. And indie Swedish design studio Henrik & Sofia went and made a Max for Live device that brings back your freedom to doodle and animates and exports your drawings. It’s a fabulously whimsical break from staring at colored rectangles and waveforms.
Peter Kirn - November 21, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Support former Keyboard editor Stephen Fortner after a stroke
The people we work with in music and music tech are more than just colleagues: they’re friends, inspiration, and part of our lives. Stephen Fortner, long-time editor-in-chief of the former USA-based Keyboard Magazine suffered a stroke earlier this month can use some support as he heals.
OCD, techno producer and DJ, is fighting cancer and raising awareness
Peter Kirn - September 9, 2024
Music
This free Max for Live device will remind you to exercise – while popping up yoga videos
Peter Kirn - May 12, 2023
Music tech Software Tech
This drum machine turns children’s heartbeats into music, raising visibility of kids’ heart defects
Peter Kirn - February 15, 2023
Tech
Support Dirar Kalash, experimental multi-instrumentalist behind Sonic Liberation Front
Peter Kirn - December 7, 2022
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