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Ardour, the free and open DAW, is better than ever – and Ardour 9 is coming
Ardour, the criminally underrated free and open source DAW for Mac, Windows, and Linux, has been a little quiet lately. Over the weekend, we learned what’s coming in Ardour 9.0/9+, and why the devs have been busy. Not sure where to start? Check out how-to videos, including voice-activated recording(!)
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Haken Continuum deep dive, as composition blurs with sound design
Is it sound design? Or is it composition? Yes. Here’s a full exploration of the Haken Continuum, the oft-misunderstood expressive device, as a musical instrument, plus creations for the hardware. It might inspire you to rethink how you view digital interfaces for performance.
Peter Kirn - March 26, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
Live 12.2: hands-on guide to Meld, Roar, Auto Filter, workflow updates, more
Ableton Live 12.2 is in public beta today, with some major welcome features. Bouncing is easier, Auto Filter gets its biggest update since it came out, and there are new generative harmonic features, Meld and Roar updates, Push enhancements, and more. Here’s your guide.
Peter Kirn - March 12, 2025
Music tech Software Stories Tech
303 Day: the freaky CDM Megaroundup
Peter Kirn - March 3, 2025
DIY + Unusual Gaming Gear Music Music tech Tech
Expressive playing with MPE, demystified
Peter Kirn - February 20, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
TouchDesigner has a free meetup today on kinetic installations
Peter Kirn - February 18, 2025
DIY + Unusual Motion Software Tech
TROVARSI x ALX-106 deliver brutal techno fed by serious live chops
Peter Kirn - February 14, 2025
Gear Modular-Analog Music Music tech Tech
Here it is, a cover of Kendrick Lamar and more awesomeness for the Otamatone
Peter Kirn - February 14, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
Universal Audio is giving away their 1176 compressor for Valentine’s Day
Peter Kirn - February 14, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
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