Pipa is a unique vocal synth that’s supremely fun to play [Hands-on]

Lying somewhere between organic and artificial in its sound, the vocal synth Pipa – available as both an iPad app and a Mac and Windows plug-in – is genuinely new and refreshing.

OP-Z VJ: app from Teenage Engineering adds video powers

The OP-Z’s ultra-minimalist, candybar form factor hides some serious synthesis, sampling, and audiovisual powers – and now new live visual/VJ functions, too.

Peter Kirn - December 21, 2020

New Logic Pro overhauls EXS24 Sampler, takes workflow cues from Ableton and Maschine

Apple is adding Live Loops, as predicted and leaked. But the new release of Logic Pro X is far more than that, with new workflows for sampling, looping, and beatmaking on the Mac and with the iPad.

Peter Kirn - May 12, 2020

Endlesss is a musical jam app; Imogen Heap, KiNK, Matt Black, more join a stream today

Peter Kirn - March 31, 2020

Patterning is as unique and as circular as drum machines get – now on your iPhone

Peter Kirn - March 23, 2020

Recreate the sounds of the rare 70s optical organ Optigan on iOS – free this week

Peter Kirn - March 17, 2020

Here’s how to update KORG’s wireless nano controller, and use it with iOS 13 (and more)

Peter Kirn - February 24, 2020

SoundCloud mobile app is now an equal citizen – including enabling uploads

Peter Kirn - February 18, 2020

The latest attempt to make digital music tangible: NFC-powered Muse Blocks

Peter Kirn - February 10, 2020

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