Troikatronix Isadora, essential “creativity server,” is testing native Apple Silicon support

Isadora has been an indispensable tool for live visuals, projection mapping, interaction, performance, and more – and now native Apple Silicon (M1) support is on its way.

How to try GPU-accelerated live visuals in a few steps, for free

The growing power of gaming architectures for visuals has a side benefit: it can produce elaborate visuals without touching the CPU, which is busy on musicians’ machines dealing with sound.

Peter Kirn - April 18, 2018

Long-term hands-on: Razer Blade 14” as creative laptop

Not just for gamers any more: Razer’s high-spec Blade laptop holds promise for music making, too. I’ve taken one for an extended test to see how it holds up.

Peter Kirn - December 19, 2017

Isadora 2.5, new chapter for creativity server, 3D shaders

Peter Kirn - August 2, 2016

loopdiver, Dance + Technology Performance by Troika Ranch, in Full-Length PBS Documentary

Peter Kirn - August 5, 2011

Isadora Update, Video Tutorials for Performance-Savvy Multimedia Patching App

Peter Kirn - September 4, 2009

Reflections on Being a VJ at Coachella: Mega VJ, VJ Gear Round-up

Momo The Monster - April 29, 2009

Monome as Visual Controller

Peter Kirn - April 16, 2008

Ableton Live + Isadora: Slicing, Syncing Audiovisual Tutorials

Peter Kirn - April 14, 2008

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