Unofficial “Move – Extended” hacks extra powers for Ableton Move, free

It’s unofficial. It’ll void your warranty. But – that adds to the fun, right? Move-Extended gives you a companion website for Ableton Move that adds new features, including sample reverse, a Drum Rack Inspector, Macro editing for synths, kit slicing, chord kits, and MIDI import. It’s free, open source, and fully documented.

IINA, open-source Swift media player, is what macOS has been missing

Built in Swift, now extensible with JavaScript plug-ins, IINA is the free media player that macOS needed. Hey, everybody: play with a fresh, minimalist player that handles local files, music, and streaming with aplomb. (Hey, old people: it’s like QuickTime Pro is back!)

Peter Kirn - April 18, 2025

Tired of controller lock-in? Mixxx is a free DJ alternative; 2.4.2 out now

The free/FLOSS DJ tool Mixxx has quietly evolved into a powerful software DJ tool that rivals commercial alternatives. And it’s open to whatever hardware controller you want, thanks to developer and community support. The just-released 2.4.2 for Linux, macOS, and Windows builds on that with new and updated controller compatibility.

Peter Kirn - November 27, 2024

CDM Newswire

brings together the latest breaking news on music, technology, gear, and live visuals. Got a project, found a news tip, or want to share your product? Submit to us directly.