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open·control is a Kickstarter-backed controller for Ableton Live triggering, looping, everything
Live just turned 20 years old, but there’s still no end to personalized ideas for how to control it. The latest is open·control, and it’s focused on quick, customizable triggers for the Session View, Looper, and editing – as a pocket-sized remote or via pedal inputs.
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Movements to music, as Instruments of Things goes live on Kickstarter with sensor system
Next-generation wireless and motion-sensing technologies – they’re in your smartphone already, but they’re finally coming in usable form to your music rig. And that means new possibilities for using movement as an input.
Peter Kirn - September 20, 2021
Android Apps DIY + Unusual Gear iOS Modular-Analog Motion Music Music tech Tech
Spices by WireMechanics is an elegant analog harmonic saturation module
Every so often, a module comes along that just gets straight to the point in a way that hits you instantly. So there’s reason to be excited about WireMechanics’ new Spices saturation module.
Playtronica’s Orbita explores sequences on physical, kinetic turntable, launching soon
Peter Kirn - August 30, 2021
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SPICE is a one-stop modular distortion box – and it needs support
Peter Kirn - March 25, 2019
Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Stories Tech
nanoloop reborn as standalone, Game Boy-inspired groovebox
Peter Kirn - March 12, 2019
Gear Music tech Pocket gaming Tech
Haken’s ContinuuMini is expressive, post-keyboard sound for $899
Peter Kirn - January 11, 2019
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