Play together with Ableton Live, pt. 2: playing in time

Get together in a space, and play as an ensemble, not just a soloist. Oh yeah, and we can probably even do better than just mashing play at the same time (though sometimes that works)! Sync, Link, Link Audio, let’s explain how to make it work so you can get to the jam.

Synth Days in Kyiv: inside the wartime Ukrainian modular scene

The prolific Kaximia of Tembra Modular and the series “Let’s explore modular synthesis” transports us to a Synth Days holiday weekend event in Kyiv. Let’s welcome her CDM writing debut, as she gives us a window into a Ukrainian modular scene that’s thriving, despite everything.

Kaximia - April 12, 2026

Bitwig Studio 6 is out of beta, and the “workflow update” is worth the wait

Bitwig Studio 6 has arrived after an extended public beta period. A lot of Bitwig users might barely notice, since you switched full time to this release for its polish and workflow improvements — but here’s a refresher, with tips. With all the nuances of little workflow, editing, automation, and interface interaction tweaks, you can […]

Peter Kirn - March 11, 2026

Learn spectral filters and other spectral tricks in Max (or elsewhere)

Peter Kirn - March 2, 2026

Shae O. Omonijo’s free series on critical thinking, staying human, in the AI age

Peter Kirn - December 17, 2025

Physical modeling, modular explorations with Adam Pietruszko and AAS’ CV-3

Peter Kirn - November 18, 2025

Alpaca interweaves code and pattern, from music to textile to dance

Peter Kirn - September 18, 2025

Live round-up: 12.2 is out, vids, a free Grain Slicer Rack, tuner, and more

Peter Kirn - June 12, 2025

Chop, gliss, LFO, filter, select: Sonic Bloom explains Live 12.1 MIDI tools

Peter Kirn - October 21, 2024