How to make a multitrack recording in VCV Rack modular, free

In the original modular synth era, your only way to capture ideas was to record to tape. But that same approach can be liberating even in the digital age – and it’s a perfect match for the open VCV Rack software modular platform.

Azure Kinect promises new motion, sensing for art

Gamers’ interest may come and go, but artists are always exploring the potential of computer vision for expression. Microsoft this month has resurrected the Kinect, albeit in pricey, limited form. Let’s fit it to the family tree.

Peter Kirn - March 1, 2019

Bitwig Studio is about to deliver on a fully modular core in a DAW

Bitwig Studio may have started in the shadow of Ableton, but one of its initial promises was building a DAW that was modular from the ground up. Bitwig Studio 3 is poised to finally deliver on that promise, with “The Grid.”

Peter Kirn - January 21, 2019

Build your own scratch DJ controller

Peter Kirn - December 20, 2018

Bitwig Studio 2.5 beta arrives with features inspired by the community

Peter Kirn - December 11, 2018

Tracktion 7: powerful, free audio production tool (Mac, Windows, Linux)

Peter Kirn - August 13, 2018

Bitwig Studio 2.4: crazy powerful sampler, easier control

Peter Kirn - July 12, 2018

Pioneer’s $250 DDJ-400 will appeal to DIYers, iOS users, too

Peter Kirn - June 26, 2018

This free tool could change how you think about sequencers

Peter Kirn - June 25, 2018

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