Ableton on Apple Silicon: smaller buffer sizes, lower CPU load

Ableton has published a tech note on reducing CPU load on Macs with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3). This is both a good tip and good news: smaller buffer sizes, which also translate to lower latency, now often reduce CPU usage.

NoInputMixer brings hardware feedback to iOS and macOS

It’s the no-mixer no-input-mixer. Developer Igor Vasiliev has created an experimental app that models the feedback effects of mixers and effects – and it’s capable of creating beautiful, ghostly sounds, all entirely in software.

Peter Kirn - September 12, 2023

Imagine, Expressive E’s physical – synth hybrid, now has M1/M2 support and more sounds

It’s been a big year for Expressive E as their Osmose flagship hardware takes off. But they’ve got strong offerings on the software side, too – and now their Imagine software instrument adds Apple Silicon support and expanded sound capabilities. Imagine is a unique one, combining instrumental layers that model acoustic properties with a complete […]

Peter Kirn - July 20, 2023

1976’s growling CAT synth now in a plug-in, co-created with original designer Carmine Bonanno

Peter Kirn - July 11, 2023

Arturia FX Collection 4 is here, with the latest plug-ins plus a new Leslie rotary effect

Peter Kirn - June 1, 2023

Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro coming to the iPad, for a subscription fee; details on what’s included

Peter Kirn - May 9, 2023

Scatter: a granular cloud plug-in with minimalist controls and lovely shimmering pitch

Peter Kirn - January 31, 2023

Compusynth is like a love child of a west coast modular and the Altair 8800 computer

Peter Kirn - December 5, 2022

Cherry Audio added an ultra-rare Yamaha organ to their CS-80 – let’s still Doctor Who this s***

Peter Kirn - November 23, 2022

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