Here’s how to master rhythms and polyrhythms with free modules in VCV Rack

Discover the wonders of the QUAD ALGORITHMIC RHYTHM module from Frozen Wasteland. We’ll learn how to compose rhythms, trigger them live, and more – all with free modules and VCV Rack.

The Mac will now have the same chip architecture as an iPad, so what does that mean for us?

Apple’s announcement of moving the Mac from Intel to ARM is no surprise. But here are the details most relevant to your tools – and why we’re in a new era on both the PC and the Mac.

Peter Kirn - June 22, 2020

How to get into a creative flow with FL Studio – and what could make it worth it

FL Studio’s reputation is deceiving: this is one of the richest, most surprisingly open-ended tools for music-making. But long-time users may miss some of its recent improvements – and newcomers may not be clear on how to start.

Peter Kirn - June 10, 2020

Voltage Modular 2.0 – more features, more modules, more friendly – plus how to use it, free

Peter Kirn - May 25, 2020

How to update your Mac to Mojave – not Catalina – for the new Logic and more

Peter Kirn - May 15, 2020

Apple’s sweet spot: which MacBook do you want for music making now?

Peter Kirn - May 7, 2020

Resolume adds transitions, better gradients – and here’s how to stream with it

Peter Kirn - April 27, 2020

Free modular: open source Mutable Instruments ports expanded in VCV Rack

Peter Kirn - April 22, 2020

Streamlabs is an easier, free all-in-one streaming app, now on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android

Peter Kirn - April 3, 2020

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