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Code turns MacBook hinge into a creaking door, Theremin

Apple’s MacBook series has had sensors in the hinge since 2019. One developer, Sam Henri Gold, decided to put that to use, first transforming the hinge into a creaking door, and next a playable Theremin.

Review: Apple’s new MacBook Pro, once again the long-haul creative notebook

The new generation of MacBook Pro isn’t cheap – but without a doubt, it marks the return of the great Apple flagship notebook. It’s long-haul in every sense of the phrase.

Peter Kirn - December 8, 2021

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Now that Ableton Live is Apple Silicon-native, will your plug-ins and tools still work?

Ableton Live 11.1 beta means a native version of the host that can take full advantage of the hardware inside the latest Macs. But what about VST, AU, Max for Live, and other content – especially if it was built for Intel? Here’s what works, what doesn’t, and how to retain compatibility.