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Organismi OR—1, free for iPad: breathing, stochastic pattern generator
OR—1 is an artful, generative MIDI sequencer maker. It’s free for iPad as an AUv3, with a desktop macOS version available for €19.99. And it’s an exquisite experience feeding these into synths.
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Push Hack, very unauthorized access to Push 3’s display, files, MIDI, and more
If you don’t like unauthorized hacking, this isn’t for you. If you don’t like things built with AI-assisted coding agents, this isn’t for you. But if you’re up for a very unofficial hack that gives you full takeover access to Push 3’s display, drives, MIDI, and more, Federico Pepe has just unveiled Push Hack. Here’s […]
Peter Kirn - August 3, 2026
DIY + Unusual Gear Music tech Software Tech
In Expressive E’s Noisy 2.6 synth, expression everywhere, MIDI to MPE
Expression control is integral design feature of each component of Noisy, in each building block of the sound. And now Noisy 2.6 vastly expands the software’s sound palette — just in time to make this a worthy companion to Expressive E’s own Osmose and Osmose CE.
Peter Kirn - July 23, 2026
Music tech Software Tech
Digital Arabic Maqām Archive and open-source MIDI plug-in now available
Peter Kirn - July 22, 2026
Music Music tech Software Tech
Max for Move: run RNBO patches on Ableton Move — like Granulator III
Peter Kirn - March 17, 2026
DIY + Unusual Gear Music tech Software Tech
The developer of Tweakbench wants to remake the DAW without linear time
Peter Kirn - March 4, 2026
Music tech Software Tech
Novation Launch Control finally brings back the smart, little encoder box
Peter Kirn - March 3, 2026
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Laurie Spiegel’s Music Mouse is available now from Eventide
Peter Kirn - February 17, 2026
Music tech Software Tech
