Modular-Analog Music tech Software Tech
Grayscale Nexus expands on Mutable’s keyframing – free now in VCV Rack
Mutable Instruments’ Frames had one of Émilie’s best and most underrated ideas: apply keyframing, as in animation and motion, to modular control. Now, Grayscale Modular is developing that concept with 12 channels and more control. It’s available for $399 as hardware, or you can try it right now in VCV Rack for free.
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Dub techno original Fluxion on atmospheres and narratives in Haze
Konstantinos Soublis, aka Fluxion, has been quietly pushing the boundaries of dub techno and experimental electronic music for over two decades. His latest album, Haze, represents a profound exploration of musical storytelling. For CDM, he breaks down that work track by track and dives into his thought process, then and now.
Free custom presets for Baby Audio’s Smooth Operator Pro
Baby Audio’s Smooth Operator Pro delivers powerful ways of dynamically sculpting sound and applying spectral processing. To round out the offering, here are some CDM-exclusive presets. You can try them out alongside the factory presets in their free trial.
Peter Kirn - April 29, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Field system, completed: Teenage Engineering TP-7 recorder test
Andreas Roman - December 27, 2023
Gear Music tech Reviews Tech
Soundtoys shows off the Abbey Road reverb trick – and it’s not just for vocals
Peter Kirn - December 21, 2023
Music tech Software Tech
Xer Mixa mixer update: hex and quad sound, synced mutes, more
Peter Kirn - December 15, 2023
Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Tech
Xer Mixa review: versatile analog mixer and creative tool for Eurorack
Peter Kirn - November 22, 2023
Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Reviews Tech
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