The Soft Pink remembers — and more Dolly Parton

Now, we’ve lost Dolly Parton, which is a wake-up call to stand up for the values she stood up for—in music and in life.

Here it is, a cover of Kendrick Lamar and more awesomeness for the Otamatone

What the world needs now is more unicorn chaser. And it’s hard to beat the adorable Japanese ribbon controller/squeezable mouth formant instrument, the CUBE Works/Maywa Denki Otamatone.

Peter Kirn - February 14, 2025

Here’s Roger Linn with advice on developing expressive gestures

Roger Linn didn’t just develop the LinnStrument and then check out. He’s provided a steady stream of musical advice both of his own makings and from the device’s user community – all while being a driving force in MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). The latest video is a must-watch addition to that ongoing series.

Peter Kirn - January 8, 2025

Pitch is political: learning Arabic maqams and decolonizing music

Peter Kirn - August 21, 2024

Ableton releases free Microtuner – but tuning is more than spaces between notes

Peter Kirn - March 31, 2022

Loops for Real Drummers: Musicianship, Technology Don’t Have to Compete

- February 24, 2009

ivideosongs.com: Like GarageBand’s Artist Videos, But First, and No Software Needed

- January 6, 2009

How They Work – NIN: Echoplex, Rehearsing Live with Lemur

- December 17, 2008