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Septabee, an insane-looking free Linux/Windows DAW with pomegranates
Suddenly, a bunch of the producers I follow are buzzing about the music-mangling possibilities of Septabee, a free DAW for Linux and Windows developed “in secret” over “20,000 hours.” And it looks like insane fun: a bonkers dataflow interface and “violently unfinished” early-access software available through an intentionally broken website that autoplays music and makes you hunt for the click zone like it’s 1994.
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With audio and VST3 support, Isadora is now a complete interactive canvas
Isadora for macOS and Windows has long been a powerful media art tool for those in the know, thanks to its intuitive interface and focus on live performance. It’s the media art tool that can feel at home with dance choreographers, a rare piece of software that gets dramaturgy. Isadora 4.5 adds a lot to that, but most notably flexible sound tools — and VST3 support — bring it solidly into the world of audiovisual media.
Peter Kirn - July 14, 2026
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Unreal Engine 5.8 is a major audio release, despite Epic staffing cuts
Epic layoffs in March cut deep into the audio and music teams. But there’s hope that their work will live on in Unreal Engine and MetaSounds, via what is arguably the most innovative sound work built into any game engine. Unreal Engine 5.8, now in preview, features a bunch of powerful tools for working with sound, one of the biggest sound releases yet. Here’s a look at what’s in that roadmap.
Peter Kirn - June 1, 2026
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The developer of Tweakbench wants to remake the DAW without linear time
Peter Kirn - March 4, 2026
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PatchSeq puts a FM-filled, sequenced patcher inside your VCV Rack
Peter Kirn - January 11, 2026
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