Spoilers: spy shots of posters reveal Novation-Aphex Twin gear collaboration

If you don’t want spoilers before Novation’s reveal of the Aphex Twin hardware collaboration later this month, maybe don’t read this. (And don’t walk down the street in Berlin, either.) Without even intending to, I realized I was staring into one of the Novation – Aphex Twin posters that have been appearing in major cities. […]

Launchpad Pro gets a big update, with unquantized recording, legacy customizations, more

If you were wondering which grid to get, Launchpad Pro MK3 is now a pretty easy answer. New firmware sweetens the deal for the one 8×8 grid that also runs standalone – no computer needed.

Peter Kirn - September 28, 2020

Novation Launchpad is a ready-to-play controller for the new Live Loops grid in Logic Pro

The Live Loops grid in Apple’s new Logic Pro X 10.5 has a hardware controller – and you might even own it already. Apple includes plug-and-play support for the Novation Launchpad line in the latest Logic. It’s a new angle on launching sound and patterns – well, literally and figuratively. You’ll want to physically rotate […]

Peter Kirn - May 13, 2020

Arturia, Logic, Final Cut, Reaper, and more offer these free tools while you stay at home

Peter Kirn - March 27, 2020

Novation’s Launchpad Pro is grid and sequencer, for software or standalone for gear

Peter Kirn - January 14, 2020

Novation Launchpad X, mini are the latest take on the hit music grid controller

Peter Kirn - October 15, 2019

1000 free Novation presets from Legowelt, Emily Sprague, Shawn Rudiman…

Peter Kirn - July 29, 2019

Learn how to arrange your modular tracks with VCV Rack, Ableton Live

Peter Kirn - July 16, 2019

Novation’s super synth for Superbooth leaks: 16-voice Summit

Peter Kirn - May 8, 2019

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