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Free tool dumps KORG minilogue xd patches into images – plus patch sheets for volca modular
Korg sound design fans, you’ll want this: a user has made a free tool that automatically generates images from program presets. (Sounds like a great idea for other synths, too – and we get into other geeky scripts here, as well.) And now is a good time to revisit free patch sheets for volca modular, though for that you’ll need drawing software … or a pen.
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ReBoard transforms melodic playing in Ableton Live with Samchillian layout
You’ve got piano keyboards, you’ve got various grids. But whole new worlds of melodic playing and rapid-fire melodies become possible when you go relative. ReBoard does just that, and it makes even playing from your QWERTY keyboard “awesomely simple” — and enjoyable.
Peter Kirn - January 9, 2023
Music tech Software Tech
mlre is an expanded version of the classic monome mlr, focused on performance
It’s an even more performative monome. Creator sonocircuit has built a new take on the monome norns/grid app mlr, adding new macros, transposition, LFOs, and lots more.
Peter Kirn - August 3, 2022
DIY + Unusual Gear Music tech Tech
Strum is a mesmerizing new take on arpeggiators and performance – Max for Live
Peter Kirn - January 11, 2021
Music tech Software Tech
LIRA-8 reimagines the LYRA-8 organismic drone synth in Pd, VST, AU free – donationware
Peter Kirn - December 30, 2020
Music tech Software Tech
Signal adds the modulation Ableton is missing – and now does steps, crossfader
Peter Kirn - July 22, 2019
Music tech Software Tech
Mod Max: One free download fixes Live 10’s new kick
Peter Kirn - April 24, 2018
Music tech Software Tech
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