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

Apple Logic Pro, Reaper, and other free and inexpensive tools mean there’s no reason to stare at the walls in self=isolation. Even if your budget is hurting, you can make some music. Here’s an overview. Plus, bonus – because all these are free for the next 90s days, they’re perfect for collaborating with friends, since […]

Reaper 6 is here – and even more the everyday, budget DAW to beat

It’s got a $60 license for nearly everyone, you can evaluate it for free, and now Reaper – yet again – adds a ton of well-implemented power features. Reaper 6 is the newest edition of this exceptionally capable DAW.

Peter Kirn - December 5, 2019

Animals and Synthesizers is reason to love the Internet again

It was the worst of times, it was … the worst of times. The Internet and social media has doled out hate and trolls, democracy-crushing propaganda and tribalist fragmentation. But then, an Internet Christmas miracle happened.

Peter Kirn - December 19, 2018

This light sculpture plays like an instrument, escaped from Tron

Peter Kirn - September 24, 2018

Mics that record in “3D” and ambisonics are the next big thing

Peter Kirn - September 19, 2018

Use a hardware synth like it’s a plug-in – in a $60 DAW

Peter Kirn - November 20, 2015

Here are ten reasons Reaper 5 upgrade will make users happy

Peter Kirn - August 13, 2015

Reaper 4 Arrives, Brings Improved UI, Surround, Batch and Project Features, Pitch Envelopes

- August 4, 2011

Reaper 4 is Coming, Adding More Flexible UI to Lightweight PC-Mac DAW

- December 3, 2010

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