This sound library lets you use 56 amps, 4 subs, and Lyndhurst Hall as your speaker system

Sure, you might not want more samples of drum machines, vintage synths, modular, and guitars. But Spitfire Audio are betting you might want them through 56 guitar amps, 4 subs, 4 levels of rigging, and one of the world’s largest recording rooms. Aperture is too ridiculous not to notice – and it’s free if you buy enough stuff this week (plus there’s a free demo).

KMRU on spaces, Nairobi, and turning off Ableton Live’s grid

It’s a film about tuning into the spaces around you, but KMRU makes an argument for being more than where you’re from. And to open up possibilities, he also does the thing I expect a lot of you know you want to do but might be afraid to do – turn off the grid now and then. Even in the software known for it.

Peter Kirn - November 18, 2021

Novation Circuit Rhythm is here – and it’s the one that actually samples; full details

If you were waiting for a Novation Circuit that can record samples right onto the hardware, this is the one – with a full eight sample tracks to play and packed with features.

Peter Kirn - June 22, 2021

Nonlinear Labs C15, ultra-expressive keyboard instrument, adds recording and USB MIDI

Peter Kirn - June 7, 2021

Inside a note: explore minimalism with Björk home studio visits

Peter Kirn - February 8, 2021

The RØDECaster Pro promises to pack a broadcast sound studio into a box

Peter Kirn - June 17, 2020

Gory sounds from vegetables and fruits: Mortal Kombat sound design

Peter Kirn - August 28, 2019

For ‘Chernobyl’ score, Hildur Guðnadóttir went to a nuclear power plant

Peter Kirn - May 31, 2019

This radio station broadcasts sounds of rats – and it sounds amazing

Peter Kirn - April 8, 2019

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