Music tech Software Tech
There are already some great uses of Ableton Extensions, and more coming
The Ableton Extension SDK has only just been launched to the public, but there are already plenty of useful and fun Extensions to try right away. And that means even before you try hand-coding or vibe-coding your own, you might already find a reason to grab the beta and start extending. I’ll round up some of the best early resources.
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This site is promoting Linux plug-ins with resources for developers and users
A musician-led initiative is aiming to bring more plug-ins to Linux. That includes promoting developers (both proprietary and libre/open source), featuring software for users, and answering developer questions. Linux Audio Plugin Development (LAPD) is already worth a look; you’re likely to discover some plug-in or information you hadn’t before.
Peter Kirn - May 4, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Hacking and 3D printing the future of violins, in a growing community
Violins: they’re often the first example people site when talking about traditional acoustic instruments. But using new pickup techniques and rapid prototyping, that could be about to change.
Peter Kirn - August 29, 2018
DIY + Unusual Music tech Tech
A bunch of tricks and tools for generative visual tool TouchDesigner
Peter Kirn - March 27, 2017
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