More Logic Pro 12 tweaks, MainStage 4 with Ableton Link: details

Apple has just made its release notes for MainStage 4 and Logic Pro 12 public, and we get some extra little details, from MIDI 2.0 in the Logic Step Sequencer to Ableton Link support in MainStage.

AirWindows’ free PointyDeluxe is dangerous, unstable, and wonderful

AirWindows, if you aren’t already in the know, is a planetary treasure. Developer Chris Johnson has built a massive playground of DSP, available for free/Patreon donationware. And this time, he’s created something he says is “not normal.” What was supposed to be a brutal guitar sound went off the rails. But don’t let that stop you from getting onboard.

Peter Kirn - July 29, 2025

Happy Monday; immerse your workday and soundscape in Severance

To aid in your professional merriment, here’s a complete round-up of Severance stuff, from behind-the-scenes discussion of the show’s sound design and score to an eight-hour mix of “music to refine to.”|

Peter Kirn - March 17, 2025

Freebies: Universal Audio Pure Plate Reverb

Peter Kirn - December 19, 2024

Transit 2 from Baby Audio, Andrew Huang: more FX, “Motion Modes”

Peter Kirn - October 15, 2024

Dancing “vibes” and 2 more mood-elevating freebies for Live, DAWs

Peter Kirn - August 5, 2024

Tour Collage, a colorful playground for endless custom effects

Peter Kirn - February 16, 2024

Soundtoys shows off the Abbey Road reverb trick – and it’s not just for vocals

Peter Kirn - December 21, 2023

Swarm Reverb hands-on: dual-stage reverb with creative extras, now $29

Peter Kirn - December 20, 2023

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