Music tech Software Tech
Reason’s classic ReCycle is updated, free, and more useful than you might think
ReCycle, the sample/loop manipulator by Reason Studios, has a refreshed new look – and now it’s free. The REX format works everywhere from Ableton Live to Pro Tools to KORG Gadget. Also – wait, did its name start as a reference to a 1993 Disney instructional video?
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Ableton Move 1.3: sample from USB-C, polyphonic expression over MIDI
Ableton quietly released an update to the Move mobile standalone instrument, and it’s got a surprise: you can now sample directly from the USB-C port.
Peter Kirn - February 13, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
Ableton Move guide: tips, tricks, questions answered, hacks
Move, the all-new compact all-in-one hardware platform from Ableton, got your attention – whether you loved it, hated it, or just weren’t sure. So here’s still more detail on Move: what it can do, what it can’t, how it compares, and some tips and hacks for getting more out of it even at v1.1.
Peter Kirn - October 18, 2024
Gear Music tech Reviews Tech
Roland P-6 pocket sampler with FX, granular engine: here’s what to know
Peter Kirn - September 12, 2024
Gear Music tech Tech
Roland SP-404MKII power up: loop capture, Koala integration, lots more
Peter Kirn - April 4, 2024
Gear Music tech Tech
Amigo Sampler, Amiga sampling in plug-in form for £10, plus skank music
Peter Kirn - March 22, 2024
Music Music tech Software Tech
Polyend’s Tracker Mini adds stereo sampling features, clock improvements
Peter Kirn - March 8, 2024
Gear Music tech Tech
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