Roland VT-4 adds MIDI, control for performer-friendly vocal FX

Roland’s revised VT-4 – the replacement for the first AIRA VT-3 – makes it look like someone finally gets what vocalists want in effects. More effects options, actual control over harmony, and MIDI could make all the difference.

iZotope adds modeling features to Vocal Synth, makes a creative bundle

Singing – it’s the simple most important human instrument, but it’s too often overlooked in technology. iZotope has doubled up on innovations there with Vocal Synth 2 – and in case you haven’t been keeping track, they’ve bundled all their production tools together into the new Creative Suite.

Peter Kirn - May 10, 2018

Humans can mimic machines, too; look out, AutoTune

As machines create more-perfect vocal and instrumental performances, a funny thing is happening: humans are catching up.

Peter Kirn - September 21, 2017

With Japan’s latest Vocaloid characters, another song from the future

Peter Kirn - July 14, 2017

Playing with this model of the human voice is weirdly addictive

Peter Kirn - April 17, 2017

iPhone app for making cover songs, a sign of a changing music world

Peter Kirn - August 28, 2015

For Apple, Music Making is For Everybody: New Holiday Ad

- December 15, 2014

Video: A Heart-Breaking Solo with Autoharp and iPad, by Jekka

- July 24, 2014

As a Musician Loses Her Sight, A Rush for Music Apps for the Blind [Hack + Listen]

- March 6, 2013

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