MiilkyTracker screenshot featuring new UI, CYCLE synth running.

MilkyTracker, legendary free music tool, just got a huge update

It’s called “1.05.” But the update to this iconic free and open-source tracker is massive, with a new UI option, new built-in MilkySynth, new effects, and more.

MadMapper 6 brings timelines, markers, clips, more

The software most associated with mapping video and LEDs has v6 in beta now. There’s a lot of new stuff, but the big banner is obvious – timelines.

Peter Kirn - December 4, 2024

MCO mk2 module showing different modes on color display, with graphics - DigiWave, SuperSaw, ToneSum (Additive), LFO Rate, FOrmant, Spread, Shape (Noise), and Voice BC8000 (Vari-mode), panel with CV1, CV, CV3 inputs and push-button knob/navigation.

ALM’s new MCO mk2 packs a studio of classic digital synths into 6HP, VCV

You won’t fit more synths into 6HP of Eurorack (or VCV Rack module) than the newest ALM/Busy Circuits module, MCO v2. It’s a wavetable synth, an additive synth, a Roland JP8000 voice, a vocoder, a 90s VA, a bass and drum synth, and a SID chip emulation all in one.

Peter Kirn - December 3, 2024

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