Physical modeling, modular explorations with Adam Pietruszko and AAS’ CV-3

Those sprawling synths are great, but when it comes to exploring a sound design idea compositionally, there’s nothing quite like a modular patch. I’ve long admired Adam Pietruszko’s work for AAS, so it’s a treat to watch him break down a patch and hear what he did on Rotors, bringing those leftfield sounds to dancefloor contexts.

AAS has a bunch of free patches for Multiphonics CV-2 modular

Applied Acoustics Systems’ Multiphonics CV-2 can be like having a carefully curated hardware modular rig on your computer – uniquely balanced, doing less with more. AAS has a new free pack showing off those capabilities, launching with a live jam and a bunch of discounts.

Peter Kirn - October 17, 2024

Sonic Bloom has a pack of presets for the new Ableton Live Drift synth

Ableton’s Drift synth continues to earn some love, especially as it’s included in all versions of Live 11. Sonic Bloom has a 64 preset pack for this one, plus a free 10 preset pack – and continues to release new Live Themes, too.

Peter Kirn - July 17, 2023

From Detroit and Berlin, a free set of sounds and a blazing compilation

Peter Kirn - January 6, 2022

Roland TR-909: the hat, the shirt, a nearly-free sound pack

Peter Kirn - September 10, 2021

Focus your distracted mind with Tonepaper – music, plus Serum and Ableton Live sound pack

Peter Kirn - February 11, 2021

Get a free pack that recreates Prince’s signature drum sounds

Peter Kirn - April 29, 2016

A different breed of analog sound library for Ableton Live

Peter Kirn - March 18, 2016

Get smarter in Ableton Live with a treasure trove of tutorials and tools

Peter Kirn - October 23, 2015

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