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.

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

Techno is just one angle – the lifeblood of music between Detroit and Berlin is a relentless underground drive that hustles harder. If you need some of that mojo now, here’s both a pay-what-you-will compilation and a free soundpack with the likes of Tyree Cooper, Sarah Kivi, and Eric D. Clark.

Peter Kirn - January 6, 2022

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

A pricey jacket may have overshadowed the rest of the news, but yes, Roland does have some 909 swag and sounds for those of us on a budget, too.

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

Here’s what happens when artists meet up with Launchpad on iOS

Peter Kirn - August 26, 2015

Bitwig Studio as Instrumental Pack: Cristian Vogel, u-he Deals

Peter Kirn - April 3, 2015

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