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FL on the Web: hands-on, Image-Line tells us what it all means
A Web-native version of FL Studio generated a lot of buzz — and some confusion. Was this replacing the desktop version? (Absolutely not.) Was it part of some larger AI play? (Mostly Suno users seemed to think that.) Image-Line responded to my questions with their side of this — and I took the new Web UI for a spin.
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Ableton Live Suite now has a rent-to-own, installment payment option
It’s not a subscription. And Ableton is still offering their existing “buy now” licenses and upgrades. But if you don’t want to pay for the flagship Ableton Live Suite all at once, you now have the option of a rent-to-own plan. That could be a way for more folks to take advantage of Suite features like full Max for Live support. Here’s how it works.
Peter Kirn - September 30, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
909 Day: freebies, sales, and celebrations
It’s 909 Day again, and a moment to reflect on the beauty of Tadao Kikumoto’s rhythm composer masterpiece. HAND CLAP. Let’s RIDE.
Peter Kirn - September 9, 2025
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New in Bitwig land: Brazilian beats, controller tips, v6 beta this month
Peter Kirn - August 15, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
MD1: classic drum machine kits for Ableton Move, Note, and more
Peter Kirn - May 28, 2025
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El Jaguar: re-amped Colombian Picó sound systems as instrument
Peter Kirn - May 22, 2025
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BOSS DR-55 drum machine from 1979, now a free plug-in
Peter Kirn - November 27, 2024
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