Tech
Casio’s MT-100 toy keyboard is reborn as a free plug-in for macOS and Windows
Sample Science has a tasty freebie for us – Retro Cazio models the 1983 Casio Casiotone MT-100, for a very, very 80s drum kit, keys, and other instruments. Let’s revisit that source instrument.
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Goldbaby’s Layered Drum Machine Claps are a machine-y sound design wonderland
What is the sound of one drum machine clapping? Well… that’ll be the bland sound you hear way too often. It’s time to layer up, get your claps out of isolation, and layered on thick. And Goldbaby’s latest might have you fall for the clap all over again.
Peter Kirn - April 5, 2022
Gear Music tech Software Tech
tahti, free browser groovebox, is now improved and has an open source sample library
It’s a stunningly powerful groovebox you can run in a browser tab – and now, not only is it improved, but there’s a new default open sample library. Of course, that means you’ve got open sounds and patterns for use in other projects, too.
Peter Kirn - February 21, 2022
Music tech Tech Web
With AudioThing Noises, a noise generator becomes more than a noise generator
Peter Kirn - February 17, 2022
DIY + Unusual Music tech Software Tech
Charlie Clouser of Saw and NIN has made a sound library for Spitfire, “Hammers”
Peter Kirn - July 22, 2021
Music tech Software Stories Tech
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