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.

Push:Cue Mode turns Warp Markers into launchable cue points

It’s Hot Cues for Ableton Live, or cue points for Push for Live for Max for Live. Finally, those handy cue points can be triggered, with a ton of nice visual extras. That was a long-missing feature for DJs, but it might be an even bigger hit for live sets or improvisatory production. There’s a reason that deadmau5 logo is in the corner.

Peter Kirn - November 7, 2025

Cubase is Japan’s biggest DAW, and you need to watch this Japanese review

Yamaha Vocaloid-based voices in Cubase? It better be able to sing in Japanese, right? Well, I’ve got some more on the engine, and the folks at SLEEP FREAKS have your Japanese-language review. Surprise: that is trippy as hell to watch with the machine learning English-language track. Jump into a must-watch set of tips and tricks for Cubase fans.

Peter Kirn - November 6, 2025

Your iPad and iPhone just became a portal to endless DX7 sounds

Peter Kirn - September 11, 2025

Mute on your Push like it’s an Elektron — Push:Mute Mode

Peter Kirn - September 10, 2025

LOCD is the free phase lock effect you didn’t know you needed

Peter Kirn - September 4, 2025

Tekno, new bendable drum machine synth: we’ve got free patterns and kits

Peter Kirn - September 2, 2025

How to get started with SoundThread and CDP: wild free sound tools

Peter Kirn - August 27, 2025

Swimmer is a weird and wonderful modulation source for Ableton Live

Peter Kirn - August 20, 2025

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