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Absynth 6.1: Audio modulator, LFO retrigger, sound content, more
If you need an excuse to suit up for an extravehicular activity in the cosmos of sound, Absynth is back again. Native Instruments quietly dropped Absynth 6.1, with oft-requested LFO retrigger and undo/redo, plus a surprise: a new audio modulator.
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Akai’s pint-sized MPC Sample has already gotten a couple of updates
It seems like just yesterday we were ogling the launch of Akai’s inexpensive, ultra-portable standalone MPC …okay, three weeks. But Akai delivered some important updates in the 1.3 firmware, available today, on top of V1.2.1 (in case you blinked). Here’s what’s new.
Peter Kirn - April 13, 2026
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NEL Incline gets an Easter update with improved display, output quality — and echo
Your mission to investigate sonic anomalies could use a holiday boost. NeverEngine Labs’ Incline gets a significant update today, festively labeled as an “Easter egg.” Now you get internal echo in playback, high-fidelity audio output options and tweaks, and proper zoom.
Peter Kirn - April 5, 2026
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SP-404MKII side chain compression; #404day videos
Peter Kirn - April 4, 2026
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1010music shares live setup ideas for Bento
Peter Kirn - March 19, 2026
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Free experimental and ambient bank for Grainferno, plus sound design tips
Peter Kirn - March 13, 2026
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Find whole worlds inside samples: Baby Audio Grainferno deep dive
Peter Kirn - March 11, 2026
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Bitwig Studio 6 is out of beta, and the “workflow update” is worth the wait
Peter Kirn - March 11, 2026
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