Free, ultra-deep spectral synth from Steinberg: X-Stream

Here’s still more experimental sound and cinematic soundscape creation for free. X-Stream is a new free monophonic spectral instrument from Steinberg, complete with support for manipulating your own samples.

Ableton Push with Live 12.1: what’s new in the beta for Push users

A new Live release also means updates for Push, both in standalone and controller modes. At last, that includes macro mapping and macro variations, among other enhancements.

Peter Kirn - July 2, 2024

Robert Henke’s Granulator III update for Live 12 expands modulation powers

Granulator III, by Ableton co-founder Robert Henke, has received a small but meaningful update. It now allows audio-rate modulation (as in Granulator II) and new modulation possibilities.

Peter Kirn - May 22, 2024

LFO device in Max over top an Ableton Live session, showing the Presentation view. The Freeze button (set to unfreeze to allow editing).

Ableton has a new free guide to making better Max for Live devices

Peter Kirn - March 12, 2024

Live screenshot showing fully-expanded Roar saturation/coloration tool, including multiband processing.

Twelve things to try in Ableton Live 12 right now

Peter Kirn - March 5, 2024

Performance Pack for Ableton Live 12 now has a video manual

Peter Kirn - January 11, 2024

Free TouchMe grab-and-go controller for Ableton Live now works with plug-ins

Peter Kirn - December 26, 2023

Free through Jan 4 – Arturia Refract super unison multi-effect

Peter Kirn - December 21, 2023

Soundtoys shows off the Abbey Road reverb trick – and it’s not just for vocals

Peter Kirn - December 21, 2023

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