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SP-404MKII side chain compression; #404day videos
SP-404MKII version 5.50 brings two long-awaited features — side chain compression and exFAT SD compatibility. Here are those details, plus a #404day round-up of the fabulous videos you’re making. #404day has come to a conclusion in Japan — but that means my feed is alive with the sound of Japanese (mostly) 404 videos! Y’all always […]
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Play together with Ableton Live, pt. 1: playing in tune
Feeling the need to make music making a little less solitary? In this multi-part series, we’ll be exploring some resources for adapting Ableton Live to playing with others — playing in tune, in sync, sharing ideas, and producing together. So let’s start as instrumental ensembles do: by tuning up.
Peter Kirn - March 31, 2026
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Sonify data in Ableton Live with a free MIDI Tool; weather data walkthrough
Now, raw data can be a musical source in Ableton Live 12 Clips — for free. Manifest Audio’s Datafree shows the potential of Live’s Generators, transforming any pasted numbers into music and sound. There’s a deeper rabbit hole to go down, but here’s a great way to start. Let’s try it with freely accessible climate data and make some weather-based melodies.
Free experimental and ambient bank for Grainferno, plus sound design tips
Peter Kirn - March 13, 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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Video guide to accessibility in Ableton Move, Move Everything – Andre Louis
Peter Kirn - March 8, 2026
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The best way to learn Bitwig Grid, Serum 2 is in Japanese from LOBOTIX
Peter Kirn - March 5, 2026
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