Ableton release free CV Tools for integrating with analog gear, made in Max

It’s all about voltage these days. Ableton’s new CV Tools are designed for integrating with modular and semi-modular/desktop gear with CV. And they’re built in Max – meaning builders can learn from these tools and build their own.

KORG volca fm gets its own custom editor, plug-in

Manage all that FM sound depth of your KORG volca – or dust it off, if you need – with this handy editor for one of the most unique little instruments from the past years.

Peter Kirn - May 1, 2019

Use Ableton Live faster with the free Live Enhancement Suite

Day in, day out, a lot of producers spend a lot of time editing in Ableton Live. Here’s a free tool that automates some common tasks so you can work more quickly – easing some FL Studio envy in the process.

Peter Kirn - March 11, 2019

This free Ableton Live device makes images into wavetables

Peter Kirn - February 28, 2019

Split MIDI, without latency, for under $40: meet MeeBlip cubit

Peter Kirn - December 10, 2018

Free Ableton Live tool lets you control even more arcane hardware

Peter Kirn - July 24, 2018

Control and unlock hidden features on Roland’s TR-08 (the small one)

Peter Kirn - March 15, 2018

Here’s what that software for the Pioneer samplers looks like

Peter Kirn - October 25, 2017

Here’s how to download your own music from SoundCloud, just in case

Peter Kirn - July 14, 2017

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