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You can already use the Steam Deck as a music machine, with Bitwig Studio, VCV Rack, more
It’s a portable gaming machine – but unlike other such devices, the Steam Deck is also an open, handheld, Linux-powered computer. And you know what that means: it’s a synth and a DAW, too.
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The best free tools for working with modular synthesis and music
Patching for the people – there’s no reason cost or access has to keep you from the powers and fun of modular synthesis and music making. VCV Rack’s launch this month got lots of attention, but there are other options, too. Here the latest, best picks.
Here’s a free custom VCV Rack module controlling tempo and time in Ableton Live
Now that VCV Rack Pro 2 is here, Rack works properly as a plug-in. And here’s an advanced application for it – trying new ways of working with clock and time.
Peter Kirn - December 1, 2021
Music tech Software Tech
VCV Rack 2 arrives – standalone is still free, $99 intro gets plug-ins with VST right away – details
Peter Kirn - November 30, 2021
Music tech Software Tech
VCV Rack adds Drums right now – analog-modeled modular drum machine for $30
Peter Kirn - September 14, 2021
DIY + Unusual Modular-Analog Music tech Software Tech
VCV Rack 2 teaser gives us reasons to be excited about Rack again
Peter Kirn - September 14, 2021
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Free Eurorack holiday – all these Instruo modules are now on VCV Rack; here’s a guide
Peter Kirn - December 22, 2020
Modular-Analog Software Tech
Make orbits of planets and moons into music, with a VCV Rack module and an upcoming synth
Peter Kirn - August 20, 2020
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