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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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Learn spectral filters and other spectral tricks in Max (or elsewhere)
Spectral tools are all the rage. Ever fancied trying to play with those techniques under the hood? Umut Eldem aka Hearing Glass has a great set of video tutorials. They’re implemented perfectly in Max, but they’re even worth following along from other environments.
Peter Kirn - March 2, 2026
Music tech Software Tech
Essential mix: let an hour of tilde’s music energize you (then nerd out!)
Glitchy but driving broken beats are what’s for dinner. Hannover’s tilde (~) is a font of knowledge on topics from Pd/plugdata to Bitwig Studio Grid FX to mixing and mastering. And those skills translate to some genius grooves. Listen up to this full-power montage of all original music.
Ukraine’s Tembra Modular continues workshops, gear despite attacks
Peter Kirn - February 2, 2026
DIY + Unusual Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Stories Tech
What’s new in the DIY world of Music Thing’s Workshop System
Peter Kirn - January 7, 2026
DIY + Unusual Modular-Analog Music tech Stories Tech
Marvel at the gorgeous Nopia harmony instrument, now at MK1
Peter Kirn - December 16, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
Coffee cups, pizza boxes, everything’s an instrument: watch clipping. play
Peter Kirn - November 7, 2025
DIY + Unusual Gear Music Tech
