Software Tech
WIRES from Hainbach, AudioThing turns a Soviet wire recorder into a plugin
It’s terrible recording technology, made into wonderful music tool. This 1970s Soviet machine saw Cold War spy and military action – but now you get to cheat and use it as a plug-in.
Read more
Fundamental puts a rich, vintage tube oscillator studio in a plug-in, from sonicLAB and Hainbach
Make eerie, modulating drones like it’s a disco in the Exclusion Zone. Or delve into the sound tools of Stockhausen. But for anyone who loves finding shifting, nuanced colors in oscillators – Hainbach and Sinan Bökesoy have created something for you.
Peter Kirn - June 15, 2020
Music tech Software Stories Tech
The Casio CZ is a huge highlight of Arturia’s V Collection 7
Arturia’s V Collection 7 continues to expand as the go-to software library of every vintage synth you would ever want. But let’s focus on one new gem: the brilliant CZ-101 remake.
Peter Kirn - June 14, 2019
Music tech Software Stories Tech
It’s 606 day – remember when Roland made a drum machine like a 303?
Peter Kirn - June 6, 2019
Gear Music tech Stories Tech
Mournful drone sounds of a repurposed HP test device
Peter Kirn - March 8, 2019
DIY + Unusual Music Music tech Tech
The 1976 Polymoog film reminds us of when polysynths were new
Peter Kirn - October 9, 2018
Modular-Analog Music Music tech Tech
A simple, classic channel strip, Mr. Putnam’s mic collection, and more
Peter Kirn - August 15, 2018
Music tech Software Stories
CDM Newswire
brings together the latest breaking news on music, technology, gear, and live visuals. Got a project, found a news tip, or want to share your product? Submit to us directly.