These fanciful new apps weave virtual music worlds in VR and AR

Virtual reality and augmented reality promise new horizons for music. But one studio is delivering apps you’ll actually want to use – including collaborations with artists like Matmos, Safety Scissors, Robert Lippok, Patrick Russell, Ami Yamasaki, and Patrick Higgins (of Zs).

Free new tools for Live 10 unlock 3D spatial audio, VR, AR

Envelop began life by opening a space for exploring 3D sound. But today, the nonprofit, directed by artist Christopher Willits, is also releasing a set of free spatial sound tools you can use in Ableton Live 10. We’ve got an exclusive first look.

Peter Kirn - April 25, 2018

Virtual reality set to totally transform DJing, and Japan explains

What would make DJing with vinyl better? Why, DJing with vinyl as a disembodied invisible person in virtual reality with virtual vinyl on virtual decks!

Peter Kirn - November 21, 2017

Ableton Live in VR lets you play as a disembodied Daft Punk head

Peter Kirn - August 16, 2017

Tool to make music from Leap Motion gestures is free, VR could be next

Peter Kirn - July 6, 2017

This is a glimpse of what virtual reality could do for DJing

Peter Kirn - May 16, 2016

FRACT, 3D Adventure Game Played with Synths and Sequencers: Myst Meets Music Making

Peter Kirn - February 21, 2012

Immersive 3D from Eon Reality: Glasses + Projectors = Virtual Reality

Peter Kirn - April 16, 2009

Handmade Music: Creative Hardware + Software, Plus Make Your Own Noise Toy

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