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Prototypes are free, open-source plug-ins – use them for sound, or to learn Csound
Get a free algorithmic bass drum generator, a lo-fi modulator, a massive granular workstation, for free – and that’s just the beginning.
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Free reverb: Arturia has a holiday giveaway of their take on the classic EMT-140 plate
I’m dreaming of a reverberant Christmas / with EMT plates I used to know / where my yule log’s combustible / and pre-delays now adjustable / to tweak plug-ins in the snow…
Peter Kirn - December 19, 2019
Music tech Software Tech
Ubuntu Studio hits 19.10, gives you an ultra easy, config-free Linux for music and media
The volunteer-run Ubuntu Studio isn’t just a great Linux distribution for beginners wanting to make music, visuals, and media. It’s a solid alternative to Mac and Windows you can easily dual boot.
Here’s the editor-plugin the underrated Elektron Model:Samples is missing
Peter Kirn - September 17, 2019
Music tech Software Tech
The Sega Genesis gets a bit-accurate, FM synth remake: chipsynth MD
Peter Kirn - September 4, 2019
Music tech Software Tech
Aaltoverb is a reverb you can play like an instrument (VST, AU)
Peter Kirn - August 23, 2019
Music tech Software Stories Tech
Hardware VST? Steinberg Retrologue plug-in gets physical version
Peter Kirn - May 7, 2019
Gear Music tech Software Tech
KORG volca fm gets its own custom editor, plug-in
Peter Kirn - May 1, 2019
Music tech Software Tech
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