Music tech Software Tech
Cubase 15: Expression Maps, rich patterns, updated Modulators, plug-ins
It’s all in the details on this one. Cubase 15 has a ton of tweaks to its expansive plug-in library, new and more expressive editing, pattern sequencing, and Modulators, automation tools, proper Mac full-screen support, compatibility with the inter-DAW standard DAWproject, and more.
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Audacity 4: a glimpse of a new, more modern UI for the free audio editor
Audacity always had some appealing features, not least of which being free and open source. But a glimpse inside the design work being done on Audacity 4 suggests it could become something else: a slick, efficient wave editor that just happens to be free. This UI breakdown will be of interest to anyone pondering UI/UX in creative tools.
Peter Kirn - October 6, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
What to know about the Roland TR-1000, from voices to slicing to samples
Roland’s new flagship drum machine leaked everywhere. But we’ve got details on what’s new under the hood, including specifics on analog voices, expanded ACB modeling and other digital features, and new sampling powers, direct from the source. You wanted a new monster from Japan? You got it.
Peter Kirn - October 1, 2025
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Bitwig Studio 6 details revealed, and editing gets a big boost
Peter Kirn - August 27, 2025
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FL Studio 2025: Mixer add and delete, AI help, more plugins, Python scripts
Peter Kirn - July 10, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Reason’s classic ReCycle is updated, free, and more useful than you might think
Peter Kirn - April 2, 2025
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Live 12.2: hands-on guide to Meld, Roar, Auto Filter, workflow updates, more
Peter Kirn - March 12, 2025
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