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Forget channel closures: watch every decade of MTV music videos online
No, MTV is not shutting down, though Paramount Skydance did shutter some all-music video channels in various markets. But never mind: the internet can best even vintage MTV. Tune into MTV REWIND and hit shuffle by decade.
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Cubase is Japan’s biggest DAW, and you need to watch this Japanese review
Yamaha Vocaloid-based voices in Cubase? It better be able to sing in Japanese, right? Well, I’ve got some more on the engine, and the folks at SLEEP FREAKS have your Japanese-language review. Surprise: that is trippy as hell to watch with the machine learning English-language track. Jump into a must-watch set of tips and tricks for Cubase fans.
Peter Kirn - November 6, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
On tonight: 13 most “WTF haunted” synths with Paulee Alex Bow
Boo! Or… Bow! Paulee at Magical Synth Adventure has a lineup of picks for the 13 most haunted synths. I’ve gotten an advance look at this one, and the chapters reveal the selections (spoiler — don’t read past the video then). What’s great about this: these are not your average picks. This is definitely not giving you Necco wafers as a treat; it’s the real deal.
Peter Kirn - October 29, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Yamaha’s VL1 launched physical modeling; it’s time to give it its due
Peter Kirn - June 2, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
Sinevibes’ YouTube account is terminated (updated: it’s back!)
Peter Kirn - February 3, 2025
Music tech Software Tech Web
Go watch this video on Buchla, Spectraphon, and spectral animation
Peter Kirn - January 3, 2025
Modular-Analog Music tech Tech
Jumping ship to Bluesky? Here’s where to start for music and tech
Peter Kirn - November 21, 2024
Music Music tech Tech Web
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