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Skapa Sound Intros Air Proximity MIDI/CV Controller

The Air lets you control instruments via both MIDI and CV simultaneously, with clear LED feedback. … Read More Skapa Sound Intros Air Proximity MIDI/CV Controller

May 26, 2025May 27, 20256 Comments

Melbourne Instruments and Bitwig Announce Integration for Roto-Control

Melbourne Instruments and Bitwig are pleased to announce that Roto-Control’s deep integration with Bitwig Studio is now available as a public beta.… Read More Melbourne Instruments and Bitwig Announce Integration for Roto-Control

May 2, 2025May 2, 20253 Comments

6 Options For Gestural Music Making

There are a wide range of options, offering both new capabilities for expression, and compatibility with a wide range of electronic music hardware and software.… Read More 6 Options For Gestural Music Making

February 28, 20257 Comments

Instruments Of Things Intros SOMI-1 Gestural Music Controller

Instruments Of Things has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of SOMI-1, a wireless gestural sensor system for translating movement into sound.… Read More Instruments Of Things Intros SOMI-1 Gestural Music Controller

September 20, 20212 Comments

Shredding With ‘The Push-tar’

Dan Freeman, Director of the Brooklyn Digital Conservatory, uses a unique approach to performing with the Ableton Push.… Read More Shredding With ‘The Push-tar’

August 10, 20193 Comments

ROLI Releases Songmaker Kit GarageBand Edition

ROLI has released Songmaker Kit GarageBand Edition, a package that combines the Seaboard Block, Lightpad Block, and Loop Block.… Read More ROLI Releases Songmaker Kit GarageBand Edition

November 15, 2018November 15, 20182 Comments

Ableton Live For the DJ

The free live stream event will cover how to perform with your own tracks or prerecorded tracks with Ableton Live and a Launchpad controller.… Read More Ableton Live For the DJ

November 14, 2018November 16, 2018Leave a comment

How To Make A DIY Foot Switch Controller From An Old USB Computer Keyboard

Reader Andrea Messina shared this visual demo of making a DIY foot switch controller from an old US computer keyboard. … Read More How To Make A DIY Foot Switch Controller From An Old USB Computer Keyboard

October 9, 20183 Comments

Avirodh Sharma + Kone Kone – Tablaism (Tabla Controllerism)

This short video profiles a project by Avirodh Sharma and Kone Kone that blends the traditional use of table and Ableton Push.… Read More Avirodh Sharma + Kone Kone – Tablaism (Tabla Controllerism)

September 23, 20186 Comments

Berklee Announces ‘Electronic Digital Instrument’ Majors

The Berklee College of Music today announced that laptop musicians can now apply to the school and declare ‘Electronics Digital Instrument’ (EDI) as their primary instrument, alongside more traditional orchestral instruments. … Read More Berklee Announces ‘Electronic Digital Instrument’ Majors

July 31, 201830 Comments

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