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MD-7 ‘Pocket Synthesizer’ Combines Open-Source Synthesis With Motorized Touch Feedback

Mach Devices’ MD-7 is a compact hardware synthesizer featuring motorized haptic controls, an open-source firmware platform, a subtractive synth engine, sequencer, and drum looper.… Read More MD-7 ‘Pocket Synthesizer’ Combines Open-Source Synthesis With Motorized Touch Feedback

July 30, 2026July 31, 20269 Comments

Composer’s Desktop Project (CDP) Features Hundreds Of Free Sound Design Tools

The Composer’s Desktop Project (CDP) is a free collection of hundreds of sound design programs.… Read More Composer’s Desktop Project (CDP) Features Hundreds Of Free Sound Design Tools

July 9, 2026July 11, 20268 Comments

Noisferatu Generative Texture Synthesizer Now Available

Noisferatu offers 45 algorithms across 5 banks, producing crackling textures, noisy scapes, evolving drones, harmonic blips and digital chaos.… Read More Noisferatu Generative Texture Synthesizer Now Available

June 25, 2026June 28, 20262 Comments

New AMYboard Offers Open Source Synth Platform For Under $30

The AMYboard is a 10HP Eurorack-compatible synthesizer that lets you load a variety of synths, with digital and analog audio, MIDI, and two CV channels.… Read More New AMYboard Offers Open Source Synth Platform For Under $30

May 18, 2026May 19, 20261 Comment

Melbourne Instruments Nina v3.0 Adds 45 Synthesis Models From Mutable Instruments Braids

The synth’s new Macro Oscillator Mode adds 45 synthesis waveform models from the MI Braids. … Read More Melbourne Instruments Nina v3.0 Adds 45 Synthesis Models From Mutable Instruments Braids

May 1, 20261 Comment

Sitka Instruments Gravity Eurorack Clock Module Now Open Source

By making Gravity open source, Hrachov is encouraging others to make DIY Gravity modules, to build and modify the code to meet their own needs and to use the code as a way of learning more about Arduino module development. … Read More Sitka Instruments Gravity Eurorack Clock Module Now Open Source

March 20, 2026March 21, 2026Leave a comment

Free VST Collection For Windows

The collection includes audio effects, synthesizers and utilities. … Read More Free VST Collection For Windows

February 23, 20265 Comments

Free Music Theory Engine For Arduino & Other Embedded Music Platforms, Gingoduino

Gingoduino is a free, open source music theory engine for Arduino and other embedded systems.… Read More Free Music Theory Engine For Arduino & Other Embedded Music Platforms, Gingoduino

February 20, 2026February 19, 20261 Comment

Ardour 9 Now Available For Linux, Mac & Windows

Ardour 9.0 – the latest major update to the open source DAW – is now available for Linux, Mac & Windows.… Read More Ardour 9 Now Available For Linux, Mac & Windows

February 13, 2026February 15, 20261 Comment

Audio Plugin Coder Lets You Create Custom Plugins Without Programming

APC falls into the new category of ‘vibe coding’ development tools, which essentially let you use natural language prompts to describe what you want, and the tool does the coding for you. … Read More Audio Plugin Coder Lets You Create Custom Plugins Without Programming

February 8, 2026February 10, 20266 Comments

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