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Open Source Patch Overlays For The Visually Impaired

The patch sheets work the same as the original printed patch sheets, but replace the printed indicators with tactile markings.… Read More Open Source Patch Overlays For The Visually Impaired

August 28, 20235 Comments

ZynthianLabs Intros Zynthian Kit V5, A DIY ‘Swiss Army Knife Of Synthesis’

ZynthianLabs has introduced Zynthian Kit V5, which they say offers more display, more buttons, more connectivity, more power, more usability, more design, more quality and more integration.… Read More ZynthianLabs Intros Zynthian Kit V5, A DIY ‘Swiss Army Knife Of Synthesis’

July 5, 2023July 5, 20237 Comments

Is Behringer Cloning The Entire Mutable Instruments Line?

If they do, it won’t be the first time that they’ve copied a competitor’s line wholesale.… Read More Is Behringer Cloning The Entire Mutable Instruments Line?

April 6, 2023April 6, 202339 Comments

Free Xenos Xenharmonic Stochastic Synthesizer Builds On Ideas Of Composer Iannis Xenakis

Xenos is a virtual instrument plug-in that implements and extends the Dynamic Stochastic Synthesis (DSS) algorithm invented by Iannis Xenakis.… Read More Free Xenos Xenharmonic Stochastic Synthesizer Builds On Ideas Of Composer Iannis Xenakis

February 18, 2023February 17, 20233 Comments

Surge XT Goes Modular As A Collection Of Free Modules For VCV Rack

Each part of the synth has been reproduced as an independent virtual Eurorack module, which can be patched in any configuration.… Read More Surge XT Goes Modular As A Collection Of Free Modules For VCV Rack

January 28, 20234 Comments

Free Update For Mutable Instruments Plaits Adds DX7-Compatible 6-Operator FM Synth & More

Mutable Instruments has released a free firmware update for the Plaits that adds a DX7-compatible 6-Operator FM synth and 7 more synthesis models. … Read More Free Update For Mutable Instruments Plaits Adds DX7-Compatible 6-Operator FM Synth & More

December 6, 202217 Comments

Free App, PaulXStretch, Brings Extreme Audio Time Stretching To iOS

Sonosaurus has introduced PaulXStretch for iOS, a free app that lets you do extreme time stretching of audio, on your iPhone or iPad.… Read More Free App, PaulXStretch, Brings Extreme Audio Time Stretching To iOS

December 1, 20224 Comments

New Open Source Instrument, Theremotion, Updates Theremin For 21st Century

Theremotion is based on the Leap Motion Controller, which means that it tracks hand movements more consistently than traditional theremin technology, and does skeletal modeling, which supports additional types of gestural control.… Read More New Open Source Instrument, Theremotion, Updates Theremin For 21st Century

November 20, 202213 Comments

AMEI Developing Open Source MIDI 2.0 Driver For Windows

The Association of Musical Electronics Industries has announced that it is funding the development of an open-source USB MIDI 2.0 Host Driver for Windows.… Read More AMEI Developing Open Source MIDI 2.0 Driver For Windows

November 9, 20225 Comments

Ardour 7 Adds Live Style Clip Launching & More

Ardour 7 introduces Ableton Live-inspired Clip Launching, MIDI editing improvements, support for Apple Silicon and more.… Read More Ardour 7 Adds Live Style Clip Launching & More

October 16, 20222 Comments

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