Applied Acoustics Systems' software modular, Multiphonics CV-2, just got a big update with the ability to follow an input's dynamic level and pitch, plus new modules for pitch shifting and working with control voltage math. The post AAS Multiphonics CV-2 now follows dynamics, pitch from inputs appeared first on CDM Create Digital Music ..read more

If you want a take on exactly how Black innovators have influenced music, look to this full-length lecture (and performance) from DeForrest Brown. It's your free ticket to sit in at Harvard. The post Class is in session: DeForrest Brown on Black innovation in music appeared first on CDM Create Digital Music ..read more

Perhaps taking a page out of pro wrestling, there's a good chance that Grimes staged her "technical difficulties" at Coachella as a kind of performance art. The post It’s likely Grimes staged her “technical failure” at Coachella appeared first on CDM Create Digital Music ..read more

VCV Rack, the free and open-source virtual module platform, gets a tidy refresh with input cable stackings and cable color customization. That input stacking opens up more than you might think, too. The post VCV Rack 2.5: powerful stackable inputs, cable color customization appeared first on CDM Create Digital Music ..read more

Shot back in 2022, Boiler Room Syria and Sadaa Sound Syndicate captured a moment in the diasporic Syrian music scene. It's an image of techno's new, political, "disobedient" significance to people in exile and perhaps a glimpse of where techno may go in 2024. The post Boiler Room Syria in heavy, “overtly disobedient” sounds of diaspora appeared first on CDM Create Digital Music ..read more

Ubuntu Studio remains the quickest one-shot way to get at Linux and free software for music, sound, video, media, and 3D. And they deserve some extra love now, especially since Apple Silicon has slightly deflated desktop Linux attention. Here's a look at the long-term service version that just hit beta, due later this month. The post Ubuntu Studio in new LTS beta; still the easiest creative Linux distro appeared first on CDM Create Digital Music ..read more

Access' Virus TI and TI2 may have been quietly discontinued this year, but the love for them continues. And now Nick Kaniak has unveiled a powerful-looking editor for the two instruments, built in Max for Live. That's great news for macOS users who lack an editor - and even Push support is coming. The post Virus TI, beloved techno weapon, now has a Max for Live editor appeared first on CDM Create Digital Music ..read more

Every few months, some DJ horror story or failure takes over social media. Here's a complete guide, with official advice from Pioneer DJ and pro DJs, on how to prepare your media and files for digital DJ gigs. The post How to avoid USB and rekordbox DJing failures: a complete guide appeared first on CDM Create Digital Music ..read more

After an unimaginable year of violence and chaos, with tens of thousands killed and millions displaced and in danger of starvation, now is the time to keep talking about Sudan. Here's some music and listening in the hopes of demanding action. The post Sudan, with millions at risk: music and listening after one year of war appeared first on CDM Create Digital Music ..read more

DIYers, coders, hackers - Super Synthesis is fully open-sourcing their modules under the ultra-permissive CC0 license (public domain). It could be the start of a new model for module making - and if you've ever wanted to watch someone live-stream the design process, you get that, too. The post Super Synthesis is taking their excellent Eurorack modules open-source appeared first on CDM Create Digital Music ..read more