Archive for May, 2009
History of Ableton Live
by bdu on May.19, 2009, under software
There’s always been a lot of misinformation about how Live got it’s start or was prototyped, here’s a page with the first-person story about how Live came about and is developed today. It’s worth a read.
http://monolake.de/technology/ableton_live.html
Macbeth Euro module
by bdu on May.15, 2009, under media, modular, pictures
Ken Macbeth just posted a preview of his first eurorack module in this thread on the muffwiggler forum.
Check it, it’s a big ‘un that clocks in at 48HP, dual oscillator with built in ring mod:
Standalone virtual MS-20
by bdu on May.13, 2009, under DIY, media, plug-ins, software, video
OK, this is just too cool. This guy took the mainboard of his little eeepc and fitted it into the Korg Legacy Collection MS-20 USB controller, creating a standalone device. If he took it just a little further and routed audio I/O, USB (host), and VGA out to the side panel, it would be even better!
OhmForce Cohmpost
by bdu on May.11, 2009, under media, pictures, plug-ins, software
New free plugin from the OhmForce crew, with a wonderfully child-like UI:
Also, they made sure to note that you are not to use it unless you agree completely with the license agreement:
Ha!
Roland TR-707 pictures
by bdu on May.02, 2009, under drum machines, media, pictures
A friend of a friend needs a 707 to stand in for his 909 on tour, and having one that I never use, I’m happy to pass it on to someone who will use it. But of course, I must take pictures first!
Full flickr set here.








