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I Composed a Soundtrack for an Adventure Game That Doesn’t Exist — in OneSeq
Read article →: I Composed a Soundtrack for an Adventure Game That Doesn’t Exist — in OneSeqListen to Periapsis and read Jadzia’s first-person account of composing it inside OneSeq, from the workstation’s origins to the 0.4.4 Fractal preview.
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Eurorack News for March 11th 2025
FULL ARTICLE: https://lame.buanzo.org/eurorack_blog/unlocking-sonic-potential-exploring-the-nonlinearcircuits-moldy-rapture-vco-and-its-ssi2131-powerhouse.html The Nonlinearcircuits Moldy Rapture VCO, built around the SSI2131 chip, is a voltage-controlled oscillator designed for Eurorack modular synthesizers. It excels in stability and tracking, spanning an impressive 10 octaves with multiple waveform outputs: saw, triangle, pulse, and an innovative pan-pulse waveform. The sawtooth waveform delivers gritty textures, ideal for aggressive sounds,…
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Elite Dangerous Trailblazers Update: What’s New and Fixed
Introduction to Trailblazers Update The Trailblazers Update for Elite Dangerous, released on March 6, 2025, marks a significant stepping stone in refining the game's expansive universe. As a beloved space simulation game, Elite Dangerous has consistently delivered detailed star systems and intricate gameplay mechanics that keep players engaged. This latest update aims to enhance player…
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MIDI Gate Slicer for Ableton: Enhance Rhythmic Creativity
Introduction to MIDI Gate Slicer The MIDI Gate Slicer is an innovative tool that has become an essential companion for Ableton Live users, offering a new dimension of creativity and spontaneity in music production. Developed by Akihiko Matsumoto, this Max4Live MIDI effect is specifically designed to streamline the process of crafting intricate rhythmic patterns. By…
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Imagined Realms through a Lens: Arte y Grasa Photography
Discovering Beauty Within Boundaries In the world of Arte y Grasa Photography, the beauty often considered mundane is elevated to the extraordinary by redefining the observer's perspective. This transformative process begins with the basic tools of a mobile camera and the imaginative application of Instagram filters. In this series, a parallel universe awaits discovery through…
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Green Day: Exploring Themes in ‘Road to Acceptance’
Introduction to ‘Road to Acceptance’ "Road to Acceptance" is a song by Green Day that first appeared on their debut studio album "1,039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours," released on July 1, 1991. This track, deeply rooted in the punk rock ethos, captures the raw energy and unrefined style characteristic of early Green Day. The song not…
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You Need To Calm Down: A Look at Taylor Swift’s Empowering Anthem
Introduction to the Remix The remix of "You Need To Calm Down," featuring Clean Bandit, brings a fresh energy to Taylor Swift's original anthem of self-empowerment and acceptance. Released on May 22, 2024, this collaboration revitalizes the song with Clean Bandit's signature sound, seamlessly blending their electronic influences with Swift's powerful pop sensibilities. The new…
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Eurorack News for March 10th 2025
FULL ARTICLE: https://lame.buanzo.org/eurorack_blog/light-up-your-sound-exploring-the-versatile-p8s8-slider-and-switch-controller-for-eurorack.html The P8S8 Slider and Switch Controller by Der-Mann-Mit-Der-Maschine is a versatile Eurorack module featuring eight 20 mm Alpha sliders with adjustable LED feedback to enhance modulation control visually and tactilely. Ideal for sound design, the sliders allow precise manipulation of parameters while visually indicating their positions, facilitating real-time interactions during performance or…
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Elite Dangerous Trailblazers Update: New System Colonisation Feature
Introduction to Trailblazers Update The "Trailblazers" update for Elite Dangerous marks a significant evolution in the game's universe, immersing players deeper into the vastness of the Milky Way. Released as a highly anticipated expansion, Trailblazers empowers Commanders to etch their legacy across the stars through the revolutionary System Colonisation feature. This upgrade invites players to…
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Ableton Live Max4Live Plugin: Noise Map 1.0 Guide
Introduction to Noise Map 1.0 In the ever-evolving landscape of electronic music production, tools that promise to break new grounds are always keenly anticipated. "Noise Map 1.0" by Remo De Vico is one such innovative addition to the Max4Live suite, geared towards guiding users through an auditory journey filled with unexpected sounds. Crafted for use…
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