AudioMulch 2.2 Now Available – Here’s What’s New

Developer Ross Bencina let us know that a new version of AudioMulch – an interactive sound design and performance environment for Mac & Windows – is now available. Improvements in AudioMulch 2.2 include: Performers processing live audio or playing virtual instrument plug-ins will benefit from the responsiveness of the overhauled low-latency sound processing engine. The engine… Read More AudioMulch 2.2 Now Available – Here’s What’s New

What’s The Best Mac OS Version For Music Production? (Reader Poll)

Apple today released its Mac OS X Mountain Lion OS, the latest version of its personal computer operating system. Last time we checked, most of Synthtopia’s Mac-based musicians were still using Snow Leopard – and some developers are warning users to wait on Mountain Lion. If you’re a Mac music producer, weigh in on the… Read More What’s The Best Mac OS Version For Music Production? (Reader Poll)

IanniX, A Free Open Source Graphical Music Sequencer

This is an introduction to IanniX – a graphical open-source sequencer, based on the work of Iannis Xenakis. IanniX Features: Sequencer – IanniX can be used with a diversity of software and hardware tools. Real-time – IanniX can be modified and operated in real-time. Space & Time – IanniX’s graphical space spans several dimensions and time scales. Open Sound Control… Read More IanniX, A Free Open Source Graphical Music Sequencer

Free Soft Synth For Mac, Automat, ‘Deep, Intelligently Architected & Inspiring’

Automat is a free software synth for Mac OS X that versiontracker.com describes as “one of the deepest, intelligently architected and inspiring free plug-in synths to be developed in a long while. If you have a penchant for deep architecture, options, crazy modulation routings and loop-able envelopes – then look no further.” Features: subtractive synthesis… Read More Free Soft Synth For Mac, Automat, ‘Deep, Intelligently Architected & Inspiring’