Happy birthday, Isotonik: here are some of the best Ableton Live add-ons

With Isotonik’s Darren celebrating his birthday this week and everything Isotonik Studios on sale, here are a few picks of recent and favorite Max for Live add-ons, including CDM review links. It’s a round-up of a lot of favorite stuff from our creator and inventor friends. Alles gute zum Geburtstag, Darren! !تولد سعيد Isotonik Studios […]

Paris’ recent TouchDesigner Event is a window into the scene

What can the city of light be as a hub for TouchDesigner? Recently, the debut summit there offered a first look. The media art scene is defined by its communities — how they share practice and push one another further. So we invited Amir B Ash (OVVO Studio, MUTEK.AE) for insights into what Paris’ first TouchDesigner meeting brought and how you might apply it to communities where you live.

Amir B. Ash - August 14, 2025

Instant percussion joy with DFAM-inspired Vertex for Max for Live

This has got to be one of the quickest routes to sheer drum happiness inside Ableton Live ever. Meet the pay-what-you-want/donationware Vertex by aorist (aka Tom Duncalf). It’s a bit like a Moog DFAM, but in the Live idiom, with a bunch of extras. You just need this one. Trust us.

Peter Kirn - August 13, 2025

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