Turning folders of samples into MPC kits with Rust
DorDSP Kit Pro scans a drum library, sorts every hit, and writes ready-to-play kits for Akai MPC, Ableton, and DMC60. Here is how it works, and why I built it in Rust with Tauri.
Writing about music, code, and everything in between.
Notes from building drum machines, plugins, and music tools, plus what I've learned producing music and building for the web.
Building DMC60, a 12-bit drum machine where the grit is the point
DMC60 is my JUCE drum machine and sampler. It runs at 26.04 kHz with 12-bit quantization on purpose. Here is why, and what it took to ship it as AU, VST3, and an iPad app.
Building my first audio plugin with JUCE
After years of using other people's plugins, I finally decided to build my own. Here's what I learned diving into JUCE and C++ for audio development.
Setting up a home studio that actually sounds good
You don't need a massive budget to get professional results. Here's how I built my home studio setup in the Bay Area without breaking the bank.
Why I switched from React to Next.js for my projects
After years of building SPAs with Create React App, I finally made the jump to Next.js. Here's why it changed how I think about web development.