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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Halcyon for iPad
"New from the creator of Bit Pilot, Unify, and SynthPond. With Music by Kurt BiegRecently featured in the Giant Robot Magazine: Pixel Pushers show in LA
* A Unique Action Puzzle Game *
Halcyon is named for the mythological bird of ancient Greece, said to charm the winds and seas into a calm during the Winter Solstice.
Gameplay is one part spacial action puzzler and one part interactive stringed instrument combined in an experience designed specifically for the iPad.
Colored currents travel inexorably toward each other. Strum the strings to match the currents, creating both phonic and visual harmony.Take on the role of the Halcyon, conducting nature, untangling currents, and bringing calm to the wind, sea, land, and stars.
* A Generative Musical Instrument *
Halcyon features a complete generative soundtrack that becomes an instrument when you play the game. Since its designed to accompany you while you play, you'll create tranquil sonic landscapes as you travel along.
* Tons of Gameplay *: 36 Levels through Four Environments
: Two Endless Modes that dynamically adjust difficulty based on how you are doing
: A Twelve Song Generative Soundtrack
: OpenFeint + Game Center
If you enjoyed Unify, you'll love Halcyon"
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23 Cyndustries Sawtooth Animator With Other Inputs
YouTube via 7thDanSound | November 24, 2010 |
"This is a demo of how the Sawtooth Animator sounds when fed somewhat unusual inputs. It works surprisingly well with triangle and sine wave forms but I also try noise, dual oscillators, drums and chords from an Elektron MonoMachine"
24 Cyndustries Sawtooth Animator LFOs
7thDanSound | November 24, 2010 |
"This video is a showcase of the Cyndustries Sawtooth Animator module using the LFO outputs. It has six of them and they are derived from what ever you put into the module. The speed of the LFOs vary with the input and if there is no input at all the LFOs stop so they can sort of be used as a crude sample and hold"
25 Synthesizers.com Oscillator Sync Behavior
7thDanSound | November 24, 2010 |
"This video shows how the Synthesizers.com Q106 oscillators behaves when synced to another oscillator. I have the oscillator aid module too and use its soft sync input to show how that works. I finish off by showing how voltage controlled sync works."
1982 KORG POLY-61 POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD
via this auction
"When joined ad measures approx. 16"X 11" inches."
See the seller's other items for more.
Getting The Most Out Of The NEW Music From Outer Space Website
YouTube via theraywilsonshow | November 24, 2010 |
http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/
"Introduction 0:0 to 1:37 ---
How to use the Home Page and Search 1:37 to 3:08 ---
How to use the Synth-DIY Tab 3:08 to 6:05 ---
How to use the Catalog Tab 6:05 to 7:12 ---
How to use the Photos Tab 7:12 to 7:53 ---
How to use the Tools Tab 7:53 to 8:48 ---
How to use the Site Map Tab 8:48
First off... sorry about the quality. If there is someone out there who knows how to record from the computer screen to mpg with better clarity please let me know.
Anyhooo... this video is designed to help people get the most out of the MFOS website including: how to navigate, how to search, how to share links, etc. One thing I neglected to mention is that ALL of the mp3 links have been updated to use the Yahoo Media Player. Now when you click an mp3 link it plays immediately without any hassles."
JMP EMU Emulator II Soundbanks - Analogue
YouTube via JMPSynth | November 24, 2010 |
"A selection of sounds taken from 25 new soundbanks created for the EMU Emulator II. These feature sounds created on the Elka Synthex, Prophet 5, Cheetah MS6, Oberheim OBXa and Bit 1 synths.
All are available in Sound Designer format for the EMU Emulator II.
Sounds featured in the demo are:
MS6 Deep String
P5 80's Pop
P5 Carpenter Pad
Synthex Bass 2
MS6 Best Brass
Synthex Grit Pad
P5 P.Kiss Grind
MS6 Lead
MS6 Chip Lead
Synthex Pad"
JMP EMU Emulator II Soundbanks - Pads & Digital
JMPSynth | November 24, 2010 |
"A selection of sounds taken from 25 new soundbanks created for the EMU Emulator II. These feature sounds created on the Elka Synthex, Prophet 5, Cheetah MS6, Oberheim OBXa, Bit 1 & Roland XP50 synths amongst others.
All are available in Sound Designer format for the EMU Emulator II.
Sounds featured in the demo are:
Jarre Vous 2
Depeche
Jarre Vous 4
V. String
Ooh Pad
Pwang Organ
VS Elfin
DM ETS Choir
Bell Organ
Haunt Voice
Flange Pad"
Ran Kirlian - Rinjuu
YouTube via RanKirlian | November 24, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
"Rinjuu (deathbed) - a studio jam starring:
- Alesis Ion & Nord Rack 2x: drone, pads & modulated sounds
- Eurorack modular system: noises, bass & groove
- DSI Mono Evolver Keyboard: occasional distorted pad
- Reaktor Player 5.0 + Spacedrone Mod 1: drones
- Use Audio Plugiator (Pro 12)+ Novation Launchpad: pads & noises
- Additional sounds: vocal overtone recordings at begining and end of the track"
Yamaha Motif xs6 Demo ( performance Mode ) - Space4keys ( es6 xs6 xf6 )
YouTube via Space4Keys | November 24, 2010 |
"Yamaha Motif xs6 Demo ( performance Mode ) - Space4keys
Patches: Factory Presets
Performed by Sion
http://www.space4keys.com
http://www.keyboardsolo.com
http://www.space4keys.com
http://www.keyboardsolo.com"
Doepfer A-127 Triple Resonance Filter Sound Example
YouTube via NetPierreTV | November 24, 2010 | 2 likes, 0 dislikes
"cvc - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/NetPierre"
Analog Video Synthesis with Arp 2600
YouTube via AdamRSomers | November 24, 2010 |
"This video was created using the OEI analog video synthesizer with control voltage inputs for various parameters. The control source used was an Arp 2600 synthesizer. The audio produced by the synth is audible at a low volume. Made with Video Graphics instructor John Hawk at CalArts in 2004."
Prophet 08 PE - DSI
YouTube via JackOasys | November 23, 2010 | 1 likes, 0 dislikes
& KORG OASYS
"Non ho resistito. Stanotte, appena arrivato, l'ho subito messo alla prova per sentire come i suoni del Prophet si comportassero accanto a quelli di Oasys. Beh, su certe sonorità sembrano proprio essere complementari e andare a braccetto. Come sempre ho attaccato la camera e improvvisato la prima cosa che veniva: ciak, buona la prima."
Amos: Another MIDI OSC Source
"Amos is a reactive MIDI instrument. It sends MIDI notes over a wireless network to almost any desktop host app such as Garage Band, Logic, Pro Tools, Live, etc. Think MIDI wind-chimes crossed with a pinball machine.In Amos's physics-simulated room, collisions between objects trigger MIDI notes. Up to three duration discs (half note, quarter note, eighth note) can be grabbed and thrown around the room. There are three 6-octave keyboards that can be configured via the Settings menu. When a disc strikes a keyboard key, it takes on that key‘s note value and emits that value for each collision until a new key is struck. Tilting the device controls the gravity in the room.
Requirements
• iPad
• A Mac, Linux, or Windows computer on the same WiFi network as your iPad
• A copy of the free DSMI Server running on your Mac, Linux, or Windows computer
• Some kind of MIDI capable desktop app (Garage Band, Pro Tools, Logic, Live, Sonar, etc.)
See http://anythinghonest.com/amos for set up instructions."
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News - Fairlight CMI Legacy School Edition
YouTube via bitleyTM | November 24, 2010
"For immediate release: The Fairlight CMI Legacy School Edition ReFill
The Fairlight CMI Legacy School Edition refill contains the entire Fairlight CMI Legacy and Supremacy 1.4 refills, giving each student or each fan of the legendary Fairlight sound access to these libraries for only $45 (per seat) worldwide.
The Fairlight Legacy library was introduced earlier this year and became a huge success. The library was then updated to Supersonic, giving it a huge addition of new sounds, samples and patches. The price of Supersonic was originally $149 but has now been reduced to $65 only. The School Edition version contains Fairlight CMI Legacy and Supremacy (the update refill), costs $45 and can be upgraded to Supersonic for only $25 (per seat)."
http://bitley.laconicsounds.net/refills/supersonic/
via Failed Muso
Akai Lpk25 with iPad and Yonac Mini Synth Pro!
YouTube via hanklepstein | November 23, 2010 |
"This is a terrible video but I had to make it since I was so excited. I didn't expect this controller to work without Akai making some special drivers or something. This will be so great once the new nLog update comes out."
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Controlling microKorg via iPad "Midi Touch"
YouTube via muitosabao | November 24, 2010 |
"Using Midi Touch on iPad iOS 4.2 connected via a USB midi cable through Apple's Camera Connection Kit. Editing a patch on the microkorg made easy, provided you have a 500$ extra piece of hardware :)"
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Molten Drum Machine for iPad with MIDI Support
YouTube via onereddogmedia | November 07, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
"The drum machine reinvented.
Molten Drum Machine is a powerful and intuitive tool for creating percussive sounds and rhythm sequences. What makes it unique is its approach to grid based pattern sequencing that divides time to instantly add tuplets and fills to your drum programming. Unleash the potential of your beats on the iPad.
More info at: www.onereddog.com.au"
"Move to the sound of an original beatA revolutionary new drum machine app for beats that are way too hot to handle available 24 November 2010
Molten Drum Machine is a powerful and intuitive tool for creating percussive sounds and rhythm sequences. What makes it unique is its approach to grid based pattern sequencing that divides time to instantly add tuplets and fills to your drum programming. Unleash the potential of your beats on the iPad.
Molten is designed to be a flexible pattern based rhythm step-sequencer. Unlike traditional step-sequencers that have a fixed step size of typically 16 or 32 steps, Molten has a dividable step size. This flexibility allows for the easy creation of tuplet-based rhythms.
Unlike many traditional step-sequencers that have a fixed or box based time signature (usually 4/4), Molten features a flexible time signature. The power of Molten lies in its grid layout - vertically you can see as many as eight instrument parts running simultaneously. Horizontally you can have anywhere from one beat on a single page to 16 beats over four pages. With Molten it is possible to divide any beat into as many as nine pieces, and this is where things become interesting.
Built on a versatile synthesizer Molten allows you to play and process your own sound samples. The kits can be mangled, filtered and crushed using the multi-touch interface. Load and store your patterns and share them with your friends. Export to a standard MIDI file and import into a professional digital audio workstation. With the forthcoming iOS4.2, Molten will support USB MIDI devices with the iPad Camera Connection Kit. Connect directly to hardware with the MIDI out and to a Mac over Wi-Fi with MIDI networking.Key features at a glance
· Easily and quickly create rhythms with complex time signatures
· Intuitively divide a note into tuplets
· Each pattern has eight instrument tracks
· Each instrument track has its own effects processor which can be tweaked in real-time
· Global master effects processor including delay, reverb, EQ and compressor
· Sample based synthesis with user loadable samples
· Share your pattern compositions as audio or MIDI files or transfer patterns between Molten users
Molten Drum Machine, is available via the App store for a red hot introductory price of USD $9.99 for a limited time only. It’s time to step out from the crowd and move to the sound of your own original beat.
Like what you hear and want to know more?
View Molten in action via YouTube http:///www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGIIt_t6KMY [embedded above]
Download the Molten user manual at http://www.onereddog.com.au/support
About the Creators of MoltenOne Red Dog Media is an innovative, Melbourne based game, application and software developer. One Red Dog Media is led by Peter Johnson a software engineer and part-time musician who grew up in the UK games industry and like a lot of Brits, followed the sunshine to Australia to establish an independent media company in Melbourne."
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Controlling a Doepfer Modular with Max/MSP
Details on The Voice of Saturn
"Figured out how to control my doepfer filter using a MaxMSP patch (which is available for download on the post) and just my audio interface, basically like Volta."
Clavia Nord Lead 3 demo (1 of 2) by syntezatory.prv.pl
YouTube via Jexus | November 24, 2010 | 2 likes, 0 dislikes
"Demo of 2001 Clavia Nord Lead 3. All sounds programmed by WC Olo Garb. Video editing by WC Olo Garb. ||| Syntezatory.prv.pl Videos: showing you not what a synthesizer can do, but what a man can do with a synthesizer."
Waldorf PPG Wave 3.V Sequencer-less Multi Mode Demonstration: JdM, 'Le Pistolate Italiane'
YouTube via nutekklabs | November 24, 2010 | 1 likes, 0 dislikes
"Think Sergio Leone casting Giorgio Moroder. i call it "Toscano House"
The Waldorf PPG 3.V is the reincarnation of the PPG Wave Synthesizer which was originally developed by Wolfgang Palm, who is also the inventor of Wavetable Synthesis.
All Sounds* in the 'Le Pistolate Italiane' demonstration are from JdM's (Jay de Miceli) factory content, utilizing the PPG's Multi Mode. The composition was completed without the use of an external sequencer, using only a combination of the Arpeggiator and the SEMITONE-KEY mode, along with some careful modulation routing to improvise a nifty sequencer. The finished sound is achieved by using only the on board effects and EQ. In fact the only thing that was not from Waldorf was use of the Allen and Heath Zone 92 filter and a bit of compression. The whole piece uses 26 voices with a modest CPU hit of no more than 6% of an Intel i7.
* with the exception of a new patch called "sergio JdM" which was programmed after some correspondence with Mr. Palm concerning the creation of a harmonica type sound. His advice was "there is no special wavetable for it...you can only improvise. Find a waveform which comes near to your needs, and add the other features of that instrument. Sometimes these "other features" are more important than the waveform itself!
Jay de Miceli's factory bank includes his one of a kind Vinyl Attack drum sounds which he uses beautifully in 'Le Pistolate Italiane', showcasing the ability to achieve club ready drums and percussion with the PPG 3.V right out of the box."
Kawai 100F
via this auction
"The Kawai 100F has been made to compete with Arp / Roland / Moog instruments and boy does it sound SUPERB!! It has a very good low pass filter, fat and creamy. Its resonance can be set to stun! CV outputs on the back have been inverted to accept CV input instead of CV output."
Bluelantern Custom DIY Modular
via this auction
"THE PROJECT HAS EVOLVED FURTHER. I AM FOCUSING ON SMALLER MORE PORTABLE DESIGNS.
THIS SALE IS TO FUND MORE OF THESE UNITS AND CONTINUE THE PROJECT.
THIS CONTAINS SOME NEWER REVISION PCB CIRCUITS I HAD MADE THAT JUST ARRIVED THIS MONTH. THE CORE CIRCUIT HAS NOT CHANGED, I JUST MADE IT MORE COMPACT AND DECIDED TO GIVE THE NEWER SERGE PANEL FORMAT A TRY. THE BOX IS 17.5"X7.5". THE ACTUAL PANEL IS 17"X7".
THE PANEL WAS MADE USING THE MFOS TECHNIQUE. IT IS VERY CLEAN AND PRO LOOKING. TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICTURES.THESE ARE THE MODULES:
(2) BLACK JACK VCO'S WITH: SAW/RAMP/SQUARE/TRANGLE/SINE AND LINEAR,FM,SYNC,PWM, AND 1V/OCT CV INPUTS.
(1) MODULAR PORTABLE BI-POLAR POWER SUPPLY WHICH HANGS OFF THE PANEL WITH BUILT IN MULTIPLE CV BUFFER.
(1) AC MIXER.
(1) LFO WITH S&H AND TAP TEMPO. SAW/RAMP/SQUARE/TRIANGLE/SINE/S&H(2) ADSR ENVELOPE GENERATORS WITH MANUAL TRIGGER BUTTON.
(1) OB VCF WITH HP/LP/BP OUTS. WITH LINEAR/FM/EXPO CV INPUTS.
(1)MIDI 2 CV CONVERTER WITH (3) PITCH CV OUTS AND (3) GATE OUTS. THERE IS ALSO A +5V VELOCITY OUT.
(2) JACK TYPE CONVERTERS
(2) ATTENUATORS.
(1) SOLO CV MULTIPLE BUFFER
THE UNIT COMES WITH A WALL WART POWER SUPPLY.
NO CRAZY RARE PARTS WERE USED. ALL PARTS WERE PURCHASED FROM MOUSER/DIGIKEY AND ALLIED ELECTRONICS.
CHECK OUT UNDER THE HOOD, THIS WAS WELL THOUGHT OUT. THERE ARE NO CRAZY FLYING WIRES. THIS IS VERY RELIABLE, IF NOT PRO.
THE CIRCUIT BOARDS WERE MADE ON A CNC MACHINE BY A PRO PCB HOUSE."
Electric Independence: Oneohtrix Point Never
"There’s no doubt Daniel Lopatin, the quiet powerhouse behind the psychedelic cosmic synth project Oneohtrix Point Never, has a strong connection with his keyboards. Like his Roland Juno-60, nicknamed “Judy.” She may not be the best in the world, but he talks about her like an old friend, and fortunately for all of us, treats her that way too.
In this episode of Electric Independence, Motherboard heads over to his home studio in Bushwick to talk with one of the leaders of the pack of the next generation of synthesizer masters, along with bands like Emeralds, Stella Om Source and Fever Ray. We also do a little pop music deconstruction – and get a peek at his awesome, charming gear.
Check out OPN at his Myspace and tumblr, and cop the just-released Everything is Working by Games, a collaboration between Daniel and his childhood friend Joel Ford."
http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/search?q=Electric+Independence
MIDI Touch for iPad
"MIDI Touch is the ultimate MIDI controller - it allows you to create your own custom controllers by placing knobs, sliders and other controls onto the screen wherever you want.Send MIDI over Wi-Fi with latency as low as 2-5ms, and now with iOS 4.2 you can connect compatible MIDI hardware devices directly to iPad for near-zero latency using the Camera Connection Kit.
Features:
★ Design & save your own MIDI controllers by dragging and dropping sliders, buttons and more where you want them to create personalised control surfaces★ Native MIDI Device support - connect compatible devices via the Camera Connection Kit and your iPad becomes a proper MIDI control surface with almost zero latency
★ Excellent performance - measured latency over WiFi to a Mac: 2-5ms, over Camera Connection Kit: 1-2ms
★ Send messages over Wi-Fi with easy setup (Windows: requires the free software driver rtpMIDI (http://www.tobias-erichsen.de/rtpMIDI_configuration.html), alternatively use DSMI Server for Mac, Windows or Linux, also free)
★ Several different control types - Add sliders, knobs, buttons (momentary or latched), drum-pads, X-Y controllers, transport controls and preset-jump buttons★ Easily change the settings of each control - CC number, note number, minimum & maximum range, size & label
★ Standard & neon control themes to skin controls
★ Multi touch - control multiple knobs/sliders etc at once
★ In-app brightness control allows dimming of the screen to very low levels for performance
★ Full screen mode to reduce distractions★ Controls snap to each other to help create aligned layouts
★ More to come!
Check out iOSMIDI.com for more info."
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MIDI Monitor for iPad
"Test & monitor MIDI hardware with iOSMidi.com's MIDI Monitor.★ Top 20 in Music in over 20 countries!! ★
Did you know the iPad now supports MIDI hardware interfaces via the Camera Connection Kit? Simply plug in a compatible MIDI device with a power supply and send and receive messages using your iPad & MIDI Monitor.
★ ★ Update your device to iOS 4.2 to use this app! ★ ★
Featuring:
★ Simple operation - simply plug in your MIDI Device via the Camera Connection Kit and start testing - all messages received display on the log.
★ Test your MIDI Devices to see if they are compatible with iPad
★ Test MIDI Out with your iPad - thanks to the built in controls & keyboard you can send MIDI messages from your iPad to your connected MIDI Device.
★ Use MIDI Monitor as a basic controller
★ Controls update to reflect MIDI Messages received
★ Handy for device diagnosis
★ More to come!
Check out iOSMIDI.com for more info."
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AC7-Core
"The AC7-Core is a wireless control surface utilizing CoreMIDI for simple setup and reliable operation. There are dedicated modes for controlling:
Apple's Logic
Pro Tools
MOTU's Digital Performer
Cubase/Nuendo
Cakewalk Sonar
Reaper
Ableton Live
Propellerhead Reason/Record
Sony Vegas/Acid Pro
FruityLoops Studio
Presonus Studio One
Adobe Audition
Mackie Tracktion
Other software which supports the Mackie Control protocol will work with the "Generic Mode"
Works without additional server software on OS X "Tiger" and above.
Also works on Windows XP, Vista, And 7 with free rtpMIDI driver."
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DirectEMX The VST Editor for your Korg Electribe MX
YouTube via directsynth | November 13, 2010 | 4 likes, 0 dislikes
"DirectEMX is a VST editor for the Korg Electribe MX.
You can use it in a VST compatible host like Cubase, Live or FL Studio.
More info at: www.directsynth.com"
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