Sunday, August 14, 2011
Ostinato for 8 iPods - by DigiEnsemble Berlin & Muse's Starlight
YouTube Uploaded by DigiEnsemble on Aug 13, 2011
"english below // deutsche Version hier: http://digiensemble.de/ostinato
„Ostinato for 8 iPods" - Classical Music with smartphones
- DigiEnsemble: flutes and violins made of smartphones!
The DigiEnsemble Berlin is in uncharted waters. It plays classical music with smartphones. Now, they come out with comprehensive material showing how to make joint music with smartphones and tablet-PCs.
With its own composition „Ostinato for 8 iPods" the DigiEnsemble Berlin releases an own piece of music especially composed for mobile gadget. Oriented to classical music it meets the opportunities of a smartphone that turn it into an instrument.
„Ostinato for 8 iPods" is appropriate to eight players with iPods, iPhones or iPads. With a little practice it sounds like a polyphonic instrumental piece. Commented by words of its composer the sheet music for "Ostinato for 8 iPods" is published for free usage. The piece especially addresses those who have never learned an instrument or only rarely use it. The way it is designed opens the possibilities of making digi-music to everyone - even to beginners.
In its newly produced video the DigiEnsemble gives a foretaste of its prowess. From close camera perspective the art of playing can be seen in detail. The digi-musicians show how they play their instruments individually. Moreover the DigiEnsemble gives answers to questions not only musicians are concerned with: How does it work? What is special about making digi-music? What are digi-instruments good for?
The DigiEnsemble Berlin makes smartphones sound like music instruments. Eight partly classical educated musicians got together trying out how to turn iPods, iPhones and iPads into instruments. Everybody is invited to share this experience and turn school break, coffee klatch or regulars´ table into a smartphone orchestra rehearsal.
How does yours sound?
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The DigiEnsemble is an experimental study group founded and led by Matthias Krebs that follows a systematic approach to playing on mobile devices (iphone, ipad & co). Regular meetings are held for group practice as well as discussion and refinement of the approach.
If you would like to join us for the ensemble or would like to have more first hand information, please contact us at [info(at)digiensemble.de]
* http://digiensemble.de (german)
* http://youtube.com/digiensemble
* http://facebook.com/digiensemble
* http://twitter.com/digiensemble
* http://flickr.com/photos/digiensemble/
* http://soundcloud.com/digiensemble"
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay
DigiEnsemble - Starlight (Muse) iPad & iPhone Coverversion
Uploaded by DigiEnsemble on Apr 15, 2011
Also see:
DigiEnsemble auf Artour (MDR) - 26. Mai 2011
The DigiEnsemble & DigiMediaL iEnsemble
Muon Dependency
YouTube Uploaded by davidryle on Aug 14, 2011
"A live performance. A 137 space modular synthesizer, Waldorf MicroWaveXT, Dave Smith Prophet 08, Nord Lead 2X, Yamaha TX816, DX7II, and Oberheim Matrix 6.
All synthesizers are controlled either with Numerology 3 Pro or from the modular synth on-board sequencers. Recorded in Cubase 4 from Steinberg.
I played a single line at various times on the DX7II. Everything else is fully automated including a pseudo-random sequence generated by a Catgirl Synth Suboscillator/Harmonic Sequencer module by Ken Stone.
The baseline is the Prophet 08 controlled by a midi output from the synthesizers.com Q172 midi output of a Q960 8 step sequencer pattern."
Oberheim OB-XA Jump
Oberheim OB-XA Jump patch by Jebeq
"Oberheim OB-XA Jump demo cover"
More pics here. And the patch with filter envelop attack set to 0:
MIDIfying a Monotribe
Originally posted on August 03, MIDI out was revealed. On August 5th two hidden methods for MIDI in were posted. On August 12, MIDI controllable items on the Monotribe were mapped. On August 15, Gameboy Genius has documented a how-to on Monotribe, MIDI and me.
Wolfgang Palm - The ppg Story
15 part series here.
via Thomas on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
How it all began:
"I already played in a band back in my school days, and because I couldn’t afford a real guitar, I built one myself. It was built from a finger-board which I got from a broken travelling guitar found in the garbage, a body from flake board, with self-wired pickups.
We played songs from the Beatles, Stones, Spencer Davis Group and what else was heard on the radio in the 60s.
Later, during my studies (physical technology, from atomics through acoustics to electronics), I played the organ. (a Farfisa) Synthesizers were still unknown. At some point in ’70 I heard a song from Emerson Lake & Palmer on the radio and it totally struck me. I believe it was the song “Lucky Man” with that synth solo near the end. One must keep in mind that my ears had never before come to hear such a sound. From that day on I was a complete Emerson fan.
I immediately asked myself what kind of musical instrument this could be and also how such an instrument could function. Particularly the Portamento Effect pointed to the fact that it was an Oscillator which doesn’t have a fixed pitch (like with an organ), but is freely controllable.
Because I knew quite a lot already about transistors and the other components, I built a VCO, like I had in my mind. To control it, I built a Pitch-to-Voltage converter which generated a control voltage from the sounds of the organ and triggered the VCO..."
DR-9 Roland TR-909 Emulation Coming to Rhythm Studio
via Pulse Code Inc
"We have been working non-stop with the first major update. Here is a look at the DR-9 drum machine"
Also, Pulse Code has a new forum here.
Rhythm Studio - Pulse Code, Inc.
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay
Pink Floyd On Run with Doepfer
YouTube Uploaded by module19 on Aug 14, 2011
"Here's another quick attempt at On the Run... This time I used the A-155 Sequencer and other A-100 Modules / Tiptop Z3000with the Dark Energies..."
PPG360Tester
PPG360Tester by am.Synaptik
"Play some notes on my PPG 360 A and sliding the Transfom slider.
Usind a delay a reverb and at 1:30 i switch a chorus on."
"Play some notes on my PPG 360 A and sliding the Transfom slider.
Usind a delay a reverb and at 1:30 i switch a chorus on."
Roland TR-606 vs. Boss DR-110 | HQ comparison DEMO
YouTube Uploaded by AnalogAudio1 on Aug 14, 2011
"Many people see the Boss DR-110 as a cheap alternative to the Roland TR-606, since both were produced by Roland. But why is the TR-606 much more expensive? Because its name? Or because the sound qualities? Here you can hear the differences face to face.
The TR-606 is easier to programm. Also you can tap in the drum sounds if you want. You have dedicated volume sliders for the drum sounds. Also you have DIN sync for other Roland gear. The TR-606 is overall a bit more professional and was used by many prominent people.
The Boss DR-110 is smaller and less known. It has not only RAM memory - it does also have some patterns in ROM memory. The hand clap sound is one of the best features - which the TR-606 does not have. However, the toms are missing on the DR-110. The basic sound (bassdrum, snare, hihats) of both is different. Which of both would you choose?
In the intro you hear a TR-606 through a Korg Kaoss Pad (the first version)."
geophonetechnique.m4v
YouTube Uploaded by rrr00bb on Aug 14, 2011
"demonstrating basic rudiments on the phone. i'm very uncomfortable the way i'm hunched over the laptop so that the wecam can see it, but it should be clear enough to see how i am using octave rounding when playing fast. these are basic guitar rudiments of the sort you pick up from playing yngwie malmsteen, from technique books, etc; but adjusted for octave rounding fingerings."
Mugician - Rob Fielding
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay
Formant Classic - Free VST synth - vstplanet.com
YouTube Uploaded by vstplanet on Aug 14, 2011
"Formant Classic - http://www.vstplanet.com/News/11/Formant_Classic.htm
Developer:ftec-audio.com"
Fenix II and III testride
YouTube Uploaded by jenamu6 on Aug 14, 2011
"Fenix II and III sequencer and synth.
All sound and FX from the Fenix"
Timbral Fantasie
Timbral Fantasie by bartonmusic
"buchla 200e composition"
Visit: http://www.opb.org/programs/artbeat/segments/view/873
Moog Minimoog D with Wood Carrying Case
via this auction
"MINIMOOG MODEL D ,SERIAL NUMBER 55xx ITS IN GOOD CLEAN CONDITION, ITS 100% OPERATIONAL AND ITS BEEN MAINTAINED WITH LOVING CARE ,NEVER GIGGED WITH, A COPY OF A MANUAL IS INCLUDED ,THE SOUND IS INCREDIBLE ,THERE ARE A COUPLE MINOR SCUFFS AND SCRATCHES FROM HANDLING.IT WAS MADE IN WILLIAMSVILLE, NY . COMES IN IT'S WOOD CARRYING CASE."
Haken Continuum Fingerboard Midi Controller Full Size
via this auction
"Features:
Three dimensional polyphonic playing surface.
Highly optimized 16 voice Midi data output.
Pitch resolution allows for seamless polyphonic glissandi and the ability to microtune intervals on the fly.
Ultra-fast performance response regardless of polyphony.
Configurable via surface interaction, external computer editor, or Midi input.
Advanced communication to DSP hardware from Symbolic Sound Corporation.
Internal pitch processing allows for optionally rounding finger positions to equal temperament, just, and user definable scales. This rounding is intelligent, accurately preserving vibrato and glissandi effects.
Pitch processing allows for scalable and non-linear pitch mappings of the Continuum surface.
Innovative dual pedal support, including "dynamic" sustain and sostenuto, allowing for continuous depth control of sustained notes.
Mono modes which allow the user to use multiple fingers to step, retrigger, or glide between note ranges.
Adjustable pitchbend range tailors the Continuum's response to your Midi sound device.
Pressure and front-to-back can be configured for any Midi continuous controller message.
Configurable Midi split for playing surface zone setups."
Seerosenteich (Vox by Sanna Hartfield) [Yamaha CS1X Track]
Seerosenteich (Vox by Sanna Hartfield) by Peter Uertz
All CS1X with BD and Grain Delay from Ableton.
All CS1X with BD and Grain Delay from Ableton.
Jonathan Snipes & Innerclock
via Innerclock where you'll find the full post.
"'The Sync-Lock & Sync-Gen II plugin has finally made it possible for me to seamlessly integrate my sequencing hardware with my computer. Prior to having this, I would have to spend a really irritating amount of time painstakingly re-lining up all my sequenced parts after I’d recorded them to make sure they actually hit on beat. Now, I don’t even have to think about it...'"
Roland TR-626 Rhythm Composer Drum Machine
via this auction
"The TR-626 features 48 preset and 48 user-programmed patterns, for a total of 96. 30 drum voices may be individually tuned and volume-adjusted. Shuffle and flam features may be applied to add character to your sound, as well! Six tracks can be stored in the internal memory; this memory can be increased three times with a storage card (not included).
Perhaps the best thing about this machine is the graphic display, making it easy to visualize every beat your patterns and keep track of your track's progress! This has made a real difference for me on countless occasions. You could literally program an entire track without even hearing it if you wanted, because it is so neatly mapped out. Of course, you will most likely prefer hearing the deep, rich sounds of the machine in your studio as you work with it, which is the mode I most frequently used. As you may have guessed, the unit is midi-capable."
ROLAND SBX-80
via this auction
"RARE VINTAGE ROLAND SBX-80 SYNC BOX FOR DIN MIDI TAPE ANALOG GREAT FOR SYNC TR-909-TR-808 TR 707 TB-303 SH-101
IN GOOD WORKING AND COSMETIC CONDITION
2 SYNC OUTPUTS
MIDI IN-OUT-THRU
AUDIO INPUT AND SMPTE INPUT
RECIEVE MIDI AND TRANSMITS FOR 2 OUT SYNC DIN MACHINES"
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