Epic Orchestral Collection from Audio Imperia | Native Instruments

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"Adam Harvey from Audio Imperia takes us through how to use the libraries in the Epic Orchestral Collection to score a scene from a short film. Spark ideas and add authentic detail to your compositions with this exclusive bundle, for a limted time only.

Save over 70% on Audio Imperia with the Epic Orchestral Collection: https://www.native-instruments.com/sp...

00:00 - Introduction
00:52 - Scoring with The Epic Orchestral Collection
03:00 - Score Breakdown
03:30 - Scene 1
10:49 - Fluid Woods in Context
11:34 - The Fluid Series
14:08 - Scene 2
16:33 - SOLO
17:11 - SOLO - Descant Horn
17:48 - SOLO - Flute
18:10 - SOLO - English Horn
18:41 - SOLO - Cello
19:05 - Jaeger - Merethe Soltvedt
19:42 - Scene 3
24:19 - Scene 4
27:13 - Outro

Audio Imperia are a team of composers and creatives with a mission to provide bespoke compositional tools that both inspire the mind, and simplify the process of making music. They work with world-class musicians, sound designers and recording studios to create their virtual instruments. Whether you are starting out for the first time, or looking for a new addition to your template, Audio Imperia’s libraries will enhance and foster your creativity – adding extra flair to your next project.

Download the final video, MIDI and Cubase project files here: https://bit.ly/4a3wv8M

Huge shoutout to the Blender Team for creating the short film Charge, and allowing their work to be distributed under the Creative Commons license.
Charge credits: https://studio.blender.org/films/char...

Native Kontrol Standard (or NKS for short) integrates third-party instruments and effects into Native’s workflow. That means streamlined browsing, consistent tagging, instant sound previews, Smart Play features, and key parameters pre-mapped by plugin creators for Komplete Kontrol and Maschine hardware. A huge number of leading developers have NKS-ready plugins, so even those with super-sized sound collections can find what they need and use it fast.
Find out more: https://www.native-instruments.com/sp..."

What’s new in the latest Vocal Colors update | Native Instruments

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"Explore all of the new features in Vocal Colors expressive vocal instrument, including user sample drag-and-drop, polyphonic aftertouch support, and 180 new presets additions to help you shape and blend voices.

Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - User samples
05:25 - Polyphonic vibrato
06:42 - Next-generation NKS
06:57 - New presets"

VOCAL COLORS Walkthrough | Native Instruments

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"VOCAL COLORS creator Uli Baronowsky goes deeper into the instrument and its recording process, and illustrates how specially-recorded sample content is combined within the powerful COLORS engine to create one-of-a-kind vocal textures.

VOCAL COLORS blurs the lines between speech and synthesis with a collection of boutique vocal samples transformed in a powerful engine.

More Info: https://www.native-instruments.com/pr..."

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Classic Banger

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"A very loosely inspired jam from Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in C# Minor

Maschine+
I mixed up a few moments from the piece and went way off in my own direction. Not a banger per se, but lots of perc. :-)"

Introducing Spiral Strings by Tonsturm - Unique String VSTi for Composers

video upload by TonsturmChannel

"We're thrilled to introduce Spiral Strings, our first virtual instrument for composers. Experience a truly unique sound and dive into the sonic universe of the Spring Cello — an instrument like no other, with string tones that are out of this world. Spiral Strings is a two-layer instrument with 8 play styles to choose from, a modulation matrix, 3 effects per layer, and - we take special pride in successfully incorporating a true stereo convolution reverb. As achieving true stereo in Kontakt poses a significant challenge."

https://tonsturm.com/software/spiral-strings/



"Tutorial for our first kontakt sample instrument, made for composers."

Playlist:

Spiral Strings tutorial part 1 - Overview
Spiral Strings Tutorial 2 - Main page
Spiral Strings tutorial part 3 - Movements
Spiral Strings tutorial part 4 - Effects

Manhattan Bridge Subway Ride (N & Q trains) with original music

video upload by CatSynth TV

"The view looking south from an eastbound subway train over the Manhattan Bridge in New York, with original music. The southern side of the bridge carries tracks for the N and Q lines of the New York City subway.

Filmed in January 2023

The music is built around the original sound from the subway rides. Instrumentation includes:
Arturia EFX Fragments
Tracktion KULT
Cherry Audio Mercury 6 and Stardust 201 delay
Jaymar toy piano
Landscape Stereo Field
Strymon Starlab
QuBit Prism
John Cage Prepared Piano from Big Fish Audio (Kontakt)
EastWest Hollywood Orchestra Solo Cello"

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Heavenly Pads and Hellish Drums (Noisevember 06)

video upload by SynthAddict

"Maschine+ of course :-)

Crunchy distorted and FM-tweaked loud drums, etc. mixed with pretty yet sad pads and leads…

***Oops, I just remembered I had an ARP section that wasn't even finished or implemented - I may add it and do a rev 2 version later. :-) The partial ARP version was muted the whole time.
Making stuff last-minute and in a rush is always risky. :-P"

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Halloween ’23

video upload by SynthAddict

"Maschine+ and custom samples (and some dissonance)

Not as spooky as I had hoped but a quick-n-dirty entry for this week to get back in the swing. I already missed 2 weeks. :-("

Stoel Vacuum Tube Ring Mod with Native Instruments Maschine #synth #eurorack #nativeinstruments

video upload by Stoel Music Systems

https://www.stoelmusicsystems.com/eurorack

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Message in a Bottle

video upload by SynthAddict

"Secret Message: Happy Birthday Dean!

Maschine+
Mellow, good vibes to celebrate a cool dude - Dean Daughters. :-)"

Eventide Riptide for Synth Heads! 5 Favorite Features!

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"The Eventide Riptide sounds so good, and in this video, we'll check out how it sounds on loads of different synth gear (no guitars) and I'll also share my five favorite features with you!"

0:00 What is Riptide?
1:57 Example 1
2:50 Example 2
4:21 My 5 favorite Features!
7:23 Example 3
8:45 Example 4
9:41 Example 5
11:01 Example 6
12:18 Example 7
13:13 Example 8



Electronisounds:
WEBSTORE ► https://www.electronisounds.com/
PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/DeanDaughters

KOMPLETE KONTROL MK3 - Demo and Review

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"I have the new KOMPLETE KONTROL MK3 USB MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER.
Let's have some fun with it.
- UNBOXING
- OVERVIEW
- FIRST IMPRESSIONS
- MUSICAL INTERLUDE
- KOMPLETE KONTROL FOR DUMMIES
- NKS2 DEMO
- POLYPHONIC AFTERTOUCH
- KONTAKT DIRECT CONNECT
- PROS AND CONS"

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK:
► PATREON http://bit.ly/woody_patreon
► WEBSITE https://woodypianoshack.com

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: So very wet…

video upload by SynthAddict

"Maschine+, ATV aFrame, Microcosm and kalimba

As directed, everything is dripping wet with some sort of reverb - some static, some dynamic."

Native Instruments Introduces New Kontrol S-Series MK3 MIDI Controller Keyboards

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Press Release follows:

Berlin, September 12, 2023 – Native Instruments today announced new Kontrol S-Series MK3 MIDI controller keyboards (S49, S61, and S88), offering seamless hardware and software integration, unique expressive control, and a stunning industrial design.

Kontrol S-Series keyboard controllers are truly best in class, with powerful new features and control capabilities that enable creators to stay in the flow with an intuitive connection to instruments, effects, and DAWs, all with deep navigation on a high-res screen. They are available in three size options: 49 semi-weighted keys, 61 semi-weighted keys, or 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys.

New polyphonic aftertouch functionality allows creators to take expression further with the slightest pressure on individual keys, controlling cutoff, pitch, vibrato, and much more without reaching for an extra encoder or dial. All three models include polyphonic aftertouch on an industry-leading keybed developed in collaboration with renowned Italian manufacturer Fatar.

Kontrol S-Series controllers bring virtual instruments to life and offer a genuinely immersive experience with in-depth control via extensive Kontakt integration and next-generation Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) technology. NKS brings software instruments, effects, loops, and samples into one smooth workflow, creating seamless integration between NI software, all major DAWs, and thousands of partner sounds, instruments, and effects. This effortless integration enables creators to focus on their performance, without being distracted by the need to look at a computer screen.

All three models feature a stunning industrial design with a large glass screen, touch-sensitive anodized aluminum encoders and mod wheels, and redesigned tactile buttons. A highly visual lighting system makes it easy to stay in the creative zone with an intelligent Light Guide that illuminates switches, key zones, scales, and more.


Kontrol S-Series controllers come with a range of software that enables creators to start making music out of the box:

Komplete 14 Select is the essential production suite, including powerful synths, drums, percussion, studio-grade effects, and a wide range of customizable sounds.
Komplete Kontrol software unites and organizes instruments, effects, loops, and samples, mapping everything to the keyboard controller.
Plus: Stradivari Cello, Hypha, Guitar Rig LE, iZotope Elements Suite, and Ableton Live Lite

Top Kontrol S-Series Features:

Refined industrial design, manufactured to the highest level of quality for the best playing experience
Full-color glass display for intuitive browsing, tweaking, and mixing
Industry-leading keybed from Fatar with polyphonic aftertouch as standard
Metal-touch pitch and modulation wheels with central illumination
Unparalleled hardware/software integration with direct connection to Kontakt helps you find, adjust, and play sounds quickly and easily
Seamless integration with all major DAWs lets you control transport and mixing commands directly from the keyboard: record, stop, rewind, mix, edit, and see project channels on the display
Precision tweaking for all your sounds, pre-mapped to key instrument and effect parameters
Redesigned Light Guide pinpoints notes with a light above each key
USB, MIDI, and bus-powered USB-C connectivity plus inputs for four pedals: one sustain, one expression, and two assignable pedals

Learn more https://www.native-instruments.com/kontrolsseries

Pricing and availability
Starting today, Kontrol S-Series MK3 is available for pre-orders from www.native-instruments.com and select retailers.

Kontrol S-Series MK3 will be fully available online and in stores this October, with preorders also shipping at that time.

Kontrol S49 MK3 pricing:
€ 749,00 / $ 749,00 / JPY 107.400,00 / £ 649,00 / AUD 1.099,00 / CAD 969,00 / CHF 749,00 / CNY ¥ 5.899,00

Kontrol S61 MK3 pricing:
€ 849,00 / $ 849,00 / JPY 121.700,00 / £ 749,00 / AUD 1.299,00 / CAD 1.099,00 / CHF 849,00 / CNY ¥ 6.699,00

Kontrol S88 MK3 pricing:
€ 1.299,00 / $ 1.299,00 / JPY 186.200,00 / £ 1129,00 / AUD 1.949,00 / CAD 1.679,00 / CHF 1299,00 / CNY ¥ 9.999,00

Update:

NI Kontrol S Series MK3: The pros and cons of upgrading // S49/S61/S88 MK3 Review & tutorial

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:10 Overview
1:55 Poly AfterTouch
2:55 Modes
6:35 Panel & guides
8:05 MK3 Changes
8:40 Next-gen NKS
9:15 More AfterTouch info
10:00 Panel changes
11:30 Connectivity
11:55 Settings
12:15 Komplete Kontrol
12:50 Preset filters
14:10 Non-NKS plugins
16:05 DAW devices
17:30 FX in Komplete
18:40 Scales
19:25 Chords
19:50 Arpeggiator
21:25 Loops & samples
22:00 Kontakt 7
22:30 Multi layers
23:10 Maschine?
24:30 MK3 S88
24:45 Pros, cons
24:55 vs MK2
26:55 vs the world
28:45 Outro

Davide Incorvaia - Clockwork Elves [Fat Banshee Rooftop Sessions]

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"The Fat Banshee Rooftop Sessions presents Davide Incorvaia - Clockwork Elves!

Join us on this psychedelic, electronic piano journey with Davide Incorvaia on the rooftop of Fat Banshee Records! Davide is a Berlin - based pianist and composer who is known for his intricate soundscapes.
The song is a dark and twisted exploration of the human psyche, and it is sure to transport you to another world. Enjoy the techno jazz!

Piano / Composition / Mixing: Davide Incorvaia

Video/Sound Recording : Yamirah Gercke"

Dope Demo Songs on NEW MYSTERY GROOVEBOX

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"Revealing new groovebox, midi-sequencer and music production system that we will be exploring in the Autumn. Today, we'll explore some of the demo songs and patterns together to get a feel for the sounds, features and capabilities."

WOODY PIANO SHACK:
► PATREON http://bit.ly/woody_patreon
► WEBSITE https://woodypianoshack.com

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Inconsistent Bars

video upload by SynthAddict

"Maschine+
Quick and dirty African/Latino fusion thingy - manually chopping up my measures as I 'DJ' my various bits and play a few live parts. Crazy stuff…"

Synth Nerd Covers

video uploads by nicola neeco

Playlist at the time of this post:
Aphex Twin - Vordhosbn (Prophet REV2 synth cover)
Aphex Twin - Polynomial-C synth riff with the Prophet REV2
Boards of Canada - Pete Standing Alone synth riff (Prophet REV2)
Aphex Twin - Flim (Prophet REV2 Synth Cover)
Aphex Twin - Iz Us (Nord Drum 3P & Prophet REV2 Cover, feat. @JannisLeWolff )
Autechre type beat with the Nord Micro Modular & Prophet REV2
Aphex Twin's ON synth riff (Prophet REV2 & Valhalla Delay)
Autechre's SLIP synth riff (Nord Lead 2X)
Aphex Twin's THA synth riff (Prophet REV2)
Aphex Twin - Curtains (Prophet REV2 Synth Cover)
Boards of Canada - Melissa Juice (Prophet REV2 Synth Cover)
Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place (Prophet REV2 Cover)
Aphex Twin - Stone in Focus (Prophet REV2 Synth Cover)
John Carpenter - Halloween Theme (Prophet REV2 & Piano Cover)
Nine Inch Nails - The Becoming (Cover - Moog Minitaur, Nord Lead 2X, Nord Drum, NI Noire Piano)
Squarepusher - Tommib (Prophet REV2 Synth Cover)
Aphex Twin - Ageispolis (Prophet REV2 Cover)
Boards of Canada - Roygbiv (Prophet REV2 & Roland SH-01A Cover)
Boards of Canada - Reach For The Dead (Prophet Rev2 Cover)
Boards of Canada - Bocuma (Roland SH-01A & Prophet REV2 Cover)
Aphex Twin - Polynomial-C (Roland SH01A & Prophet REV2 Cover)
Boards of Canada - The Devil is in the Details (Prophet REV2 & Soundtoys Echoboy) #shorts
Boards of Canada - One Very Important Thought (Moog Minitaur & Prophet REV2 Cover)
Aphex Twin - Schottkey 7th Path (Prophet REV2 Synth Cover)
Aphex Twin - Alberto Balsam (Prophet REV2 Synth Cover)
Alpha Rainbow - Boards of Canada (Roland SH-01A & Prophet REV2 Cover)
Olson - Boards of Canada (Prophet REV2 Synth Cover)
Boards of Canada - Turquoise Exagon Sun (Nord Lead 2X cover)
Boards of Canada - Kaini Industries (Prophet REV2 Synth Cover)
Aphex Twin - Rhubarb (Prophet REV2 Synth Cover)

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Attack of the Trolls

video upload by SynthAddict

"Maschine+
Angry trolls invade, but they are quickly subdued by huge drums and aggressive synth tones… after dancing like fools they are calm at the end. :-)"

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: The End

video upload by SynthAddict

"Maschine+
As a continuation of 'Psytrance maybe' from last week… it moves to a new set of riffs and then a big finish as we were told to do. :-)"

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Psytrance maybe...

video upload by SynthAddict

"Maschine+
My first attempt at making a psytrance jam
YMMV :-)"