AtomoSynth Update

via AtomoSynth

"we are back, now finishing a new run of Mochika2 2009 edition, also expect a new collection of analog machines very soon..."

Rhodes Chroma, Part 3

YouTube via NonDigitalTom. You can find parts 1 and 2 here.
"Here's the third part in our Rhodes Chroma demo series, this time featuring sounds from Bank C (including the patch we used for our ominous intro). These all came preloaded with the CC+ upgrade - we haven't even gotten to programming our own yet. Should be a lot of fun! This demo features a mix of Mike and myself taking turns going through various patches. Keep in mind, there's no reverb, delay, or effects of any kind in any of these videos; just the Chroma being recorded direct.
Check out http://www.formusiciansonly.com/blog to see pictures of our vintage keyboard studio."

Finger BassLine (Ver1.4) tape delay effect! iPhone iPodtouch APP

YouTube via perfumepod
"Version 1.4 of BassLine available in the App Store.
Added a tape delay effect,overdrive/distortion effects,etc...
acid+Dub:)
http://www.finger-pro.com/" Available on iTunes here:

Smule™ Launches Leaf Trombone World Stage

iPhone App by Smule: Leaf Trombone [Tutorial 1]

YouTube via smuleage

iPhone App by Smule: Leaf Trombone [Tutorial 2]


iPhone App by Smule: Leaf Trombone [Tutorial 3]


You can find Leaf Trombone on iTunes here:



Update:
iPhone App by Smule: Leaf Trombone [Composer Tutorial]


Update: The press release:
"Smule™ Launches Leaf Trombone World Stage

First Massively Multi-player, Musical Game for the iPhone and iPod touch

Menlo Park, Calif. – April 15, 2009 – SonicMule, Inc. (Smule), a premier developer of interactive sonic applications for the iPhone platform, announced today the availability of Leaf Trombone World Stage, the world’s first massively multi-player musical game for the iPhone and iPod touch.

Smule, the company behind Ocarina and Sonic Lighter, presented a sneak peek of the Leaf Trombone World Stage at Apple’s iPhone 3.0 event last month. As the name suggests, anyone can perform a tune on the Leaf Trombone before a global audience. A player can also request a panel of self-appointed judges, randomly selected from anywhere in the world, providing an instant critique of the performance, using a combination of emoticons and text. Judges can reward a performance or veto it mid-note.

The World Stage will separate the Music Gods from the Wannabes. “People can play at home, alone, as badly as they want. It’s like singing in the shower. Where’s the challenge? The thrill?” asks Smule CTO and co-founder Dr. Ge Wang. “We are inviting people to abandon their egos and put it all out there, before a global audience and a potentially merciless tribunal.”

Inspired by traditional Chinese leaf instruments, Smule’s Leaf Trombone is ideally suited to both the iPhone and iPod touch platform. Users move the slide up and down to change pitch, and, with iPhones, blow into the microphone to create sound. Leaf Trombone ships with a group of songs already loaded, so users can immediately begin learning how to play the instrument. A music box provides accompaniment, and floating leaves show beginners where to place the slide to achieve the correct note. Once users have mastered a song, they’re ready to perform on the World Stage.

“Leaf Trombone was developed to unleash people’s creativity and their inner rock star.” said Wang. “Now, with the Leaf Trombone, anyone can perform on the World Stage.”

About Smule
SonicMule, Inc. (Smule), is a premier developer of interactive sonic applications for the iPhone with headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Founded in June, 2008 and backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Maples Investments and Granite Ventures, Smule has created an innovative mobile audio platform, enabling a new generation of applications for the iPhone. More information about Smule can be found on the Internet at http://www.smule.com/. Smule, Sonic Network, and Sonic Lighter are trademarks of SonicMule, Inc. Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Computer. iPhone and Appstore are trademarks of Apple Computer."

"In Harmony" - Voice Box Video by Nataly and Jack - Vocal Harmony Machine/ Vocoder

YouTube via EHX. Also see this video.
"http://www.ehx.com
Visit EHX.com for user videos, our blog, community fourms, and lots more!

For more Voice Box product info, see:
http://www.ehx.com/products/voice-box

The Voice Box packs a multi-functional vocal synth processor into a tough and compact chassis. Sing, and you'll have a troupe of backup singers following you in perfect harmony. Or use the built-in vocoder to unleash classic synth-robot sounds.

Diana Ross had the Supremes, Brian Wilson had the Beach Boys, Kraftwerk had The Robots. You have the Voice Box.

The harmony processor creates 2- to 4-part harmonies directly from your vocals, in the same key as your accompanying instrument. Studio-quality reverb lets you independently add depth to your dry and harmony vocals.

The focused 256-band articulate vocoder, designed by the same EMS genius who made vocoding famous, features adjustable harmonic enhancement and controllable formant shift.

Plug in your mic and your instrument, and let your new voice -- or voices -- be heard!
* Harmonically matches any electric instrument you plug into it
* Professional quality pitch shifting algorithm produces realistic harmonies
* The Low & High Harmony independently produces two harmony notes: 3rd and 5th
* 9 accessible programmable presets
* Natural Glissando
* Gender Bender knob allows for male/female formant modification
* Built-In Mic Pre with Phantom Power & Gain Switch
* Balanced XLR Line Output: Interface directly with any mixing board or A/D converter
* US96DC-200BI power supply included"

Synthesis Tutorials - How to make a Minimoog Lead - Xiosynth

YouTube via RDyt
"A tutorial on how to make a minimoog style lead.
Please don't spam me with loads of "Sounds too digital" or "NOVATION WILL NEVER BEAT MOOG" comments. Because I know. I know. But it's just a basic tutorial for all the people trying to learn how to synthesise.
Peace Plx.
RDyt."

Synthesis Tutorials - How to make a Supersaw


Synthesis Tutorials - How to make a Trance Pluck - Xiosynth

New xiosynth presets

YouTube via RDyt
"THE PATCHES ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD! (Finally...)
So please feel free to download, comment etc.
I'd love to hear anything that becomes of them, so my email is Riley_Dyt@hotmail.co.uk.
Make the title something to do with xiosynth or it will probably get deleted...
So without further ado, heres the link:
http://www.box.net/shared/nvbfmwjcw8
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Hey all! I recently decided that I would program a bank or so of patches for the Novation Xiosynth. I figured youtube was probably the best place for a shoutout, so any xiosynth users that happen to stumble across this and think "cool, free sounds" then please comment, so I can be motivated to finish the bank by some hearty interest

No external processing, recorded directly into video files into Cyberlink PowerDirector Express and my new lenovo laptop."

More free xiosynth patches!

"Another video to advertise my xiosynth patches. No audio post-processing, all 100% xiosynth.
You may find them at free to download and use at:
www.rileydyt.blogspot.com

To use them, you will require the novation xiosynth template editor, freely available on the their website, so as to load them onto your synth."

Jasuto Modular Synth for the iPhone Available

Just a reminder, Jasuto is available on iTunes for only .99 (at the time of this post.)

See this post for videos.

I finally got around to downloading it after reading in the comments of the video post that it's similar to Reactable. On first glance it is. Each disk is a module that can affect other modules. So far definitely worth the small entry price.

DS-10 Dominator - Korg Is Massive (Korg DS-10 Drum 'n' Bass)

YouTube via DS10Dominator. via the DS10 blog. More vids via the thumbnails after this one finishes.
"Polyrhythmic Pocket Wobbles. From the 100% korg ds-10 album 'Cheap Dirt'. Download it for free at http://www.mp3death.us"

ARM FPGA Audio board

LINK
via Eric on the SDIY list:
"Basically it's a MIDI controlled 2-op FM synthesizer with an ADSR and a regenerative feedback delay. The ARM processor is responsible for configuring the FPGA and parsing the MIDI data into parameter settings for the synth design.

I've made a few audio samples to demonstrate some of the sounds. Find them here.

Descriptions:
fm.mp3 - this is playing around with the 2-op FM waveshaping. You can hear changes in the mod/carrier ratio as well as the mod index. Note the rather strong clicking as the mod/carrier ratio is changed, while sweeping the index is much smoother.

gong.mp3 - this is a high and low gong sound to illustrate the exponential release.

delay.mp3 - this is playing around with the regenerative delay / feedback feature.

Let me know what you think!

Eric"