Elektron Octotrack Update: The Audio Editor and Slice Points

"The audio editor

The audio editor is where editing of imported or recorded samples takes place. The sample waveform is displayed graphically in the audio editor and for precise interaction waveform zoom and zero crossing search commands are available. A number of tasks are carried out in the audio editor. Trimming, loop point settings, normalization and, maybe most important of all, slice point handling.
Slice points

Slice points are markers that offer a flexible way of dividing a sample in different regions. Set the slice points either automatically by transient detection or manually by using the data entry knobs. Once the sample is sliced parameter locks can make different steps of the sequencer play back different sample regions. In the audio editor it is even possible to customize or randomize the playback of slice points. Keep shuffling the slice points around until the perfect loop is obtained. Slice points make it easy to break down samples and restructure them from the ground up."

1. Chaos and Order by Elektron

http://www.elektron.se/

Roland Juno-106 proof-of-concept firmware with unison detune spread

See the update in this post.

MachineDrum +Drive Revealed

YouTube via Catabolicdj | November 11, 2010
Once it starts set 360p to 720p. Audio comes in at 1:21.
"This shows the new features and screens that are unlocked when you have a +Drive equipped MachineDrum and OS 1.60 or higher. There are Snapshots, which are collections of kits, and Samplebanks, which are self-explanatory. Details appear on the screen of the MachineDrum. HD video available so you can see the screen."

Moog transistor matcher

flickr By kjackman

"This is an NPN transistor being tested."

Korg IMS-20, Hexfix93’s Take

toxiccomaims20.wav by Hexfix93. Uploaded with KORG iMS-20
"Interface:9.5
This is where the Ipad apps always shine: the ease of use, being able to tap the screen, use your finger on a knob and tweak it more like real hardware, in some cases better. In this case, I am floored. It’s a little strange at first look. At the top of the of the screen there are tons of these buttons, like synth, drum, effects global utility, etc. These navigate you to all the sections you need to jump to. What is really cool is that this is a semi modular synth, and you can tap and drag to connect virtual cables to the cv matrix on the right hand of the synth."

Read the full review on VAC


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"Cafe Blue" by Kawasemi House

YouTube via TorigoyaSound | November 07, 2010

"'Cafe Blue' (藍色茶房)
Performed by Kawasemi House
Composed by Tomoaki Yamada

Kawasemi House are
Yuichi Onoue(尾上祐一) - Handmade Ribbon Controller(リボンコントローラー)
Tomoaki Yamada(山田トモアキ) - 12 Strings Guitar
Takashi Itani(井谷享志) - Drums

Recorded on Oct. 24th 2010

Onoue plays his handmade ribbon controller.
It can change a oscillator pitch smoothly, depending on the place which you press down. It was originally made as a kind of MOOG SYNTHESIZER's controller in late 60's. I made this following its example. And playing style is self-taught.
more about my Ribbon Controller.
http://torigoya.main.jp/RibbonControl..."

織原洋子 plays KORG microSTATION 〜第一回「第一印象」〜

YouTube via KORGINC | November 11, 2010

"若手女性ピアニスト 織原洋子が語る、microSTATIONの第一印象とはーー。
美しい演奏と音色にも注目。

織原洋子 プロフィール：2005年リットーミュージック主催、最強プレイヤーズ・コンテストに­おいてグランプリ受賞。2008年「BIANCA」のメンバーとしてメジャー・デビュ­ーを飾る。「Jackson Vibe」やアニソン・イベントのサポートなど幅広いジャンルをこなし、今後の活躍が­期待される要注目の若手実力派ピアニストである。


織原洋子
Official Blog http://ameblo.jp/yokochoco/
Twitter http://twitter.com/yokoorihara"

Googlish:
"Orihara Hiroko young female pianist speaks, microSTATION ーー first impression is.
Also look out for beautiful music and sound.

Orihara Hiroko Profile: Rittor organized in 2005, won the Grand Prix Player's strongest in the contest. In 2008 "BIANCA" major debut as a member. "Jackson Vibe" doing a wide range of genres, including support for events and Annison, talented young pianist worth watching his future is expected.


Orihara Hiroko
Official Blog http://ameblo.jp/yokochoco/
Twitter http://twitter.com/yokoorihara"

Network MIDI control with Pianist Pro

YouTube via MooCowMusic | November 11, 2010
"Coming in V1.8, Pianist Pro offers wireless MIDI control using the OSX "Network MIDI" driver. Simply enable Network MIDI within Pianist Pro, connect to it using the standard "Audio and MIDI Setup" utility on the Mac, and you will be provided with a new virtual MIDI port which can be access from any MIDI software. No installation. No wires. No problem!

For more information on Pianist Pro, check out our website at: http://moocowmusic.com"

Update: via MooCowMusic: "I thought you might be interested to see a video demonstration showing the direct and wireless connection of the iPad with the OSX Network MIDI drivers. Wireless MIDI control from the iPad has been possible for some time via OSC or DSMI, but both methods require some additional server setup, adding an extra layer of complexity. Now for the first time you can connect the iPad directly to your Mac via the built-in Network MIDI drivers. Latency is fantastic and the OSX Network MIDI driver offers a variety of configuration possibilities. Network MIDI functionality is included in the V1.8 update to Pianist Pro which will be available soon."


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Incredible

YouTube via attorks | November 11, 2010

"Yesterday evening I was dialing in some sequences and it sounded very nice. But after recording a video it appeared that the sound recording was not alright, very distorted. So this evening I made a new video after first testing the sound recording. Now it is OK and the session is way better that yesterday evening so I guess this was meant to be. The song starts with an 8-step sequence on the Doepfer MAQ16/3 driving the the Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO/Blacet MiniWave voice and a bass tone from the Synthesizers.com which is driven by the Q960. The Q963 is used to turn on and off individual stages for the bass tones. After that arpeggiated tones from the Waldorf Q Keyboard are introduced. Then the volume of the 8-step sequence from the MAQ16/3 for the self-built Modular is turned up. Strings are played on the Roland XP-80 and the solo on the Clavia Nord Lead 1.

The title refers to my friend Anne; she is a truly incredible woman.

The whole video is just over 20 minutes long and will be available soon from my website."

A Cute Little Bunny Listens to "Main Street Electrical Parade" / Bode 7702 Vocoder & Michael Iceberg Live

YouTube via VoiceEncoder | November 11, 2010

"A cute little bunny listens to "Main Street Electrical Parade" / Bode 7702 Vocoder.

Thanks to the OUL of the video I used."

Mainstreet Electrical Parade - Synthesizer Version

previously posted here