MATRIXSYNTH

NAMM: Video of the Arturia MiniBrute All Analog Hardware Synth

2nd video just added to the main post here. Don't miss this. The video is currently at the bottom of the post. Arturia may have just stole the show. Worth noting is Nyle Steiner was involved with the Steiner-Parker filter and Yves Usson aka YuSynth, a heavyweight in the Synth DIY community.

Klirrfaktor: Worte Liebe Morgen Wir (Modular System & Voice Synth App [iPad])

YouTube Uploaded by TheKlirrfaktor on Jan 17, 2012

"First and only take of this KrautStep patch with my modular system & Voice Synth App (Qneo) for iPad/iPhone.
Well - 12 Minutes is not a short track - but maybe i need two hands & brains more to record my patches ;)
However - Starring:

Vocals: Blue Baby Bottle + Qneo Voice Synth App for iPad / iPhone + my voice :P
Drums: MFB Schlagzwerg + Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff
Bass: Din Sync OSC303 + Malekko Wiard Borg Filter
Pads/Drones: Livewire Dalek Modulator, Bubblesound VCOb, Doepfer A-199 Spring Reverb, Livewire Frequen Steiner, Doepfer Dark Energy, Bubblesound uLFO
Sequence: MakeNoise René + Hertz Donut + WMD Geiger Counter
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However - I hope you like this track ;)

For updates you can join Klirrfaktor @ Facebook (oh yes - thats new) ^^: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Klirrfaktor/226199034128649

More @ http://www.klirrfaktor.com

Klirrfaktor"

iTunes:
Voice Synth - Qneo
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Buchla Swinging and Generating Triplets

YouTube Uploaded by dkimcg on Jan 17, 2012

"the 1/4 note sound and the swinging triplet playing sound generated from the same 1/4 note pulse. Based on DougCL's swinging clock tip as demonstrated by 7thDanSound. [this post]

Not a musical statement, mainly a study in swinging and triplets generated from a simple pulse.

I knew you could make triplets without a standard 1/3 divider.
And I thought it was pretty cool to be able to sequence swing and triplets from the 250e. :D

Only problem is I still can't figure out how to keep a tempo and swing a note before the clock without faking it by swinging the previous note way late to fake the early note w/o patching the pendulum's tempo with a quick negative modulation and syncing the pendulum to a master midi clock. Any ideas, if that makes sense?"

NAMM: Akai Pro SynthStation49: Overview

YouTube Uploaded by AkaiProVideo on Jan 17, 2012

"SynthStation49 is the most advanced, intuitive music controller designed specifically for use with the iPad or iPad 2 and the first true iPad performance tool for musicians. Working seamlessly with Akai Professional's heralded SynthStation software, SynthStation49 provides unparalleled music creation capabilities, including direct in-app MIDI recording from its velocity-sensitive keyboard, nine MPC-style drum pads and array of transport controls. In addition to its integration with the SynthStation app, SynthStation49 is also completely iOS CoreMIDI compatible, making it instantly compatible with dozens of music apps already in the App Store and hundreds more on the way."

Note the SynthStation49 was announced at NAMM last year. The SynthStation25 has been available for some time as you can find on eBay here. Note the iPad 3 is rumored to be coming as soon as February and if not, definitely sometime this year. Apple keeps the design under wraps, so we won't know if this will work out of the box with it. If not, hopefully Akai will provide an adapter like Alesis did with the IO Dock.

Key Features:
Portable, velocity-sensitive keyboard with pitch and modulation wheels
Nine velocity-sensitive MPC-style drum pads which light when triggered
Dedicated transport control buttons including Play, Pause and Record
Play MIDI keyboard and drum pad performances into an iPad via CoreMIDI or AkaiConnect apps
Built-in, adjustable dock charges your iPad while positioning the screen at the perfect angle
USB port for connecting to a Mac or PC, receiving power and controlling MIDI music software
Works with iPad or iPad 2
Professional ¼" stereo outputs with volume control to connect mixers, speakers and recording equipment
Headphone output to practice and compose in private

"SynthStation49 is the most advanced, intuitive music controller designed specifically for use with the iPad or iPad 2 and the first true iPad performance tool for musicians. Working seamlessly with Akai Professional’s heralded SynthStation software, SynthStation49 provides unparalleled music creation capabilities, including direct in-app MIDI recording from its velocity-sensitive keyboard, nine MPC-style drum pads and array of transport controls. In addition to its integration with the SynthStation app, SynthStation49 is also completely iOS CoreMIDI compatible, making it instantly compatible with dozens of music apps already in the App Store and hundreds more on the way.

Dock, power and position the iPad perfectly using the adjustable-angled cradle, or establish commanding control over your favorite computer software using SynthStation49‘s USB/MIDI port. Professional ¼” outputs and extreme portability ensure you’ll be able to take your sequences straight to the stage at a moments notice.

SynthStation49 is the only full-featured, professional keyboard controller allowing direct MIDI performance recording onto an iPad. Bridging Akai Professional’s popular MPK controllers with the previously released SynthStation25, SynthStation49 provides immense software control with forty-nine, full-size velocity-sensitive keys, nine backlit MPC-style drum pads and full transport buttons. An adjustable-angled dock for iPad allows the user to easily slide their tablet into the SynthStation49’s cradle and position the screen to their preference.

SynthStation49’s keyboard, pitch/modulation wheels and sustain pedal input provide great feel and the essential controls for musicians and producers to compose, record and perform. The nine drum pads of SynthStation49 give users immediate, intuitive beat-creation capabilities over the 50 classic and modern kits available within the SynthStation software. Program, Sequence, Song select and Transport buttons also provide quick navigation to the SynthStation App’s most used components for a seamless, efficient workflow.

SynthStation49 also contains a stereo pair of professional ¼” TRS outputs with volume knob for easy connecting to other pro audio equipment on stage or in the studio. A headphone output also lets users practice and compose in private. The SynthStation49’s USB port can be connected directly to a Mac or PC computer to receive power in addition to transmitting MIDI to and from music software – a great way to turn the SynthStation App or other CoreMIDI compatible App into a sound module. You can even use SynthStation49 as a traditional USB MIDI controller with your computer - no iPad required!

AkaiConnect SDK allows third-party developers to take advantage of all the professional controls and capabilities of Akai Pro’s SynthStation49 keyboard controller and incorporate support for those controls within their iPad applications. Software developers interested in creating programs compatible with SynthStation49 can submit an application now at SynthStationApp.com.

Pending certification from Apple.
iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries."

Foresting

YouTube Uploaded by crudface on Jan 17, 2012

NAMM: The ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER Series

YouTube Uploaded by NativeInstruments on Jan 18, 2012

"Take a look at the ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER Series! The original ABBEY ROAD instruments gave you the DRUMS, now Native Instruments is giving you the DRUMMER. With over 1,000 grooves played live by top session drummers, a detailed Mixer Section and class-A studio effects, each instrument is a unique, high-end drum studio. The ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER Series puts dynamic, natural drum tracks at your fingertips."

First Steps with ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER

Uploaded by NativeInstruments on Jan 18, 2012

"This video takes a look inside the ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER Series. It covers working with the Groove Library, showcases the new Mixer Section and studio effects, and demonstrates the power and flexibility and character sound of the four ABBEY ROAD DRUMMER instruments. Find out more: http://www.native-instruments.com/abbey-road-drummer/"

NAMM: Best Service - Galaxy X Trailer

YouTube Uploaded by bestservicegmbh on Jan 18, 2012

"After three years of development Galaxy Instruments and Best Service proudly present GALAXY X, an exciting new virtual instrument with an extraordinary new kind of sound design: Effect Convolution.
More info http://www.bestservice.de/detail1.asp/best_service/galaxy_x/en"

"FACTS & FEATURES

Convolution Synthesizer
New sound synthesis for exciting new sounds
Integrated system for FX convolution in one virtual instrument
Complete production kit: X-Keys, X-FX and X-Loops
More than 1000 ready-to-play Instrument Layers
Easy creation of user sounds
15GB of Source Sounds
More than 1000 multi-sampled Source Key Instruments
More than 5000 Source Loops
More than 2000 Source Effect Sounds
More than 1400 Convolution X-Files for completely altering the source sounds
Complex sound design with an extremely intuitive user interface
Easy dynamic use of convolution using the Mod Wheel
X-Eye for visualizing the amount of convolution
Musical and intuitive Pre-X and Post-X effects
Endless sound possibilities designed by you"