"The Hyatt has extended our booking window. you can now book a room at the 79 USD rate until the 31st.
also, we now officially have sponsors. they are Five12 and STG Soundlabs. there will be door prizes, drawn out of a hat by someone who is not me, of merchandise (software and synthesiser modules) from the sponsors."
"In an effort to become your source for electronic music history, we have created the first of many historical timelines that we will be releasing throughout the year. We intended to release the timeline last week. However, we have made the conscious decision to postpone the publication of the timeline while it is being reviewed by experts in the field. Bob was fond of saying "Get it right the first time", and that's exactly what we are making every effort to do. Thanks for your patience! It will be worth the wait!" http://moogfoundation.org/timeline/latecomingsoon/
YouTube Published on Aug 29, 2012 by macbethsynthesizers
"This is a short video of the MacBeth Mk1 VORTEX Analogue Synthesizer module in action with a MacBeth Mk1 Filter 'A' switched between 6db/Octave and 24 db/Octave. I've also used a Mk1 Mixer 'A' and a Mk1 Dual EG with built in VCA. The VORTEX is a complete synth in a 5U format- 6 space size! 2 x LFOs, 2 x VCOs, 1 x Noise, 1 x Mixer, 1 x Filter and Dual Egs with built in VCA. Here the whole lot is being driven by LFO 2 set to S&H on the VORTEX!"
Update: take a look at 2:28 on. This is interesting. On previous wavetable synths you can only transverse wavetables in order. You can set which waveform to start and end with and the direction, but you can't draw the path like this. The implementation might remind you of Animoog.
Update:
PPG WaveGenerator iPad App - Show And Tell 2 Creating Wavetables
Published on Aug 30, 2012 by PPGWavegenerator
"Wolfgang is back sharing more of the wholesome goodness found in his new baby PPG WaveGenerator App."
PPG WaveGenerator Show And Tell 3 Part 1.mov
YouTube Published on Sep 11, 2012 by PPGWavegenerator
"Wolfgang shows some more tricks and tips with the new PPG Wavegenerator App."
PPG WaveGenerator Factory Program Example: Invader ZIMmer, Jay de Miceli (NutekK Labs)
YouTube Published on Aug 29, 2012 by nutekklabs
"When Wolfgang Palm called on me to be a part of his newest project I cleared my calendar without hesitation. Soon he introduced me to his vision, the next generation synth -The PPG WaveGenerator.
This next generation PPG has the original PPG wave models but it also allows you, to create your own wavetables. Using my own wavetable, 'supertable' I created the program 'Invader ZIMmer'. There are no effects and no sequencer used here, this is a rich textured cinematic arpeggiated program - right out of the factory bank. And it was recorded straight from the ipad headphone jack.
This was not the first project that I worked on with Wolfgang Palm, and have once again learned so much from this 'master of synths'. It has been an honor to be a part of such an innovative project and an incredible part of PPG history.
"Watch an incredible performance from Jeremy Ellis with the new Maschine and Maschine Mikro. He creates a track completely from scratch -- the sound you hear was recorded live in one take without any overdubs or post production. Filmed at the abandoned former US listening station on Berlin's Teufelsberg."
Press Release:
"Berlin, August 29, 2012 – Native Instruments today announced the new generation of MASCHINE, its critically acclaimed groove production studio. From October 1, 2012, both MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO will receive a major overhaul with new updates to hardware and software, and the addition of the MASCHINE STAND and colored CUSTOM KITS. The new MASCHINE hardware is now available in a choice of black or white. New backlit multicolored pads provide advanced visual orientation, and the pads have also been updated for increased sensitivity. Re-designed displays provide a wider viewing angle for increased clarity, and the surface layout has been refined with the addition of a master push-encoder and new buttons with a click action.
The forthcoming, free MASCHINE 1.8 software update introduces the new color-coding system. Sounds, groups, patterns and projects can be assigned specific color schemes, which are reflected in the colors of the pads and buttons on the hardware, providing instant visual feedback and improved workflow. Furthermore, the new software also includes offline time stretching and pitch shifting capabilities as well as a range of new effects, including NI's hugely popular dynamic mixing effect TRANSIENT MASTER. Numerous workflow improvements such as Host Transport Control, Browser Sample Preview Mode, Auto-Write Pinning and more plus a number of new hardware shortcuts allow for faster and even more intuitive control of the software via the MASCHINE hardware.
Another major new addition to the 1.8 update is the inclusion of NI's perennial synthesizer MASSIVE – an extremely popular instrument, renowned for its bass and lead sounds. The full version of the synthesizer is included, adding 1,300 additional sounds to the MASCHINE library. Anyone updating to 1.8 update will receive MASSIVE, existing MASCHINE users included. The instrument will be available as a download after software registration.
The more compact MASCHINE MIKRO hardware will also be available in black or white versions, and includes the same increased-sensitivity, multicolored pads and clickable buttons. MASCHINE MIKRO runs on the same software as the larger MASCHINE, so MASCHINE MIKRO owners also get MASSIVE, color-coding, new effects and all workflow improvements.
The new MASCHINE generation introduces optional accessories. Owners of the new flagship MASCHINE can customize their hardware with a choice of CUSTOM KITS– interchangeable faceplates and knobs in five color schemes. Applying the new magnetic faceplate is easy and takes only a few seconds – no additional tools are required. Note that CUSTOM KITS are not compatible with any version of MASCHINE MIKRO.
The second accessory, the MASCHINE STAND, delivers an optimized viewing angle and improved production ergonomics. Designed for both studio and stage use, the stand has a rugged aluminum construction with a black anodized finish. Used on a desktop, the stand provides a secure, non-slip hold thanks to a system of rubber holding pins and rubber feet. Particularly useful on stage, the included Mounting Adapter connects the unit to standard snare drum stands, for neat integration into drum setups. The MASCHINE STAND is compatible with the new black/white MK2 hardware or first generation MASCHINE, but not MASCHINE MIKRO.
A new video with finger-drumming virtuoso Jeremy Ellis filmed at the abandoned former US listening station at Berlin's Teufelsberg showcases the new MASCHINE generation.
The new MASCHINE generation, including the accessories, will be available from October 1, 2012. All items can be pre-ordered immediately.
"Novation MiniNova Artist first look
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We showed the MiniNova to a selection of high profile artists and producers on a recent tour of North America. Check out some of their reactions to the synth in this video.
MiniNova is a compact, super-cool performance synth with the same sound engine as its big brother: the UltraNova. It comes with 256 incredible onboard sounds which you can tweak with 5 knobs, or totally warp with 8 'animate' buttons. MiniNova also has an onboard VocalTune™ effect as well as a classic vocoder so you can recreate iconic vocal sounds from Hip Hop, Urban and electronic music.
Novation MiniNova key features:
• Hugely powerful micro synthesizer with UltraNova's sound engine
• Brand new VocalTune™ and classic vocoder effects
• Live synth: tweak and warp your sounds in realtime
• 256 awesome onboard sounds - instantly searchable
• Layer up to 5 effects per voice
• Comes with editing software and a software patch librarian
• Run guitars and other instruments through the vocoder, VocalTune™ and effects
• 37 key controller keyboard with MIDI I/O"
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"DOMINO is a discrete analogue synthesizer with a VCO in the tradition of MS20 and TB303. The VCO, filter & VCA are transistor made. This transistor architecture gives .:.:DOMINO.::: a unique raw sound. Rich and raw at the same time, no need of external effects to give life to the sound. The VCO offers a mix between sawtooth and square. Pulsewidth can be modulated by the LFO. The filter is a low-pass 24dB resonant filter. The analogue envelope range is from 1ms to 10s with attack, decay, sustain/release.The LFO has 8 different waveforms. On waveform 8, the modulation wheel can replace the LFO. MIDI CC 8 to 16 can transform the LFO in a sequencer to modulate pitch, pulsewidth, filter cutoff. The VCA can be modulated by a gate or by an envelope. In the legato mode, playing notes will generate glide between two notes. The glide time can be edited via MIDI CC. Additional features like a 8 steps sequencer, an arpeggiator and an accent recognition capability turns the Domino into a powerful tool
An update via knobcon's organizer, Suit & Tie Guy
via The Bob Moog Foundation on Facebook:
"Berlin, August 29, 2012 – Native Instruments today announced the new generation of MASCHINE, its critically acclaimed groove production studio. From October 1, 2012, both MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO will receive a major overhaul with new updates to hardware and software, and the addition of the MASCHINE STAND and colored CUSTOM KITS.
The forthcoming, free MASCHINE 1.8 software update introduces the new color-coding system. Sounds, groups, patterns and projects can be assigned specific color schemes, which are reflected in the colors of the pads and buttons on the hardware, providing instant visual feedback and improved workflow. Furthermore, the new software also includes offline time stretching and pitch shifting capabilities as well as a range of new effects, including NI's hugely popular dynamic mixing effect TRANSIENT MASTER. Numerous workflow improvements such as Host Transport Control, Browser Sample Preview Mode, Auto-Write Pinning and more plus a number of new hardware shortcuts allow for faster and even more intuitive control of the software via the MASCHINE hardware.
The new MASCHINE generation, including the accessories, will be available from October 1, 2012. All items can be pre-ordered immediately.
