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Novation LaunchPad Step Sequencer for Ableton Live

Published on Oct 17, 2012 by AfroDjMac

"Two Minute Ableton Live Tip #16: Novation LaunchPad Step Sequencer. I found this step sequencer for the LaunchPad online. It's my favorite LaunchPad sequencer. It doesn't require Max for Live! ***I did not create this, I am just spreading the word!***

It is available @: http://bit.ly/lpsequencer
Here's my post: http://afrodjmac.com/2012/10/17/launchpad-step-sequencer-for-ableton/"

Actual Memories - Compilation Tribute In Memory of Ryan Faubion

Daren Ager wrote in to let me know that the Elektron user community has gathered together to create a compilation in memory of Ryan Faubion, the former administrator of Elektron-Users.com. The funds raised from the release will go to his family.

"It is a community effort to help raise funds for the family of the administrator of the Elektron Users forum Ryan Faubion who sadly passed away earlier this year. He is survived by a wife and young son."

via http://actual-memories.com/
"As the former administrator of Elektron-Users.com, Ryan Faubion will leave behind an online community that encompasses his desire to bring artists together. Ryan's dedication to and belief in the community of artists on Elektron-Users.com was reflected in his ready willingness to lend a hand and to connect people. From musicians, tinkerers, and device designers to noise-makers, sound-sculptors and Elektron-users, Ryan fostered, maintained and developed a community that connected, and will continue connecting, artists from across the world. A talented graphic designer and musician in his own right, Ryan's passion for bringing people together was rivaled only by his love for art.

As a tribute to Ryan's enduring influence and in thanks, the Elektron-Users.com community presents »Actual Memories«. All of the funds collected from the sale of the compilation will go to Ryan's family."

Innerclock Systems Runs Sync & Timing Litmus Test on iOS

If you recall from this post there has been a bit of discussion on MIDI timing in iOS. David Lackey of Innerclock Systems, which specializes in the syncing of devices, just ran a few tests. Sync appears to do better with KORG's Wireless Sync-Start Technology WIST, and of course internal sync, but not so well with external hardware MIDI sync. He ran tests with an iPad2 64GB OS 6 synced to an Akai MPC-3000 which is known to have great timing. You'll find the full results for each app tested at Innerclock Systems here. Note this is for the iPad syncing to other devices and not other devices syncing to the iPad. I'm curious if it will be like the Roland TR-909. The 909 syncs horribly to other gear but other gear syncs to it fine.

via David Lackey on the Facebook post thread here (keep an eye on it for updates): "Regularly 11ms slop between consecutive 16ths at any Tempo from a stable Midi Source. Detectable by even the most rhythmically compromised human being? Absolutely. A serious musical instrument contender? I'll leave that to your own subjective judgement. Note that the jitter is consistently around 560 samples between consecutive 16th notes regardless of Tempo. It will 'sound/feel' better at slower tempos because the slower you get the less that jitter value impacts as an overall percentage on the tempo/timing precision."

Borderlands Tutorial (iPad version)

Borderlands Tutorial (iPad version) from Christopher Carlson on Vimeo.
follow-up to this post and this post.

"Borderlands is a new musical instrument for the iPad, available now in the App store.

www.borderlands-granular.com

Twitter: twitter.com/BorderlandsiPad
Facebook: facebook.com/BorderlandsGranular

Copyright 2012. Chris Carlson."

iTunes:
Borderlands Granular - Chris Carlson
iPads on eBay

Borderlands Granular from Christopher Carlson on Vimeo.

BORDERLANDS - Extended Demo from Christopher Carlson on Vimeo.

More info here: http://www.modulationindex.com

Original desktop version here:
http://ccrma.stanford.edu/~carlsonc/256a/Borderlands/

KAWAI SX-210 ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER

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Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar SN 0817 TN

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via the seller: "A rare collectable British classic, this OSCar is in near mint condition and perfect working order.

I have had five OSCars over the years. This was my favorite one. It seems to have some extra overdrive or something. It goes a bit dirtier sonically and has more bite and character.

The sequencer and Arp are fantastic for generating ideas spontaneously.
It has been fully serviced and upgraded by James Walker. It has midi and the latest and latest Operating System Eprom OM2a.
The potentiometers and battery have been replaced, insuring smooth reliable operation.
The only thing to mention cosmetically is there is a small chip on the E2 key (image 5)"

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TAMA TECHSTAR TS 204 ANALOG SYNTH/CLAP SN 201023

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1 CHANEL IS - THE CLASIC ELECTRIC DRUM SYNTHESIZER ! with a few twists.

2nd CHANEL IS A FANTASTIC 808 LIKE CLAP WITH ADJUSTABLE REVERB !

PRETTY MUCH ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE SOME SLAMMING SAMPLES.

OR, REAL GOOD FOR YOUR LIVE KIT . Comes with rack "ears".

Trigger with drum pad or, External Source ."

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Waldorf Q Rack

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"This rack unit has All the functionality of the full keyboard version minus the keys, and pitch and mod wheels. It has both the highly sought after Sequencer and Arpegiator which are extremely powerful and programable. (the smaller Q rack does not have the sequencer)"

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Delptronics LDB-1e Analog Drum Module Eurorack

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"This is lightly used, the only signs of use are the slight rings from mounting. This will come with it's original box and everything that came with it new.

Eight voice polyphony
All drums can be played simultaneously, including
open and closed hi-hat for a super punchy cymbal
Connect it to any sequencer or clock source
Built-in gate to trigger converter means that a 5 volt signal of any shape or duty cycle will trigger the drums
4HP wide, 61mm deep
An expansion module providing individual output and volume control for each instrument will be available soon."