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Livid Announces Alias 8 MIDI Controller

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by lividTV

"The Livid Alias 8 delivers the quick and dirty control you need in a durable, compact package with high-quality controls. Perfect as a portable mixer control, the Alias 8 is designed to satisfy the essential needs of every studio or a live rig. Eight "channel strips" of knobs, faders, and buttons, and a full-size master fader easily adapt to traditional mixing."

Retronyms Releases Major Update to Tabletop for iPad

"December 14, 2012 — San Francisco, CA

Today Retronyms released a major new update to Tabletop for iPad. This free update adds several new features including a Timeline Editor, MIDI support, and Session Sharing. Retronyms also announced that iMPC will work inside Tabletop as the first Tabletop-Ready App.

Timeline Editor
The brand new Timeline Editor is designed from the ground up to provide a fast and powerful way to create and edit notes using intuitive multi-touch gestures:

Cut, copy, paste, duplicate, and create notes.
Correct note timing with Fix to Grid.
Edit note length and velocity.
Undo any changes and edits with Tabletop’s History Menu.
MIDI Controller Support

Users can control Tabletop devices with their favorite hardware MIDI controllers. Connect with USB via Apple’s Camera Connection Kit and use Tabletop’s “MIDI Learn” mode to painlessly map controls and set up MIDI devices:

Features Core MIDI Support.
Works with any MIDI-compatible hardware.
Control Tabletop’s keyboards, drum pads, knobs, faders, and other parameters.
Customize control mapping with Midi Learn mode.
Connect multiple devices.
Share Sessions

Tabletop users have shared thousands of songs on CloudSeeder, the in-app community built on SoundCloud, and with session sharing users can now share complete song projects. After a user uploads a track, another can download, remix, and post it back to the community. All building blocks are included in the shared session - from synth presets to custom samples to sequencing data.

Tabletop-Ready Apps
An important milestone in the evolution of music apps on iOS, Tabletop Ready Apps are stand-alone apps that work inside Tabletop. When users purchase a Tabletop Ready App, a free version is automatically unlocked inside Tabletop. Users can place apps from top music brands in their Tabletop sessions, seamlessly integrating with the dozens of devices already available.

Two Tabletop-Ready Apps are soon to be released including the iMPC from Akai Professional.

About Tabletop
Tabletop is a modular music creation environment for iPad. Mix and match over 25 different devices including samplers, mixers, effects, sequencers, turntables and more. In-app purchases allow users to get the new gear they want from an expanding catalog."

iTunes:
Tabletop - Retronyms
iMPC - Akai Professional

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Akai Releases iMPC for iPad

iMPC Music Production App for iPad

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by AkaiProVideo

"Download the iMPC App here: [iMPC - Akai Professional]

We've teamed up with Retronyms to bring the MPC to your iPad. With more than 1,200 samples, 50 editable programs, 80 editable sequences, and iconic MPC workflow, iMPC is the first app to bring all the functionality of a classic Akai Pro MPC to your iPad.

To learn more and download iMPC visit: http://akaiprompc.com/impc"

iMPC  MUSIC PRODUCTION APP for iPad
Developed in partnership with Retronyms — www.retronyms.com

Limited time $6.99 introductory price!

Turn your iPad into an MPC. With more than 1,200 samples, 50 editable programs, 80 editable sequences, and iconic MPC workflow, iMPC is the first app to bring all the functionality of a classic Akai Pro MPC to your iPad. iMPC includes everything you need to create a beat quickly and easily, including built-in effects, plus the ability to create new sequences and record and overdub beats. Time correction from 1/8 note to 1/32T with variable swing, and Note Repeat from 1/8 note to 1/32T with latch control are also built in. The app’s built-in sampler can record samples three different ways: using the mic on the iPad, using the line input on the iPad, or using the multi-touch turntable interface in iMPC to record samples directly from iTunes or other music libraries.

• More than 1,200 samples, 50 editable programs, and 80 editable sequences

• Exclusive iMPC sound set and classic Akai Professional sound library
• Sample from iPad mic, line-in, or music library using multi-touch turntable interface
• Export tracks to MPC Software for use with MPC Renaissance and MPC Studio
• In-app SoundCloud community, powered by CloudSeeder
• Share on SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or export to your computer
• 16 Levels mode: 16 levels of attack, velocity, length, and tuning
• Note Variation slider: adjust attack, velocity, length, and tuning as you play
• Trim and categorize samples, undo takes and erase samples

• Create new sequences, record and overdub beats
• Live Sequence queuing for real-time performance and playback
• Simple drag and drop program creation
• Built-in effects: delay, bit crusher, master compressor/limiter
• Time correct: 1/8 note – 1/32T with variable swing
• Note Repeat: 1/8 note – 1/32T timing, with latch
• Supports WIST, wireless Sync Start protocol from Korg
• AudioCopy beats and sequences to compatible apps
• AudioPaste samples from compatible apps
• Tabletop Ready iMPC is free for for iMPC owners
• Route to and use with your favorite Tabletop Effects and devices
• Line-in allows you to resample Tabletop devices
• Use with Tabletop's Timeline Editor"

iTunes:
iMPC - Akai Professional
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Elektron Analog Four - House sounds of Chicago

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by darenager

"I was messing around with the A4 and stumbled across the arpeggio sound from Frankie Knuckles seminal 1987 track 'Your Love' so here it is, I did not spend a great deal of time getting the other sounds correct, and this is just a basic demo, the original track can be found on youtube, if you are not familiar with it do check it out, it is one of my favourite classic house cuts."

Elektron on eBay

Roland System 100 Quad 2

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Buchla 207e - Mixer / Mic Preamplifier

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"The top section is the same as the mixer model 206e, but the bottom section (formerly a preset manager) has been replaced by a microphone preamplifier.

The top consists of a six input, two output mixer with controls for level and stereo location. Two of the locations can be voltage controlled; the remaining four can be continuously panned. VU meters monitor the output levels.

The preamplifier accommodates a wide range of input levels and provides phantom power to those mikes that need it. LED’s indicate the output level and an envelope follower output is provided.

The microphone gain and the headset level are not stored as part of a preset. All other settings can be stored with the aid of a 206e or a 225e preset manager."

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Synthetic Music Systems Dual VCO Module

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"Up for sale is a SMS Dual VCO Module.
Only 1 of 10 Lovingly built.

2 x 1V/OCT VCO's in a single 19" Rack Space.

Condition wise I would give it 95%

100% Functional and nicely in tune.

Here is a quick run down of it's features.

Two independent temperature compensated Voltage Controlled Oscillators as follows.
Excellent tracking and stability.
Each VCO has a dedicated sync In and Out socket (the out can be used as an additional Square output)
Completely compatible with all synthesisers using the 1V/OCT industry standard.
Dedicated 1V/OCT input Socket.
Modulation input with Bi-Polar attenuator.
Three way Octave select -2 Standard and Wide (approx 1HZ to 16K) on single turn.
Tune knob +/- 1 OCT.
Waveform morphing from Sawtooth (+10V) to 2% inverted Pulse wave.
Voltage Control of Wave Morphing input with Bi-Polar attenuator.
Built in PSU so need need for external PSU or room taken up in your Euro Rack.
PSU 230 and 110 switchable.

Please note this is for a single 19" Dual VCO Module Not the complete system shown in photo's..."

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