MATRIXSYNTH

Major Update for SunVox Released

iTunes: SunVox - Alexander Zolotov

"What's New in Version 1.8
* audio engine has been switched to 32bit (Floating Point) mode;
* other than 44100 sampling rate support;
* Audiobus 2 and IAA (partially) support;
* new Module View (Routing) functions: Zoom (with multitouch support), Snap to Grid;

* MetaModule: EDIT button has been added; now you can edit MetaModules without annoying Loading/Saving;
* MetaModule: additional options: Arpeggiator (change the pitch of internal MetaModule patterns), Apply velocity to song;
* Sampler: the following options have been added: Record on play (use it if you want to record in sync with the PLAY button), Record in mono, Record with reduced sample rate, Record in 16bit;

* SpectraVoice improvements: auto render, additional sample size, new band types (random, triangle1, triangle2, overtones1, overtones2, overtones3, overtones4);
* Sound2Ctl: "Record Values" option has been added; now all values from this module can be recorded alongside with the other SunVox events (notes, Theremin, etc.);
* offset commands (effect codes 09 and 07) support has been added to the following modules: Generator, Analog Generator;
* MultiSynth: new controller "Random phase" has been added; for example, with this option you can play the Sampler's notes from the random position;

* MultiSynth: new controller "Random velocity" has been added;
* Analog Generator: new option "Filter freq. scaling per key (reverse)";
* Analog Generator: new controller "Noise" - amount of the white noise;
* new pattern command: Previous Track; use it to apply effects to previous track; but the following secondary effects are not allowed: 2x, 40..5F, 1D;
* new button in the Pattern Editor: Spec.Cmd - press it to insert a special command (Set Pitch or Previous Track);
* press SHIFT and change the value of some controller - the new value will be written to the pattern;
* press SHIFT and play some note on Touch Theremin - the new microtone (Set Pitch XXYY command) will be written to the pattern;
* new module - GPIO (only for Raspberry Pi); with this module you can send or receive the signals to/from GPIO pins;
* additional MIDI slot has been added to the Preferences; now you can use two MIDI keyboards simultaneously;
* Timeline section has been added to the Preferences;
* new option: Preferences -> Timeline -> Show timeline (always show Timeline on the screen);
* new keyboard shortcut: SHIFT + F9 - record start/stop;
* new keyboard shortcut (pattern editor): SHIFT + [ - transpose octave down;
* new keyboard shortcut (pattern editor): SHIFT + ] - transpose octave up;
* new keyboard shortcut (pattern editor): CTRL + m - paste and mix;
* new keyboard shortcut (pattern editor): SHIFT + k - insert the "Previous Track" special command;
* new simple song examples: spectravoice2, metamodule_arpeggiator, metamodule_arpeggiator2, std_effect_multitrack, std_effect_multitrack2, std_effect_multitrack3, raspberry_pi_gpio;
* new song examples: alchemy_masters, full_moon_night, Twistboy - Translucent, Spline - Endless August, Knyazivan - Left Double Quotation Mark;
* bugs fixed."

Sugar Bytes Releases Egoist for iPad

Published on Nov 20, 2014

iTunes: Egoist - Sugar Bytes GmbH
New iPad Deals on eBay

"Sugar Bytes Egoist is now available on the iPad!
This incredible tool is all you need to create a nice groove on the go.
Use your music library as a sound souce and start playing!"

iTunes: Egoist - Sugar Bytes GmbH

"Introductory Offer - Save 33% until December 1, 2014

Egoist is a groove instrument. Load any audio file and squeeze the groove out of it!
Try your mp3 library and use it as a sound source! The additional onboard bass, beat and fx units make Egoist the perfect track sketch tool in the studio and on the road.

• Quick + Easy track sketching, based on sample slicing
• Minimal, yet effective bass line
• Unique beat box with more than 1000 drums from vintage to electronic
• Effect Sequencer
• Randomizers in all areas
• Inter-App Audio
• Audiobus
• Audiocopy / Audiopaste
• Mixdown/Bounce
• Full Midi Support (Virtual, Network, Extern)
• Music Library Access
• iTunes File Sharing

SLICER:
The Slicer arranges up to 16 slices of the loaded sample. Apply different parameters like Reverse, Attack, Decay, Level and pitch with the sequencer. Using the 16 available patterns, up to 16 different samples can be used at any time.

BASS & BEAT:
Egoist includes a great sounding bassline synthesizer/sequencer. The bassline synth offers a mean and strong sound, with different lowpass filter flavors and overdrive. The versatile sequencer is capable of notes and pitch bends of any length.
The internal beat box offers kick, snare and hihat, along with a simple sequencer. If you imagine, that you can change the drum sounds with each pattern, limitations start to get you inspired!

EFFECTRIX INSIDE:
The Effect unit brings funky hickups to your tracks. Engage tapestop, looper, reverb or filter at any time to give your beats that otherworldly feel and create stunning breaks!

SONG SEQUENCER:
Chain your patterns! Or create stunning breakbeats by changing patterns quickly! The internal Part/Song sequencer lets you sketch your pattern progressions and line out your next track.

ALWAYS SPECIAL:
The very special Slice Keys turn Egoist into a slice keyboard! Play the sequencer steps on the keyboard, with all their settings and effects, you will not believe how cool that is!"

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iZotope IRIS 2 - Exclusive First Look

Published on Nov 20, 2014 sonicstate

"Prior to the official release, we got to talk to iZotope product manager Brad Swanson about the new IRIS 2 - the sample based synthesizer with deep spectral filtering and whole bunch of new modulation features."

Elektron Analog 4 tutorial 2 - Effects

Published on Nov 20, 2014 Seen From Space

"Rob of Seen From Space gives a quick tour of how effects are used in the Analog 4, and how to make best use of the effects in a mix."

Elektrons on eBay

99 presets for Nord Lead 2x - the ROMANIAN bank - all sounds demo

Published on Nov 20, 2014 Alba Ecstasy

"99 presets for NORD LEAD 2X, analogue-ish sound but also with the sweet character of a Nord Lead 3 and the fatness of a Nord Lead 4.
Available on: http://www.albaecstasy.ro/nord-lead-2x/
No external effects or EQ was added to this audio. All sounds demo."

Nord Leads on eBay

Published on Nov 20, 2014 prinz tronix

Sinclair ZX Spectrums on eBay

"Music Machine from RAM Electronics and Flare Technology.
Sampler for Sinclair ZX Spectrum from 1986

If you like the preset samples, you can download the from my website here: http://prinztronix.com/downloads/RAM_...

You can read more about it here:
http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Music..."

Beat707 XXL PCB Details

Published on Nov 20, 2014 Beat707

See the Beat707 XXL demo posted here.

BugBrand Modular - The Holy Roller

Published on Nov 20, 2014

"Playing with BugBrand Modular and bananafied Eurorack."

That's one heck of a loop.

BugBrand Modular - Patch 03 [slow version]