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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

The Harvestman Stillson Hammer II Sequencer


Some details via The Harvestman

"This should answer a few questions. This is posted as a courtesy now that the device has been seen in public more than once. We will turn the parts over to manufacturing soon, and it should be available after NAMM.

STILLSON HAMMER MARK II is a 4-track control voltage sequencer for realtime music performance. Four CV/gate tracks directly control your collection of oscillators and percussion. Seven pages of parameters determine your musical performance, edited in realtime with a bank of 16 sliders. A series of hotkeys immediately generate or modify sequences or individualised parameters across all four tracks, with no menu diving whatsoever. Two CV inputs and large manual controls mutate any number of sequence parameters, with programmable modulation amount per step. 32 preset slots are provided for your storage of sequencer data. The keypad, rotary encoder, CV modifiers, LED feedback (on all buttons, sliders, and numerical display) and slider bank work in harmony to allow astonishingly fast music creation across all four tracks, in an ergonomically valid user interface uncommon in modular synthesis. It is possible to quickly generate and meaningfully manipulate a full 4-track sequence with minimal slider interaction.

Dedicated hot keys for instantly intitialising or randomising parameter or track data.
Intelligent slider catch allows one row of sliders to program a number of different pages, with visual feedback
4-digit numerical display provides feedback about currently edited parameter
Nonvolatile preset storage of 32 sequences
Delay, burst, and slide times track tempo changes
Internal clock generator or external input
Manual or trigger controlled start/stop/reset (reset trigger output provided)
Per track (4 tracks total):
1v/oct calibrated CV output (8V max)
Gate output (10v)
Mute function
Quantizer scale (off, 12-tone, roots and fifths, minor/major triads, sixth and sevenths, all seven modes with selectable root)
adjustable track length (each track may differ, all tracks follow the reset signal, preset changes happen at the end of track 1’s length)
Parameters per step (maximum 16 steps per sequence):
CV value (0-8V at full scale, 0-5V, or selectable 2-octave ranges)
Slide/portamento
Gate length and offset/delay
Burst rate and repetition count per step
All step parameters may be modulated by two external CV channels. Each CV input can be assigned to any combination of parameter pages, with the attenuation of the CV input programmable per sequencer step. The two manual controls are large and playable.
MSRP: $666 (US)."

iOS Audio Units Plug-in Feature - Sweetwater's iOS Update


Published on Dec 14, 2015 SweetwaterSound

"Mitch Gallagher demonstrates the Audio Units plug-in functionality introduced in iOS 9. Apps that support the plug-in functionality can be opened within other apps for sound creation and processing, without the need for a bridge such as InterApp Audio or AudioBus. Adding plug-in support to iOS 9 is a huge leap for producing music on your iOS devices."

So need an iPad Pro...

Playthrough | Pluck


Playthrough from mudlogger on Vimeo.

"Live modular, self generating patch with ambient / drone textures overlaying a polyrhythmic beat.

Clouds in resonator mode provides the string like drone, sequenced by Pressure Points, Radiomusic the drums and the Piston Honda the background noise. All recorded live in one take."


Pluck from mudlogger on Vimeo.

"Self generating patch using random and low pass gates"

Hyboid "Terrör of the Üniverse" Album Teaser #1 (Korg Mono/Poly + Arp Axxe) [HQ Audio]


Published on Dec 15, 2015 Hyboid a.k.a. Astro Chicken

"Teaser for Hyboid´s upcoming 2x12" Vinyl Album "Terrör of the Üniverse" on Astro Chicken Records.
Available on black vinyl (regular edition) and on purple vinyl (special edition with A2 poster and sticker), both editions with free MP3 download code.
Also available as digital release.

Instruments used:
Oberheim DMX
Roland TR-606
Roland CSQ-600
Roland Juno-60
Roland SH-09
Korg Polysix (Tubbutec ModyPoly Mod)
Korg Mono/Poly (Tubbutec ModyPoly Mod)
Arp Axxe
Octave Kitten"

Ensoniq ASR X - Cerebral Pathway Through The Physical


Published on Dec 15, 2015 TheDaydreamSound

"Making the crossing enjoyable!

Visit: http://www.thedaydreamsound.com"

PERCUSSA SYNTHOR BERLIN SESSIONS VID #3


Published on Dec 15, 2015 AudioCubes by PERCUSSA

"In this video, you’ll see how we patch wirelessly by placing AudioCubes next to each other, and at the same time change synthesis parameters, while changing the distance between the AudioCubes. Learn more: https://www.percussa.com/2015/12/11/s..."

All parts here.

Elektron Overhub


Published on Dec 15, 2015 Elektron

"Overhub, a 7 port USB 3.0 hub featuring Multi TT technology. A USB hub for the modern studio."

Vectoring

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Vectoring²

Published on Dec 15, 2015 Ebotronix

"Vector Synthesis with Choices and Jag

Monday, December 14, 2015

Numerology v 4.1 Now Available with a 2015 Holiday Sale


Quite possibly the most powerful software modular step sequencer to date, Numerology has been updated to v 4.1, and is currently on sale through December 31. Full details follow.

"ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico-- December 15, 2015.

Five12 updates Numerology to version 4.1, announces holiday sale and updated foreign currency pricing.

Numerology 4.1 adds a MIDI file import, support for the Novation Launchpad MkII and Launchpad Pro, some critical fixes for OS X El Capitan compatibility, and many other fixes and updates.

Through December 31 2015, Numerology Pro is on sale for $169 US (regularly $199) and Numerology SE is $109 (regularly $129). All upgrade options are on sale as well, with discounts ranging from 15% to 25% off. Specific details for all upgrades are listed on the Five12 store page.

In addition to the holiday sale, customers in Europe, U.K., Canada and Australia can now purchase Numerology (and upgrades) in their native currencies. Sale prices are as follows:

Quincas Moreira's Songs From Outer Space - Synth Album to Benefit Ray Wilson




"Synth DiY is a passion, and Ray Wilson's Music From Outer Space is more than a website, it is home sweet home to those of us who yearn for the music of the spheres. All the sounds in this album were made with the MFOS Soundlab MKii synthesizer, a truly inspiring instrument by Ray. All proceeds from sales of this album will be forwarded to Ray in order to help with his medical expenses for as long as his health requires it. [see this post for details]

released December 15, 2015

All sound design, composition, production, arranging, performance, recording, mixing and mastering by Quincas Moreira.

Album Art by Ted Stall

Soundlab MKii Synthesizer designed by Ray Wilson and built by Quincas Moreira."
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