Introducing the Akai Fire Dedicated Hardware Controller for FL Studio

Published on Sep 27, 2018 AkaiProVideo

"The new Akai Professional Fire represents the first of its kind, a dedicated hardware controller for the FL Studio Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) platform. Created in close partnership with Image-Line, Fire is a high-performance tool designed to enhance the workflow and music-creating experience for all FL Studio producers."

U.S. retail for Fire is $199.99 Availability is September 27, 2018.

And the press release followed by pics:

AKAI PROFESSIONAL® TEAMS UP WITH IMAGE-LINE TO CREATE AKAI FIRE, THE WORLD’S FIRST CONTROLLER FOR FL STUDIO

New hardware product enhances production workflow, opens up new performance possibilities.

Cumberland, RI USA (September 27, 2018) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced their newest product, the Akai Fire. Created in close collaboration with software manufacturer Image-Line, Fire finally gives FL Studio producers a dedicated hardware controller - designed to speed up the creative workflow and enhance the overall user experience. Released shortly after the successful launch of FL Studio 20, Fire celebrates the highly-anticipated arrival of FL Studio to the Mac OS platform, creating a completely new, hands-on way to interact with the popular DAW for PC and Mac users alike.

Featuring plug-and-play integration, at the heart of Fire is a 4x16 velocity-sensitive RGB pad matrix. Quickly input patterns on the Step Sequencer or switch over to Performance Mode for live playing and recording of notes and launching patterns. Bringing a tactile, mouse-free mixing solution to the FL Studio environment, Fire includes four banks of four touch-capacitive knobs, enabling the user to instantly see and adjust parameter values. This facilitates a more intuitive workflow, giving the ultimate control over channel, mixer and user-assignable parameters.

Features
· Plug-and-play integration with FL Studio
· Quickly input patterns along the timeline in the step sequencer
· 4 x 16 Matrix of Velocity-Sensitive RGB Pads
· Expandable up to four units, creating the potential for an 8 x 32 Matrix
· Record notes in Performance mode
· Graphical OLED display
· 4 banks of assignable Touch-Capacitive Knobs
· Instantly navigate the Channel Rack, Browser, Tool Bar and Playlist windows
· Use dedicated controls to quickly browse audio and project files
· Dedicated Transport controls
· USB Bus Powered

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MiniBrute 2 Ecosystem Tutorials: Episode 04 - The Sequencer

Published on Sep 27, 2018 Arturia

"What better way to learn out about the unique, exciting features of a hugely powerful sequencing synth than by asking the guy who basically invented it? Let our very own Seb Rochard take you through the key features that make the MiniBrute 2S such an interesting, exciting instrument."

MiniBrute 2 Ecosystem Tutorials

Vetrice-Euterpe Synthesizer Laboratories /Rebach VCO GR11/Vermona twinCUSSION/Erica Synths-PICO SEQ

Published on Sep 27, 2018 Dziam Bass

"Hi Folks.

this time the powerful analog filter Vertice from Euterpe Synthesizer Laboratories is here and I have a demo movie with it.

It is an analog filterbank with a filter envelope and CV inputs for modulation.

In this Acid sound I used the new analog VCO GR11 from ReBach, it is a Dutch new producer of eurorack modules, but I like this VCO and I wanted to combine it here because both sounds great.

later I added some delay from Erica Synths PICO DSP module.

Kick is a Vermona twinCUSSION double drum module, the clap comes from PICO DRUMS from Erica Synths.

Sequenced VCO GR11 by PICO SEQ -@Erica Erica Synths

the rest you can hear, added a little envelope filter for filtering, here it worked similar to LFO, then some more resonances and delay and without delay.

sound is natural all sounds connected to PICO MIX, later from PICO MIX out directly to the audio interface."

Behringer at Knobcon 2018

Published on Sep 27, 2018 BEHRINGER

"Highlights of Behringer's visit to Knobcon 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.

Featuring the Behringer RD-808, previewing the Neutron application and firmware, and a special first look at the upcoming Behringer RD-909!"

Kit Review # 29 - NLC Resonate - Module Demo

Published on Sep 27, 2018 Synth Diy Guy

"Hi! This is part two of my review of the awesome Nonlinear Circuits Resonate module, a vactrol based quad resonator for Eurorack.
In this video I take you through a few patch ideas to showcase the module's abilities and sound."

See the build video here.

『PO-20 arcade』demo play by FALCON-106

Published on Sep 26, 2018 K0MABA

"I played an original song made with Teenage Engineering's 'PO-20 arcade'."

MIDERA | Beyond the cortex

Published on Sep 26, 2018 MIDERA

"In the course of filming this track - I managed to delete two tracks that, at a live show, were considered my best. I guess it's my personal sand mandala..."

Moog Subsequent 37 vs Moog Sub Phatty + Linndrum

Published on Sep 26, 2018 synthartist69

"Without spending too much, I did my best to create my favorite Moog sound and then to match both synthesizers. This is not an exact comparison, just the two synths together playing a similar sound. The Sub Phatty has more of a raw sound, a little brighter, less compressed sounding than the Subsequent 37. One way I made up for some of that was by tweaking the eq on the Subsequent 37 by adding a little mid and upper mid range. Not perfect by any means but closer than it would have been. Thanks for watching!"

Q960 first test

Published on Sep 26, 2018 SynthMania

"First test of the Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer, a modern recreation of the Moog 960 from the late '60s"

Nebulae/uBursts (Clouds) + 2Hp ARP Experiment

Published on Sep 26, 2018 Peter Grenader

"Initial test of the uBurst (Clouds). Sound sources are a Model 15 pair (sine into sine FM), and the Qu-bit Nebulae II -- with shimmer via Model 12 Mark II Filter and the uBursts. Bursts is incorporated when my right hand turns a knob clockwise on the second panel form the bottom, left hand cabinet. Arpeggegiation via a 2HP Arp. Enjoy, or not!"