"ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico-- December 22, 2008. Five12 Inc. today announces the release of Numerology 2 for Mac OS X. Numerology is a modular music sequencing and audio plugin environment which uses an innovative approach to electronic music composition based on the techniques of step sequencing and pattern sequencing, augmented by a modular environment that encourages improvisation and experimentation.
Numerology 2's module library is centered around a core set of sequencing modules, each targeted for a specific task: The MonoNote sequencer for monophonic lead and bass melodies, the PolyNote and MatrixSeq modules for polyphonic sequencing and the eight-track DrumSeq for drum programming.
There are also a pair of 'component' sequencers, the CV (control value) and Gate sequencer modules, which can be used for a technique called Discrete Sequencing, whereby users can create melodic lines by independently sequencing the individual components of notes: pitches, rhythms and dynamics. This modular approach to step sequencing maintains the immediacy that step sequencing is known for, while greatly increasing the range of compositional techniques the composer can employ.
A full suite of companion modules can be mixed and matched with the sequencers to expand their capabilities, including LFO's, Envelopes, CV Mixers, and MIDI generators and processors. Another key feature of Numerology is the ability of the user to quickly and easily apply modulation to almost any parameter with just a few mouse clicks. Application of this type of automation to musical parameters such as tempo, pitch intervals and pattern length opens up many new opportunities for creative composition.
In order to provide structure for this environment, Numerology's modules live within a series of virtual equipment racks, called stacks. Typically there is one stack for each musical part in a composition. Each stack maintains an independent set of presets for its modules, which enables a very flexible way of building pattern-based compositions.
This release of Numerology 2 also includes a pair of sample-based synthesis modules, a polyphonic AudioSample module and an eight-part DrumKit module. Although simple in design, their integration with Numerology affords them some unique benefits, including the ability for the user to customize their settings for each preset pattern, the easy application of modulation to any parameter, and individual outputs for each part in the DrumKit.
Numerology 2 requires an Apple Macintosh computer with a CPU speed of 1Ghz or better, and 1GB or more of RAM, running Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later, and a screen resolution of 1024x768 or better. Numerology 2 is currently available for purchase from the Five12 Web Store for an introductory price of $99 (US). After January 4th, the price will be $119 (US).
Features of Numerology 2 Include:
* A modular step sequencing music composition environment.
* MIDI-based Note Sequencing modules for monophonic, polyphonic and drum sequencing.
* Flexible CV & Gate Sequencer modules for 'component-based' sequencing.
* GrooveClock module for building custom grooves.
* A variety of analog-synthesis-style modules for generating and processing streams of control (CV) data, including LFO's, Envelopes and XY controllers.
* Several MIDI processing and filtering modules.
* Audio Unit hosting.
* An eight-part sample-based DrumKit synthesizer.
* A polyphonic sample-based AudioSample module for audio synthesis.
* A flexible virtual-rack system for organizing modules into musical parts, called Stacks.
* An integrated preset system for coordinating all module settings within a stack.
* An easy to setup parameter modulation system for modulating almost anything from anything else.
* MIDI remote control of almost any parameter.
* A timeline-based playlist arrangement system.
* A dedicated audio mixer with 8 stereo aux sends per stack.
* Custom routing of CV, Audio & MIDI data streams.
* Stereo audio recording of the Master and Alt output busses.
* Flexible synchronization via MIDI Clock, MTC or ReWire.
* Universal binary for Mac OS X, 10.4.11 or later."
via ron on the Rhodes Chroma list (User Group):
The bottom shot is a bit blurry. Hopefully a sharper image will come in.
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"Peter Grenader is the man behind Plan B modular synthesizers. Plan B [http://ear-group.net/] have one of the stronger choices in the euro rack modular format and it continues to grow. I sent my questions in code to Peter and he deciphered them via his Heisnberg Generator."
"LIGHTNING III is a specialized MIDI controller that senses the position and movement of handheld wands and transforms this information to MIDI signals for expressive control of electronic musical instrumentation. In addition to functioning as a powerful MIDI controller, LIGHTNING III, with its self contained 32 voice synthesizer, comprises a complete, ready to play instrument.
A remote head, designed to be mounted on a standard mike stand in front of a performer, contains specialized optics, as well as graphic and numeric displays.Based on principles of optical triangulation, LIGHTNING gathers its information by tracking tiny infrared transmitters that are built into baton-like wands. Unencumbered by wires, these wands provide complete freedom of movement within a performance space that can be as large as 12 feet high by 20 feet wide.
Those tiny, postage stamp size boxes hanging out with the peace dove are memory cards for storing presets. As many as thirty presets can be stored on one card. An additional thirty presets can be stored in RAM, and yet another thirty ROM based presets are provided as tutorial examples (good places to begin the LIGHTNING experience).
via this auction via the forum.
There are 2 oscillators available for each of the 4 presets allowing for 8 unique oscillators at the same time, not to mention individual LFO and Noise generators for each Osc. Another wonderful feature is the ability to stack up to four individual presets together into one sound and map them across the keyboard. This synth is very capable of some very complex sounds.
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flickr set by transanalog
"Warren Burt has to be one of my favourite composers, up there with the likes of Sun Ra, Merzbow, Morton Subonick, Pierre Henry, Parmegiani etc yet his recordings have remained unheard by the masses. Even today people interested in early electronic music may have missed his recordings.Thankfully they are available via his web site http://www.warrenburt.com/"
"ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico-- December 22, 2008. Five12 Inc. today announces the release of Numerology 2 for Mac OS X. Numerology is a modular music sequencing and audio plugin environment which uses an innovative approach to electronic music composition based on the techniques of step sequencing and pattern sequencing, augmented by a modular environment that encourages improvisation and experimentation.
In order to provide structure for this environment, Numerology's modules live within a series of virtual equipment racks, called stacks. Typically there is one stack for each musical part in a composition. Each stack maintains an independent set of presets for its modules, which enables a very flexible way of building pattern-based compositions.
flickr by Fredrik Forsberg
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