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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Teaching 6th Graders How to Solder at Eco Arts Festival

YouTube Uploaded by RothMobot on Apr 26, 2011

"Roth Mobot was invited to conduct one of their circuit bending workshops at the annual Eco Arts Festival in Cedar Rapids, Iowa."

Taurus 3 :: A Step Outside

YouTube Uploaded by experimentalsynth on Apr 25, 2011

"You've learned all the RUSH cover songs. What else can you do with a Moog Taurus 3?

The Moog Taurus 3 springs from a very iconic lineage. Because of that rich history, it's easy to type-cast it and not fully explore the full sonic potential it presents. The inclusion of volume, pitch, filter and gate control voltage inputs, coupled with a MIDI-syncable arpeggiator can take it far outside its usual low-end drone duties. This video just scratches the surface of what is possible. Its purpose is to encourage you to "step outside".

The first example shows the Taurus 3 filter being modulated by a Make Noise René: a very fun analog step sequencer with some interesting Cartesian (X & Y clock) capabilities. The CV inputs on the Taurus 3 make it a great add-on for modular synthesis set-ups and there are an almost unlimited number of interesting things you can connect to them. The René is definitely at the exotic end of the spectrum but it is still extremely useful. It's great to have that extra level of control available at hand level too.

Due to personal preference, I tend to use things like the René to control filter cutoff instead of pitch. I enjoy the ability to play the notes while synchronized filter events occur. It gives a pleasing (at least to me) mix of tight-sequenced and loose-live feel.

The second example takes things even farther afield. I first discovered the Droid app Nanoloop in a recent CDM article. Its useful features and sleek user interface made it an instant favorite.

Here I used one of my favorite production tricks: processing the Droid audio through a Moog MF-101 (Moogerfooger) low pass filter. In addition to nicely warming up the Droid, it also created a control voltage (CV) proportional to the volume of the input audio. In other words, the CV mirrored the volume envelope of the beat Nanoloop created.

This is an incredibly powerful tool. When that CV controls something interesting... say that filter on a Taurus 3, some very interesting synchronizations occur, all completely in the analog realm. When the Droid outputs a loud kick, the CV output on the Moogerfooger goes high and the Taurus 3 filter opens wide. As soon as the kick sound is over, the CV goes low and the filter shuts. Mid-volume sounds open the filter midway. These are not discrete steps. The CV hugs the volume contour of the input audio and outputs a nicely wiggly, but tightly synchronized analog control signal.

This is conceptually very similar to side-chaining and the great thing about it is that the filter modulations created will follow any changes in the rhythm. Sudden shift in tempo coupled with a time signature change to 11/8... no problem! I haven't tested it but this should also work with a live drummer. Of course, there is no rule that says you have to connect the CV to a filter input. You could connect it to volume or if you're feeling really avant-garde, to pitch.

This technique works best with when the beat is not too busy and has some definite dynamic peaks and valleys. A bit of gain adjusting and tweaking of the base filter cutoff frequency on the target synth (the Taurus 3 in this case) are sometimes needed, but the unique results more than make up for this little bit of work. Higher resonance settings on the target synth will make the filter modulations more noticeable. If you have a synth with CV inputs but without MIDI, this is a great way to get it dancing to your beat.

The last example shows a somewhat basic MIDI-synced arpeggiator application. By using your foot to transpose the arpeggiation, you can create quite a sophisticated soundscape while your hands are free for other musical mayhem.

All of these applications are fairly basic. Imagine doing any of them while using the Taurus 3's USB connectivity to simultaneously control Ableton Live, or while it is part of a monster MIDI stack...

Lastly, remember to wear sensible shoes."

Pittsburgh Modular Generator Noise Demo

YouTube Uploaded by amphonic on Apr 26, 2011

"This is a demo of the Pittsburgh Modular Generator synthesizer module. The Generator is a dual oscillator built around two triangle core, wide range, periodic waveform generators. Ideal as the basis for tuned percussion/noise, abrasive amplitude, frequency and timbral modulation. Tones, drones and textures. As a multipurpose signal generator, Generator can provide the basis of a wide range of complex sounds from drums to atonal, nintendo zipper/fart noises. This module was made for FM madness.

The Generator is modulated by a Doepfer A-145 LFO."

Bach's GIGUE FUGUE in G Major - on an 100% analog monosynth - PREVIEW!

YouTube Uploaded by syntesen on Apr 26, 2011

"-EDIT: To see where I'm currently at with the track, here's the Ableton screenshot shown briefly in the video: http://dave.gl/jsb_ableton.png !!!

This is a quick preview of my latest work. I recently purchased an MFB Microzwerg analog patchable synthesizer, so I just had to record a beautiful Bach work with it.

The Microzwerg is, indeed, 100% analog. The only digital part is the MIDI to CV/Gate converter. Apart from that, it's VCO's, not DCO's... and it's just sheer beauty to play around with!

Now, to record the track - totally like Wendy Carlos did, I suspect - just one note at a time, without MIDI sequencing, just pure hand-played... and creating patches as you go, as there's no patch storage, so the sounds will change (which rather makes the track come alive!) is really great fun, but it's also a hefty amount of work!

So please, comment, say what you think! If you like it, great, I could use some encouragement to finish the last ~65% of the music score. If you don't, well, I'd like to hear that as well!

All the best & love,
David

————|RECORDED WITH|————
-- Apple iMac 21.5"/Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz/8GB DDR3RAM
-- MFB Microzwerg synthesizer
-- Lexicon digital reverb unit
-- Bode-like Linear Frequency Shifter (used for phase-shifts)
-- Extremely cheap Behringer Chorus Pedal
-- M-Audio KeyRig49 cheapcheapcheap MIDI keyboard"

Free Weekly Ableton Live Rack #5: "Space China Synth"

YouTube Uploaded by AfroDjMac on Apr 26, 2011
From that man that brought us the Michael Jackson synth.
"Ableton Live instrument rack created by hitting dinner china with a wooden spoon. This instrument sounds a lot like wind chimes or steel drums. Layered underneath is another synth created from Operator. Together they have both an ambient, spacey sound, as well as a clear and distinct melodic side.

Every week I post a new Ableton Live Rack, please check http://www.afrodjmac.com for synths from the last few weeks and for next weeks.

Download the Ableton Rack: http://bitly.com/ifL7ci

Social Network me:
http://www.facebook.com/afrodjmac
http://www.twitter.com/afrodjmac
http://www.youtube.com/afrodjmac"

Dataline Octatrack Improvisation @ Musikmesse 2011

YouTube Uploaded by MrDataline on Apr 26, 2011

"All performance made from scratch, improvising all day long at the Elektron booth. Great times...

Sorry about the sound quality...."

Pepe - KORG M1 EX Factory Presets (MPC-0EX) Part 1 - 4

YouTube Uploaded by wwwPepeMusicDE on Apr 26, 2011

"A demonstration of the 100 factory sound programs of the KORG M1 EX (the expanded version of the M1 with lots of new PCM waveforms).

I'm going to make further demo videos of all the other official KORG M1 program and PCM memory cards (MPC/MSC-01 to 016 and MPC-11 to 13).

I'm still searching for the PCM card MSC-015 "Drums 2". If you don't need your card anymore, please make me an offer! :o)

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Eine Demonstration der 100 Werksdaten-Programme des KORG M1 EX (der erweiterten Version des M1 mit vielen neuen PCM Wellenformen).

Ich werde in Zukunft noch weitere Demovideos von allen anderen offiziellen KORG M1 Programm- und PCM-Speicherkarten (MPC/MSC-01 bis 016 und MPC-11 bis 13) machen.

Ich bin noch immer auf der Suche nach der PCM-Karte MSC-015 "Drums 2". Wenn ihr eure Karte nicht mehr braucht, macht mir doch bitte ein Angebot! :o)"

The Mush Orchestra - Live-Improvisation-Jam-003

The Mush Orchestra - Live-Improvisation-Jam-003 from KUF Records on Vimeo.

"A live improvisation jam by The Mush Orchestra. Recorded at Copenhagen Noise Lab on the 26th of April 2011. No processing, just straight out of the mixer.

Equipment used:
Nord Modular G2, DIY midi-controller, Elektron Machinedrum UW, Korg Kaoss Pad 3 and a Mackie 1202 vlz3 mixer.

Every sound is made with the Nord Modular G2, the Machinedrum UW is only playing samples from it.

The Mush Orchestra is a project by Rasmus Nyåker who is also oone half of the ambient duo FEJLD. Their album is availible as a free download - more info at:
kufrec.com/webshop.html"

Fender Rhodes Chroma Polaris Synthesizer

via this auction

"Serial # Y 300603."

Moog Source Vintage Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

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Oberheim Module 4ch mixer for 4-Voice or 8-Voice Synth

via this auction

"Original module from oberheim 4 voice!!!!
mixer module ..RARE,, in good shape

for DIY 4-voice or modular mixer

4 inputs
4 PAN
2 outputs
Headphones output!!!

OBERHEIM!!!!"

Livid Instruments Code Station Prototype & New Video

Code with iPad dock from Livid Instruments on Vimeo.

flickr By livid instruments
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prior video here

KORG iELECTRIBE - KORG INC.
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DS-10 Racing

YouTube Uploaded by LPChip on Apr 26, 2011

"This song is made on the DS-10, like my others. For this song I wanted something with a bit more action. While making the song, I came to what you hear and decided that it sounded like a racegame. This thought inspired me to make a videoclip. I thought about using in-game footage and just let my sing play in the background, but somehow that felt lame. I decided to record a real-life video and tweak it in such way that it appears fast and all. I really like how it turned out."

Samsara Cycle Audio VST VSTi Virtual Instruments and Effects

YouTube Uploaded by SamsaraCycleAudio on Apr 26, 2011

"Samsara Cycle Audio VST VSTi Virtual Instruments and Effects. http://samcycle.blogspot.com
Donations via PayPal welcome"

Kinect MIDI controller (KMIDIC) - On a Mac!

YouTube Uploaded by svenisnumb on Apr 26, 2011

"Pause the video at the start to see the annotations.

Heres a video demostration of my program that uses Processing to send MIDI messages to Ableton Live and to my Novation Launchpad using the Microsoft Kinect.

Check out my blog entry for more information:
http://benxtan.wordpress.com/2011/04/26/kinect-midi-controller-kmidic-on-a-mac/

Once again, if you are a musician or music business in Australia, its free to sign up to http://rockstarhookups.com.au so go do it! I'm giving you free stuff, so help me out here ok? :)"

Modular on bicylce day.

YouTube Uploaded by jenamu6 on Apr 26, 2011

"Atonal modular piece. Free running eurorack in sync with a Korg Emx......special effects by Macbeth M5 through memory boy deluxe and electric mistress.

Testing out the new TipTop Audio Z3000"

TouchOSC Adds Native MIDI Support

It looks like TouchOSC has added native MIDI CC and Program change support. No sysex at the moment. What this means is you can use TouchOSC direct from iPad to your MIDI hardware sans PC. You will of course need the Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer or CoreMIDI with a class compliant USB MIDI device and the camera connection kit.

via hexler - iTunes:

"What's New in Version 1.7

1.7
===========================
- CoreMIDI support (iOS 4.2 or greater)
- Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer support
- New control: Time display
- New control: Battery charge display
- Rotary controls now show initial position marker
- Raised MultiFader limit to 64
- Improved multi-tasking support
- Various bug-fixes

Please download the updated TouchOSC Editor to be able to configure MIDI mappings and use the new controls. Also available is an updated package of default layouts with added MIDI mappings: http://hexler.net" The editor is version 1.5.

hexler
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Buchla Bongos on Acid

YouTube Uploaded by phono1337 on Apr 26, 2011

"more info at http://www.dinsync.info"

Virtual ARP Quadra Synth Magic

YouTube Uploaded by SPFXsynthesisers on Apr 26, 2011

Boss PC and Realistic Reverb

YouTube Uploaded by clackbeetle on Apr 26, 2011

Custom Effect Rack For Ableton Live

YouTube Uploaded by yeudaba on Apr 26, 2011
"8 Smart Filters for Ableton Live"

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Doepfer A-100 Improvisation #2

YouTube Uploaded by Dovinia on Apr 26, 2011

"Another little analog 4 track recording with my current A-100 system. I'm using the A-160/161 for some basic sequences. Also in the mix: EHX analog delay, DOD FX45 analog reverb and EHX Small Stone. For those who care for such details."

Intellijel Quad Invert

via this auction

"Intellijel Quad Invert 2HP eurorack quad inverter."

Oberheim Matrix-12

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1981 YAMAHA GS-1 FM SYNTHESIZER

dvia this auction

"This is a rare YAMAHA GS-1 DIGITAL FM SYNTHESIZER.
This is the first digital FM synthesizer made by Yamaha, and the forerunner of the Yamaha DX7.
Yamaha made only 100 pieces of this instrument.
The GS-1 has a nice 88 wooden, weighted, hammer-action keyboard.
Specifications:
Pre DX-7 early FM piano style instrument
88 keys, A-C

Vibrato and tremolo sections (each with speed and depth knobs),
3-band EQ
Detune knob offer four settings: shallow and deep 'static' detune, and shallow and deep 'random' detune.
Master volume control
Ensemble On/Off switch
16-voice synthesizers
The Instrument is in a very good condition and working."

Some shots of the inside below.

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EDP WASP Synthesiser

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Alesis Fusion 8HD Synth Workstation

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"It has the expanded 80Gb Hard Drive Installed and the E3 128Mb RAM Expansion - giving a total of 192Mb"

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Yamaha SK30 Analog Synthesizer Symphonic Ensemble

via this auction

"If you are not familiar with this amazing synth it is basicly 4 synths in one unit. It has a analog monosynth section with LFo that goes well into the audio range like the CS series A analog polysynth section a analog string section that IMHO out does the Arp string solina and a FM B3 clone organ section with Leslie effect. The unit has a CV inputs and outputs on the back for the Mono synth section. All 4 sections can be mixed and layerd to create some of the most amazing analog sounds."

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Roland PG-1000 & Sound Making & Programming Volume II

Linear Synthesizer Programmer
via this auction

"- Comes with original BOSS a/c adapter

- An additional 300-page book on programming the D-50 / D550 is included"

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1985 Emulator II Midi Keyboard Synthesizer with Sample Disk Library

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SN 1493

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jammin with 512 and FR™ again

jammin with 512 and FR™ again from kero on Vimeo.

"another jamout with trent gills mlr patch mod. big ups!"

Delia Derbyshire - Sculptress of Sound documentary 1 - 7

YouTube Uploaded by straypixel on Apr 5, 2010

"The broadcaster and Doctor Who fan Matthew Sweet travels to The University of Manchester - home of Delia Derbyshire's private collection of audio recordings - to learn more about the wider career and working methods of the woman who realised Ron Grainer's original theme to Doctor Who.

Further details from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rl2ky

This is part 1 of 7; the programme is divided into chunks to fit YouTube's 10 minute length limit.

Photographs are BBC/public domain. Used, by permission, from Ray White's 'Radiophonic Gallery', http://whitefiles.org/rwg/."

Previously posted but not embedded here.

MONOME 8x8 40h

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"Custom build monome 40h with handcrafted wooden case. UV led, aluminium faceplate. fully functional and in perfect condition."

mon quatrième vidéo

YouTube Uploaded by wbfortyone on Mar 20, 2011

"esx + mopho live"

mon troisieme video

Uploaded by wbfortyone on Feb 4, 2011

ma première vidéo

Uploaded by wbfortyone on Apr 17, 2010

"track made and live edited on korg electribe esx-1
with some feedback loops from korg kaossilator"

Twisted Tools Presents | Glitchmachines : Elements

YouTube Uploaded by twistedtools on Apr 15, 2011
www.twistedtools.com
"ELEMENTS is a collection of massive analogue oneshots, heavily processed foley and designed sounds by legendary circuit bender Ivo Ivanov of Glitchmachines. OUT NOW @ twistedtools.com

motiongraphics+editing by axiom-crux.net

ABOUT THE DESIGNER:
Ivo Ivanov has built custom instruments for some of the biggest names in the business, including Trent Reznor, Derrick Carter, Kero, Otto Von Schirach, Men Without Hats, Richard Devine and Justin Meldal-Johnsen to name a few...

FEATURES:
- 1.12 gigabytes of samples in .wav format which can be used with any audio software on the Mac or PC.
- 1126 oneshots and 128 royalty free loops (built using the oneshots included in the pack).
- Massive collection of analogue modular, digital and processed foley sounds.
- Intuitive sample mappings for most popular sampler formats.
- A brand new loop based version of Twisted Tools' MP16, called MP16b

ABOUT ELEMENTS:
- Massive collection of analogue modular, digital and processed foley sounds.
- Intuitive sample mappings for most popular sampler formats.
- A brand new loop based version of Twisted Tools' MP16, called MP16b

ARTIST QUOTES:
"One of the most unique sample collections I have ever heard. Awesome work from Ivo Ivanov, one of my favorite circuit benders of all time!"
Richard Devine (Schematic/Warp)

"Exquisite new collection of gourmet bits & loops - perfect for enriching any sonic surgery session"
Bassnectar (Amorphous Music)

"A very intriguing collection of sounds. Some of the collection is very sophisticated and evolving, while other elements are simple and charming. Generally speaking, all of it is exciting, rugged, harsh, and sometimes even painful. Highly recommended. "
Justin Meldal-Johnsen aka JMJ (Beck/NIN/Air/Courtney Love...)

"A unique palette of audio samples & sound design . This pack truly has something for everyone. An absolute must-buy."
KERO (Detroit Underground Records)

"Ivo Ivanov is a master at twisting the sound barrier like a magician..."
Otto Von Schirach (Schematic/Beta Bodega)

"These samples harmoniously fit into a vast amount of genres. That is a pretty strange effect for such a specific sounding sample pack. Strange is great!"
Surachai (PlagueDiagram.com)"

Arkitekt - Korg Electribe MX Song

YouTube Uploaded by sequencerzone on Apr 26, 2011

"A Song i did on the Korg EMX."

Live Serge Modular Patching 001

Live Serge Modular Patching 001 from Rastko Lazic on Vimeo.

"Me patching the Serge Synthesizer.

I made this video to show how patching of this synth looks like.
I actually perform like this where I start from nothing."

My Favorite Serge "Animal" Feedback Patches from Rastko Lazic on Vimeo.

"A small demonstration of my favorite and often used feedbacks on the Serge "Animal" panel.

I love the sounds of analogue feedback. They make the Serge alive and it makes me happy to discover these nice spots on the panel.

The video is intended for people who are getting into modulars, have the Animal panel and are interested to experiment with feedback.

The patches are clearly laid out so that they can be copied on any system.
Copying this patches on a computer system would make the computer crash, at least in the modular synth software I have tried.

There are a lot of variations that can be done and a lot of "things" can be added in the feedback path but that I will leave to the users as discovering is fun."

Fonitronik BinSeq

flickr By fonitronik

"This Module combines a divider and attenuverters for each division. The voltages of each division are available at single outs, and they are available at a summed output. This creates nice patterns of bipolar voltages, and you can use it as a simple divider, too."

Audiocubes

YouTube Uploaded by VideoA2010 on Mar 23, 2011
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YouTube Uploaded by VideoA2010 on Mar 22, 2011

Buchla 250e as cv recorder, sample/hold style

YouTube Uploaded by brandonrsmith23 on Apr 26, 2011

"Demo of technique using the 250e to record cv being fed in externally by using 'Fix', an idea @boobtube356 (aka dougcl) suggested, which works quite well! Fix, it turns out, is a little different than the other buttons on the 250e in that it can be hit on the fly without the stage needing to be in edit mode, so you can just hold it down as it goes through the cycle to fix or unfix a stage. Once a stage is flipped into a fixed state, it needs to be unfixed if you want to try fixing another voltage, it won't just keep changing as it goes around and around. For some reason doing the vid it wasn't holding onto the 'time' when I tried that, but I swear it was last night! will look into that. anyway, pretty fun, lots of possibilities, like I still haven't played with this using strobe or continuous, and that is bound to be cool too, and doug was talking about using it in conjunction with another 250e or 251e, which kind of make my mind reel. need to try using it with numerology feeding in the cv too."

Random Vibrato mit Small Hall! ;)

YouTube Uploaded by susarom on Apr 26, 2011

"Eines abends... Ich habe Spaß!

'Casio VA-10 Voice/Harmony Arranger '"

Casio VA-10 on eBay

Update:
Requested: Demo Of Casio VA-10 - backwards! :)

Uploaded by susarom on Apr 26, 2011

"Requested Demo of Casio VA-10 Voice/ Harmony Arranger."

A melody about a disaster.

YouTube Uploaded by organfairy on Apr 26, 2011

"Sorry for being a bit melodramatic here. But some years ago I suddenly felt the urge to make a melody with a disaster theme after watching a documentary called "Life after people". And considering what happened 25 years ago today (26th of April) I think the time is right for uploading this.

The music is played on Yamaha HE-8 organ with CVS-10 expander, Korg Rhythm 55 drum machine and Roland JX-8P synthesizer. The soundeffects at the beginning and end is recorded with my little digital camera and modified in Cool Edit Pro 2.0."

iPad with Roland CM-64 Dospad

YouTube Uploaded by wintersgrass on Feb 17, 2011

"iPad running Dospad with a Roland CM-64!"

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Roland Jupiter-8 Vids by TheSynthFreq

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Apr 25, 2011

Playlist:
Roland Jupiter-8 patch edits, by TSF
"Some patches I have made for the Jupiter-8, many more to come soon. :) This video is to show the current condition and functioning of this JP-8 for its owner.
I also go through a few preset patches at 6:54 ,towards the end of the video.
at the end, I play a short few notes of Howard Jones' riff that he played on his JP-8, I couldn't resist lol
This Jupiter-8 belongs to a friend of mine. :)

Please enjoy!
:) TSF"

Roland Jupiter-8 "Synthtastic!" (improvisation) by TSF
Roland Jupiter-8 "Synthtastic!" (improvisation 2) by TSF
Roland Jupiter-8 ARP (improvisation 3) by TSF

Joystick Sample Drummer for SEGA Game Gear / Master System

YouTube Uploaded by littlescale on Apr 25, 2011

"Joystick Sample Drummer for SEGA Game Gear / Master System - sample playback based on button presses. Still to do: multiple banks of samples, change playback speed via buttons presses. http://little-scale.blogspot.com/"

SmartDrums automation with GarageBand for iPad

YouTube Uploaded by mvpadrini on Apr 25, 2011

"Maybe it is not new for you but I think that is a really nice tip for recording drums with GarageBand for iPad using the SmartDrums. That Smart Instrument can record your gestures over the pad while recording.

More about MusicApps and Mobile Music at MusicApps.com.br

Talvez isso não seja novo para você, mas acho que esta é uma dica bem legal para gravar a bateria com o GarageBand para iPad usando o SmartDrums. Este Smart Instrument pode memorizar seus gestos sobre o pad enquanto faz a gravação.

Mais sobre apps musicais e música móvel no www.musicapps.com.br"

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