RIP Mike Pinder of The Moody Blues & Streetly Electronics' Mellotron

video upload by Beat-Club

I heard the news on Marty Willson-Piper's Music of the Daze.

Mike Pinder was the keyboard player and a founding member of The Moody Blues. Prior to that he worked on the manufacturing of the first Mellotrons in the UK. According to mellotronics.com, "Streetly Electronics are the original UK manufacturer of mellotrons and world experts in the instrument."

via Wikipedia:

"Between 1962-63 Pinder worked for 18 months as an engineer at Streetly Electronics, in Streetly, Birmingham, a factory manufacturing the first models of Mellotron in the UK.

In May 1964 Pinder left Streetly Electronics to co-found The Moody Blues with Ray Thomas, Denny Laine, Clint Warwick and Graeme Edge."

His impact becomes clear when you read the following from Music of the Daze:

"This from my friend Nicklas Barker, guitarist, singer and composer from Swedish proggers Anekdoten. He is also a connoisseur of the Mellotron:

'Very sad, imagine if he had not started working at the Mellotron factory and done something else before joining The Moody Blues and introducing the glorious Mellotron string sound to a wider audience through Nights in White Satin. What would have happened then? No King Crimson? He was also friends with John Lennon and introduced the Mellotron to him. No Strawberry Fields? Mike Pinder was the first, and the impact of his use of the Mellotron changed music history. He was also the greatest Mellotron player ever. Just listen to Out and In from To Our Children’s Children’s Children. He was the wizard of the astral orchestra.'"

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"Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues and the Mk II"


Mike Pinder describes how the mellotron works

video upload by reversengr

"Mike Pinder describes how the mellotron works in the fabulous 'Live at Isle of Wight Festival (1970)' You really should buy this DVD, it's not only a great documentary but a wonderful concert film as well. The sound is surprisingly good, you will enjoy it."

Update via Atomic Shadow:

"Here's the Moody's live on French TV. You can really see/hear what Mike Pinder contributed to the sound of that band. Without him and the MK 2, they would have just been another guitar band. It's startling how much they sounded like the records live!"

The Moody Blues - Full Concert - French TV Special 1968 (Remastered)

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"Audio and Video Remastered by BrunoSamppa - Support me on KO-FI http://ko-fi.com/brunosamppa
CHAVE PIX: brunovideopix@gmail.com

1. Tuesday Afternoon 00:01
2. Nights in White Satin 04:54
3. Legend of a Mind (Part 3) 09:36
4. Bye Bye Bird 12:42
5. Fly Me High 17:33
6. I've Got a Dream 24:12
7. A Beautiful Dream 27:36
8. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood 31:49
9. Peak Hour 35:18
10. Nights in White Satin (Reprise) 41:38"

Demo ONE - 90s House Dream - Novation Circuit Tracks Pack by Yves Big City

video upload by Isotonik Studios

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/9...

"Step into the rhythm and soul of an era with the "90s House Dream" sound pack, a curated collection that pays homage to the golden era of house music. This pack takes you on a journey back to the Summer of Love and the hallowed halls of the Hacienda, where legends were made and the house beat was born.

The Birth of a Movement: A Story of Rhythm and Unity

In the heart of the 90s, the Hacienda became a beacon of musical innovation. It was here, amidst the ecstasy of the Summer of Love, that house music found its heartbeat. This sound pack weaves the tale of this vibrant era, capturing the essence of the legends who shaped the sounds of the dance floor.

Featuring Tracks Inspired by House Music Icons

The soulful chords in this collection echo the deep, emotive style of artists like Frankie Knuckles, whose mastery at the turntables earned him the title "Godfather of House."

The deep, emotive leads resonate with the artistic spirit of Larry Heard, also known as Mr. Fingers. His innovative approach to deep house brought a level of sophistication and emotion to the genre, elements that are carefully replicated in these sounds.

In the experimental sounds of the pack, the influence of Kevin Saunderson is evident. His blending of techno with house pushed the boundaries of what the genre could be, a legacy that lives on in the innovative sounds of this collection.

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90s House Dream - Novation Circuit Tracks Pack by Yves Big City

video uploads by Isotonik Studios

Note there are three videos in the player above. You can use the player controls to skip around.

"Step into the rhythm and soul of an era with the '90s House Dream' sound pack, a curated collection that pays homage to the golden era of house music. This pack takes you on a journey back to the Summer of Love and the hallowed halls of the Hacienda, where legends were made and the house beat was born.

The Birth of a Movement: A Story of Rhythm and Unity

In the heart of the 90s, the Hacienda became a beacon of musical innovation. It was here, amidst the ecstasy of the Summer of Love, that house music found its heartbeat. This sound pack weaves the tale of this vibrant era, capturing the essence of the legends who shaped the sounds of the dance floor.

Featuring Tracks Inspired by House Music Icons

The soulful chords in this collection echo the deep, emotive style of artists like Frankie Knuckles, whose mastery at the turntables earned him the title 'Godfather of House.'

The deep, emotive leads resonate with the artistic spirit of Larry Heard, also known as Mr. Fingers. His innovative approach to deep house brought a level of sophistication and emotion to the genre, elements that are carefully replicated in these sounds.

In the experimental sounds of the pack, the influence of Kevin Saunderson is evident. His blending of techno with house pushed the boundaries of what the genre could be, a legacy that lives on in the innovative sounds of this collection.

A Portal to the 90s House Scene

'90s House Dream' isn't just a sound pack; it's a tribute to a timeless era. Each element is carefully crafted to transport you back to a time when house music was more than just a genre - it was a movement, a unifying force. It's a tribute to timeless creations, offering producers and music enthusiasts a chance to relive and reinvent the sounds that shaped a generation.

At a glance:

Pack Highlights: A Fusion of Past and Future

Energize Your Tracks: This pack offers 64 patches, each designed to embody the essence of classic 90s house music. From deep and driving basslines that capture the genre's soulful roots to rhythmic chords that resonate with the era's upbeat energy, and pulsating leads that echo the timeless melodies of house classics.

Deep, Dancefloor-Ready Drums: At the core of house music is its unmistakable beat, and with 64 drum sounds, this pack delivers just that. Each drum has been carefully selected and processed using a Studer tape A800, ensuring a sound that is both deep and punchy, perfect for creating tracks that resonate with the authentic feel of a 90s dancefloor.

Craft Your Unique Sound: The pack also includes 20 creatively inspired sessions. These sessions are more than just sound collections; they are gateways to musical exploration, offering a range of sonic landscapes from the nostalgic beats of retro house to the innovative rhythms of modern productions.

Broad Compatibility: Understanding the diverse needs of today's producers, "90s House Dream" is made to fit into any setup effortlessly. It is fully compatible with both the classic circuit edition and the Novation Circuit tracks, making it a versatile addition to any music producer's toolkit.

Special Hacienda Version: As a tribute to the iconic Hacienda club, this pack features a special Hacienda Version. It includes a classic collection of Roland TR 808, TR 909, TR 707, and TB 303 patterns, meticulously recreated to bring the quintessential sound of the Hacienda era to your music production.

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/9..."

Simply Serve Your Musical Art, Live Performance with Donner Starrykey37丨Donner Spotlight

video upload by Donner Music

"🎵🎵Hi all the Donner Music friends, hope to find you happy healthy and safe. Another Tuesday Live Performance session with our brilliant Starrykeyboard! Here comes Donner DJ Artist Nick playing melodic electronic music with Starrykey 37 only. Check out this phenomenal piece and hope you enjoy it!



🚀🚀What Makes Donner Starrykey37
- 8+8+4 to expand your imagination
You can perform efficiently and creatively thanks to the 8+8+4 set of programmable keys, knobs, and faders, which are simple to use and have a variety of configurable components.

- The cool and colorful D37 is the producer's secret weapon.
When the D37 is connected to a power source, the lights on the keys, knobs, and percussion pads will turn on in 7 brilliant colors, adding more dynamic hues to your music as you play the beat.

- Wood log-textured keys are both comfortable and natural.
The Donner D37 MIDI keyboard features 37 velocity-sensitive , high-quality wood log-textured keys to ensure that every detail of the performance is captured. It has a natural and comfortable touch with the vibrant visual effect.

- Standard-size Keys to Play Freely
Standard-size keys can give you more playing space for your hands and the ultimate sense of creative experience . The Donner D37 MIDI keyboard is ideal for practicing rhythms in the bedroom as well as on stage or in a club.

- Multi-functional pitch wheels
Control the pitch wheel with the pitch/mod mode to add creativity to your rhythm and melody, giving your music a different voice!

- Sustain pedal interface
In addition to the MIDI USB connection, the Donner D37 also has MIDI output and pedal interface. Additional compatibility opens up new possibilities for you to explore!

- compatible with mobile devices
The USB-MIDI output interface is plug-and-play, requiring no additional driver installation, and can be easily compatible with mobile devices.

- Convenient transport controller
The D37 features 3 quick switch buttons to make your music production more efficient!

Connect with Donner
Visit DONNER MUSIC OFFICIAL: https://www.donnermusic.com/
Visit DONNER DEAL: https://www.donnerdeal.com/"

INSPIRE THE MUSIC - 50 YEARS OF ROLAND HISTORY

via Bjooks

"More Than 70 Interviews with Music Makers

INSPIRE THE MUSIC gets up close and personal with world-famous artists and their relationship with Roland products, production and performing. The book shows the tools in the hands of the creators — tools that have been created by visionary product designers and engineers who’ve sought to design the future.

In this celebration of innovation and creativity, readers are introduced to a world of artists, DJs and producers through insightful stories and interviews, including: Thomas Dolby, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Ali Stone, Omar Hakim, Sister Bliss, Howard Jones, Orbital, Richie Hawtin, Peaches, Culture Club producer Steve Levine, Guy Fletcher of Dire Straits, Clive Deamer of Radiohead, Gingger Shankar, Swizz Beatz, Rachel Z, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor of Duran Duran, Nita Strauss, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Steve Stevens, Johnny Marr of The Smiths, Buffy Sainte-Marie, electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre, Yana Reznik, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter of the Doobie Brothers, Rance Dopson, Bonnie McIntosh, Egyptian Lover and many more.

Insights, Instruments & Innovators

Going beyond just products alone, INSPIRE THE MUSIC is a visual story of the Roland brand and the world it created, with exciting new insights on every page, including a rare glimpse into the world of the innovators who helped design the gear that made Roland what it is today.

Multiple chapters examine the evolving world in which Roland products came to be, and how their inventive and innovative approach to the art and craft of music led to machines that the world often didn’t know they needed until they had them. INSPIRE THE MUSIC tells the story of how Roland gear helped inspire entire musical genres, from 1980s New Wave to today’s EDM and hip-hop scenes.

Beyond the obvious icons — such as the Jupiter-8 that helped redefine pop music, the TR-808 and TB-303 that became the rhythmic voice of everything from rap to acid house, and the BOSS Compact Pedals that forever changed the sound of electric guitar — readers will get to know the context and history of uncommon yet influential technologies. They’ll be introduced to guitar synthesizers and electronic percussion like the V-Drums. They’ll learn how the Octapad became a mainstay of modern music in India and be introduced to the Grooveboxes that added new dimensions to beat making.

'We’re extremely excited to launch INSPIRE THE MUSIC this summer, with the blessing and enthusiastic cooperation of Roland itself,' said Kim Bjørn, founder and CEO of Bjooks. 'We’ve been privileged to gain access to the company’s vast archive of interviews and technical information, interview the quiet geniuses that design the musical future, and connect with the worldwide Roland community. Dozens of enthusiastic creators have helped put together this monument of music tech history, documenting decades of tech innovation and artistry, told by the people who used the instruments and the engineers who made them come alive.'

'Roland is thrilled to collaborate with acclaimed music tech publisher Bjooks to create a special book that honors the culture, people, and technology of Roland as we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year. It is exciting to see such a diverse group of artists share their experiences with our products,' said Gordon Raison, CEO and representative director of Roland Corporation.

INSPIRE THE MUSIC will be available through authorized resellers, and here at bjooks.com this summer."

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Generative & Experimental Patches + Patterns for Behringer Crave. Ambient and Techno. Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"«Probability» is a collection of 20 generative patches and sequences. This genre of sound design is very popular inside modular culture, and Crave suggests a good set of features to enter this club.
Controlled chaos and randomness, probability, non-repetitiveness, tempo break, pattern uniqueness, short and long sounds alternation, unexpected changes, silence and density, harmonic and fx-like tones, freaky splashes during a sequence - all these things are included in the soundset.

📺 Behringer Crave - Probability (20 Generative Patches + Patterns)
📻 Behringer Crave - Progressive Soundset (35 Patches)
📠 Behringer Crave - Techno Jam (64 Patterns)
📷 Behringer Crave - Expressive Bass (10 Patches)
Everything is here: https://bit.ly/3dB9yho

Generative timbre may be a good addition to (or a lead part of) ambient or techno tracks, jams and performances. You may also record fragments into your DAW or sampler, slice it to one-shots or make loops - you’ll get a unique material for further processing.

All patches require a sequence playback, and, obviously, the sequence The soundset is provided with 20 patterns that were used in audio examples. You may use them in your production and performances, they are 100% royalty free. You may use them as a starting point and turn them into something new. Or, of course, you may create your own patterns from scratch.

Contents:
00:00 Voices
01:52 Long Journey
03:22 DFAM Beat
04:39 Wail
06:10 Equator
07:19 Reverie
08:57 Ruinous Vibe
09:52 Simbiosis
11:19 Fleetness
12:23 Renewal"

Generative & Experimental Patches for Moog Mother-32. Ambient & Techno Jam. Sound demo/No Talking.

video upload by Anton Anru

"«Probability» is a collection of 20 generative patches. This genre of sound design is very popular inside modular culture, and Mother-32 suggests a good set of features to enter this club.
🎧 Get the soundset: https://bit.ly/3x756yg

Controlled chaos and randomness, probability, non-repetitiveness, tempo break, pattern uniqueness, short and long sounds alternation, unexpected changes, silence and density, harmonic and fx-like tones, freaky splashes during a sequence - all these things are included in the soundset.

Generative timbre may be a good addition to (or a lead part of) ambient or techno tracks, jams and performances. You may also record fragments into your DAW or sampler, splice it to one-shots or make loops - you’ll get a unique material for further processing.
You need up to 10 patch cords to recreate the patches.

🔊 Mother-32 - Progressive (35 Patches), Probability (20 Patches), Expressive Bass (10 Patches), Cheat Sheet PDF
🎶 Subharmonicon - Undertones (50 Patches)
🥁 DFAM - Techno Generator (50 Patches)
Everything is here: https://bit.ly/3x756yg

Contents:
00:00 Voices
02:10 Ruinous Vibe
03:29 Reverie
04:31 Lamentation
05:51 Long Journey
06:53 Fleetness
08:12 DFAM Beat
09:38 Beat Crusher
11:06 Inflection
12:43 Mournful"

100 Years Of The Theremin | Podcast

video by Sound On Sound magazine

"An Illustrated Podcast.

Still Making Waves In The 21st Century

Theremin at 100. A special podcast in honour of the 100th birthday. We speak to Cyril Lance (Chief Engineer, Moog), Dorit Chrysler (composer/New York Theremin Society), Bruce Woolley (songwriter/Radio Science Orchestra) and Katia Isakoff (singer/songwriter and producer).

Show Notes

Chapters
00:32​ - Introduction
02:11​ - Cyril Lance / The Claravox
16:44​ - Dorit Chrysler
25:26​ - Bruce Woolley
32:08​ - Katia Isakoff
45:40​ - Ending

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Chill ableton beat making Live with itijik [Twitch Highlights]

itijik

"The Chop Shop 1020 sample pack includes Comakid Dusty Guitar Shots, itijik 96BPM CYBER synth loops, itijik 96BPM wtf synth loops and the itijik Collective version of the NOX 1.0 Drums. I decided to make a chill beat this morning, which turned out to be a challenge in itself. I'm really happy with how it turned out though!

The itijik Squad has a monthly challenge called the Chop Shop. Our samples and recordings are added into a limited sample pool. Then everyone has one month to strictly use these samples to create their 'Chops'. On the first of each month we submit them for the club to hear and give feedback. It's all about regular practice and elevating your production, and a little bit of showing off your chops! I will be posting the chop results and clips of the fresh music we're making here on YouTube and Instagram.

All itijik Collective members will get a selection of samples from each pack the itijik Squad releases, royalty free, for their own projects! There's already some samples and tools posted on the discord server, so be sure to join up if you haven't already. https://itijik.com/join/collective"

Buchla Cosmic Drone - Session 17 - Modular Drone Music Performance & Exploring Iannis Xenakis

Published on May 9, 2020 The Galaxy Electric

"Thanks for listening! Come on a musical voyage with us where we'll send you a new song every day, a cosmic story, and a chance to earn space treasure: https://thegalaxyelectric.lpages.co/5...

Relax and tune into our live weekly improvised Drone Sessions. This seventeenth session involves a drone featuring two independent Buchla style complex and modulation oscillators starting in tune a couple octaves apart. As the oscillator frequencies drift apart by way of manual control, beating ensues. Listening to droning oscillators can serve as mindfulness sounds as there is no sudden changes in sound. Just smooth drifts in pitch and the resulting beat frequencies. Drones can also serve as an ambient track to have on while doing tasks that require intense focus. Drones are also great for a Sci-fi film soundtrack. The slow yet progressive nature of a drone performance can help one focus on tasks without distraction. The fact that we are manipulating these oscillators live and in collaboration helps the drone meander ever so smoothly in an evolving fashion as we are always reacting to one another's subtle movements. These movements are improvised so there is an unrehearsed and reactive ebb and flow to the tones generated. Engage in the practice deep listening with us.

The electronic music instruments used in this performance of modular drone music are the Buchla Music Easel and a cosmic vocal drone setup using two Boss RE-20 Roland Space Echo pedals.
The Galaxy Electric - https://www.thegalaxyelectric.com"

Cosmic Tape Music Club - Exploring Iannis Xenakis

Published on May 4, 2020 The Galaxy Electric

The Latest From The Galaxy Electric - Buchla, Tape, Pauline Oliveros, and Karlheinz Stockhausen

Buchla Cosmic Drone - Session 15 - Modular Drone Music Performance

Premiered Apr 4, 2020 The Galaxy Electric

New from supporting members, The Galaxy Electric. Also see The Galaxy Electric - Improvised Electroacoustic Music - Daphne Oram Theme

"Thanks for listening! Come on a musical voyage with us where we'll send you a new song every day, a cosmic story, and a chance to earn space treasure:

Relax and tune into our live weekly improvised Drone Sessions. This fifteenth session involves a drone featuring two independent Buchla style complex and modulation oscillators starting in tune a couple octaves apart. As the oscillator frequencies drift apart by way of manual control, beating ensues. Listening to droning oscillators can serve as mindfulness sounds as there is no sudden changes in sound. Just smooth drifts in pitch and the resulting beat frequencies. Drones can also serve as an ambient track to have on while doing tasks that require intense focus. Drones are also great for a Sci-fi film soundtrack. The slow yet progressive nature of a drone performance can help one focus on tasks without distraction. The fact that we are manipulating these oscillators live and in collaboration helps the drone meander ever so smoothly in an evolving fashion as we are always reacting to one another's subtle movements. These movements are improvised so there is an unrehearsed and reactive ebb and flow to the tones generated. Engage in the practice deep listening with us.

The electronic music instruments used in this performance of modular drone music are the Buchla Music Easel, and a small system involving a Buchla clone model 259 Programmable Complex Waveform Generator, Buchla 292h Dual Lowpass Gate, and 281h Dual Function Generator in the Buchla LEM Powered 3 Boat.

The Galaxy Electric - https://www.thegalaxyelectric.com"

Patch and Tell: Tape Loops Sound on Sound tutorial

Published on Apr 29, 2020 The Galaxy Electric

"Get your tape loops at: https://thegalaxyelectricshop.com/col...

Here we show you how to disable your erase head for sound on sound recording using pretty much any cassette recorder.

The horizontal 4 track cassette machines were easy to do this with but the technique can be applied to most.

This tutorial demonstrates the process of using a small piece of tin foil to disable the erase head of your cassette tape recorder to allow gapless Sound on Sound recording of tape loops.

The cassette 4 track pictured is the Tascam Porta02 mkII."

Cosmic Tape Music Club - Exploring Pauline Oliveros

Premiered Apr 6, 2020 The Galaxy Electric

"This week’s conversation centers around the life & work of Pauline Oliveros.

She is best known for coining the term “Deep Listening,” and being a founding member of the San Francisco Tape Music Center. Her curiosity about sound started at the age of 2 and blossomed at age 21 when she got her first tape machine.

With friends and collaborators like Terry Riley, Steve Reich, and Morton Subotnick, she has left an indelible mark in the world of tape music, sonic experimentation, and listening as a spiritual practice."

Cosmic Tape Music Club - Exploring Karlheinz Stockhausen

Premiered Mar 30, 2020 The Galaxy Electric

"For a strict academic German composer, he was one seriously cosmic dude! As he became more prolific in his career, he started telling people he was raised on a distant planet called Sirius…and talking all about music as a cosmic tone that humans were simply interpreting. Oh, and did we mention he was on the cover of Sgt. Peppers? Yeah, the Beatles were super into his out-there ideas!"

SYNTH RELIC by itijik - Pro Club 0420

Published on Apr 7, 2020 itijik

"Full beat at: 04:12

Introducing the Synth Relic! "The evolving synth box of wonderful circuit hacks from the retro future." Right now it consists of two analog filters with some tweaked out resonance paths. The raw materials here are actually just tests from the build. I've got new circuits and hacks planned for the Relic. Its gonna get siiick.

As always, the stems/samples are available exclusively to Pro Club members. This time I rendered out the drums and useful layers as samples as well. The drums are based on the Nox drums of course, so I thought it would be dope to add new versions and some from scratch to the collection as we go!

itijik SYNTH RELIC (Samples, Nox, Mix Stems, Raw recordings) Download: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35751613

Do you want to be part of something new and exciting developing with music production, collaboration and promotion? Join the itijik production club now! You will get full access to the club library and opportunities to practice/develop/showcase your music! With a large enough group of participating members, the vibe and inspiration flowing out of the club will be amazing! Let’s make some music together.

PRODUCTION CLUB:
https://Patreon.com/itijik"

Inspiring Floating Keys and Old Beat! - itijik ALWAYS INSPIRED 002

Published on Dec 15, 2019 itijik

"Nothing better than being inspired by your past self. Poking around my ancient XP laptop running Ableton Live 7 and I found this nice "floating keys" jam. It's totally rough, but I love it so much I'm just letting it play out. Feeling it.

If you're a Pro Club member download the stems for the floating keys improvisation section here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32379313

These will also be in the next Chop Shop sample pool for sure. January is approaching, gotta get on those Chops!

Join the PRO CLUB today!:
https://Patreon.com/itijik

Inspiring Floating Keys and Old Beat! - itijik ALWAYS INSPIRED 002
Produced by: itijik

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Exercise Those Music Muscles! - itijik Morning Beats 003

Published on Sep 22, 2019 itijik

"Working out with material from the last episode. Just a little beat making exercise for a lazy Sunday ;)

Do you make music or design sounds? If you want to have some fun while pushing your craft further join the itijik Production Club on Patreon: www.patreon.com/itijik

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Exercise Those Music Muscles! - itijik Morning Beats 003
Produced by: itijik"

Free Mixing Tool For Ableton Live! - itijik MultiSPAN featuring Voxengo SPAN 🔥

Published on Sep 22, 2019 itijik

"MultiSPAN is back and it’s still FREE! 🔥 Download it here: https://mailchi.mp/01b230a34759/multi...

MultiSPAN is an Ableton Live project for multi channel spectral analysis using the free Voxengo SPAN plugin!

Span has been around a while, but it’s still very useful. Sure you could buy a fancy suite of mastering plugins that handles this...but not everyone has that option, or even wants it for that matter. The problem is multichannel routing on Span is complicated AF....So I did it for you!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itijik/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/itijik_"

10 minute Beat Challenge! - itijik Flip Your Sample 002 🔥

Published on Sep 21, 2019

✅ FlipYourSample@itijik.com
Email me your audio files, even something recorded on your phone, and I’ll flip it into a dope instrument or maybe even a beat. I’ll also post a quick process video and give you a shout out! Just be sure to include your social media links👌😉

Shout out to @p.m.d.w.i on IG (https://www.instagram.com/p.m.d.w.i) for sending this funny audio clip to work with.

In this episode I make a beat totally from scratch in 10 minutes! After the 10 minute challenge I go into a little more detail to show how I develop basic ideas into tracks.

00:01:17 - That sound is so dope. Kinda wish I went in a more hard direction with that.
00:10:37 - Times up on the challenge. Keep watching to see where I take it!

Do you make music or design sounds? If you want to have some fun while pushing your craft further join the itijik Production Club on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/itijik

10 minute Beat Challenge! - itijik Flip Your Sample 002 🔥
Video/Audio: itijik

itijik Goes To Work On This Loop! - Flip Your Sample 001🔥

Published on Sep 8, 2019 itijik

"Shout out to @slycemusic on IG (https://www.instagram.com/slycemusic/) for sending this dope loop! This is already a developed idea so I had to break it down a bit. It’s definitely a challenge to make something fresh in 10 minutes, but it’s a good push. The more I do, the better I will manage the short time...I spent half the time fixing and had a couple brain farts, but I made it! 👊😁

✅ FlipYourSample@itijik.com
Email me your audio files, even something recorded on your phone, and I’ll flip it into a dope instrument or maybe even a beat. I’ll also post a quick process video and give you a shout out! Just be sure to include your social media links👌😉

Make music or design sound? You looking for opportunities to push your craft further?
The itijik Production Club has benefits you won't believe!
Join us on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/itijik

itijik Goes To Work On This Loop! - Flip Your Sample 001🔥
Video/Audio: itijik

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Introducing iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

Published on Nov 7, 2018 Retronyms

"We've collaborated with Akai Professional again to bring you the greatest beatmaking app for your iPhone. iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone is available for preorder now on The App Store. You won't want to miss this preorder price – it'll never be this low again.

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone includes all of the beloved features of its iPad counterpart, including vocal tracks, support for Audio Units, and a sleek new design. Producers can record, arrange, and edit directly within the app’s multitrack environment.

The app features an incredible new library of built in sounds! Designed exclusively for iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone to give you the best user experience possible. Users who already own the built in content from the original iMPC Pro 2 can easily import each of their 5 Sound Packs to iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone, as well as pick up an additonal three Sound Packs."

And the press release:

AKAI PROFESSIONAL® DELIVERS IMPC PRO 2 FOR IPHONE, A POWERFUL NEW SONGWRITING TOOL FOR MOBILE MUSICIANS

Developed in collaboration with Retronyms, iMPC Pro 2 brings audio track recording, with our most powerful production tools and lauded MPC workflow to iPhone for the first time.

Cumberland, RI USA (November 7, 2018) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced that iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone is available for pre-order on the Apple App store.
Following up the original ground-breaking iMPC for iPhone app, iMPC Pro 2 elevates song production for all mobile musicians by adding new track types and enhancing the beloved workflow of iMPC., with the addition of vocal tracks, support for Audio Units and a sleek new design.

iMPC Pro 2 is now a full-fledged song creation tool, capable of creating sophisticated tracks anywhere inspiration strikes. For the first time, users get desktop-grade studio tools on their iPhone. IMPC Pro 2 has been designed to take full advantage of the power of the new iPhone XS and XR while also being efficient and responsive on iPhone 7, 8 and X.

For the first time, iMPC Pro 2 supports Audio Units on iPhone, Apple’s standard for hosting and connecting musical instrument and effects apps. This enables any Audio Unit app to function as a digital audio plug, within iMPC Pro 2 as an Audio Unit Track in iMPC Pro 2. Inside the audio tracks, users can instantaneously time warp, pitch shift and rearrange their audio clips to their liking.

The sophistication of real time manipulation is captured in a simple workflow and sleek interface. Users can choose from multiple input sources, including external mic channels, hardware audio interfaces and Inter-App Audio.

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Making Techno with Music Robots

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Moritz Simon Geist

Links:
https://moritzsimongeist.bandcamp.com/album/the-material-turn
http://sonicrobots.com

Details:
"After playing Mutek, CTM and Moogfest, and years of fabrications, tweaks, tests – winning also Visual Music Award 2017 and Initiative Music 2017/18 – robotics engineer and media artist Moritz Simon Geist releases world’s first techno album entirely played by real robots!

Produced by Mouse On Mars' Andi Thoma and due out in November, 'Robotic Electronic Music' is Moritz' debut album, to explore and pioneer the sounds of the more than ever robotized society of nowadays.

'Robotic Electronic Music' is pure mechanical music: precise, pneumatic patterns repeat themselves exploring the sound of mechanics, but none of its beats is like the other.

The album is being preceded by an EP due out in October, inaugurating Sonic Robots Records
(distributed by Kompakt), a label all about automations, mechanics and... techno."

Making Techno with Robots - Behind the Scenes!

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Moritz Simon Geist

"New sounds from the future! Here I explain, which robots I used for the Techno robots video. Everything you hear and see comes from robots. No syntheziser, samplers or CGI added! We want to show a futuristic way of creating music - without synthezisers, but with robots in the real world!

All Robots were built by Moritz Simon Geist and the team of SONIC ROBOTS. This production was funded by the Initiative Musik and the Kulturstiftung des Freistaates Sachsen.

Camera and Cut: Robert Arnold / Cuthead"

And the press release:

Moritz Simon Geist, media artist and robotic musician, publishes his first record. It is the world's first techno record played entirely by self-made futuristic robots.

All of the sounds on his records are played by robots: small motors that beat on metal, futuristic 3D-printed robo-kalimbas, salvaged parts from old hard drives that click and cut. It took Geist several years to build, tweak, test and play all his DIY robotic instruments.

His 'Sonic Robots' try to push the boundaries of the imaginable. He did so already in 2012 with his well-known oversized 808 robot – an iconic drum machine gotten real, 4 by 2 meter, filled with robotic parts which play the instruments live and in front of the audience.

Now, Moritz Simon Geist goes even further to discover the unknown and futuristic world of techno robotics. For this quest, he teamed up with the Berliner sound wizards from Mouse On Mars and dug deep in the history of mechanical music and experiments of early electronic music.

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Native Instruments Introduces 9 New Products Including Machine Micro MK3

Published on Sep 6, 2018 Native Instruments

"Whether making beats from the bedroom, designing sound in the studio, or moving crowds on the main stage, music making is about getting your ideas out. Our biggest release ever features nine new products and three major platform updates designed to help you do just that."

Playlist:
For the Music in You – 9 New Products and 3 Updated Platforms
Introducing KOMPLETE 12 – For the Music in You | Native Instruments
Introducing the New TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 – For the Music in You | Native Instruments
Introducing the New MASCHINE MIKRO – For the Music in You | Native Instruments
Introducing KOMPLETE KONTROL A-Series – For the Music in You | Native Instruments
Introducing MASSIVE X – For the Music in You | Native Instruments
Introducing the New TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 – For the Music in You | Native Instruments
Introducing KONTAKT 6 – For the Music in You | Native Instruments
Introducing the New KOMPLETE KONTROL S88 – For the Music in You | Native Instruments

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CYRK - Against The Clock

Published on Aug 15, 2018 FACTmagazine

"Sierra Sam and Pascal Hetzel may be based in Berlin, but their music as CYRK owes more to the sound of Detroit house and techno than contemporary German club music.

After years spent touring the world as a live act, the pair released their first productions in 2016 on their own self-titled label. Since then, they've released several records on labels including HIKE Recordings and, most recently, Rawax.

We visited their Berlin studio to see what they could do in 10 minutes with their massive collection of Eurorack modules, boutique synths and analog gear. The result? A big room techno beat that didn't disappoint."