KOUSHION Sequencer Promo Codes Video Promotion

Hi everyone! KOUSHION and MATRIXSYNTH are running a promotion for their KOUSHION sequencing iPad app. If you want to feature KOUSHION in one of your videos, contact inquiries@kudzucreativegroup.com for a promo code and additional details. Selected compositions made with KOUSHION will be featured here on MATRIXSYNTH and other social media channels.

You can find previous posts featuring KOUSHION including videos here.

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Latest app details via iTunes:
"Koushion is a MIDI step sequencer that allows you to easily program drum patterns and melodies using your existing drum machine, hardware synthesizers, or soft synths and samples in your DAW.

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**NOTE: Koushion is a MIDI controller, not a synthesizer, and therefore does not generate audio by itself. Koushion will work with your DAW, MIDI hardware, and background audio apps (via virtual MIDI).

**Windows Users: A third party has developed a CoreMIDI network driver for Windows called rtpMIDI, which will allow you to use Koushion wirelessly with your PC. You can download rtpMIDI here: http://www.tobias-erichsen.de/rtpMIDI.html

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Features:
* 16 steps per scene (up to 128 steps in chain mode)
* 8 scenes with independent midi channel per scene
* 8 scene layers with independent key, quantization, and playback mode
* 4 playback modes: single, simultaneous, chain, rebound
* Key switching between any major, minor, or pentatonic scale
* Adjustable quantization (1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32)
* Quantized scene switching
* MIDI clock send/receive
* Tap to set tempo (great for syncing with a live band)
* Velocity control
* Monophonic drawing mode (only allows one note per step; great for programming leads)
* Wireless connectivity via CoreMIDI Network Sessions
* Automatic integration with other apps via CoreMIDI virtual ports. Open up a synth in the background and Koushion will trigger the notes!
* Dark theme to reduce eye strain when working in low-light environments

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Connectivity:
Koushion connects to your existing MIDI hardware via the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or the iRig MIDI from IK Multimedia. It also connects wirelessly to your DAW via a connector application (for Windows) or CoreMIDI (for OS X)."

iTunes:
Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Kudzu Creative Group
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - NEW FEATURES

Published on Jun 2, 2013

"Koushion was just updated, adding a host of new features that make it an even more powerful music composition and production tool. It now has eight independent layers, each with its own MIDI Channel, Scale, Octave, Clock Divider and more. Each layer can have a different number of scenes (up to eight), making long, evolving patterns possible.

It works great with external hardware synths and softsynths, as well as other iPad music apps."

iTunes:
Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Kudzu Creative Group

And a video from Chris Stack of www.experimentalsynth.com using Koushion for sequencing:

Oscillator Dance #187
Uploaded on Jun 2, 2013 experimentalsynth·78 videos

And the official press release:

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MIDI iPad app, Koushion, adds multiple layer support. GREENVILLE, SC - June 2, 2013

The Kudzu team recently added new features to its app, Koushion. One of the features allows for multiple layer support. Chris Stack made a video that showcases this new feature as well as the dark theme feature for low-light conditions.

Version 3.1

Features:
• 16 steps per scene (up to 128 steps in chain mode)
• 8 scenes with independent MIDI channel per scene
• 8 scene layers with independent key, quantization, and playback mode
• 4 playback modes: single, simultaneous, chain, rebound
• Key switching between any major, minor, pentatonic, or chromatic scale
• Adjustable clock divisions (1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32)
• Quantized scene switching
• MIDI clock send/receive
• Tap Tempo (great for syncing with a live band)
• Velocity control
• Optional monophonic drawing mode (only allows one note per step; great for programming leads) • Wireless connectivity via CoreMIDI Network Sessions
• Automatic integration with other apps via CoreMIDI virtual ports. Open up a synth in the

background and Koushion will trigger the notes!
• Multiple layer support (exponential flexibility increase!)
• Dark theme to reduce eye strain when working in low-light environments Pricing: $7.99
Website: http://kudzucreativegroup.com/ Follow on Twitter: @kudzucreative"

iTunes:
Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Kudzu Creative Group

via Jason Pessemier of Kudzu Creative on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Kudzu Creative Drops Price of Koushion: Pads to $1.99

"GREENVILLE, SC - July 16, 2013

Kudzu Creative drops the price of its pad-based controller, Koushion: Pads to $1.99.

From the company who brought you the MIDI Step Sequencer iPad app, Koushion, created Koushion: Pads, which adds a new twist to the popular controller by adding a key lock feature and programmable pads.

The key lock feature empowers you to improvise with a larger range of pitches by removing those that are not in the desired key. If locking yourself to one key sounds a bit too limiting, but you want to reach a few notes that are out of the 16-pad range, or even if you just want a custom controller layout, each pad can be edited independently to trigger a different note. Once you've found a custom layout that you like, you can easily save it for future use.

About Koushion MIDI Pads

Features:
16 easy-to-tap pads in a familiar MPC-style layout
Key lock: with the flick of a finger you can lock the pads to any major, minor, or pentatonic scale
Programmable layout: every pad can be re-assigned to any MIDI note / channel
Automatic integration with other apps via CoreMIDI virtual ports: open up a synth in the background and Koushion: Pads will trigger the notes

About Kudzu Creative Group: Based in Greenville, SC, Kudzu Creative Group specializes in mobile and web services including application & software development."

Koushion: Pads is available on iTunes here:
Koushion: MIDI Pads - Kudzu Creative Group

Koushion 4.0 MIDI CC Sequencing with Moog Slim Phatty & Little Phatty

Published on Nov 29, 2014 experimentalsynth

"Some first experiments with sequencing MIDI CC values with the Koushion iPad app. New features in ver 4.0 allowed me to control multiple CC parameters simultaneously while also sequencing notes.

In this example I'm using Ableton as a master clock, to provide beats and to route the MIDI data from Koushion to the Moog synths (Little Phatty & Slim Phatty) and a (clock synced) Line 6 Echo Pro. The heart of the timbres I'm using here come from sequencing (on both synths) Osc 2 frequency on an oscillator sync patch, and filter envelope decay. I'm also sequencing Envelope Generator amount on the Slim Phatty for some additional variation.

This just scratches the surface of everything you can do with this setup. The Moog synths were great to use for this since you can also see the CC sequencing in action.

Koushion is great integrated into a larger setup like this, or as a stand alone sequencer. Check it out on the App Store."

Koushion is on sale this weekend on the app store.. Original price: $7.99; Sale price: $5.99 through Monday.

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

New Sponsor Shout Out - Kudzu Creative / KOUSHION!

You might have noticed the Kudzu Creative KOUSHION banners on the right of the site. I'd like to thank Kudzu Creative as a new sponsor of the site! You can find them on Facebook and Twitter via the links below. If you are on Facebook give them a "Like" as a thank you from MATRIXSYNTH!

http://appstore.com/koushion
https://www.facebook.com/Koushion
https://twitter.com/kudzucreative

You can find KOUSHION on iTunes here:

Kudzu Creative's Koushion and Bob Moog Foundation Promotion

"GREENVILLE, SC - July 1, 2013

Throughout the month of July 2013, Kudzu Creative will donate 10% of sales from their MIDI Step Sequencer iPad app Koushion to the Bob Moog Foundation.

Kudzu Creative Group is inspired to support the Bob Moog Foundation’s mission of igniting creativity at the intersection of music, science and innovation, an ethos which the company shares in its own music application design.

Kudzu is particularly proud to support the Foundation’s innovative work in science education through their hallmark education program, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, which teaches second grade children the science of sound through the magic of music. The Foundation currently serves over 50 classrooms in the Asheville, NC area through Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, educating both teachers and students. It aims to expand the program nationwide in the next three to five years. Kudzu is proud to support and inspire the next generation of innovators through this program.

“We are happy to do what we can to support the Bob Moog Foundation,” said Kudzu Creative Group President, Jason Pessemier. “In today’s world, we need innovative educational programs to inspire our children, who will become the creative thinkers of tomorrow.”

Learn more about the Bob Moog Foundation and Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool at bobmoogfoundation.org.

About Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer

Koushion is a grid-based MIDI sequencer app for the Apple iPad and is available for $7.99 in the App Store.

Koushion is a MIDI step sequencer that allows you to easily program drum patterns and melodies using your existing drum machine, hardware synthesizers, or soft synths and samples in your DAW.

Features:
• 16 steps per scene (up to 128 steps in chain mode)
• 8 scenes with independent MIDI channel per scene
• 8 scene layers with independent key, quantization, and playback mode
• 4 playback modes: single, simultaneous, chain, rebound
• Scale switching between any major, minor, pentatonic, or chromatic scale
• Adjustable clock divisions (1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32)
• Quantized scene switching
• MIDI clock send/receive
• Tap Tempo (great for syncing with a live band)
• Velocity control
• Monophonic drawing mode (only allows one note per step; great for programming leads)
• Wireless connectivity via Core MIDI Network Sessions
• Automatic integration with other apps via Core MIDI virtual ports.
• Optional Dark Theme to reduce eyestrain when working in low-light environments

About Kudzu Creative Group: Based in Greenville, SC, Kudzu Creative Group specializes in mobile and web services including application & software development."

on iTunes:
Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Kudzu Creative Group

KOUSHION PADS for iOS V 1.2

What's New in Version 1.2:

* Fixed a bug with the "Apply to All" channel button
* Added a tutorial screen
*Added a feedback button, so that customers can easily report issues from within the app"

App details:
Pad-based controllers such as the MPC have become a ubiquitous fixture in electronic music setups worldwide. So, why would you want another? Koushion: MIDI Pads adds a new twist to the popular controller by adding a key lock feature and programmable pads.

The key lock feature empowers you to improvise with a larger range of pitches by removing those that are not in the desired key. If locking yourself to one key sounds a bit too limiting, but you want to reach a few notes that are out of the 16-pad range, or even if you just want a custom controller layout, each pad can be edited independently to trigger a different note. Once you've found a custom layout that you like, you can easily save it for future use.

**NOTE: Pads only generates MIDI (NOT audio), and therefore will not work in the background. Pads does work with background audio apps via virtual MIDI.

**Windows Users: A third party has developed a CoreMIDI network driver for Windows called rtpMIDI, which will allow you to use Koushion: Pads wirelessly with your PC. You can download rtpMIDI here: http://www.tobias-erichsen.de/rtpMIDI.html

Key Features:
* 16 easy-to-tap pads in a familiar MPC-style layout
* Key lock: with the flick of a finger, you can lock the pads to any major, minor, or pentatonic scale
* Programmable layout: every pad can be re-assigned to any MIDI note/channel
* Automatic integration with other apps via CoreMIDI virtual ports. Open up a synth in the background and Koushion: Pads will trigger the notes!

Connectivity:
Pads connects to your existing MIDI hardware via the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or the iRig MIDI from IK Multimedia. Wireless connectivity via CoreMIDI Network Sessions.

**NOTE: Using WiFi may cause latency issues. We strongly recommend using cables for optimum performance.

iTunes:
Koushion: MIDI Pads - Kudzu Creative Group
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

Koushion 2.4 Adds Retina Support, Rebound Loop Mode & More

"What's New in Version 2.4

* iPad Retina graphics!
* Added a "rebound" loop mode (loops a single scene forwards and backwards).
* Fixed an issue with certain popover drawers which cause them to shrink as the app was used.
* Fixed an issue with playing extra notes when starting chained mode playback."

"Koushion is a new kind of MIDI controller for your iPad, and is similar to the Yamaha TENORI-ON. While it looks like a simple Tone Matrix step sequencer, this is no toy. Koushion is quite possibly the next big thing in electronic music.

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Koushion has been featured in DJ Weekly ES, Synthtopia, Sonic State, Hispasonic, and a YouTube video review by VJ Franz K! Thanks for your support and feedback!
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Features:
* 16-step sequencer with a 2-octave range.
* Integrates with your hardware MIDI setup via the iRig MIDI iPad accessory from IK Multimedia!
* Connect wirelessly via a either a connector application (for Windows) or CoreMIDI (for OS X).
* Syncs to any MIDI clock source or sends a MIDI clock signal so that the performance or production always stays synced.
* Tap to set tempo (great for syncing with a live band)
* Plays up to eight scenes/banks individually (wrap-around or rebounding loop), chained in succession, or simultaneously.
* Adjustable quantization.
* Switches easily to any major, minor, or pentatonic key with the push of a button.
* Chromatic scale mode (useful for drum machine programming).
* Configurable scene/bank MIDI channel assignments to enable control of multiple instruments at the same time."


iPads on eBay
iRig on eBay

In The Studio With Koushion: Moog, Ableton, And More

Published on Nov 29, 2012 by experimentalsynth
"Koushion is a MIDI Step Sequencer iPad app that allows you to easily program drum patterns, melodies, and more using your existing hardware synthesizers, softsynths, samples, and other electronic music gear. In this video we use Koushion to sequence a variety of Moog analog synths, the Moog Guitar's filter, and soft synths in Ableton Live. Look for Koushion in the Apple App Store."

iTunes:
Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Kudzu Creative Group

iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Cyber Monday Deals through Dec 2.

LittleBits Explorations by Experimentalsynth.com

LittleBits + Koushion + Ableton

Published on Apr 22, 2015 experimentalsynth

Three videos by www.experimentalsynth.com

"Connecting LittleBits to the larger world of audio gear generated some surprisingly musical results. With an external sequencer like Koushion driving it, you have both hands free for knobs and switches. With some creative patching and a little extra gear, it was easy to make a highly synchronized music production environment.

Ableton provided the master MIDI clock for the Koushion step sequencer app (connected to the iMac by an iConnectMIDI2+). This gave a quick interactive composition user interface, and the trigger from the LittleBits MIDI Module was used to clock the Micro Sequencer Module controlling the Filter Module’s cutoff frequency.

The LittleBits system is the only audio source in this video. Its audio output was run into Ableton for effects processing. Since Ableton’s tempo-based effects were synced to the same clock as Koushion and the LittleBits Micro Sequencer, complex, yet cohesive sounds are easy to create, and sound great.

Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

LittleBits + DSI Pro 2 :: CV Applications

Published on Apr 22, 2015

"The LittleBits CV Module’s Control Voltage input and output allows LittleBits systems to modulate and be modulated by a world of electronic music equipment. Everything from large modular synthesizers to new small analog synths, even some effects pedals are fair game.

In these examples a Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 is used. The Pro 2 is a Control Voltage powerhouse, with four assignable CV ins and outs (8 total) making it the perfect test rig to push the LittleBits farther into modular synth territory."

LittleBits + Moog Voyager + CP-251 :: CV Applications

Published on Apr 22, 2015

"Combine a LittleBits Micro Sequencer, CV and Power module and you have a fun, low cost CV Step Sequencer. It can be used with LittleBits equipment, or can enhance other CV synth systems. Here are a few examples of the possibilities when used with a Moog voyager and CP-251 Control Voltage Processor."

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Using Koushion with Ableton Live

Published on Dec 27, 2012 by experimentalsynth

"The Koushion iPad MIDI step sequencer app is a great tool to use with Ableton Live. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/koushion"

iTunes:
Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Kudzu Creative Group
iPads & More on eBay - Don't miss the Daily Tech Deals

MOOG and Ableton with Koushion

Published on Sep 20, 2012 by kudzucreative

"Koushion is a MIDI Step Sequencer iPad app that allows you to easily program drum patterns, melodies and more using your existing hardware synthesizers, softsynths, samples and other electronic music gear. Works great with Ableton Live and other DAWs. Look for Koushion in the iPad app store."

iTunes:
Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Kudzu Creative Group

iPads on eBay

MIDI MuRF/Koushion Jam

YouTube Published on Jul 29, 2012 by experimentalsynth

"Koushion-controlled Moog MIDI MuRF and Yamaha MO8 synced to Ableton's clock with some additional synthage thrown in. Proof-of-concept, not a "serious" performance. Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

follow-up to Koushion and the Moog MIDI MuRF

iTunes:
Koushion - Kudzu Creative Group
iPads on eBay

In The Studio With Koushion and Ableton

Published on Oct 22, 2012 by kudzucreative

Update: new description.
"A quick look at the expanded creative capabilities brought to bear when you combine the Koushion MIDI step sequencer iPad app with the power of Ableton Live. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/koushion"

iTunes:
Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Kudzu Creative Group
iPads on eBay

Koushion for iPad Now Available

video here
"Koushion is a new kind of MIDI controller for your iPad. While it looks deceptively similar to a simple Tone Matrix, this is no toy. Designed to be more versatile than the TENORI-ON*, Koushion is the next big thing in electronic music.

Features:
* 16-step sequencer with adjustable timing. Each step can be as large as a whole note and as small as 1/32 note.
* 8 selectable scenes/banks that can be played individually, simultaneously, or in automatic succession.
* Each scene is assignable to any MIDI channel so you can control up to 8 MIDI instruments at once.
* Improvising or playing along with a band? Dial a key and the notes will change to match the new key!
* Syncs to any MIDI clock source available to your computer.
* Works with all major (and not-so-major) MIDI-capable production software on your Mac or PC.
* Perfect for adding some spice to a live set when paired with Ableton Live."

Koushion - Kudzu Creative Group

Test Pattern #312 Featuring the Koushion Step Sequencer for iPad

Published on Jun 2, 2013 experimentalsynth·80 videos

"Some extra footage from a video I created for the Koushion Step Sequencer app. Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

Koushion was just updated - see here.

iTunes:
Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Kudzu Creative Group
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer for iPad Updated

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

"The latest version of Koushion is now available in the App Store. Version 3.5 bring minor stability and performance improvements, and a major usability upgrade. Inter-App MIDI is now fully supported, so the app can now run in the background after the switch is flipped on in the settings popover. A major overhaul of the user manual has also been released alongside version 3.5. Check out the new website and manual at http://www.koushion.com/."

"Sempervivum" electronica with Koushion iOS sequencer, Virus C, Supernova II etc

Published on Jun 23, 2015 Seen From Space

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

"Another early experiment with Koushion iOS sequencer. Sounds from Virus C, Supernova II, MS2000BR, Blofeld."

Koushion As A Creative Tool

Published on Nov 19, 2013 Andrew Mavor·81 videos

"Working on a funky house track, using Kudzu's Koushion for iPad as a midi input, driving Abletons Analog and Arturia's Mini V"

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Kudzu Creative Group

iRig and Koushion

iRig MIDI and Koushion for the iPad

YouTube Uploaded by kudzucreative on Feb 1, 2012
Update: Re-Uploaded by kudzucreative on Apr 4, 2012



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