In Conversation with Bill Pettaway

Published on Oct 17, 2019 MAKEN0ISE

"Bill Pettaway Jr. is a veteran composer, producer, performer and more! He first became well-known as a songwriter for the Numarx song 'Girl You Know It's True,' famously covered in 1988 by Milli Vanilli. Bill has never slowed down since then, working at the Hit Factory with Timbaland and contributing to hits from Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, and Justin Timberlake, among many others.

Recently Bill visited Make Noise HQ, hung out with us on the production floor, and even played an impromptu show with us that night! It was an honor to have him. We also got to sit down and talk for awhile and here we present that conversation for you to check out."

Native Instruments and Dinamo drop limited-edition MASCHINE MK3

The press release:

"The collaboration sees Native’s iconic hardware meet the influential Swiss design agency’s fearless approach to design.

June 24, 2021 – Native Instruments and Dinamo today launched MASCHINE Dinamo, a limited-run MASCHINE MK3 as part of a new collaboration between the Berlin-based music company and Basel type foundry.

Limited to 750 pieces worldwide, the release sees the iconic MASCHINE MK3 tricked out in a silver and black screenprint with Dinamo’s Inktrap typeface on every surface – an homage to bold design and chunky aesthetics.

Inktrap fonts originally included notches designed to stop ink bleed in early printing. Dinamo’s rework lends the style contemporary utility by controlling light bleed on MASCHINE’s lazer-etched buttons.

The typeface wraps the edges of the unit in a double nod to 80s and 90s-era throw-up graffiti and marquee news tickers – both ubiquitous to the decades that spawned sample-based music making.

MASCHINE Dinamo is the latest in a series of limited-edition runs that earlier this year saw the KOMPLETE KONTROL M32 overhauled with a molten blue colorway in collaboration with Timbaland’s Beatclub.

The release marks the first time Native has opened the iconic MASCHINE line to a collaboration with a design studio.

MASCHINE Dinamo is out now and is available at the Native Instruments website.
About Dinamo
Dinamo is a one of the world's leading contemporary type foundries specializing in pushing the limits of bold design. They are known for their bespoke typefaces, software, research, and consultancy. Dinamo has worked for clients including Raf Simons and Nike, and operates via a network of satellite members across the globe. https://abcdinamo.com/news

About Maschine
For over a decade, MASCHINE has been at the cutting edge of contemporary music creation. From pro studios to bedroom beat factories across the world, artists have been pushing the boundaries of genre and sound with its iconic 16 pads by their side.

About Native Instruments
For more than 20 years, Native Instruments has been at the heart of musical innovation. We’ve created communities, pushed technological boundaries, and opened new creative horizons for amateurs and professionals alike. Today, driven by our mission to make music creation more inclusive and accessible, Native hardware, software, and digital services provide fully-integrated solutions for musicians, producers, and DJs of all genres and levels of experience."

Virus TI vs XS8 Part II

YouTube via xDIGITONIUMx Access Virus TI Keyboard and Yamaha Motif XS8.
"Virus TI and XS8 are back at it again. Screen shots of the XS8 are included so viewers can see some of the presets used. The Virus patches are not preset, so I created all of them. Below is a list of cover songs for this demonstration of the XS8 and TI playing together:

Lady Gaga - Poker Face (TI Square + Ring Modulator; TI HyperSaw; Hip Hop Drums)
Ne-Yo - Mad (Grand Piano & Hip Hop Drums)
Timbaland - The Way I Are (SH-201 Saw Bass and HyperSaw Pad; Strings; Ambient Drums)
Haru Haru - Big Bang (Grand Piano; Harp; Hip Hop Drums; Remixed using Ne-Yo's style)
PPK - Resurrection (TI Sine Wave + Reverb + Delay; House and Lately Bassline)
PM Dawn - Set Adrift On Memory Bliss (drum loop source; TI Atomizer)
Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True (All XS8; TI Atomizer)
Heidi Degn - Close To You (XS8 DX Electric Piano)
Nintendo - Contra Theme (TI Triangle, Pulse, and Noise)"

Timbaland Neko Beat Making With King Beezy

YouTube via BMB2010. The track starts to develop around 2:02.
"Quik Beat Making Video. Movie "300" Type Chant in the track. Subscribe And Get At Me And My Group GREATNESS For Collabs.

http://www.myspace.com/thereturnofgre..."

M-Audio Introduces the Trigger Finger Pro

Trigger Finger Pro USB Controller with Step Sequencer

Includes the M-Audio Arsenal; 8+ GB of instruments, one-shots, loops & more
Built-in step sequencer for building jaw-dropping grooves
16 ultra-responsive pads with illuminated RGB feedback
Customizable, backlit controls with instant automapping
High-resolution display lets you focus on the music, not the computer
Slimline design travels from studio to stage with ease
Detachable, 3-position rugged metal stand for angled use
Extensive expression controls; pitch bend, modulation & more
USB-MIDI connection to a Mac or PC
Arsenal includes Hybrid 3 High Definition Synth by AIR Music Tech
16 custom drum kits from Black Anomaly (Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown)
Arsenal also includes 10 Prime Loops Expansion Packs:
TrapTranceProgressiveNudiscoMinimalHard DanceElectroDubstepDrum N BassDeep House
Includes 5 ToolRoom Records artist sound packs from:
Mark KnightReve AmeszTocadiscoMacro LysD Ramirez
Over 2000 combined artist patches and presets for Hybrid 3 and Prime Loops content

Press release:

"M-Audio Introduces the Trigger Finger Pro

Legendary computer interface and studio integration manufacturer debuts an advanced performance pad controller with onboard sequencing and software integration.

Cumberland, RI, USA – January 22, 2014. M-Audio (www.m-audio.com), industry-leading manufacturer of award-winning computer interface and studio integration solutions, announces the debut of Trigger Finger Pro, an advanced performance pad controller with onboard sequencing and software integration.

Trigger Finger Pro is a fully encompassed performance instrument and software control station in the form of a portable, 16-pad (4x4 configured) instrument with onboard sequencing. Nearly a decade ago, M-Audio revolutionized the industry by introducing the first performance pad controller and effectively set the stage for the MIDI controller market with the Trigger Finger. The Trigger Finger Pro draws from its predecessor’s performance pad roots but features an entirely new hardware design, user experience, and creative functionality to serve both the live performer as well as the music producer. It’s modern design features 16 ultra-responsive RGB illuminated pads, 16 backlit step sequencer key controls, a road-ready chassis with brushed aluminum faceplate, and a high resolution screen.

The all-new Arsenal software integrates with popular DAWs, hosts VSTs and includes automatic mapping, providing seamless integration between the hardware and software. Along with AIR Drums and Hybrid 3 plug-ins, Trigger Finger Pro includes 8 GB of ready-to-play sounds, loops, one-shots with exclusive content from Black Anomaly, Prime Loops, Toolroom Records, and more.

Highlights:
• 16 Ultra-Responsive Pads – velocity sensitive, illuminated pads with RGB feedback
• Onboard Step Sequencer – accompanied by 16 backlit keys, and high-res screen
• Extensive Expression Controls – 48 assignable controls are offered between 4 faders, 4
knobs, and 4 buttons with 4 banks each, and includes pitch bend, modulation and more
• Arsenal Software – allows for instant DAW/VST integration with full tactile control
parameters; or operates as a standalone program with powerful presets & VI’s
• AIR Drums and Hybrid 3 – includes two dynamic VST instrument programs, a drum
sample player/editor compatible with REX files and a high definition analog synth suite
• Built-in Instruments – 8 GB of sounds, one-shots, loops, and exclusive content
• Customizable Controls – backlit controls instantly map to popular DAWs on the market
• Road Ready Chassis – brushed aluminum faceplate with detachable 3-position stand

'We’re excited with the Trigger Finger Pro because it offers true hands-on control for today’s multi-talented musicians who require software integration as part of their live performances – and we’re equally thrilled with its place in the studio environment providing seamless DAW integration,” said M-Audio Product Manager JC Sutherland. “The addition of the new onboard M-Audio Arsenal software makes for a powerful package onstage or in the studio.'

Trigger Finger Pro will be available Spring 2014, distributed worldwide with a $399 USD street.

M-Audio will unveil Trigger Finger Pro in Hall A, Booth 6700, at the 2014 NAMM Show, January 23-26 in Anaheim, California. For more information, visit: www.m-audio.com/wnamm2014"

Update: Discussion on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge here & NAMM floor videos:

[NAMM] M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro

Published on Jan 22, 2014

"Here's a presentation of the new M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro at the NAMM Show 2014."

NAMM 2014: M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro

Published on Jan 22, 2014 sonicstate·599 videos

"NAMM 2014: M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro Updated pad controller"

NAMM 2014: M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro

Published on Jan 23, 2014 Future Music Magazine·342 videos

"At NAMM 2014, Future Music get a video demo of M-Audio's new Trigger Finger Pro and Arsenal software."

Open Labs MIKO Timbaland Edition

via this auction

"www.openlabs.com . . . and . . . http://www.openlabs.com/timba-overview-tse.html

About this particular instrument - it is the current model, fully loaded (with the exception of it having a 500 gig hard-drive rather than 1tb) with thousands of sounds, all the Open Labs software, Reaper DAW, etc."

Introducing the Parris Bowens Sound Bank for Nord Wave 2

NordKeyboards

"We're excited to release this exclusive new patch collection for Nord Wave 2 created by the amazing keyboardist/producer Parris Bowens!

The Parris Bowens Signature Sound Bank incorporates influences of genres such as Philly Soul, Gospel, Hip-Hop and RnB and includes vintage leads, key basses, hybrid sounds and much more. All for free download at nordkeyboards.com!

Parris Bowens is based in Philadelphia and has worked with some of the top names in Gospel, Hip-Hop, R&B and Pop such as Tye Tribbett & GA, Israel & New Breed, Timbaland, the Roots, Musiq Soulchild, Brandy & Janet Jackson to name a few. #parrisbowens #nordwave2 #soundbank #iseenord

Download the sound bank here: https://www.nordkeyboards.com/parris-..."

Producer Timbaland rips song from finnish musician?

YouTube via timbalandrips. Sent my way via JM.

"In 2000 the Finnish demoscene musician Janne Suni (also known as 'Tempest') won the Oldskool Music Competition at the Assembly demoparty with his four-channel Amiga .MOD entitled 'Acid Jazzed Evening.' A Commodore 64 musician called 'grg' remade the song on the C64 (using the infamous SID soundchip); it is this that was stolen."

Synth content: C64 in the original track. Title link takes you to non synth details.
There's more detail in the description of the YouTube video.
Here's the TinyUrl referenced at the end of the video.