lets get lofi 2 - Yamaha PS-55 String Ensemble

YouTube via ChrisLody
"Mmmm this keyboard has a nice string sound. Another carboot bargin at £7. I filmed this in my nice tidy studio...err ..not so tidy actually. I used the string ensemble preset from the 'orchestra' mixed with a bit of violin from the monophonic 'solo' section. The phat sounding strings are mostly down to a very nice built in chorus, but you'll probably have to use HQ mode to hear its full effect."

Leaf Trombone Lite & Free

"Today, Smule releases Leaf Trombone Lite & Free, a simplified version of Leaf Trombone World Stage that gives users the ability to play the instrument and experience the game’s features before purchasing the full version. Available now for the iPhone and iPod touch, this new version of the massively multi-player musical game enables users to try the Leaf Trombone, learn a new song, and observe the happenings on the World Stage.

Leaf Trombone Lite & Free can be found at Apple's AppStore™ at:


Following up on the hugely popular Ocarina, Smule takes the “iPhone-as-instrument” concept to a whole new level with the Leaf Trombone, one of the broadest, deepest games now available on the iPhone platform. Using Leaf Trombone World Stage, users can learn an instrument, perform it for people around the world, judge their fellow players, and compose and publish their own work. This, new, free edition is designed for users who are interested in getting to know the Leaf Trombone before purchasing the product.

Leaf Trombone Lite & Free features include:

FREE PLAY: Play the leaf trombone, either by blowing air into your microphone or just sliding the leaf (our Touch mode).

PLAY GAME: Test out the game by practicing on the default track (that’s right, only one default track because this is the free version). Just follow the floating leaves on the screen.

OBSERVE: Witness judging of actual performances by a live panel of judges by using the observe feature. If a Leaf Trombonist has Tweeted a performance update, Twitter followers can download the app and search on the performance ID to see how their friend did."

When the Saints Go Marching In (with Leaf Trombone)


You can get Leaf Trombone Lite & Free here:


and the full version here:

acidlab Miami Manual

The manual is up on acidlab.de

New Aliens Project Studio Pics

more pics here

ProjectStella

flickr set by JoeLMutantE
(click for more)

"Stella is an analog step sequencer based on an old P3 sequencer kit. It has been made trying to make some different to the standard 16 step linear sequencing of those TR-style sequencers.
It has two rounds of 16 knobs each one, and designed on an orbital/elllipse line. I have tried to randomize to the maximum the fact to add musical notes. When you see one linear step sequencer, automatically divides on a grid of four steps, and this one makes the music creation to sound very rigid. Avoiding that "griding" effect, the results is that the music is more natural and so different."

trance portable: pattern MC 808 v synth gt handsonic hpd15

YouTube via mokuchley
"this is a test of one sound of v-synth i like, at the root of the track : one sound of v-synth gt and modulate along of piece : but we didn't heard all the dynamics..Style trance house . pictures:my instruments & annie et gérard . Music: mokuchley. Lead: v synth gt. Percussion indienne: handsonic hpd15. Rythme:mc808 ( pattern )"

More KORG Demo Tape

see the update in this post.

APC40 in action

YouTube via AkaiProVideo
"Akai Professional's own Stephan Vankov puts the APC40 through its paces in this demonstration that puts the performance in the Ableton Performance Controller."

MOBY - GO! - Performed on casio sk5

YouTube via drbenway. "THE SECRET POWER OF CASIO SK5"

dms-20 proof of concept

YouTube via mustakl. This is a KORG Legacy Collection MS20 USB controller with an eee pc 701 netbook tucked in the case. Note the pic below. The result? You can play the MS20 stand alone. You can find more details on the project by Marc Nostromo on noise pages.