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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

New KORG microKEY

"KORG microKEY
USB POWERED KEYBOARD
The perfect choice for controlling your computer music software – in production or in performance
The microKEY is slim, lightweight, USB powered and compatible with all of your computer music software; use it to create your own compact and customized command center.

Product Highlights
* USB MIDI keyboard – thin, lightweight, and USB-powered
* 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys
* Comfortable and easy-to-play Natural Touch keyboard
* Octave Shift and Key Transpose features access the full MIDI note range
* Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels add expression to your performance
* Dual USB ports are ideal for adding Korg's nanoPAD or nanoKONTROL
(or other USB devices) to your setup

Natural Touch mini keyboard
The microKEY features 37 velocity-sensing mini keys, using the same Natural Touch keybed found on the Korg microKORG XL and microSTATION. This keybed has been designed with careful attention to the touch and feel. The proportions of the black keys and white "waterfall" keys have been adjusted for optimal playability, and the key touch makes it easy to play chords, glissandos, and rapid-fire phrases. The microKEY accurately conveys the dynamics of your performance to any software plug in.

Extended Range and Expression
The Octave Shift buttons extend the range of the microKEY by four octaves in either direction – up or down. The Key Transpose allows you to play in any key instantly. Used together, these two features provide access to the entire MIDI note range. For adding tasty expression to your performance, the microKEY is also equipped with both a Pitch Bend wheel and a Modulation wheel.

USB versatility
Your new microKEY serves double-duty as a USB hub. The two USB ports (Type A) allow you to expand your custom control center by adding on a Korg nanoPAD or nanoKONTROL – or any other USB device!

Free Editing Software
Download the free "KORG KONTROL Editor" and customize the microKEY for your production or performance system. Using the editor software, you can set the keyboard to respond to one of eight distinct velocity curves, or set a fixed velocity value. In addition, the range of the modulation wheel can be customized by setting minimum and maximum control change values.
*KORG KONTROL Editor can be downloaded from the Support section of the Korg website."
http://www.korg.com/microKEY

New Alesis Q25 Compact MIDI Controller

"COMING SOON FROM ALESIS!

Complete, Compact Control.
Looking for a compact, no-hassle MIDI controller for all your music software and hardware needs? Tired of keyboard controllers jammed with knobs and sliders you'll never use? Are you ready to just plug and play? If yes, the Q series of MIDI keyboard controllers is for you.

The Q25 is a 25-note, velocity-sensitive, MIDI keyboard controller with USB and traditional MIDI ports that enable you to connect to almost all MIDI equipment including software and sound modules. Thanks to Pitch and Modulation wheels, backlit Octave Up and Down buttons, and a Volume/Data Entry slider, you can add expression, range, and dynamics to your performances quickly and effortlessly.

Simply connect the Q25 to your computer with the included USB cable and you're immediately ready to begin making music. A single USB cable supplies power and data connection, and you won't even need to install drivers to make the Q25 work. The Q25 is class-compliant, which allows you to skip the programming and start playing instantly.

The Q25 comes with a copy of Ableton Live Lite, Alesis Edition software, for performing, recording, and sequencing music right out of the box. The Q25 is also the perfect choice for controlling hardware MIDI devices. Its compact size and portability make it ideal for fitting into existing rigs and then hitting the road. Place it a tier above an existing workstation keyboard and utilize Q25's streamlined layout to maximize your sound and performance options. You can even send Program Changes from the Q25's keys to change programs, patches, and more.

The Q25 pairs compact, essential control with complete MIDI keyboard performance for playing and recording with virtually any MIDI software or hardware.

Ableton is a trademark of Ableton AG."
http://www.alesis.com/q25

Dubstep with the modular

Dubstep with the modular from Brandon Daniel on Vimeo.


"Dubstep track I'm working on, getting the big modular synth involved. The bass tone is actually Nord Modular G2, but being processed through the modular, drums are 808 + some other stuff... hopefully will finish the track in the next couple weeks."

iSequence for iPad Tutorials & Demos


YouTube via beepstreetapps | May 14, 2010

BeepStreet
iPads on Ebay
iPod Touch on Ebay

Playlist:
iSequence for iPad tutorial : Quickstart
iSequence tutorial : note velocity and instrument volume
iSequence tutorial : selections in pattern
iSequence for iPad - importing samples
iSequence tutorial : sequence editor
iSequence tutorial : mixer section
iSequence for iPad - drunken master test
iSequence for iPad - single pattern beep-fu
iSequence for iPad

GyroSynth for iPhone 4


YouTube via beepstreetapps | September 13, 2010

"Playing with GyroSynth for iPhone 4. This video shows only one of available modes; formant osc. Thanks to phenomenal accuracy (2000 degrees) of iPhone4 built-in gyroscope you can play melodies perfectly in tune."
GyroSynth
iPads on Ebay
iPod Touch on Ebay

Compact Eurorack MFOS Modular - Nitzer Ebb & Roland 100m Comparison


via nyd on electro-music.com
"These MFOS modules are squeezed in the 6U Eurorack.
10-step seq
2 x active splitters
2 x active CV mixers
S/H
Phaser
Noise cornucopia
12 db multimode VCF
24 db LP VCF
2 x dual VCA
4Ch Stereo mixer
Auto panner
16-step sequencer
Dual AR
VC LFO
2x ADSR Envelopes
2 x VCO
Sonic multiplyer

More pictures, and a sound example, can be found at my project page.
http://nydell.se/projects/modulator
I'll post more sound clips in the future."

DIY Modular playing Nitzer Ebb

YouTube via hnydell | July 18, 2010

"My DIY MFOS modular - the Modulator - playing Isn't it funny how your body works by Nitzer Ebb. The 16-step sequencer's gate outputs trigs two ADSRs for bass drum. Clock out is sent to slave 10-step sequencer and to two ARs controlling filter cutoff and VCA. 16 step seq CV out gets patched to both VCOs. The stereo auto panner is used during the last few seconds."

Roland System 100m vs MFOS - DIY modular VCF shootout

hnydell | June 15, 2010

"Comparison between Roland System 100m 121 VCF module and the Music From Outer Space 4-pole VCF.
Setup: MFOS 16 step sequencer driving two MFOS VCOs. Each VCF is fed a sawtooth and a pulse wave from the VCOs, slightly detuned. An MFOS AR envelope controls the VCA (Sys 100m 130), an MFOS ADSR controls the two filters. The sequencer is in 2x8 mode, where the second half later is patched in to the VCF control.
Since the 100m uses 15 volts, the MFOS adsr (12V) cannot really sweep through the full VCF frequency span on the 121. This is not very apparent though."

How to use Slice to Midi in Ableton using an acapella

How to use Slice to Midi in Ableton using an acapella from danny bonnici on Vimeo.


"How to use Slice to Midi in Ableton using an acapella"

SYNTH PLAYER, WHAT WAS YOUR NAME? Computer Noise - This Isnt Music... Is It? Life in a Day - 7553-4


YouTube via VJFranzK | July 30, 2010

"Computer Noise - This Isnt Music... Is It? Life in a Day Entry 7553-4"

Silent Way + Dark Energy


YouTube via rpocc | September 14, 2010

"[en] Sorry, but this video have spoken commentary only in Russian. I'm too weak to translate large amounts of text, but most information is available on Expert Sleepers website. This video shows some abiliites of Expert Sleepers SIlent way on general AC-coupled soundcard with custom DIY adapter for AC-coupled sound cards.

[ru] На видео показана работа с компьютера с аналоговым модулем Doepfer Dark Energy через аудио-канал посредством комплекта VSTi-плагинов Silent Way. MIDI не используется!"

TAL-NoiseMaker - Free VST synth - vstplanet.com


YouTube via vstplanet | September 14, 2010

"TAL-NoiseMaker- Free VST synth http://www.vstplanet.com/Instruments/...
Developer: kunz.corrupt.ch/?Home"
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