MATRIXSYNTH

Wednesday, September 03, 2014

Korg Announces Volca Sample - Digital Sample Sequencer

KORG volca sample - Tweak, Play, and Sequence Samples Published on Sep 3, 2014

"Tweak, Play, and Sequence Samples – volca-Style

You can perform with just one unit --- the volca sample.

The volca sample is a sample sequencer that lets you edit and sequence up to 100 sample sounds in real time for powerful live performances. It’s a powerful addition to any existing volca setup, or simply on its own. The new volca lets you recapture the excitement of the first generation of samplers, in which any sound --- vocals, spoken words, ambient sound, or glitches --- becomes material for your creations!

*Sample input only possible via special iOS app

Intuitive, ultra-powerful volca sequencer
・ A fun to use sequencer with superb improvisatory potential
・ Motion sequencer records and plays back up to 11 parameters
・ Active Step and Step Jump functions let you insert or remove steps
・ Swing function lets you generate grooves

Sculpt samples with the Analog Isolator
・ Powerful and great-sounding Analog Isolator
・ Reverb effect

New functions of the volca sample
・ Record, manage, and download samples from volca sample’s dedicated iOS app
・ Song mode allows more dynamic performances
・ Reverse function plays sampled sounds backwards

Convenient functions as found on the entire volca series
・ Familiar and intuitive panel layout with numerous parameters to edit sounds and sequences
・ Synchronized playback with other volca units, electribe, or DAW.
・ MIDI In for sample trigger, sync and parameter changes from any MIDI device
・ Compact size, battery-powered operation, and built-in speaker for enjoyment anywhere"

Korg Announces New Electribe MUSIC PRODUCTION STATION

Published on Sep 3, 2014 KORGINC

"Korg Announces the Next Generation of the Electribe Music Production Station

MELVILLE, NEW YORK, September 4th, 2014 --- Empowering musicians to compose in a creative and influential way, the new Electribe has evolved to include such features as polyphonic synth playback, sixteen freely-assignable parts, and compatibility with Ableton Live. Featuring sixteen back- lit Trigger pads and an intuitive X/Y Touch pad, the new Electribe is easy enough for a beginner to understand, yet sophisticated enough to satisfy even the most experienced performers. Due to its sleek, compact design and battery power (optional AC adapter available), users can easily compose and play any style of electronic music, no matter where they are. In addition to making some of the world’s most popular synthesizers, Korg has a long history of captivating electronic dance musicians. From the revolutionary KAOSS line, to the Legacy virtual instruments, to the original Electribe Music Production Stations, Korg has given producers the tools they need to make music that inspires.

The new Electribe’s synthesis includes 409 waveforms, covering analog modeling and sample playback. The advanced analog modeling is distilled from the KingKORG synthesizer, and includes filters that model those of classic analog synthesizers. The synth engine is capable of unison, sync, ring modulation, cross modulation, and much more. The PCM portion provides numerous rhythmic samples, but also includes some multi-samples for keyboard input. Collaborations with Sample Magic, Loopmasters, and Prime Loops are also included in the Electribe.

The Electribe’s evolved step sequencer allows the player to create patterns while receiving visual feedback and instantly hearing the set changes. The pads can function as a chromatic keyboard for real-time input, or as a traditional step sequencer. The “Motion Sequence” function records knob and button operations, and plays them back to create smooth or stepped modulation and other effects. The X/Y Touch pad has several functions, such as a Kaossilator-style “Touch Scale,” which plays a scale when the player slides a finger across the pad. It can also control effects and modulation sources. Effects such as compression and overdrive are provided for each part, allowing each of the sixteen available parts to have their own sonic signature. Groove templates can also be specified for each part. Live performance is more intuitive than ever, due to the “Pattern Set” function which allows the player to instantly switch patterns by pressing the Trigger pads.

Based on a partnership with Ableton, the new Electribe features the ability to export Ableton Live clips, enabling a direct link between Electribe production and one of the world’s most popular DAWs. In addition to MIDI IN/OUT, Sync IN/OUT jacks are provided, allowing synchronized performances with the Volca series, Monotribe, or MS-20 Mini. This newest edition to the Korg family will certainly impress even the most profound musicians."

Specifications:
Maximum Polyphony 24 voices*1 (Pseudo-polyphonic*2)

Number of parts 16

Sampling Frequency 48.0 kHz

Number of Oscillator Types 409

Number of Filter types 16

Number of Modulation types 72

Memory Capacity 250 patterns

Insert effects 38 types

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Korg Announces New Mini KAOSS Pad KP2S with Sampling Capability

KORG mini kaoss pad 2S ("S" for sampler) Published on Sep 3, 2014 KORGINC

"MELVILLE, NEW YORK, September 4th, 2014 --- Following in the footsteps of the popular handheld MiniKP2 Kaoss Pad, Korg proudly announces the more powerful MiniKP2S, the successor of the classic Kaoss Pad equipped with even more performance and features. Like its predecessor, the MiniKP2S is packed with an amazing assortment of effects, controllable via its X/Y touchpad, as well as an MP3 playback via its MicroSD slot. External or onboard audio can be altered with effects the user controls and manipulates in real-time. The new MiniKP2S comes supplied with onboard sampling, allowing the user to capture audio from external sources as well via the 1/8” stereo input or via the onboard microphone. Audio can also be modified on input and captured with the applied effects.

In addition, samples and audio that have been treated with the onboard effects can be instantly exported to Ableton Live for immediate integration into computer-based productions, making the MiniKP2S a perfect capture and remix tool. MiniKP2S runs on two AA batteries, allowing the user to enjoy up-to six hours of continuous sampling, effect processing, and audio playback in any location. The all-in-one design makes is a great entry-level DJ performance tool, for those who like to put their own creative touch on their mixes and performances."

SPECIFICATIONS
Programs
100

Program Categories
Filter (15), Modulation (15), LFO (20), Delay (10), Reverb (5), Looper (20), Vocoder (5), Synthesizer (10)

Audio Demo Sample
6 preset loops (House, HipHop, Electro, Breaks, Dubstep, D&B)

Sampling Frequency
48kHz

AD/DA Conversion
24-bit linear

Input Connectors
Line Input (stereo mini jack type)

Output Connectors
Headphone Output (stereo mini jack type)

Data Storage
microSD card (512MB - 2GB)
microSDHC card ( - 16GB)
*SDXC card cannot be used.

Power Supply
AA batteries (alkaline battery or Nickel-Metal Hydride battery) x 2
Optional AC adapter (DC 4.5V)

Battery Life
Approx. 5 hours (with POWER SAVING: ON, with Nickel-Metal Hydride battery)

Dimensions (W x D x H)
76 mm x 128 mm x 25 mm / 2.99” x 5.04” x 0.98”

Weight
100 g / 3.53 oz. (without batteries)

Accessories

AA batteries x2 (for verifying operation)

Options
AC adapter (DC 4.5V)"

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Korg Announces Cliphit - Make Anything a Trigger Interface

Korg Cliphit – What will you clip and play? Published on Sep 3, 2014 Korg

"Announcing Cliphit, the new way to enjoy drums! Cliphit turns the world around you into your own personal drum kit. Just attach a clip to something, then hit it. It’s fun, easy, and goes wherever you do.

For more information, please visit
http://www.korg.com/cliphit"

"The CLIPHIT is a new electric drum kit that's ideal for drum practice at home or for casual playing. Attach the clips with their internal sensor to a magazine, desk, or almost any surface, transforming it into a snare, hi-hat, or cymbal. You can also attach these clips to practice pads, using them to play drums or any of the programmed EFX sounds that include dog sounds, cat sounds, hand clapping. CLIPHIT will breathe new life into your drum practice, and is a great way to enhance your experience and creativity."

It does not appear you can use it to trigger external gear based on the listed connections:

"CLIP Input x 3, PEDAL Input x 2, AUX IN (Stereo mini jack), DC 9V jack, Headphone (Stereo mini jack)"

Some additional specs:

"A high-tech drum kit with three clips that trigger onboard drum samples
Includes one footswitch to control kick sounds, with the ability to add one more for control of hi hat open/close
Eleven kits are provided including hand percussion and sound effects kits
2W output, 3-inch speaker, and bass-reflex design deliver great-sounding tone
Perform sounds by striking the CLIPHIT itself with your hand
AUX IN jack lets you connect external sound sources such as an MP3 player to jam along
Headphone jack for private practice
Compact space-saving design
Two-way power supply allows for battery operation"

MOOGFEST SOUND LAB | Escort | Why Oh Why

Published on Sep 3, 2014 Moogfest

"Escort re-envisioned their song “Why Oh Why” by crafting 16 tracks of MIDI instrumentation in Digital Performer, distributed to 16 rack mount Moog Slim Phatty and Minimoog Voyager analog synthesizers. Escort founders, Dan Balis and Eugene Cho programmed the parts and manipulated the racked synths. Percussionist Dave Sharma employs a set of mesh drum triggers controlling 6 rack mounted Minimoog Voyagers. Lead vocalist Adeline Michéle, with backing vocalists, Karlie Bruce and Angelica Allen were processed through a Moog 500 Series Analog Delay."

THE 15TH ANNUAL SAN FRANCISCO ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED

"SFEMF celebrates its fifteenth season with four exciting nights of performances featuring emerging and internationally renowned artists.

Thursday September 11 – Sunday September 14, 2014

Ezra Buchla
Nicolas Collins
Sarah Davachi
David Dunn
Headboggle + Caitlin Denny
Julia Mazawa
Joker Nies
Aki Onda
Christina Stanley
Xo Xinh
:zoviet*france:

9/11/14: Exploratorium
Kanbar Forum
Pier 15, San Francisco

9/12-14: Brava Theater Center
2781 24th Street (at York),
San Francisco

The 15th Annual San Francisco Electronic Music Festival is proud to offer four evenings of stimulating performances by a diverse cadre of composers and performers in the electronic music field. This year's lineup includes a wide variety of electronic music, ranging from live tape collage, noise, musique concrete, and sound design to free improvisation. The featured artists utilize instruments such as analog synthesizers, home-brewed electronics, acoustic instruments, and laptop patches.

SFEMF has invited a distinctive group of artists from across the field of electronic music. On the main stage at Brava Theater Center we are presenting UK-based industrial-ambient legends :zoviet*france:, renowned electronic composer Nic Collins (Chicago), field recording maverick and live tape collagist Aki Onda (New York), violist/composer Ezra Buchla, German sound artist and circuit bender Joker Nies (Cologne), ambient electronic composer Sarah Davachi, violinist/composer Christina Stanley, electro-acoustic artist Xô Xinh, and ambient loop composer Julia Mazawa. And on our special opening night concert at the Exploratorium's Kanbar Forum, composer David Dunn and antic keyboardist Head Boggle (with live visuals by Caitlin Denny) will be playing through the immersive Meyer Sound Constellation system."

http://www.sfemf.org

This one in via Brian Comnes.

Our Lady of Singularities

via Chris Bond on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"This recording from 1991 may be of interest because, apart from the piano sound from the Korg Wavestation WPC01 card, all sounds are from the Yamaha TG33 module (multi-tracked on Fostex R8 with Alesis Quadraverb FX)."