Help Bernie Worrell Fight Lung Cancer

For those that missed the news, keyboard player extraordinaire, Bernie Worrell is fighting cancer. For those that can and want to help you'll find a donation page to help with his expenses on YouCaring here.

"Bernie is an inspired musician who has helped to shape the face of modern music. From his days as one of the founders of the legendary Parliament-Funkadelic, to his groundbreaking work with Talking Heads, Material, Praxis, and dozens more, Bernie Worrell’s pioneering use of synthesizers and emerging keyboard technologies has transcended musical genres and touched us all.

He is a musical force, a legend in our time, and an exceptional human being known for his creative warmth, generosity of spirit, and his deep commitment to his ideals. He is much beloved by family, friends, and legions of fans.

Now, Bernie needs our help. 


Recently Bernie learned he has fourth-stage lung cancer which has metastasized to his liver and pleural areas. Bernie and his wife Judie need the means to act quickly and aggressively to pursue the very best medical care. 


Bernie’s course of treatment is not covered by insurance. He and Judie need funds immediately to help him get medical care for this fast-spreading disease. All money raised will go directly to supporting Bernie’s medical expenses and other related expenses.

No donation is too small. Please help in whatever amount you can. Let's return some of the love that Bernie has shared selflessly with us for over forty years."

On a side note, what is it with our healthcare in the US? It's ridiculous. Giving this one the politics label, not to detract from this post, but just to be sure people that check the label are aware of the problem. Healthcare should not be for profit.

The Wonderful SUPERBOOTH16 Next Week ..

the wonderful SUPERBOOTH16 next week .. from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

"HerrSchneider introducing his vision of the convention for electronic musical instruments, musicians and artists in the Berlin Funkhaus starting March, 31st 2016.The Tour thru the most wonderful studio building with all the wonderful rooms being ready soon for wonderful guests will be hopefully a wonderful invitation to motivate you to order your tickets now."

https://www.superbooth.com

New MODULATOR Analog Synth Coming from Anyware Instruments

Spotted this one on sequencer.de

As you know, Anyware was the company behind the Tinysizer. It looks like it will be shown at SUPERBOOTH16.

Sequential Circuits Drumtraks Demo

Published on Mar 23, 2016 Vykaar Tones

"Just a quick demo of the sort of sounds you can get from this 80s drum machine. Apart from the Bass drum these are all standard sounds which come on eprom chips which can be changed for various other samples. The Linndrum, Emu Drumulator , Drumtraks , Oberheim DMX, DX and others all shared the same basic method of sound generation."

Numerical Releases RP-1 Dual Digital Delay for iOS

iTunes: RP-1 - Kai Aras

"Stuttgart, Germany - Numerical Audio is proud to announce the release of RP-1, a highly flexible stereo delay for iPhone and iPad that integrates with everything from Audiobus over Inter-App Audio to AudioUnit Hosts and of course Ableton Link. What's more, RP-1 comes with a solid standalone application that makes real-time effects processing as simple as connecting a USB Audio Interface or singing into the internal Microphone.

Two separate (stereo) delay lines allow for a wide range of effects ranging from basic slapback and ping-ping type echos to complex modulations and soundscapes.

Features:
* Two independent delay sections with flexible routing options and effect bypass
* Long Delay for Echo type effects
* Short Delay for Chorus, Vibrato & Flanger effects (Mod Frequency from 0.1hz - 10hz)
* Lowpass and Highpass Filter
* Delay times from 10ms to 2000ms in free mode
* Delay times for 1/32th to 4bars when tempo synced
* Tempo Sync via AU Host or Ableton Link
* Tap Tempo and Manual Tempo
* Normal, Dotted and Triplet mode
* True Stereo Processing
* Stereo Spread
* Standalone operation with Mic Input or USB Audio
* Audio Unit Extension
* Inter App Audio support
* Audiobus support
* Ableton Link support

* Connections
- AudioUnitV3 Effect
- Inter-App Audio Effect
- Audiobus (Filter)
- Ableton Link
- USB Audio Interface
- Microphone

Requirements:
* iOS9+
* iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad

Pricing and Availability:
RP-1 (Universal Application) is available now for $5.99 in the US [iTunes]. Apple AppStore and priced similarly in other regions around the world."

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Newbeat live tribute to Brussels terror victims, w Minilogue Machinedrum Volca etc

Published on Mar 23, 2016 Shimanski Beats

"This Newbeat live performance is dedicated to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22 2016. No to terrorism!

The track with the title "SMOKE 'EM OUT" is part of the Newbeat Revival movement, located in Belgium but open to join and contribute for everybody! Music against violence!

Instruments used:
Elektron Machinedrum: Drums
Electribe Sampler: sequencing the other instruments, vocal samples (George W B.)
Volca Bass: bassline
Microbrute: pwm-sequence
Minilogue: synth guitar / lead
Streichfett: strings
MAM MB33 retro: acid line

external effects: TC Electronic M350, TC Electronic M One XL, Lexicon MX200

Thank you for watching! Comments, likes and subscriptions are always welcome!

(c) Shimanski Beats 2016"

FLEKSI - mighty samplr, semi - tutorial

Published on Mar 17, 2016 Wojtek Domagalski

iTunes: Samplr - Touch the Music - Marcos Alonso

"Samplr is a unique app. It is safe to say there's nothing out there that does what it does in terms of sample manipulation. Because of this I decided to give Samplr some extra attention to get electronic musicians to get on board.

Of course there is vested interest involved. The app hasn't been updated in a while and I'd like the developer to keep maintaining it so we can enjoy this amazing app further down the line. So there's hope that the more people get the app the more likely it is to get developed further. Thanks"

Moog Sub 37 - Theodor Tonwerfer Warm Up

Published on Mar 23, 2016 Theodor Tonwerfer

"Moog Sub 37 - I love this great.. Synth ;)

Step Sequencer internal
Vst Delay / Vst Reverb"

http://www.moogmusic.com/products/phattys/sub-37

Erica Synths Black Hole DSP demo

Published on Mar 23, 2016 Erica Synths

"Black Hole DSP is a eurorack stereo effects processor module with 16 unique effects which in future will be expandable with additional effect ROMs."

The Black Hole DSP was first mentioned on the site back in December. This is the first extensive demo.

Details via Erica Synths:

"Module that tops up Erica Black series with mind blowing sound effects. Custom effects are designed in close co-operation of Erica Synths team rider KODEK and of Spin CAD software creator Gary Worsham.

Black Hole DSP as standard has 16 effects, each with 4 adjustable and CV controllable parameters and CV controlled effect select. Furthermore, external effect boards (sold sepertely), containing sets of effects, can adapt Erica Black Hole DSP to your way of creating music. Use the module together with Erica Black CV Expander for more delicate CV control over parameters.

Features:

Spin FV-1 chip
16 unique custom effects
Stereo INs and OUTs
3 manually and CV controllable parameters
CV controlled effect select
Manually and CV controllable clock rate reduction for noisy bitcrush
7 segment display for effect select indication
Audio clipping LED
Exchangeable external effect boards"

Macbeth X-Series Sync+FM Excellence

Published on Mar 23, 2016 jakobsweb

"Bit of a demo to let you hear my Macbeth x-series VCOs and Dual SV-Filter. First using the second 1V/Octave IN to add a second melody and then sync'ed and using FM.
NO SONG - just sound demo!"