Following the trend of other synthpop/electro acts like Welle:Erdball the turn has come for Front242 to go vinyl – for whatever reason???
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Front 242 will be issuing their recent
Moments live album as a special double vinyl release, making its first appearance at their show in Belgium on February 27. The first 300 numbered editions will be pressed on Audiophile 180-gram black vinyl, but the LP will also be available in transparent red and blue versions.
Follow the link for more information and to order >> Here is the track list for the vinyl:
LP1
Side A:
- Happiness
- Body to Body
- Religion
- Welcome to Paradise
Side B:
- Commando Remix
- Lovely Day
- Until Death
- Moldavia
LP2
Side C:
- Funkhadafi
- Loud*
- Together
- U-Men
Side D:
- Im Rhythmus Bleiben
- HeadHunter
- Kampfbereit*
- Punish Your Machine
February 26, 2009 · Posted in
Electronic Music ·
Comments Off on Still in doubt if you should buy the KORG Nanokeys?
Then watch these videos by Jordan Rudess. The Nanokeys are really doing the trick if you’re an on the road musician.
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Still in doubt?
Here’s what KORG writes about them:
These USB-powered, slim-line controllers are designed to make the most of your valuable studio space, and are small enough to take with you on any musical journey. Place one in front of your laptop, rest one on your workstation, park one on a recording console – or anywhere else you need versatile control over your DAW, virtual instrument, effect or DJ software. Small in size, all three controllers go HUGE when it comes to functionality, yet their intuitive layouts provide extremely easy operation for any user.
So c’mon; meet the nanos! The nanoKEY features a great-feeling 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard that’s ideal for song production. Each key can also be set to send MIDI control data, further expanding its power. Next up is the nanoPAD, featuring 12 highly responsive trigger pads, each capable of sending up to eight notes – or eight MIDI control messages – simultaneously, in addition to an X-Y touchpad with roll and flam functions for realistic drum programming. Last but not least, nanoKONTROL offers nine faders, nine knobs, 18 switches, plus a full transport section for expansive control; even a flexible note input mode to help you lay down your next big groove!
February 25, 2009 · Posted in
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Comments Off on AudioMulch 2.0 Revealed
AudioMulch 2.0 is not just a new version, it is the next generation of AudioMulch. It will provide a foundation for a new cycle of feature development and improvements that will be rolled out in regular updates after the 2.0 release. AudioMulch has long been a cult favorite for people wanting to patch together unusual sonic tools and performance rigs. That puts it in a category with apps like Reaktor or Max/MSP, but unlike those tools, AudioMulch has a lot of stuff built for you already.
New in version 2.0:
- An all-new UI, built from the ground up, with drag-and-drop patching and faster MIDI control and parameter access
- Gray is out; black is in.
- Dockable windows stretch across multiple screens.
- Up to 2X performance efficiency increase
- Patchable MIDI routing, finally – so MIDI matches up with the power of audio in the first version
- Metasurface, tempo, and transport can now be controlled by MIDI and automated
- Complex time signature support, automated time signature changes, additive meters
- Improved support for consumer multichannel audio (see note below)
- Startup enabling of audio, MIDI, networking
Read more >>
February 24, 2009 · Posted in
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Comments Off on Depeche Mode's new single Wrong
World premier of Depeche Mode’s newest single “Wrong” from their upcoming album “Sounds Of The Universe” at Echo 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
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February 24, 2009 · Posted in
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Comments Off on Music production tips and tricks from Sound Libraries
Sound Libraries and Pro Audio developer Prime Loops have announced a new section which contains a large selection of Free Music Production Tutorials, Tips & Tricks that you can download directly from their website. You can watch the videos online, or download them for your PC/Mac/iPhone or MP4 Compatible device. There are also a good selection of step by step PDF Tutorials with helpful screenshots which can be downloaded for free too.
The tutorials span a variety of genres and techniques for programmes such as Logic, Ableton, FL Studio, Reason, MPC and others with around 10 new video tutorials added monthly and future videos in the making for Garageband, Cubase, Pro Tools and many others.
Current Tutorials include ‘The Reverse Vocal Effect’ and ‘Clever Automation’ also ‘Vocoder Vocals’ and ‘The Art of Compression’ plus dozens more.
The tutorials cover basic to advanced techniques, and aside from the programme specific tutorials, there are also tutorials such as ‘EQ Masterclass’ ‘Licensing your music for TV & Film’ and many other tips and tricks that will appeal to all levels of music composers.
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February 23, 2009 · Posted in
Electronic Music ·
Comments Off on How to make Chiptunes in Reason
A friend tipped me on this great introduction on how to make chiptunes in Reason. If you’re into this don’t miss it 
There are three videos at Synthopia, but I am posting the first one here so that you can see what it is all about, the rest you will find here >>
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February 20, 2009 · Posted in
Electronic Music ·
Comments Off on Nice Recycle tutorial on the Prop-site
An in-depth introduction to ReCycle 2.1 and Reason Adapted version 4 for ReCycle. This video tutorial, courtesy of ASK Video, will help you get started with the ReCycle toolkit in no time.
In the tutorial, ASK Video’s Mike Baggley will take you step by step from installing and setting up ReCycle on your system, to slicing your samples and turning concrete-rigid loops into musical modeling clay.
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February 19, 2009 · Posted in
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Comments Off on Heiko launches their new album and live act on your mobile phone
Why on earth should you be locked in on traditional media when you can launch yourself and your live act via your mobile phone instead. Just found out that the Swedish act Heiko is perfroming live on Bambuser.com this weekend.
Heiko is releasing a 3 track EP and are performing live on Saturday the 21st at 6PM CET.
Check it out at:
http://bambuser.com/node/74999
Find out more on Heiko here:
http://www.myspace.com/heikotheband
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Cheers from the SBC team
February 18, 2009 · Posted in
Electronic Music ·
Comments Off on More good stuff from NAMM – Automap 3
Automap 3 was announced at Winter NAMM 2009 and is now available. As of this release there are now 2 versions, free and pay.
Automap 3 is the latest incarnation of Novation’s intelligent software system. Automap is unique to Novation’s MIDI controllers, and has now been enhanced with a wealth of eagerly anticipated features. Until now Automap had focused on plug-in control, but exciting developments bring a new level of DAW control…
No matter what music software you use, Automap offers an instant controlling solution for all your plug-ins. It supports VST, AU and Pro Tools (TDM/RTAS) plug-in formats (TDM/RTAS support is currently Mac only. PC will follow soon). It allows hardware controllers to interact with plug-in instruments and effects. Opening up any Automappable plug-in instantly maps parameters to physical controls on Novation’s SL- and Nocturn controllers. These can be re-assigned using an ultra-quick ‘learn’ mode, which simply involves clicking the on-screen parameter and touching the desired hardware controller. In addition to DAW control templates on board the SL range (mixer, transport etc) Automap 3 comes with full HUI implementation for control of HUI compatible DAWs such Logic, Pro Tools and Digital Performer.
Automap 3? (FREE DOWNLOAD)
HUI – HUI control is now fully implemented within Automap, allowing control over all HUI compatible DAW’s including Logic, Pro Tools and Digital Performer. This includes control over volume, pan, aux sends, track arm, mute/solo and more…
Start-up Screen – A new start-up screen now makes managing your plug-ins and setting up your DAW even easier. It also gives you one-click access to online support, tutorials and the latest updates.
Automap 3 PRO is now available to purchase for £19.99 / $29.99 / 24.99 EU, direct from the estore, and has a number of benefits over STANDARD.
- Multiple device support – Automap 3 Pro supports multiple devices, so numerous Novation controllers can be used side by side.
- Keystroke Assignments – Automap 3 Pro can assign almost any computer keyboard shortcuts to hardware controls. For example arrow key functions can now be assigned to hardware controls, allowing you to flick between tracks using buttons on your SL/Nocturn. You could also zoom in and out, open windows or create and jump to markers in your DAW.
- XY Pad Control – Fully Auto-mappable XY Pad control, expression pedal, control pedal and drum pad control. The Automap server can now assign parameters to all these controllers using the ultra-quick learn facility. (Pedal/pad control not supported by SL Compact)
- Drag and Drop – You can now drag and drop control mappings and control map groups in the GUI, allowing you to re-assign knobs, faders and buttons by simply grabbing them with the mouse and dropping them on the new controller.
- Autoview Mode – Optional Autoview mode means that the GUI only becomes visible when a controller is touched, then it disappears again allowing you to get back to your DAW.
February 17, 2009 · Posted in
Electronic Music ·
Comments Off on Cubase 5 finally available worldwide
Showcased at this year’s NAMM Show, Steinberg has just announced that Cubase 5 and Cubase Studio 5 are now available worldwide.
Cubase 5 – Advanced Music Production System
Cubase 5 comes with fully integrated new tools for working with loops, beats and vocals, such as LoopMash and VariAudio, combining with new composition features and the first VST3 convolution reverb to take musical creativity to new heights. With stunning innovations and additional enhancements that boost productivity and performance, Cubase 5 represents the absolute cutting edge in digital audio workstations.
Features :
– LoopMash: Brand-new, first-of-its-kind interactive loop synthesizer
– Groove Agent ONE: Powerful drum sampling with detailed sound shaping
– Beat Designer: New beat construction plug-in, works hand in hand with Groove Agent ONE
– VariAudio: Gives you complete control over the melody and intonation in monophonic vocal recordings
– PitchCorrect: Easy and automatic intonation control and scale correction of vocal and monophonic instrument recordings
– REVerence: The world’s first VST3-based convolution reverb processor with an impulse library including over 70 pre-sets
– New automation handling: More transparent and flexible than ever before
– VST Expression: Ultra-intuitive new way of working with multiple instrument articulations
– The new HALion ONE Expression Set 01 including a new set of 14 studio-quality instruments with multiple articulations for natural and expressive performances (ideal to try out VST Expression)
– The new Channel Batch Export exports the audible output of multiple mixer channels to audio files, ideal to create archives or exchange projects with other production systems
– Full support for 64-bit high performance computing under Microsoft Windows Vista 64 with up to 1 terabyte of addressable memory
– Support for the new WASAPI audio driver technology, and therefore lower latency with generic on-board sound hardware under Windows Vista
– Plus: A fully functional trial version of the HALion Symphonic Orchestra 16-bit Special Edition,perfect to exploit the potential of VST Expression in your arrangements. This trial version runs for 90 days, and can be easily unlocked online for €99 for unrestricted functionality
– Of course, Cubase 5 and Cubase Studio 5 integrate perfectly with Steinberg’s innovative range of hardware, the CC121, MR816 CSX, and MR816 X.
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