Martin Rev joins M.I.A on stage
When M.I.A.’s new single “Born Free” came out, many music geeks were impressed that she used a sample of NYC’s pioneering electro rockers Suicide. Last night on Letterman, she was joined onstage by none other than Martin Rev himself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MROxPK18v5I
Vocal gating in Ableton
Live guru Tom Cosm is back with another one of his in-depth videos on Ableton Live, this time focusing on rhythmic vocal gating.
This is part 1 of a 10 part video series on fun ways to process vocals.
Exclusive interview with Foxx and JM Jarre
French composer, performer and music producer Jean Michel Jarre was in London recently where he was presented with “The MOJO Lifetime Achievement Award” by non other than John Foxx. Jean Michel Jarre: “What happened was an absolute surprise for me. Such a brilliant audience was attending the event, Jimmy Page, members of Depeche mode, Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Devo, Florence and the Machine, Anthony and the Johnsons, Blur, Stone Roses, Jarvis Cocker, Roger Daltrey, Emilou Harris, Mark Almond from Softcell either receiving or giving an award. At the end of the ceremony, John Foxx from Ultravox presented the award to me. I have been so moved by what Phil Alexander, the chief editor of Mojo magazine and John said about my music and my concerts. How new, different and influential it has been until now. What an honor coming from such brilliant artists and in London!”
A glimpse of Reaktor 5.5
Here’s a little that has leaked around Reaktor 5.5. Switch Programs in DAW, new darker GUI. Automap seems to work with it, also.
* Additive synthesis capabilities (based on new “Sine Bank” module)
* Modal synthesis capabilities (based on new “Modal Bank” module)
* Instruments can now be loaded as ensembles and vice versa
* Revised one-window GUI with flexible “split” view
* Unified interface layout for standalone and plugin operation
* New full-screen view in standalone mode
* New “structure bookmarks” feature
* Improved instrument header, properties and sample map editor
* Improved audio player with browser integration, drag&drop and auto-mode
* Improved preset handling with bank list and “snapshot master” function
* Global master volume controls for audio input and output
* Improved functionality of send/receive modules
* Audio I/O channels increased to 40 in standalone mode
* Improved handling of audio I/Os and ports
* Improved auto-save in plugin mode
* Improved sample rate conversion
* New “Lazerbass” monophonic additive synthesizer by Mike Daliot
* All ensembles from Electronic Instruments I + II now included
* Additional keyboard shortcuts
* New “application reference” manual with integrated tutorials
Today’s in-depth synth – MFOS
The MFOS sequencer is driving the MFOS Ultimate.
VCO 1and VCO 2 are patched to the Expander Multi-mode filter, the band pass out is patched to the Expander signal mixer.
VCO3 and Noise are mixed on the Ultimate mixer and routed to the Ultimate low pass filter and filter output is routed to the Ultimate VCA
Ultimate AR envelope is modulating low pass filter and Ultimate VCA
Ultimate VCA is patched to the Expander Signal Mixer
LFO1 is modulating the Cutoff frequency of the Band pass filter
LFO2 is modulating the VCO3 Pulse Width
Expander Signal Mixer is routed to the Epxander VCA who is modulated by Expander ADSR. The VCA is routed to the audio output.
Vince Clarke remixes Goldfrapp
Goldfrapp’s next single, “Believer” will feature a remix by Vince Clarke.
A string of live dates in England will follow in November:
November 9 – Bristol, O2 Academy
November 11 – London, Hammersmith Apollo
November 13 – Brighton, Dome
November 14 – Birmingham, O2 Academy
November 16 – Leeds, O2 Academy
November 17 – Manchester, Academy
November 19 – Glasgow, O2 Academy
November 20 – Newcastle, O2 Academy
The Dark Snuggler EP
We Collect Enemies – the label formed by Andrew Phillpott (Depeche Mode), Glen Brady (The Glass, Plant Music, Awesome Agency) and Daryl Bamonte (Depeche Mode, The Cure) – has announced a brand new 12″ hot on the heels of the Das Shadow and Broad Bean Band releases. This time it’s DJ Wool (aka Glen Brady, one 3rd of the originators of the label clique) bringing “The Dark Snuggler EP”. The release holds remixes by Lars Moston (Moston & Malente), Boeoes Kaelstigen (Adrian Recordings, Sweden) and Jetlag (collab. between The Smiths’ bassist Andy Rourke and Russian/NYC DJ Ole).
Arturia has released The Player
Arturia has released The Player, its latest addition to the Analog Experience Series. The Player combines a dedicated controller-keyboard and a native software application in one package.
The software features 1000 Arturia synth sounds, made from the company’s flagship software synthesizers (Minimoog V, Prophet V, ARP 2600 V, Jupiter 8V…).
Arturia The Player Features:
Keyboard:
- Ultra-thin aluminum and wooden case.
- Full sized keys
- 25 semi-weighted keys with velocity response
- Works as a Universal 25-key MIDI keyboard
- New MIDI control center to set up midi integration with any external software or device
Sotfware:
- 1000 synthesizer sounds
- Smart preset manager: fast filter the presets to your requirements, by instrument, and type
- Straightforward editing: only the key parameters are accessible to modify the sounds
- Full compatibility with major formats and hosts on Mac OS X and Windows XP/ Vista/ 7 (VST, AU, RTAS).
Arturia The Player is available now, listing $169 /149€. Expect to pay around $150 for it.
Chiptunes in APAC?
Ever heard of chip tunes in Malaysia? Neither have I..
Documentary that covers the south-east Asian scene of chipmusic, a very interesting one if you ask me. You have the input of interesting people that you are not used to hear, for example Ikuma, from a totally different point of view to American or European counterparts. Some footage is “obtained” but most is shot by these young aspiring artists and enthusiasts.
Using Markers in Logic and Mainstage
Preview of four part video series on using Markers in Logic and Mainstage.
Create an audio file in Logic and then import that audio file into the Playback plug-in in Mainstage and map an external MIDI Keyboard to trigger the Markers in the various parts of the audio file.
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