Computer duet using computer vision technology
“Collaboration of Charles Martin and Chi-Hsia (Lisa) Lai. We’re producing a new percussion / computer duet using computer vision technology, Supercollider and Open Frameworks. Sounds like fun right?”
Monotron – more than noise…
Sound of Seventy Three created this track to demonstrate how the Korg Monotron could be used to make “a little music….rather than just noise.”
Here’s what Johnson has to say about it:
This one is called the Monosong featuring the Korg Monotron as a lead synthesizer.
It was improvised in one take. The Monotron was fed into my Mini-KP to add delay & reverb. The backing track was created using my Korg Kaossilator for the first drum loop, the bassline, and the chord progression. The second drum loop was created using the Zoom MRT-3B Micro RhythmTrak filtered through the Monotron’s MS-20 filter.
More info at Johnson’s Youtube site.
Link:
Very nice Atari XL demo
HAI
This is my first big (as well as oldskool) demo for 8-bit Ataris. Graphics and code were done by me and really nice (controversial) music was done by Miker. Enjoy this little (85 KB) production which were first presented at Głuchołazy 2010 Atari Party.
New hardware solutions designed to enhance the quality and performance of Pro Tools|HD
Avid today introduced a series of newly-designed hardware solutions designed to enhance the quality and performance of Pro Tools|HD.
The new HD Series interfaces HD I/O, HD OMNI and HD MADI, offer customers flexible configurations to support a variety of analog and open digital formats for audio recording, mixing and playback.
The new I/O options include :
HD I/O (MSRP $3995 and up) enables customers to achieve the highest-quality audio record and playback with the option of three space-saving configurations—16×16 analog, 16×16 digital and 8x8x8 analog and digital—in a 2 RU rack mountable interface.
HD OMNI (MSRP $2995) frees up customer workspace by integrating the functionality of numerous costly outboard components into an all-in-one premium sound solution for recording, mixing and monitoring. Features include state-of-the-art conversion, two world-class mic pre-amps, headphone outputs, a full-featured surround monitor section and a 14×26 channel persistent mixer that functions even when the computer is off—letting users listen to CDs, MP3 players, keyboards and drum machines without the need for an additional mixer.
HD MADI (MSRP $4995) opens up workflows and speeds production time for broadcast, live sound and post production sound professionals by offering the ability to easily connect Pro Tools|HD systems to industry-standard MADI infrastructures, without the need for a format converter. Built-in sample rate conversion on all inputs and outputs allow customers to integrate into workflows with multiple sample rates (upstream and downstream) using a single, 64-channel 1 RU rack mountable interface.
Soundcells has released Afterglow v2, an updated version of the atmospheric ReFill for trance producers
Soundcells has released Afterglow v2, an updated version of the atmospheric ReFill for trance producers, jungle heads and ambient artists.
It’s analog, it’s digital, it’s tender and raw, glitchy at times but above this all: Extremely Atmospheric!
All sounds have been meticulously designed to be combined with each other in the exact way the user would like it to be heard. Get great malstroem-, surprising subtractor- and fantastic thor patches, furthermore over 260 samples from analog and digital gear and also physical modeling synths. Version 2 adds 30 mind-blowing combinator patches mainly based on the field recordings which are included in this version. Further every original combinator patch has been reworked – same sound as before, but expanded button assignment…
The combinators are programmed in such a way that they behave like real instruments. Soundcells has taken special care of this aspect by assigning the knobs, wheels and buttons for total musical, atmospherical and emotional control. Not only the lead patches offer the possibility to perform with emotion but also the pads and textures will give the user the feel of being a virtuoso soloist!
Afterglow v2 features
- 254 combinator patches (30 new ones since version 2).
- 100+ NNXT patches, 65+ Malstroem patches, 50+ Thor patches and 15 Subtractor patches.
- Analog leads full of character, lots of atmo textures and pads, bleeps, glitches, strange effects and field recordings.
- Highly original and inspiring drum and percussion machines.
- Especially great for designing/composing game and film scores.
Afterglow v2 for Reason 4 and higher is available to purchase for the introductory price of 34.90 EUR until the end of September (regular 44.90 EUR).
More information: Soundcells / Afterglow
The new OMD single is out
No mistake it is OMD
Updated Wavelore Instruments Slide Whistle for Kontakt
Wavelore has released an updated version of Slide Whistle, a virtual sampled whistle instrument previously released in GVI/GS3 format.
Wavelore Instruments Slide Whistle for Kontakt
This instrument, (~30 megabytes zipped), uses extensive formant-corrected portamento scripting with 8-way round robin staccato samples, expression filters, and other controls to allow you unsurpassed expressive capabilities in a small, free instrument.
It also comes with a 5-page manual in .pdf format. Check it out!
Slide Whistle is now available as a free download for Kontakt 2 and higher and GVI/GS3.
More information: Wavelore Instruments / Slide Whistle
Intro to the AdrenaLinn effects
FreqTalk synth playing through AdrenaLinn effects. Cameo appearance by E-Mu PX-7 drum machine.
(c) 2010 Andy Hutson
Free iPad app that lets you try out hexagonal keyboards
Chromatone Lite (App Store link) is a free iPad app that lets you try out hexagonal keyboards.
According to developers:
MUTO Music Method (Chromatic system), which use Chromatone and 3 scores, let us eliminate unimportant symbols like ? or? and exclude the distinguishment between black key and white key, so we can deal with all 12 keys easier.
The result is all 12 keys of finger-lead and form like chord and scale is identified, so the quantity of practicing will decrease to 1/12. You can perform and memorize the theory 12 times speedy up than before.
Alternate keyboard layouts have long been esoteric. The flexibility of touchscreens like the iPad are making it possible to bring these once-experimental controllers to the mainstream – where they may be given a chance to live or die on their merits.
Toontrack Releases Steven Slate S2.0 Producer Presets
Toontrack Music has teamed up with Steven Slate to bring you premium producer presets designed by Steven Slate himself for the sample engine and core sound library of Superior Drummer® 2.0
The presets carry Stevens highly prolific signature sound into Superior Drummer and will give Superior Drummer yet another edge.
· Comes with seven (7) different presets (Basic Rock, Cranky Funky Rock, Fat Metal, Fat Rock, Lively Rock, Punchy Rock, Radio Rock), engineered and designed by Steven Slate
· Works with the core Sound Library in Superior Drummer® 2.0
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