News on stripped down ProTools SE
The latest version of Pro Tools has been revealed, Pro Tools SE is a stripped down version of M-Powered and is aimed at the starter musician offering the following;
Top Features
- studio-grade recording tools > record, edit, and mix music using the same software platform the pros use
- easy to use > start creating music quickly, without previous experience
- mix up to 24 tracks > turn your computer into a powerful recording/mixing studio
- over 100 virtual instruments > be the entire band
- includes powerful, pro-quality effects > polish your mixes
- built-in learning tools, song templates, and audio loop library > create complete songs in minutes
- cross platform > works with compatible PC or Mac computers
Full Features
- award-winning Pro Tools composing, recording, editing, and mixing features
- mix up to 24 tracks (16 audio tracks, 8 virtual instrument tracks)
- integrated learning tools make it easy to create music
- built-in composing features, including MIDI sequencing and Score editing
- includes over 100 different virtual instruments
- powerful, pro-quality effects including reverb, EQ, and guitar amp/distortion effects
- comes with over 3 GB of audio loops to quickly construct songs and ideas
- easily record up to two instruments at once
- compatible with PC and Mac computers
Comparison Chart
| Pro Tools SE (included) |
Pro Tools M-Powered™ (sold separately) |
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| Maximum simultaneous audio record tracks | 2 | 18 |
| Total audio tracks | 16 | 48 |
| Total virtual instrument tracks | 8 | 32 |
| Audio effects | 20 | 70 |
| Virtual instrument sounds | 100 | thousands |
| Musical loops | 3 GB | 8 GB |
Experimental synth based on granular synthesis and mathematically generated noise
Grainbot, a free Windows software synth by Synthgeek, is an experimental synth based on granular synthesis and mathematically generated noise.
Description:
It’s not made for traditional bass/lead/pad type stuff (though it can do that if pressed), but it is capable of a wide range of other sounds: mechanical and engine-type sounds, rhythmic percussion sequences, random bleepery, drones, ambiences, and more. It can also process external audio.
There are two sound sources: the grain generator (which can granulate internal sound sources or an audio input), and “gen 1″, a chaotic math-based sound generator. There is also a ring modulator which uses these two generators as its inputs. You can choose between 5 different input sources for the grain generator: live audio input, a built-in analog-style oscillator, the input amplitude modulated by the oscillator, gen 1, or audio input from a file. The sound generators are processed through a filter with 5 types (lo pass, hi pass, notch, and 2 flavors of band pass) and a selectable number of stages. There is also a stereo delay effect which can sync to host tempo (or not). Various parameters (including the delay effect) can be modulated with 2 step sequencers, 3 LFO’s, and a 6-stage envelope. The modulation routing is provided via matrix. Besides the modulators mentioned above, there are also matrix inputs for key tracking and velocity, and a “combiner” which uses various math formulas to combine any two mod sources in various ways.
It’s a free download from the Synthgeek site.
via FreeVST
Someone apparently quite pleased with the Aalto
“(Please excuse the noise. I’m still trying to get the hang of screencasting. The Aalto’s sound was pristine coming from my laptop, but I couldn’t get the screencasting software’s sound clean.)
Lie down on the forest floor, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and relax. Let your inner eye wander through an imaginary landscape. What do you see?
This was my first patch/composition on the Aalto virtual modular plugin. I registered the software soon after putting up this video because of my fantastic experience!
iPad interface for the ATC-Xi synth
Federico Solazzo created this iPad interface for his Studio Electronics ATC-Xi synthesizer using TouchOSC on the iPad.
Interface Notes:
- Blue: OSC section
- Purple: VCF section
- Green: LFO section
- Red: master section
By exposing most of the synth’s parameters via a multi-touch screen, the TouchOSC interface makes patch editing tactile and fast.
Preview below:
Technical details:
TouchOSC (iPad) > OSCulator > Logic Pro > emagic amt8 > Studio Electronics ATC-Xi
The ATC is being played via MIDI on a Kurzweil K2VX.
Mark mosher live at electro fest
Here is an excerpt of my performance of the song “First Orbit” from I Hear Your Signals at Electro-Music 2010. Thanks to Jeremy DePrisco for sharing this video with me. Audio is from camera mic. By the way, if you were at the show and have video or pics, contact me as I’d like to post more.
This song is performed using Percussa AudioCubes and a Novation Launchpad.
Teaser on Traktor S4 from NI
This is an early look at the new Native Instruments Traktor S4 DJ Controller, via DJ Tech Tools’ Ean Golden.
The Traktor S4 is a state of the art DJ controller, designed to be plug and play with Traktor DJ software.
Features:
- Integrated 4-deck TRAKTOR controller and software.
- Plug & play – all you need to start mixing is your computer and MP3s.
- 4-channel mixer with ergonomic layout, 2 high-res jog wheels.
- 2 analog inputs with phono and mic preamps for hooking up turntables, CD players or external audio gear.
- TRAKTOR PRO S4 software – pro features, supreme usability; features 4-deck mixing and effects, plus all-new Sample Decks and a powerful Loop Recorder.
- 2 customizable FX units with 28 performance effects for adding your own trademark sound.
- Powerful MP3 management with iTunes® integration and iPod® compatibility.
- Built-in 24bit/96 kHz soundcard features pristine, award-winning audio quality.
- All components designed by the same team – precision German engineering.
- Includes 40 original loops and 10 full tracks from the world-famous Loopmasters Studio.
Fresh Reaper introduction
REAPER is a powerful Windows application for multi-track recording and editing of audio.
cockos.com/reaper
Edit multiple MIDI items or tracks together in a single editor. Customize how the MIDI editor shows you looped items, tempo changes, even synchronize the editor contents with the arrange view so everything stays lined up with the project as you move windows around. Edit MIDI inline in the arrange view. Add MIDI track controls to any track, in front of sends, or anywhere else. Explode MIDI items by channel or pitch. Improved MIDI import and export, hardware MIDI timing calibration, full sysex support, and tons of other improvements.
Expand automation into lanes for editing, and collapse envelopes back into a single track for storage. Use dedicated automation faders for relative trim. Automation and fine parameter control are now much easier to get to: move a knob and click a button to create a new envelope. Manage automation recording modes by track or globally. Use stepped envelopes for detent knobs or bezier curves for easy transitions. Use the new intelligent automation thinning slider to turn dense clusters of automation points into smooth gestures.
Moog Voyager: Low Oscillator Volume + FX
Alias cl516 has released a demo of the Voyager, checking in on what it is really capable of:
Here is what he has to say about it:
With all the recent talk about the upcoming Moog Voyager XL, I thought I’d take the Voyager out for a spin. I’ve already made a video trying to thicken up the Voyager’s sound, so this one’s a bit different. Everything played here exited the Voyager’s left mono output only, making use of the dual filters and spacing knob. I also made sure that the oscillator volume levels were as low as possible, and by doing this, I managed to coax out a different tone from my usual way of using the Moog Voyager. No extra modules such as the Freqbox, VX-351 or the CP-251 were involved.
Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin
Originally “I am very glad because I’m finally returning home” by Eduard Khil (1976).
Performed on the Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin by Jairo Moreno.
More info from Moog on todays offerings:
The Etherwave Pro is a professional quality theremin featuring classic theremin sounds, excellent playability housed in a beautiful eye-catching cabinet. It is designed as a solution for the gigging musician who wants the best theremin available in a portable package.
The Etherwave Pro also won the 2005 Excellence In Design Award (EID). This bold, beautiful theremin is designed for the gigging musician. Drawing on his 50 years of experience, Bob Moog has designed the next step in the evolution of the original electronic instrument, the Theremin. The Etherwave Pro is a step up both from the best-selling theremin of all time, the Etherwave Standard. The Etherwave Pro features professional quality response and sound in a package designed both for beauty and portability. Whether you’re a seasoned thereminist or someone drawn to it’s unusual sound and looks, you’ll appreciate the quality of response and control this product offers.
Checking out the KORG M01 for Nintendo DS
KORG M01′ is a palm-sized Music Workstation for Nintendo DS! You can make a wide variety of music with 8 tracks sequencer and more than 300 sounds including the legendary Korg’s M1 sounds. Anyone can generate musical notes, chords, and drums by Touch control screen without music knowledge.
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