Tectonic is a sound sculpture created in real time by earthquakes
Tectonic is a sound sculpture created in real time by earthquakes as they occur across the globe. A tightly integrated system between Max/MSP, Google Earth and Ableton Live processes a stream of real-time data that is translated into synthesis and sample playback parameters.
When an earthquake occurs, seismic data is relayed to the system, sound is produced and Google Earth immediately flies to the coordinates of the latest earthquake giving us a visual representation of the newest developments. As multiple earthquakes occur daily, the sculpture builds, enmeshing itself in a complex soundscape of textures and tones – every second, different from the last and never repeating the same stage twice.
impOSCar 2 meets Gforce
Second Video of the impOSCar 2 Controller. This time with the original sound of the impOSCar 2 VST Instrument from GForce Software.
More from Roland – FP-7F Digital Piano
Roland sure has been extremely productive in bringing new gear to the market this past 12 months or so, here’s another one.
Roland U.S. has introduced the FP-7F Digital Piano, the latest addition to its FP series piano lineup.
The new FP-7F adds four new features:
- Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine;
- an all-new PHA III Ivory Feel-S Keyboard with Escapement;
- a vocal mic input with companion Harmony effects; and
- an onboard looper.
The FP-7F is expected to ship in November with an MSRP of $2,199.00 for the black finish, and $2,299.00 for the white finish. The Roland FP-7F Digital Piano
Previously available only in their top-line digital pianos, the new FP-7F now includes Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano engine.
The FP-7F also features Roland’s newly developed PHA III Ivory Feel-S Keyboard with Escapement. Additionally, every key is constructed of a special material that provides excellent moisture absorbency, with the white keys replicating the unique appearance and comfortable feel of real ivory keys.
For sing-along fun, the FP-7F provides a built-in microphone input, and the onboard Harmony engine lets users add duet, trio, and quartet harmonies to their own voice with effects derived from the BOSS VE-20 Vocal Processor. To create the harmony voices, the Harmony engine automatically detects the chords the user plays on the keyboard in real time.
Also onboard the FP-7F is a looper that lets a player record and play back their performance as a continuous audio loop. This is great for creating play-along backing, and unlimited overdubs can be added as well. Users can record the sounds of the FP-7F itself (including rhythm patterns from its large built-in library) and from a connected vocal microphone. In addition, loops can be saved as WAV files to USB flash media and used with the FP-7F’s USB Audio Key playback feature.
The FP-7F is available in black (FP-7F-BK) or white (FP-7F-WH) finishes, and comes standard with a DP-10 Damper Pedal. Options include the matching KSC-44 stand and the RPU-3 Triple Pedal Unit. The RPU-3 offers a true grand piano playing experience with three foot pedals, as well as advanced control of the FP-7F’s Harmony and Looper features.
Neon Judgements’ lost tapes
More news from Belgium and another dark electronic band that started in the 80:s: The Neon Judgement.
“TV Treated” and “Suffering”, the two first cassettes from the duo, have been remastered and released on vinyl LP. This product from Dark Entries is a limited edition (500 numbered copies), including lyrics and photos, called “Early Tapes”.
“Smack EP” is another new release: a digital EP with remixes which was released a week ago.
Tips and tricks in Ableton – Dub step
Below we will take a look at dubstep composition in Ableton Live.
Starting with a basic beat, Ableton instructor Steve Nalepa uses the Impulse instrument to make a basic beat and then shows some tips on how to make it more interesting.
After creating a basic beat in part one he shows us how to add groove, a bass line and how to add some interest using some VST effects
Parlez vous Chip tunes francais?
French language interview with Atari ST chiptuner Dma-Sc.
However quite worthwhile watching anyhow 
Mellotron sessions with Anita Morte
Another great film by Martin Gustafsson. This is from the sessions at Roth Händle with swedish band Anima Morte.
Sidenotes:
A major advantage of using tape strips, as opposed to tape loops or cassettes is that the Mellotron can reproduce the attack and decay of the instruments recorded on the tape.
A consequence of the eight second limit on the duration of each note is that if one wants to play chords that last longer than eight seconds, one must release different notes in sequence in a process that has been compared to a spider crawling across the keyboard.
The earlier MKI and MKII models contained two side-by-side keyboards: The right keyboard accessed 18 “lead/instrument” sounds such as strings, flutes, and brass; The left keyboard played pre-recorded musical rhythm tracks in various styles.
The tape banks for the later, lighter-weight M400 models contain only three selectable sounds including (typically) strings, cello, and an eight-voice choir. The sound on each individual tape piece was recorded at the pitch of the key to which it was assigned. To make up for the fewer sounds available, the M400 tapes came in a removable frame that allowed for relatively quick changes to new racks of sounds.
Trifonic under the hood
Electronic music production tutorial by Brian Trifon of Trifonic
Sculpture, the physical modeling synth in Apple’s Logic Pro, is one of the most powerful and unique synths available. It’s also one of the most intimidating to use.
Thankfully, Brian has created a video in which he breaks down the mysteries of this complex and impressive tool, demonstrating how to use Sculpture’s multiple parameters to create strong, unique lead sounds.
A short clip of Dot_AY at the BLIP TOKYO After party
Featuring the Mellotron
The Moody Blues’ Mike Pinder talking about and playing the Mellotron at the documentary double feature for Mellodrama: The Mellotron Movie and On The Threshold of a Dream in Los Angeles, 2010
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