TR-808 home project
During computer class some of the grade 3s decided to teach themselves how to program a 30-year-old Roland TR-808 drum machine.
INSTANT DUBSTEP WOBBLE with Lazerbass in Reaktor 5.5
Lazerbass
The newest addition to the REAKTOR library is a monophonic synthesizer delivering a pure and direct sound without additional effects. The new additive synthesis module means Lazerbass can create a large number of timbres, themselves made up of multiple harmonic or non harmonic partials. The result is a sound of immense quality, equally at home creating spacey sci-fi sounds as full and punchy sub basses ideal for dubstep and other leading-edge electronic productions that need that signature “wobble.”
Bringing your iPad DJ’ing to a whole new level
Transform your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch into a portable DJ rig with Numark’s iDJ Live controller. Numark brings your iPad DJ’ing to a whole new level.
PRO MEETS PORTABLE
iDJ Live is the easiest way to become a DJ with your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad. This iOS-DJ controller is perfect for anyone from Pro DJs to music lovers who have never tried DJing before. The iDJ Live system harnesses the processing power of your iPad, iPod or iPhone and enables you to DJ parties, events and even clubs using the music that is already on your iPod via Core MIDI-enabled apps.
You can mix and scratch your music, including your iTunes Music Libraries using two large performance platters and a central mixer section with a crossfader, buttons and knobs. iDJ Live is laid out in to carefully recreate the two-decks-and-a-mixer setup that professional DJs prefer. Just load your tracks to either Deck A or Deck B, and then control it, cueing up the start point, performing advanced transitions and even scratching.
PLUG IN AND START THE PARTY
iDJ Live comes complete with iPad stand and custom headhpone/speaker audio cable so connecting to your sound system of choice is easy. Connect your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad in seconds using the built-in dock connector. Once these two connections are made, just switch the party into overdrive.
Get serious with your iPod, iPhone or iPad with iDJ Live.
Covenant inspired by the Road (Modern Ruin)
David Bowie did it, the Nine Inch Nails did it and now Covenant has done it. The Swedish EBM act has made a song inspired by a Hollywood movie. The genesis of their track “The Road”, which appears on their new album “Modern Ruin”, was the Viggo Mortensen movie of the same name.
For those who don’t know, “The Road” stars Mortensen (pictured) as a father who struggles with his son to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. The 2009 film was adapted from the award-winning novel of the same name by Cormac McCarthy, whose other book “No Country For Old Men” later became an Oscar-winning movie starring Tommy Lee Jones and Javier Bardem. The film is an interesting choice of inspiration for Covenant’s music, who follow in the footsteps of NIN, whose 2005 song “Only” was inspired by “Fight Club”, and Bowie, who penned his classic hit “Space Oddity” after watching “2001: A Space Odyssey”.
“Modern Ruin” was slated for a 2010 release, but was delayed until this year. They released the “Lightbringer” EP – itself a track on the new LP – last October (you can order it below) to give fans a taste of what “Modern Ruin” will sound like. Released via Synthetic Symphony/SPV, the record will hit shops in Germany on Friday, the rest of Europe on Monday and the US (via Metropolis Records) on 8 February. Nice stuff. It’s just a pity that SPV, for some obscure reason, never sent a review copy to Side-Line. Crisis? We asked, but never got any reply. If that’s the new way of doing promo, it will be a great year!
You can order the album right here on iTunes and don’t forget to get hold of the “Lightbringer” EP (direct link on iTunes). In Germany, the album is already available here on Amazon.
Tracklist:
- Modern Ruin 01:28
- Lightbringer (feat. Necro Facility) 05:41
- Judge Of My Domain 06:05
- Dynamo Clock 05:32
- Kairos 01:11
- The Beauty And The Grace 04:52
- Get On 04:40
- Worlds Collide 04:16
- In The Night 03:20
- Beat The Noise 06:00
- The Road 05:23
Tracklist Bonus-CD: *
- Wir Sind Die Nacht
- Wir Sind Die Nacht (Oscar Holter Remix)
- Wir Sind Die Nacht (Full Instrumental)
- Wir Sind Die Nacht (Henrik Bäckström Remix)
- Wir Sind Die Nacht (Sample)
- Ich War Nichts (Sample)
- Wunder (Sample)
Yamaha Tyros 4 Intelligent Arranger Workstation Demonstration
NAMM 2011 is rolling along with more news and previews coming in from Media Preview day. Yamaha is here showing off their powerful intelligent arrangement workstation keyboard the Tyros. Now in its forth revision this is on powerful system aimed at the home / family keyboardist. Its still quite a machine with fantastic capabilities you gotta see.
Via SM
NAMM: AKAI releases Synthstation49
Introducing the synthstation49 by AKAI
More info below:
SynthStation49 is the most advanced, intuitive music controller designed specifically for use with the iPad and the first true iPad performance tool for musicians. Working seamlessly with Akai Professional heralded SynthStation software, SynthStation49 provides unparalleled music creation capabilities, including direct in-app MIDI recording from its velocity-sensitive keyboard, nine MPC-style drum pads and array of transport controls.
In addition to its integration with the SynthStation app, SynthStation49 is also completely iOS CoreMIDI compatible, making it instantly compatible with dozens of music apps already in the App Store and hundreds more on the way.
Dock, power and position the iPad perfectly using the adjustable-angled cradle, or establish commanding control over your favorite computer software using SynthStation49‘s USB/MIDI port. Professional ¼” outputs and extreme portability ensure you’ll be able to take your sequences straight to the stage at a moments notice.
SynthStation49 is the only full-featured, professional keyboard controller allowing direct MIDI performance recording onto an iPad. Bridging Akai Professional’s popular MPK controllers with the previously released SynthStation25, SynthStation49 provides immense software control with forty-nine, full-size velocity-sensitive keys, nine backlit MPC-style drum pads and full transport buttons. An adjustable-angled dock for iPad allows the user to easily slide their tablet into the SynthStation49’s cradle and position the screen to their preference.
SynthStation49’s keyboard, pitch/modulation wheels and sustain pedal input provide great feel and the essential controls for musicians and producers to compose, record and perform. The nine drum pads of SynthStation49 give users immediate, intuitive beat-creation capabilities over the 50 classic and modern kits available within the SynthStation software. Program, Sequence, Song select and Transport buttons also provide quick navigation to the SynthStation App’s most used components for a seamless, efficient workflow.
SynthStation49 also contains a stereo pair of professional ¼” TRS outputs with volume knob for easy connecting to other pro audio equipment on stage or in the studio. A headphone output also lets users practice and compose in private. The SynthStation49’s USB port can be connected directly to a Mac or PC computer to receive power in addition to transmitting MIDI to and from music software – a great way to turn the SynthStation App or other CoreMIDI compatible App into a sound module. You can even use SynthStation49 as a traditional USB MIDI controller with your computer – no iPad required!
AkaiConnect SDK allows third-party developers to take advantage of all the professional controls and capabilities of Akai Pro’s SynthStation49 keyboard controller and incorporate support for those controls within their iPad applications. Software developers interested in creating programs compatible with SynthStation49 can submit an application now at SynthStationApp.com.
KORG KRONOS unveilled – here are the pics
Korgs Kronos seems a lighter Oasys with these modules (known from the Original) – also has Karma aboard, but is assumably more affordable
SGX-1 Premium Piano: 4GB
EP-1 MDS Electric Piano:
CX-3 Tonewheel Organ:
MS20-EX Legacy Analog Collection:
Polysix-EX Legacy Analog Collection: Polysix.
AL-1 Analog Synthesizer – close to but not exactly a Radias
MOD-7 Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer – close to DX7
STR-1 Plucked String Synthesizer: Physical Modeling Synth (strings)
HD-1 High Definition Synthesizer: (sample player)
Features in detail
There are 9 synthesis engines on a single workstation, available in 61, 76 and 88 keys. The engines are:
* SGX-1 Premium Piano: German piano with more than 4 GB in samples. 8 layers and the choice of opening angle of the tail of the piano.
* EP-1 MDS Electric Piano, electric pianos (with sound “signature” by George Duke, Herbie Hancock Rodan Rudess or others)
* CX-3 Organ Tonewheel: integrating technology famed CX-3 in the Kronos. Drawbars controllable from its faders. Leslie Posilibidad to adjust the joystick, from speed to the position you just rotate.
* MS20-EX Legacy Analog Collection: emulation of vintage Korg MS20 synth.
-EX * Polysix Legacy Analog Collection: Polysix emulation.
* AL-1 Analog Synthesizer
* NOD-7 Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer
* STR-1 Plucked String Synthesizer: a new generation of modeling. You can choose from the material of the rope, until the tension, the execution (if pick, rub with your finger …)
* HD-1 High Definition Synthesizer: A portion of all types of samples.
Account with a set of 16 “sets” may be, from Programs, to vans, to sequences. What makes the live performance much easier and full of possibilities. One of the most exciting new features is that you can move from one set to another without interruption of sound (so if you keep notes of the previous set, still playing).
It eliminates the concept appears rompler and integration / provision of more than 12 GB of content hosted on a hard disk SSD.
Has integrated USB connection to your computer, not just save / edit, but also as a USB interface with 2 inputs and 2 outputs.
Section 16 effects available. 9-band equalizer general. Flexible Routing. Mastering tools. 16-track sequencer.”
Demo of the StudioBLADE 88
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnbmihJ0xr0
A new system that Wong calls “the most advanced, portable, upgradeable and least expensive keyboard production station available”
This video shows the new Music Computing StudioBLADE(tm) 88-key keyboard production station. It is simply the most advanced, portable, upgradeable and least expensive keyboard production station available. $500 less than any other keyboard workstation and thousands less than any other keyboard production station, the StudioBLADE line of keyboard production stations aren’t just another generation ahead, they literally redefine the entire category.
MIDI controller application for the iPhone
Voice Control is a wireless MIDI controller application for the iPhone that converts the pitch of your voice into signals for controlling MIDI devices networked to your computer.
Features:
- Select your vocal range – from bass to soprano (center picker wheel)
- Shift the pitch of converted MIDI signals up or down (right picker wheel)
- Display the note you are currently singing (left picker wheel)
- Sliders let you change the input audio level and the amount of pitch “smoothing”
- Tap “Set Up” to switch to the “Control” screen
- Control the volume and expression in real time using the x-y control pad while you sing
- Rotate the device to pan the sound left to right
The developer does not mention support for any of the available hardware MIDI adapters that are available for iOS devices as of version 1.1.
Voice Control sells for $1.99.
Stereo Width w/ The Haas Effect
New tutorial from Propellerhead
This week I’m going to show you one of the most tried and true methods we have to add stereo width and depth to our mixes: The Haas Affect.
Named after Dr. Helmut Haas for his early research into the effect, the Haas Effect essentially uses short delays to fool your brain into perceiving a stereo sound from a mono source. In mixing we can exploit your brain’s gullibility to carve out wide stereo fields and provide our mixes enough room for center elements like lead vocals or bass guitar.
I’ve made a combinator patch that accompanies this tutorial and it can be downloaded here:
http://www.propellerheads.se/stuff/JB…
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