iMS-20 on iPad: a play on “Oxygene” theme
Another proof how much joy 30 minutes with an iPad and Korg iMS-20 can give you. It’s not totally faithful to the original, so JMJ purists please don’t complain 
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Tempo Rubato has released version 3.3 of NLogSynth PRO
Tempo Rubato has released version 3.3 of NLogSynth PRO , a professional virtual analogue synthesizer for iPad. Supports external MIDI input and output via Line6′ Midi Mobilizer interface and CoreMIDI USB with Camera Connection Kit. Full MIDI implementation for note on/off including velocity control, pitch bend, sustain pedal, modulation wheel and assignable midi controller.
Tempo Rubato has released version 3.3 of NLogSynth PRO, a professional virtual analogue synthesizer for iPad.
Supports external MIDI input and output via Line6′ Midi Mobilizer interface and CoreMIDI USB with Camera Connection Kit.
Full MIDI implementation for note on/off including velocity control, pitch bend, sustain pedal, modulation wheel and assignable midi controller.
Changes in NLogSynth PRO v3.3
- NLogSynth PRO now exports & imports patches using a custom file format with the extension “.nlogpro” (patches from NLog MIDI Synth can be imported).
- NLog opens any audio & MIDI file which you encounter in Mobile Mail, Safari or any other App which deals with files in an iOS compliant manner..
- In addition to export, NLog can now also import audio & midi files. All Audio file formats are supported for which Apple’s CoreAudio library provides converters..
- SoundCloud support for up- & download.
- iTunes file sharing support for audio, midi & patch files.
- NLog now reacts to MIDI program and bank change messages..
- NLog now supports Sonoma AudioCopy & Paste including the compatible app list and the standard Sonoma GUI..
- NLog has been updated to the new Line6 Midi Mobilizer firmware. Thus, all fixes from Line6 are now incorporated into NLog..
- MIDI Through is now switched off by default and can be activated in the “sys” -> “MIDI ” panel..
- NLog now provides graphical feedback to MIDI notes with the on screen keyboard GUI as well as the pitch bend and mod wheels..
- Support of Akai’s SynthStation25.
NLogSynth PRO for iPad is available to purchase for $14.99 USD.
More information: Tempo Rubato / NLogSynth PRO
Future DJ – new mixing software app for iOS
Xylio has announced the release of Future DJ, a mixing software app for iOS.
Future DJ is a DJ mixing software for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch that allows you to mix like a pro dj in no time. This is not a toy, it’s a full-blown software that you can use to mix for an entire party if you want to.
Although DJ software on the iPhone and iPod touch is only at the beginning, Future DJ raises the standards through features such as automatic BPM detection, beat-matching and seamless looping, thus making it the first professional handheld DJ solution.
Future DJ features
- Classic DJ setup with 2 decks and mixer.
- Fully manual or automatic mixing.
- Pitch/speed control and crossfader.
- One-click beat-matching and sync.
- Seamless intelligent looping and skip-beat.
- Automatic BPM detection (grid like) on the device.
- Effects, eqs, filters.
- Vinyl simulation including scratch, pitch, reverse play, brake, spin.
- Separate headphones/speakers output (using a simple stereo splitter).
- IPod library browsing system with search.
- Professional CUE point functions including hot Cue-Play.
- Pitch bend (using the pitch sliders).
- MotionPlaying™ – place your iPhone/iPod on a turntable and scratch any song (requires an iOS device with a gyroscope – eg. iPhone 4).
- Extensive settings.
- Built-in help.
Future DJ for iOS is available to purchase for an introductory price of $1.99 USD.
More information: Xylio
The Prodigy – World’s On Fire – cinema trailer
In selected cinemas for one night only – For info, tickets and to view an exclusive preview of Take Me To The Hospital from the film go to theprodigy.com
An epic super-thumping incendiary show – an hour-and-a-half of pummelling dance classics, complete with thundering bass and a spectacular show. The Prodigy’s biggest ever show in front of 65,000 – the Warrior’s Dance festival, a sell out at the Milton Keynes National Bowl.
Old time favorite is back – Felix Da Housecat
On this month’s cover CD of Mixmag the magazine ditched the normal mix format for one issue and teamed up Felix Da Housecat who is releasing his brand new LP on the cover of Mixmag. “Son Of Analogue” features 14 originaltracks and is available exclusively on the front cover of the magazine.
Get it here, subscription page >>
Björk introduces ‘Biophilia’
This summer, Björk introduces ‘Biophilia’, a project which she describes as being ‘extraordinary immersive’ and her ‘most ambitious work to date’. The multi-media endeavour encompasses her music, installations and live shows. Expect lots of modern technology powered via the internet.
The project aims to explore ideas like how sound works, the infinite expanse of the universe, from planetary systems to atomic structures. Expect the unexpected…
The world premiere of Björk’s ‘Biophilia’ live show will be held at the Manchester International Festival during a three-week residency and across 6 ‘intimate’ shows in the Campfield Market Hall for audiences of 1800.
For these 6 special shows, Björk will be performing new tracks from the forthcoming “Biophilia” studio album. Expect a small group of musical collaborators who will be playing on a range of specially conceived and crafted instruments, among them a bespoke digitally-controlled pipe organ; a 30 foot pendulum that harnesses the earth’s gravitational pull to create musical patterns and a one-off pin barrel harp.
The ‘Biophilia’ live show will travel to major cities around the world following the Manchester premiere.
Grokking the FS1R: Part 1- The FS1R Spectral waveforms
WARNING – This video contains loud audio . Even though a limiter was placed on the output, the nature of FM means that noise peaks are inevitable when experimenting. You have been warned!
If you don’t know what FS1R or FM synthesis are then there’s no point in watching. Really.
Part 1: A quick look at the FS1R waveforms and their basic shaping parameters .
Apologies for the background hiss – attempting to eliminate. In any case, Youtube audio cannot do justice to the output of this fabulous device.
Software used:
FS1R editor – http://synth-voice.sakura.ne.jp/fs1r_editor_english.html
Reaper – http://www.reaper.fm/
S(m)exiscope vst – http://bram.smartelectronix.com/plugins.php?id=4
Grok: “to understand intuitively or by empathy; to establish rapport with” and “to empathise or communicate sympathetically (with); also, to experience enjoyment.”
AlphaSphere IndieGoGo Campaign
What is the AlphaSphere?
The AlphaSphere is a brand new musical instrument. Consisting of 48 tactile pads, it combines iconic design and smart materials to create an audio-visual experience that is truly unique. The pads are touch sensitive and can be infinitely programed to trigger electronic sounds. The AlphaSphere will bring modern music production and performance off the computer screen and back into the hands of the musician. Know the feeling when you suspect the DJ is just checking his emails? You can say goodbye to that…
* A hands on way of producing music
* Sounds triggered by malleable pads
* Varying pressure applied to pad can control a number of parameters – volume, pitch, oscillations etc.
* Apply your own sounds or samples using Open Sound Control
* Integrated LEDs for full visual effect
* Can be easily used as a synth, a step sequencer, or a MIDI controller as well as being an instrument in its own right
The Technology
The brain of the AlphaSphere is based on an XMOS processor. The processing power and multi-core architecture allows for ultimate responsiveness and the possibility to expand the signal processing done on board. The prototype connects to the outside world using Open Sound Control which can interface with MIDI. Though there are plans for internal voices and sample-sets, we will always keep the AlphaSphere programmable, so any sound you conceive can be uploaded and shared. The Firmware and Software for the AlphaSphere are based on open source software and the code will be publicly hosted and documented. We are looking to foster a community around developing for the AlphaSphere, and hope that developers and producers alike can create and share new systems and sounds for the instrument.
There is also a speaker within the AlphaSphere itself, taking full-advantage of the inbuilt acoustics of the spherical resonant chamber. To play electronic music with the AlphaSphere, feels like you are literally holding the sounds in your hand, morphing and shaping them as you please.
Little Bighead and Big Bighead Eat a Korg
“Little Bighead and Big Bighead Eat a Korg”
Spacey effects and a nice Microkorg synthesizer make for a fun combo! Sit back, super-size the picture and crank the speakers! The ride’s gonna be a little bumpy! But definitely a chill-ride into your outer and inner spaces!
Reco-Synth ::: Coubesynth – MIDI :::
Reco-Synth, the pimped CoubeSynth plugged into a midi device.
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