DSP Trigger – software based audio to MIDI converter for Windows
AudioFront has announced the release of DSP Trigger, a software based audio to MIDI converter for Windows.
It processes the audio output from drum pads and converts it to MIDI without the need of a hardware drum brain. It supports both single and dual zone pads and can output up to four separate articulations. DSP can be used as a way to upgrade your current e-drum kit, or as the foundation for a complete VST based drum brain.
DSP Trigger features
- Easy to use.
- Supports positional sensing (mesh pads only).
- Up to three articulations from a single zone.
- Both sensitive and dynamic.
- Extremely fast and accurate triggering.
- Advanced controls for velocity curve shaping.
- Supports both single and dual zone pads (piexo / piezo).
- Crosstalk cancellation.
- Low CPU usage.
DSP Trigger for Windows (VST) is available to purchase for $39 USD. An unlimited (nagscreen) demo version is available to download from the AudioFront website.
More information: AudioFront / DSP Trigger
TubeOhm has released Vintage – new virtual synthesizer instrument plug-in for Windows
TubeOhm has released Vintage, a new virtual synthesizer instrument plug-in for Windows.
Vintage is a new synth that brings the old school sound from the classic big old synthesizers directly to you: Atmospheres, Strings, Organ and Synthetic Voices that sound human, not electronic.
Vintage features
- Two complete synthesizers (Structure 1 & 2).
- Key-split function.
- Two arpeggiators.
- Sound randomizer function.
- Free programmable Vector Modulation.
- Four 12/24dB VCFs.
- Ten multi-function envelopes, also with loop function.
- Six LFOs.
- Effects section with EQ, tube distortion, chorus, delay, reverb and a modulation matrix.
- Four sample players and/or four oscillators with superwave, OSC-ring modulation, and PART ring modulation can be used to sculpt sounds.
- Includes 128 factory patches.
- Manual in English and German.
TubeOhm Vintage for Windows (VST) is available to purchase for 70 EUR. Registered TubeOhm users can purchase Vintage for 60 EUR.
More information: TubeOhm / Vintage
KORG DS-10 PLUS: ‘Live Mixing (Artist Showcase)
If I ever were to play a live set anywhere, this is what I would play. By using two Nintendo DSi units with copies of Korg DS-10 Plus, I can mix my own songs back and forth. It’s quite handy, and a lot of fun. Every sound you hear was created on Korg DS-10. Feel free to ask questions. Please enjoy!!! =)
SONG LIST:
Introduction
Mysterious Forest
The Seventh
In the Whirlpool
NEON
MB LINK (Anthony Seeha Remix)
Licensed For Use (Anthony Seeha Remix)
CYCLONE
STROBE LIGHT
Download this mix on my Soundcloud: [Check back soon!]
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Richard Hoadley – Gaggle, Generative Sound Interface 2010
The Gaggle prototype has been imagined, designed and developed in order to experiment personally with such interfaces, and primarily with the link between sensor (in this case ‘pings’), physical computing board (in this case Arduino) and SuperCollider audio language.
Gaggle provides an opportunity to investigate performance using Gaggle, including questions such as: * Does the number of sensors affect the nature of the interface? Does increasing the number of sensors to a point where they are difficult to control consciously affect performativity? * Does the relative position of the sensors affect the result. In particular these ultrasound sensors can interfere with each other, especially when designing for movement such as that created by dancers. * How does the type of movement to be used with the interface affect the use and design of the interface? For instance, in this case, how is the direction of the sensors affected and what difference does this make? * Interplay between physical implementation and software algorithms: for instance, does the physical nature of the interface need to be reflected in its performance results. Of course all the usual issues concerning algorithmic composition and structuring arise at this point.
More info: http://rhoadley.net/ music
mikrosonic SPC – Music Sketchpad for Android
SPC — Music Sketchpad is a sample-based audio tool designed for aspiring and accomplished musicians alike
The SPC is designed for Android users to produce, record and share original music incorporating their own loops and samples or those provided by mikrosonic. A 16-pad multi-touch enabled opening screen lights up rhythmically to simplify playing live. There are then five additional screens for editing samples and programming sequences
SPC can integrate content from various sources. Additional audio material is available on mikrosonic’s website, and loops created with RD3 – Groovebox are directly loaded into SPC — Music Sketchpad.
more info at: http://www.mikrosonic.com/spc
Twinthesis – the Twitter based synth
For more information: http://tinyurl.com/twinthesis
The idea behind twinthesis was to explore the ‘sound’ of twitter, to harness the potential of the human randomness being generated on the service. Twitter has over hundreds of millions of users world wide, a figure which is expanding at a rate of about 300,000 users a day. These users are submitting on average around 90 Million tweets per day. There is a huge amount of data there, ready to be sonified, and turned into audio.
Twinthesis is a MaxMSP based patch, that extracts the most recent public tweet, and deconstructs that information in order to generate sound. Several pieces of data can be taken directly from the tweet, including the length of the tweet, and the actual letters within the tweet itself.
FunkBox 2 the virtual drum machine
Synthetic Bits has released FunkBox 2, an update to their iPhone/iPod touch/iPad virtual drum machine:
FunkBox 2.0 features:
- Works great on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
- Look, feel, sound and quirks of a vintage beatbox
- Includes 36 preset rhythm beats, or easily edit patterns and create your own
- Nine preset boxes to choose from, including the 808, 909, CR-78, LM-2, MRK-2 and more
- Customize boxes by mix and matching preset samples, or import and use your own samples
- Export your drum loops as audio or midi to email, audio pasteboard, iTunes folder
- Use CoreMIDI to sync and/or control FunkBox with music hardware/software via USB-CCK or Network MIDI
Here’s what’s new:
- Improved graphics, including retina support
- Two new drum machines, LM-2 and TR77
- New cleaner samples from all machines
- Import custom samples (iOS3.2+)
- Set pitch and trim of samples
- Save/load custom drum box configurations
- Save/load pattern banks
- Tempo/swing saved with each pattern
- Random volume/timing saved with box
- Ability to switch in clave, clap, cowbell, ride sounds
- Tap tempo
- Accent amount per step, per instrument
- Queue up multiple sequences by pressing two sequence buttons,
- or play two sequences simultaneously by pressing two sequence buttons
- Pan per instrument (iOS4.0+)
- Tap overdub and roll functions
- Preliminary CoreMIDI support (iOS4.1+)
- – MIDI in: note, mute part, pattern/bank, tap/start/stop, clock sync
- – MIDI out: note, clock sync
- Itunes folder audio export support (iOS3.2+)
- Start/stop latency improved
- Misc other improvements and bug fixes
Buchla 200e Randomness Experiment
A simple “controlled randomness” experiment wherein three oscillators randomly change pitch with each new trigger via the Source of Uncertainty. The pulsing is achieved from the ring modulator and, of course, the filter sweep is touch controlled.
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Scapes – effects processor and sound generator for Reaktor
Twisted Tools has released version 1.1 of Scapes , an effects processor and sound generator for Native Instruments Reaktor. With Scapes you can create high quality and unique soundscapes, rhythms and sound effects perfectly suited for use in music, film and game audio. Changes in Scapes v1.1 Touch OSC Template and Mapping
Twisted Tools has released version 1.1 of Scapes, an effects processor and sound generator for Native Instruments Reaktor.
With Scapes you can create high quality and unique soundscapes, rhythms and sound effects perfectly suited for use in music, film and game audio.
Changes in Scapes v1.1
- Touch OSC Template and Mapping.
- Konkreet Labs Performer Mapping.
- New FX Presets.
- New User Templates Download Section.
- Lemur Template by A. Blanca (Coming Soon).
- Various Minor Fixes.
- Tutorial Video.
Scapes is available to purchase for 49 USD. The update is free for registered users.
Twisted Tools has also released Jedsound Twisted SFX, a free sample pack featuring a new collection of sounds by sound designer Jean-Edouard Miclot.
It isn’t everday you can get your hands on unique and properly recorded field recordings, sound effects and foley sounds. Grab ‘em while they’re hot and feed them into your favorite Twisted Tools device!
To get you inspired, we’ve added a bank of FX presets to Scapes that make use of these sounds in Scapes.
More information: Twisted Tools
The Doepfer “Dark Combination”
Synth Project has released this video featuring the Doepfer. A short overview. 2 Dark Energys, one DarkTime and a 3 Octave Keyboard in a selfmade wooden Case. It works all together via Midi.
More Information visit:
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