280 free drum samples from the Korg KPR-77 drum machine
Wave Alchemy has released Tape KPR-77, a collection of over 280 free drum samples (recorded directly to 1/4″ analogue tape) from the Korg KPR-77 drum machine.
The Kits:
- Tape Clean – Includes 127 KPR-77 drum samples which have been recorded directly to 1/4″ tape via a Studer A80 Mk1 analogue tape machine at a clean / neutral level. This kit includes 5 round robin samples per sound as well as 3 velocity layers per hit.
- Tape Saturated – Includes 127 KPR-77 drum samples which have been recorded at a hot level (providing obvious tape saturation) to 1/4″ tape via a Studer A80 Mk1 analogue tape machine. This kit includes 5 round robin samples per sound as well as 3 velocity layers per hit.
- Driven Kit – Includes 27 KPR-77 drum samples which have been recorded and processed through a variety of Wave Alchemy’s outboard studio collection.
Due to the KPR-77’s analogue nature, subtle differences in tone are heard in the sound each time a drum is triggered. This means that no two hits coming from the KPR-77 will sound exactly the same, which in turn makes the overall sound a lot less static and instead, more vibrant and real.
Tape KPR-77 contains three pre-mapped drum kit patches for use with Kontakt 2, 3, & 4 and Battery 3. Each kit makes use of extensive velocity layering, round robin sample playback and choke groups which in turn capture the quirkiness and expressiveness of the original unit.
Wave Alchemy notes:
The KPR-77 was originally manufactured by Korg in the early 1980’s and was advertised as a cheaper alternative to Roland’s successful TR-606 drum machine. Surprisingly this quirky little analogue machine is capable of producing quite powerful drum sounds, we are especially fond of the toms, snares and claps!
Note: Registration at the Wave Alchemy site is required to download the free drum sample library.
Princeton invention delivers 3D sound from ordinary laptop speakers
Edgar Choueiri, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Princeton University, has developed a way to play true three-dimensional sound recordings over regular loudspeakers, such as those found in televisions and computer laptops.
The technique may one day be used to allow 3D televisions to produce lifelike sound and to help people with certain types of hearing impairments locate noises. Segments of the video above incorporate Choueri’s 3D filter to demonstrate the phenomenon.
The filter is designed to work with loudspeakers – not headphones – and can be experienced through standard computer speakers. (Make sure the right and left speakers are on the correct sides.)
Video by Michael E. Wood.
4ms Pingable Envelope Generator demo
Demonstrating the Pingable Envelope Generator, the newest Eurorack module from 4ms.
The PEG is a dual envelope module, with the unique feature of always synchronizing the envelope lengths to a clock (or a division/multiple of the clock). The envelope curve (lin/log/exp/etc) and skew (rise/fall ratio) can be altered without changing the overall envelope length.
In this patch, the two envelope outputs of the PEG are modulating the FM (pitch) and the Morph Z of an E350 Morphing Terrarium.
Ionised Techno released
Bluezone Corporation is very proud to present to you it latest pack Ionised Techno Samples. This is a total dumping in the underground universe of the most recent productions. Available for instant download, Ionised Techno samples offers a cutting edge collection of minimal Techno drum samples, drum loops, synth sounds and sound effects.
Ionised Techno Samples is a fresh, vibrational and original sample pack, with loops and samples beautifully worked and twisted. Coming straight from Bluezone Corporation, this innovative sound bank brings all you need to increase the potential for your hardware and software sequencers. This product’s content has been filtered and engineered with great attention for details and offers over 190 samples, completely royalty-free.
Suitable for styles such as: Deep House, Tech House, Minimal House and Techno.
Ionised Techno Samples Contents:
ï Drum Loops
ï No Kick Loops
ï Percussion Loops
ï Sound Effects
ï Drum Hits / One-Shots
ï Synth Hits
Technical Specifications:
ï 200 MB Data / 389 files
ï Formats : WAV / AIFF
ï Recorded at 128 bpm
ï Instant Download
ï Suitable for use in all major sequencers
ï Royalty-Free with no extra cost
ï Ready to use in commercial production
Two free SFX sample kits from Alive Machine
Two new sample kits are available for download at AliveMachine.com. Each kit is based on a series of field recordings which were transformed into a range of synthetic SFX. The Knife Kit features: - 25 individual sounds in 16-bit, 44.1k wav format - wide range of metallic percussive, electrical, and drone timbres - includes both original field recordings and processed sounds The Tunnel Kit features: - 58 individual sounds in 16-bit, 44.1k wav format - unique tunnel percussion kit including 26 sounds - two impulse responses for recreating the tunnel reverb Audio Demo: (soundcloud player) http://soundcloud.com/alivemachine/sets/soundkits2 Available for download at: http://www.alivemachine.com/downloads
AudioGL Pre Beta Demonstration Video – Music Software
AudoGL – Teaser video for a Modular Software Synthesizer and Sequencer
The music in this video is 100% synthesized, and does not contain any samples. The visuals are procedural as well.
General Contact: AudioGL@gmail.com
There is no website for this project as of yet
Rob Papen gives us a sneak preview of the ‘Punch’ Virtual Drum Machine
Announced back at the NAMM show in January this year, Rob Papen Punch has generated quite a stir with music producers all over the world. With the release date getting closer and closer, we thought it was time to get an up to date run through of some key features.
In Punch you can combine real samples with synthesis to create your own drum sound, or just use the massive number of presets designed by none other than Mr Papen himself.
Follow this link for more information – http://www.timespace.com/product/PUNCH-1/3/9999916/rob_papen_punch.html
Aesthetic Perfection US Tour with Faderhead starts today
Aesthetic Perfection US Tour with Faderhead starts today
Aesthetic Perfection US Tour 2011
Today, Danel Graves (aka Aesthetic Perfection) kicks off the US Tour together with Faderhead and Everything Goes Cold.
Starting tonight at the legendary Das Bunker in Los Angeles before crossing the United States and end in Philadelphia on May 7th.
See the complete schedule below.
04.22.11 Los Angeles, CA @ Das Bunker (at The Catch One)*
04.23.11 Phoenix, AZ @ Joe’s Grotto
04.25.11 San Antonio, TX @ Korova
04.26.11 Austin, TX @ Elysium
04.27.11 Dallas, TX @ Curtain Club
04.28.11 Baton Rouge, LA @ L-Bar
04.29.11 Atlanta, GA @ Das Bunker (at Shelter)
04.30.11 Cincinnati, OH @ Quorum (at The 20th Century Theater)
05.01.11 Pittsburgh, PA @ 31st Street Pub
05.02.11 Columbus, OH @ Skully’s Diner
05.03.11 Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall
05.04.11 Richmond, VA @ Fallout
05.05.11 Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
05.06.11 New York, NY @ Cybertron (at Rebel)
05.07.11 Philadelphia, PA @ I Love Industrial (at The Starlight Ballroom)
* Aesthetic Perfection & Faderhead only
Black Eyed Peas To Start Music Academy In New York City
The Black Eyed Peas are opening a school where New York City teens will be able to learn video and music production using professional-quality equipment.
The six-time Grammy Award winners announced Tuesday that their Peapod Foundation together with the Adobe Foundation will open a new Peapod Adobe Youth Voices music and multimedia academy in lower Manhattan.
The two foundations already run three Youth Voices academies in California—in Los Angeles, Oakland and Redwood City.
The New York City academy will offer classes to students ages 13 to 19 starting this July.
The Peapod Foundation is the hip-hop group’s charitable organization. It’s administered by the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
The Adobe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of software maker Adobe Systems Inc.
Find out more about Adobe Foundation’s Adobe Youth Voices.
Find out more about Adobe Youth Voices’ partnership with the Peapod Foundation.
NodeBeat – iOS Music Sequencer
NodeBeat is an experimental node-based audio sequencer and generative music application for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
By combining music and exploration, NodeBeat allows anyone to create a variety of rhythmic sequences and ambient melodies in a fun and intuitive fashion.
Release Date: April 25th, 2011
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