How to effectively record audio in Ableton
This tutorial walks the brand new Live user through the necessary & basic steps of setting up and Recording Audio with Ableton Live.
Part 2 of a new series featuring Ableton’s lead clinician Huston Singletary
Buchla sound manipulation at its essence
Extend your performance technique beyond spaghetti tossing and knob twiddling to the caress of Thunder and the zap of Lightning.This three panel unit tactile sensor responds to a feather-weight touch, or to several pounds of pressure. An accompanying spatial sensor, mounted in the third row and occupying 1 panel unit, tracks the movement of the hands as they leave the confines of the surface. The tactile surface is normally mounted in the first row of a 201e-12 or 201e-18 cabinet: alternatively, it may be mounted in the recently announced 201e-3u frame, relieving spatial binds in crowded systems.
An ergonomic array of 27 keys sense pressure and velocity; fourteen respond to location in one or two dimensions. Arrayed into multiple user-defined groups ranging in size from 1 to 25 keys, they produce a variety of user-programmed control voltages.
Location, pressure, impact and tuned voltages, as well as pulses, are presented at a total of 30 outputs. The LCD based user interface is remarkably simple and flexible. Trigonometric detection of 2 wireless rings provides spatial information in three dimensions, with additional data provided by ring-mounted switches. Charging of the rings is accomplished by plugging them into powered USB sockets. All settings, including key programming, can be memorized and recalled by the 225e or 206e preset manager
In this video:
exploring various ways of manipulating the sound of a single oscillator (261e) via the touch plate routings. For a high resolution audio of this performance go to:
soundcloud.com/user7621213/buchla-222e-touchplay
please excuse the ugly, loud click at 1:20 — must have hit something with my sleeve–it doesn’t appear in the soundcloud audio track.
Can you make an entire album on Android, check this one out
COOLOUT has released a new album entirely built with Android music apps. The album is called RISE and the apps he has been using can befound below.
- The world’s first Android album.
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Written, Produced, and Mixed by Christopher “coolout” Davis
All sounds created and vocals recorded through an Android cell phone
Apps used: Virtual Amp, MusicGrid, Electrum, Jasuto, Ethereal Dialpad, MicDroid, PureData/RJDJ, Solo Lite, Chordbot, VirtualSynthesizer, Brainwave Tuner, Musical Bubbles, Silicon Oxide, Buddhist Instruments, Tone dialer, PP-Electone
Album artwork made using: Retro Camera and Photo Illusion
Clung&Hnting – modular noodle
In this video:
A Modular Noodle, sorry for the video quality, but the sound is here 😉
Zorlon cannon sequencing, bass from Anti-OSc in tyme sefari in qmmg lopass gate and modulated from wogglebug
rythm from zorlon cannon screaming borg 1 modulated from wogglebug and tamed by a156 enveloppe duty by maths and envelator
HK
Pink Floyd back on stage – video from London O2 Arena
Dave Gilmour makes a very special guest appearance for Comfortably Numb during Roger Waters performance of The Wall at London’s O2 Arena on 12th May 2011. They were later joined on stage by Nick Mason , marking 30 years since they last performed The Wall in London
Back in the days 
Have you seen Aeroplane using the new Pioneer DJ controller – impressive stuff
http://youtu.be/KDW_pL52Y-Y
In this video:
The perfect home or mobile DJ set-up, the DDJ-S1 features balanced XLR input/output for connection direct to professional PA equipment, and a microphone talk-over feature to make MC’ing a breeze.
Add to this the simple Plug and Play connection, amazing software features and superior hardware control, and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is a major force to be reckoned with.
The Pioneer DDJS1 has been designed in conjunction with Serato to empower users of Serato ITCH DJ software.The DDJ S1 offers a high level of familiarity, innovation and controllerism to maximize the performance potential with Serato software.
Pioneer DDJ-S1 Overview:
The DDJ S1 layout inherits the familiar Pioneer layout,this tried and tested Pioneer funtionality offers unrivalled operability. With Needle Search the user can skip through tracks and perform a quick alphabetic search through the entire music library.The effect control area allows DJs to add Serato ITCH effects to their mixes, while the master and channel level meters are located centrally on the unit, allowing DJs to monitor the level of the master and each channel while adjusting the volume.
Unlike most controllers on the market, the DDJS-1 controller is equipped with various inputs and outputs, including a balanced XLR inout/output (1 of each) for connecting direct to professional PA equipment.Both microphone inputs are equipped with a talk-over function to lower the music volume when receiving input from the microphone.
Pioneer have once again innovated with the unique design of the S1 with a space for the laptop keyboard underneath the unit,keeping the laptop screen in full view of the DJ whilst saving precious space within the DJ booth.
The Pioneer DDJ-S1 Controller Main Features:
- Designed specifically for Serato ITCH software
- Controls: Alphabetic search function for quick song selection, Hot Cue Fader Start, and a slip mode for looping, reversing and scratching without changing the song tempo.
- Various inputs and outputs, including a balanced XLR inout/output (1 of each) for connecting direct to professional PA equipment.
- Optimized audio circuitry in the master output area
- Audio characteristics optimized for Serato ITCH software, ensure superior sound delivery.
- A Playing Address feature displays track progression on an LED display
- All buttons are pre-assigned to the software functions, and the controller can be connected to the computer via USB cable, meaning DJs can truly “Plug and Play”.
- The industry’s first lock mechanism, “P-LOCK Fader Cap”, is equipped on the cross-fader and each channel fader to prevent fader caps from slipping during performance.
- Built-in audio interface
- Included software: Serato ITCH
- Input terminals: MIC x 2 (top XLR / 1/4 inch PHONE x 1, front 1/4 inch PHONE x 1) AUX x 1 (RCA)
- Output terminals: MASTER OUT x 2 (XLR x 1, RCA x 1) HEADPHONE MONITOR OUT x 2 (front 1/4 inch PHONE, Mini Pin)
- Other terminals: USB B connector x 1
- Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.01% or less
- Included AC adapter: Power 220-240v, rated output 5 V DC
- External dimensions: 680 mm (W) x 95.2 mm (H) x 317.7 mm (D)
- Weight: 5.0 kg
Weekend treat: The Girl & The Robot – Borderline – new video :-)
Here’s a real treat for you – a brand new single from our synth pop princess Frl Plastique and her band The Girl and the RobotFrl Plastique is more known as a member of the band Welle:Erdball.
We made a short interview with Frl Plastique just before Xmas that you can watch here:
For more info:
Borderline, from The Girl & The Robot’s cd single “Silence*Borderline”.
Release date: 2011-05-20.
The single can be pre-ordered from:
http://www.amazon.de/Silence-Borderline-Double-Feature-Ep/dp/B004TINSPI/ref=s…
http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=40052790 (US/CAN)
http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/product-view.php?productid=24462 (UK)
Pimp up your loops !
The multi-band delay machine FDELAY is an exciting tool for sound design and loop manipulation in realtime. In contrast to the delay machines you’re used to FDELAY splits the frequency spectrum of the input signal into 27 bands and applies a separate delay unit to each band. The delay times can be synchronized to the host tempo generating nearly infinite rhythmical and sonic variations of the input signal. For each of the delay bands you can specify the delay time, the level and the feedback amount separately. These parameter changes can even be automized in realtime for glitch free rhythmical morphings.
A few high level parameters let you change the delay times and feedbacks of all delays with the turn of a single knob
The Rhythmizer
– 27 band realtime multiband delay.
– Frequency dependant level, delay time and feedback
– Linear phase precision filters for maximal transparency
– Tempo syncable delay times up to 6 seconds.
– Meta parameter for quick access to rhythm variations
– Minimized latency ( 12 ms )
Host compatibility
– VST 3
– VST 2.4
– AudioUnit
– RTAS
Minimal system requirements PC
° Intel Pentium 4 / Intel Core Duo / AMD Athlon 64
° 1GB RAM
° Microsoft Windows XP 32bit or Vista 23/64bit or Windows 7 32/64bit
° USB port required for eLicenser copy protection device
° VST2.4 / VST3 / RTAS compatible host sequencer.
Minimal system requirements Mac
° Intel Core Duo.
° 1 GB RAM
° Mac OS X version 10.5 / 10.6
° USB port required for eLicenser copy protection device
° AudioUnit / VST2.4 / VST3 / RTAS compatible host sequencer.
Are you perhaps a Tangerine Dreams fan – then this one’s for you
Out by in late June/early July 2011 is a deluxe numbered 1000 limited edition boxed set of Tangerine Dream’s classic album “Zeit”. “Zeit” was originally released in August 1972 and comes now in a remastered 2cd edition with a previously unreleased bonus disc of the band’s Klangwaldt concert in Cologne in November 1972. The set will be available as a gatefold double LP edition on blue vinyl with a rare Ohr label insert and a lavishly illustrated deluxe 7″x7″ book with essay and finally also 3 postcards.
“Zeit” was recorded at the Dierks studio near Cologne and also featured a guest appearnce by Florian Fricke of Popol Yuh. “Zeit” was enthusiastically championed in the UK by the late John Peel and was a major breakthrough for Tangerine Dream.
Via SL
Robust pad MIDI controller
So what is the Pad-One really: The Vestax PAD-One is a solid robust MIDI pad controller, compatible with various DJ & DAW software and can be used to control any kind of MIDI device, including synthesizers, samplers, drum machines, and electronic drums. The aluminum chassis will never warp or crack, ensuring you long life durability and stability.
The PAD-One can individually assign pads on the fly, and shows you each pads MIDI value on the 7seg indicator. Compact, solid and reliable, the PAD One is the ideal item to your DJ arsenal.
- 12 velocity & pressure sensitive LED backlit pads
- Individual LED color for each bank
- MIDI message for each pad can be selected with the PAD-One
- Real time control XY touch pad
- Solid aluminum die-casted robust chassis
- Full control of ROLL button tempo with the TAP button
- MIDI cable connection for control over various effect and sampler devices
- USB plug & play
- Excellent portability
In this video (translated from Japanese via Google):
Vestax Controller Pad “PAD-One” What you know? Today, in charge of Vestax products (Tarama’s) said the appeal could have a direct product (see picture). “PAD-One” is heavier than Zusshiri to see in the picture, who has become a hip-hop products and make a strong awareness of the familiar track pad. And, as has been described in the video input as well as a tool of rhythm, simply because each pad can be assigned to MIDI control information, a strong push pad (called aftertouch) can plug It can also manipulate parameters and bread.
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