Dohi releases TableDrum iOS app
Dohi Entertainment has released TableDrum, a virtual drum app for iOS.
TableDrum is an Augmented Audio application that allows you to sync the sound of any real object and trigger a real time response of high quality drum sounds.
You can now build your own drumset from practically anything. Drum applications where users tap the screen are things of the past. This is the future!
TableDrum features
- Augmented Audio.
- Wide amplitude sensitivity.
- Real time response.
- Supports iPhone 3Gs or later.
TableDrum is available to purchase for $0.99 for a limited time (75% off regular price).
More information: TableDrum
Novation UltraNova round up – sounds, reviews and more
Although released in April this video provides good insights on the Ultranova synth:
In this video I will show you globally the features and go thru some of its sounds…The Novation UltraNova is a analogue-modelling synthesizer with a powerful effects processor. It is a single-part synth with the latest technology. It has wavetable synthesis, powerful filters, a software editor and a revolutionary new touch-sense performance mode. It’s Also a Soundcard!
I love the sound of this synth, great VST editor pluging and library, love the soundcard feature all the inputs and outputs. Looks cool and fun bleu led wheel lights… 300 onboard sounds, with good sound search engine, upcoming artist soundpacks, Animate — Touch-sense performance knobs and great aftertouch keybed. I would had liked a dedicated Tempo knob and found the vocoder to be average….and yes there is a Unboxing video a then end of the review.
http://www.novationmusic.com/products/hardware_synths/ultranova
UltraNova Patches 1-30 by novationmusic
Back stage news: Moogfest 2011 – Artist Additions
Moogfest 2011 Artist Additions:
TV On The Radio
Special Disco Version featuring James Murphy & Pat Mahoney
Flying Lotus
Childish Gambino
Beats Antique
Yacht
St. Vincent
Zomby
The Drums
SBTRKT
Eoto
Savoy
Araabmuzik
John Maus
Cloudland Canyon
Grimes
Fareed Haque and Mathgames
Mimi Goese & Ben Neill
Baths
Active Child
Moon Duo
Warm Ghost
Fine Peduncle
For the full lineup visit www.moogfest.com
Free Synth Work Station and FX for Ableton
AfroDJMac here, bringing you another Free Ableton Live Rack. This one is an entire Live Set that I use to play virtual synthesizers live. In the video, I explain how I have set up 7 different synths (all included in download) as well as my OP-1 by Teenage Engineering for live performances. The synths are routed through a multi effects rack, which I control with an Akai MPK49 and Keith McMillen SoftStep. Everything is explained and can be customized to your own personal set up. Designed to be extremely versatile and change quickly from an extremely wide array of sounds. Enjoy!
Background info:
Last fall, I got a call from my friend Chris P Cauley asking if I could fill in on the bass guitar for his band, The Chris P Cauley Collective, at a gig at the Patchogue Theatre here on Long Island. We managed to squeeze in a rehearsal and the show went well. Later that night he asked me if I wanted to set up my computer and play some synthesizers in his band. It definitely took me by surprise because I’ve never played synths in a band, and to this day, don’t play the keyboard well enough to ethically call myself a keyboard player! But, I excepted the challenge and have been doing it since. My set up has evolved like crazy, equipment has been changed and added, settings have been tweaked for weeks to only be thrown out in favor of some other crazy idea. Even as recent as last night things have been changing. But right now I have figured something out that works well for me and the role I am trying to fill in Chris’ music…
For this weeks Free Ableton Live Rack, I am sharing my CPC set and going through the details of how I use it. I am always amazed at how many different ways people use Live, but I haven’t really seen too much information online about how to use Ableton simply as a synth workstation (trust me I looked!). So, I guess this one is most appropriately handled in a video walkthrough and your own experimentation. In the video I discuss routing inside Live, “Dummy” tracks, setting up midi controllers, building effect racks, sending multiple synths through the same effects, morphing synths, using external synths (my beloved Teenage Engineerings OP-1)… So, download the Live Set and use it to play live, load your own sounds, or the effects rack that is inside.
Sampling with the Fairlight App
Sampling is now part of the Fairlight app for iPhone and iPad. In this video Peter Vogel, who pioneered sampling technology in the late seventies, demonstrates sampling with the app with the assistance of some kitchen utensils.
Caberet Voltaire – Johnny Yesno Redux – Starring: Andrea Lin
Cabaret Voltaire releases updated version of their legendary movie
In the late 70’s Peter Crane, frontman of the legendary Cabaret Voltaire, recorded the controversial short film “Johnny YesNo”, whereupon the original soundtrack to the film (produced by the band) was released as an album two years later. The record label Mute Records now announces the release of the film in its original format, as well as a new version from 2009 (remastered to DVD) and the album on CD – with 140 minutes of bonus material – all placed in a box “Johnny YesNo Redux”. The box includes two CDs with bonus material in the form of brand new remixes signed original member Richard H. Kirk, and other exclusive tracks, and the two versions of the film on DVD.
“Johnny YesNo Redux” will be released on October 3rd via Mute Records.
Teaser for the Genome MIDI Sequencer
Genome MIDI Sequencer for the iPad, in action.
Genome MIDI Sequencer (GMS) is a pattern based MIDI sequencer. It’s simply the best app on the iPad for controlling all your MIDI gear. You can sequence single patterns or an entire 16 track song. GMS is fun, easy and portable. Whether you want to make music from the couch, a hotel room or on stage, GMS is the right tool for the job. It is great for people looking to try an alternate studio setup, searching for a compact sequencer to bring to band practice or those who just want to find a way to ditch the bulky laptop. GMS easily syncs your drum machines and arpeggiators by sending and receiving MIDI clock messages. General MIDI files are easily exported and imported for integration with desktop apps. GMS is compatible with the Line6 MIDI Mobilizer and any interfaces that support CoreMIDI using the Camera Connection Kit or Network MIDI. Network MIDI allows you to send events to your Mac Desktop or to other iOS devices and apps.
Alexander Hacke (Einstuerzende Neubauten) releases Zebra soundset
Alexander Hacke (Einstuerzende Neubauten) has released a sound-set for Urs Heckmanns virtual synthesizer-software Zebra which is called “New York City”. The set consists of 150 sounds ranging from weird one shot effects to slow evolving cinematic soundscapes and complete multi layered backing tracks.
The sound set is a 100% copyright free collection of individually programmed artistic patches which can used for film-scores, industrial music , electro dance beats and general experimentation. Caution, you must own the software synthesizer in order to work with the sound set. More info at http://www.u-he.com/cms/zebra .
Moog talks synthesizers with Geoff Downes
Moog caught up with Geoff Downes during his 2011 tour with Yes to talk about synths and his ever-changing stage rig. Geoff Downes is the legendary keyboardist for Asia and the Buggles, and also holds the unofficial record for most keyboards on stage at a whopping 28.
New tutorial with focus on Sequencing Drums
In this lesson we get into how to work with the drum sequencers, as well as playing around with different patterns in technoBox2.
About the application:
technoBox2 is the next version of our hugely popular technoBox adding many asked for features such as dual 303s and drum machines, export recordings of songs and SoundCloud integration. A performance page has been added which allows access to the most commonly used controls on one page. The drum machines now allow you to load your own samples (via iTunes documents). technoBox2 runs on iPad and retina displays with crisp native resolution.
Feature overview:
Dual 303s and drum machines
Improved song sequencing with Start/End and Loop markers
Lock parameters to sequence bar
Export recorded songs (as .wav) via iTunes
Upload recorded song to SoundCloud directly and share
Load your own .wav and .aif samples (uncompressed 44.1kHz 16-bit) into the drum machines (via iTunes)
Performance screen with the most accessed controls on one page
Completely redesigned FX panel: You can now activate effects on any or all of the 4 machines
Improved tempo synced phaser and distortion effects
Global filter cutoff and per part decay added to the drum machines
iPad and retina display native resolution support
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