Audiotool Sketch Tutorial
Luke explains the basics of Audiotool Sketch in this video.
Out now in the Android Market: https://market.android.com/details?id=de.despudelskern.application.audiotools…
Audiotool Sketch allows you to sequence sounds using emulations of three different classic devices. Make some beats with one of the drum machines and then move onto the bassline. Once you have finished building your sequences navigate to the overview and start switching up the patterns, add some delay or change the tempo, all in real time.
Each device includes the full range of parameters which would have been found on the original machines, this coupled with the multi-touch functionality makes it possible for the user to really control each device’s output signal. Audiotool Sketch is built around the same audio engine as Audiotool and outputs full power audio.
Review of the new Physynth
Physynth is a great example of an experimental music app; offering the control you need to make meaningful experiments with predictable outcomes.
Physynth is available now on iTunes: http://goo.gl/VGxL4
PHYSYNTH turns your iPad or iPad 2 into a beautiful unique vintage instrument. Powered by next-generation 3D graphics technologies, it is a stunning, beautiful device that will enable you to weave beautiful, fluid ‘Soundscapes’. PHYSYNTH is something you’ll want to tinker with, it’s that sketchpad you have lying around for when you feel creative. Re-live the golden years of experimental hardware and indie invention.
PHYSYNTH uses a state-of-the-art physics engine to trigger sounds using four real simulators, you charge physical objects with sound and collide them with other objects to trigger them. It is an entirely new way of creating music, a natural and fluid way to express yourself with a wide range of beautiful, realistic instruments.
• Physynth is suitable for anyone to pick up and begin exploring their hidden talent for music, beginner and pro alike.
• Physynth is designed for entertainment and enjoyment, creativity and experimentation.
• Physynth is a “Generative Synth” which synthesises sounds from collisions. It is not designed like a normal synth, instead Physynth is something new!
• Don’t forget to read about updates coming, including coreMIDI and many more Instruments. More information below after the features!
• Introductory sale now on for only a few days.
• Regular updates FREE. NO Ads and NO in app purchases.
FEATURES:
• Custom shaders especially designed for iPad2 and the beautiful high definition full-3D interface pushes the limits of what your device can do.
• iPad 1 owners are not left out, Physynth was designed to take full advantage of everything the device has to offer.
• Layer your sounds with Four-track Soundscaping.
• Jam with Realtime melody or rhythm over-dubbing.
• The physics-triggered sample engine with user-adjustable parameters means endless scenarios.
• Enjoy a wide range of beautiful sounding instruments with more coming in regular updates.
• Express yourself with full mixing control including full stereo panning, volume and digital special effects.
• Vintage hardware design with groundbreaking 3D tilt camera, stunning lighting and unbelievable next-gen graphics make Physynth the app to show your friends.
• Melody-mode to allow the user to play Physynth instruments like a traditional keyboard or drum pad.
• Headphones are recommended for full stereo immersion and realtime panning.
Taking a look at The Judge – V1.02 alpha
http://youtu.be/tlrGk_FaCx8
Background information:
This is the 2nd demonstration of my invention – The Judge. I’ve done some fine tuning of levels here and there (skipping descriptions) and things are working a lot better.
Also – I have the sequencer that is being used for the Level / comparison controls on each of the 16 steps, this time running my Liquid HiHat, to give a better audible idea, of which Steps are triggering and which are not.
I hope my explanation of the function in this video gets the idea across in an easier to understand way than my last version of it.
Melodizer – Teaser demonstration
“A very brief teaser for my next iOS sound app.”
Damien has recently also released the WaveShaper app:
Video of the WaveShaper app for iPad in action. Load sounds into the app, tweak the effect in real-time, record your performance, share on SoundCloud. It’s great for sound design or just messing around. More info at http://waveshaperapp.com or head straight to iTunes http://itunes.com/app/waveshaper
ElectriXmas kick off tomorrow
Watch out for our live report from the event
Here are some of the bands you can expect to hear from:
Hocico Bite me! HD official video 2011
http://youtu.be/5gx9-u700Ao
Tyske Ludder – Tempelberg – MeraLuna 2011
Code 64 – Progenitor
S.P.O.C.K – Never Trust a Klingon
Necro Facility – Live in Moscow 2011
See you live at ElectriXmas tomorrow 
Bought this book today – early Xmas present to myself
From roots in ’70s New York disco and ’80s Detroit techno to today’s international, mainstream explosion of such genres as house, trance, and dubstep, electronic dance music has reshaped the popular musical landscape. This book digs deep through the archives of “Keyboard” magazine to unearth the insider history of the art and technology of the EDM movement, written as it happened. We hear from the artists who defined the genre (Jean Michel Jarre, Depeche Mode, Deadmau5, BT, Kraftwerk, and more). Revisit the most significant synths, beatboxes, and musical tools that made the music possible, through the eyes of those who first played them. Learn the history, then the expert techniques behind the music, so you can apply the same craft to your own music and mixes.
I will let you know what I think of it when I’ve read it
Recent additions to our SoundCloud player
Here are a couple of recent additions at Radio Stereoklang, enjoy!
Florian – Analog by Stereoklang Produktion
Florian celebrated his release Black Whiteness Ep1, in Brig, Switzerland. Florian is Jann Skoglund-Voss, artist, songwriter and producer that grew up in Norway, currently situated at the west coast of Sweden. This is the first release since the debut album “Tics and Tricks”-08. The release was held at the acclaimed club concept “El azra” in Switzerland. Black Whiteness Ep1 is now exclusively available at www.florianrox.com The multi-instrumentalist Florian has spread his light in many a dark club throughout the last years with his retro-futuristic electro-funk. His debut album is being played in lounge bars across Europe, but when he does his live-act, there is no sitting down. Several of the album tracks has been played in European radio stations and TV-shows, and the track “Pleasure smile” climbed to #1 on the Norwegian chart Sorlandstoppen.
LITTLE BOOTS – SHAKE TILL YOUR HEART BREAKS MIXTAPE by Stereoklang Produktion
Electro-pop singer Little Boots has come top of the BBC’s Sound of 2009 list, which aims to highlight the best new music talent for the new year. Little Boots is 24-year-old singer and keyboard player Victoria Hesketh from Blackpool, whose influences include David Bowie, Gary Numan and Kate Bush. Little Boots was already highlighted as a promising act on Dolphin Music’s issue 2 of Music Planet magazine. Her original sound and creative setup includes a Yamaha Tenori-On, a Stylophone and a MicroKorg…mixed with a traditional piano.
Kebu – Pulsar by Stereoklang Produktion
This tune is the second single from Kebu’s upcoming album. He composed the tune already in 2008 and the tune is a tribute to one of his biggest influences, Jean Michel Jarre.
Only analog synthesizer were used in recording the tune. The tune was also recorded by analog gear only and mixed with an analog mixer. The tune is from Kebu’s upcoming debut album, which is planned to be released in 2012.
The single is distributed by Ubetoo Beats:
http://www.ubetoo.com/store/kebu/pulsar/a2136
Equipment used: Hohner String Performer, Roland Alpha Juno, Roland Juno 60, Korg Mono/Poly, Korg Poly-61, Moog Prodigy, Logan String Melody, Arp Axxe, Touched by Sound DRM1, Vermona DRM1 MkIII, Roland TR-808 (snare attack only), Electro Harmonix Small Stone, Lexicon MPX500, Allen&Heath GS1, Yamaha MT4x. Cubase & Live only used as MIDI sequencers with the tape sync handled by a Roland TR-626.
CLONE – VISUAL MUSIC 18 and Interactive Guitar Pedal Art
Live audio reactive visual mixed with my vvvv based software CLONEMIXER.
music : Joker – Tron
An interactive art piece consisting of a grid of 96 guitar effects pedals that are wired together, as well as a guitar and an amplifier. As people step on the different pedals they activate various effects, which multiply over one another, creating a dynamic sonic experience.
davidbyrne.com/art/guitar_pedals
New Classic Drum Machine for iPhone and iPad
mobileRhythm mR-7070 – Classic Drum Machine for iPhone and iPad. Universal App with an unmistakable 1980’s look and sound.
Features:
- MIDI in, out and MIDI clock out
- Precise tempo control with digital readout.
- 4×16 banks for pattern storage.
- Individual faders for each drum sound.
- Multiple beat divisions for crazy time signatures with adjustable last step.
- Rock solid timing.
- Grid-view pattern display.
- ..And much more.
The hardware drum machines and beatboxes from the 1980’s have defined musical genres from House, Acid, Hip-Hop, right up to and including the latest Dub-step, Grime and other electronic music beats.
The mR-7070 works just like the original beatboxes, and anyone who is a fan of music will instantly recognise the classic sounds it produces.
Its easy to program even complicated beats and with plenty of storage space to store your creations.
MIDI setting are in the iOS settings app, and will work with any “CORE MIDI” interface.
The app is priced at $5.99.
WaveShaper – Create unique sound effects using any audio file!
WaveShaper is an audio synthesis app that lets you control a unique sound generating algorithm using a large XY controller. Use two fingers to control four parameters in real-time. This app is full of surprises and will create sounds unlike any you might create in a typical sound design plugin!
“Sound designers and electronic music producers are always on the look out for new noise makers to use for one-off special effects in our projects, but rarely do we come across something that feels like a one stop shop for all noise making needs. Well, when I need noise for a sound design project, now I grab my iPad and load up WaveShaper.
I’ve been using WaveShaper for a few months now and already used it to do around 80% of the source material in a sci-fi action video game. It really excels at futuristic sounds like energy fields, gravity manipulators, computer terminals, space helicopters, tears in the fabric of the space-time continuum… Oh, and run it through a reverb filter bank with the right source file, you can make some super creepy horror ambiences.
WaveShaper gives you a bunch of source files to play with, but it’s super easy to add in your own or create new ones right from within the app. Being able to see the waveform of your source file and control exactly what sections of the file you’re hearing allows for some real expressive live playability. I suggest using source files with a lot of dynamic and tonal variety for the most expressive live setup. Of course you can choose different source files without interrupting playback, so there are no limits.
If you’re into turntablism record scratch style sounds, but want something a little more future sounding, try some source of people talking or singing and use the red noise mode. I’ve made source that sounds like the best scratch DJ ever going nuts on eight turntables at once.
Oh and if you have a good subwoofer, you can bring the house down around you with this app.” – Bobby Arlauskas, Sound Designer, GL33k game audio
Features of WaveShaper include:
- white, pink, and red noise as a control source for the algorithm
- two control points for controlling noise generation and location in the source audio
- 8 preset slots for storing control point positions
- touch-and-slide on the presets to scrub between them
- includes over 20 audio files to use in the app
- add your own audio files using the Documents folder in iTunes
- record your performance and save the result to the Documents folder
- share your recordings on SoundCloud from within the app
The app is priced at $5.99.
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