UVI Emulation II Demo – Re-creating the 1980s
Audio demo of the new Emulation II VST, providing 80’s sounds with real time control and effects. Features many sounds from the original Emulator II sampler. Sounds were recorded and carefully selected from the authentic restored instrument, with the very best analog and digital gear, suiting UVI quality standard. This process allows preserving the original sounds’ lo-fi charm.
Besides, hundreds of sounds and instruments among the best are included: drums, bass, bells, choir-voices, fretted instruments, FXs, keyboards, mallets, percussion, synths, strings, orchestral hits and a lot more.
A simple, yet complete, user interface reproduces the looks and feeling of the most famous and essential machine from the eighties. With 250+ best sounds and primary editing tools, Emulation II enables you to create authentic spin-offs with infinite options of sounds and tones.
Full info at:
http://www.uvisoundsource.com/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=66
More including audio track demo’s here:
http://blog.uvi.net/sounds-instruments/emulation-ii-launch-new/
Two videos of the Nord Drum – Virtual Analog Drum Synthesizer
Jim from Nord shows the Nord Drum, It specializes in electronic sounds. Shipping in February
The Nord Drum is a revolutionary 4-channel drum synthesizer.
With an amazingly vast sonic palette and astounding level of playability the Nord Drum is guaranteed to change your perception of what’s possible with synthetic, sample-free percussion. Create classic retro-futuristic percussion with analog waveforms or use the harmonically complex waveforms together with different colors of noise for results that both sound and respond stunningly organic. The Nord Drum is designed with the performing musician in mind and its extreme dynamic range and super-fast triggering add to the feeling of playing a real instrument. 4 high-sensitivity inputs and MIDI lets you play the Nord Drum with a wide range of Electronic Drum Pads, Acoustic Drum Triggers and MIDI-pads/Sequencers for easy integration into any existing drum-kit or the starting point for something completely new…
Akai MPC Fly app walkthrough
“We were lucky enough to grab the Akai MPC Fly app developer for a 5 minute walkthrough – something that the PR doesn’t show you.”
And here’s AKAI’s pitch:
MPC Fly merges unmatched Akai Professional technology with the power of your iPad 2, embodying legendary capabilities that have made the MPC an industry standard like real MPC pads, MPC Note Repeat and MPC Swing. Its multifunctional, double-hinged design gives you the flexibility to produce tracks anywhere, while also acting as a protective case between sessions and giving you total access to your iPad 2 for normal uses.
- Sequence four tracks simultaneously: four-track mixer built in
- Built in sound library of samples and drum kits
- Record and overdub sequences and create and edit your own Programs
- 16-Levels mode: play one sample at 16 levels of attack, velocity, length, and tuning
- Note variation slider allows you to manipulate attack, velocity, length, and tuning as you play
- Built-in effects: delay, bit crusher, master compressor/limiter
- Time correct: 1/8 note – 1/32T with variable Swing setting
- Note Repeat: 1/8 note – 1/32T timing
- Sample using internal mic or line-in and trim and categorize samples
- Sample from your iPod library with turntable interface
- Share on SoundCloud, Facebook or twitter
- Supports WIST, Wireless Sync Start protocol from Korg
- Supports AudioPaste
New material from Saint Etienne and a new video from Kate Bush
Saint Etienne – Tonight by Saint Etienne
It’s been seven years since the UK pop trio Saint Etienne released their latest album, Tales from Turnpike House, but now it’s time again.
The single “Tonight”, the first release from their forthcoming album, produced by Tim Powell (Xenomania) and mixed by Richard X.
Kate Bush – Eider Falls at Lake Tahoe – Animation
Official animation to accompany a segment from the new Kate Bush track Lake Tahoe – “Eider Falls at Lake Tahoe”
“Lake Tahoe” is the second track from Kate’s 10th studio album 50 Words For Snow – released on 21st November 2011
You can order 50 Words For Snow from your nearest retailer here: http://www.katebush.com/50-words-snow-pre-order
CyberStep presents KDJ-ONE – Gameboy type workstation
CyberStep presents their standalone portable audio workstation, KDJ-ONE at NAMM 2012 in Anaheim, California.
Features:
- The KDJ-ONE is a mobile audio workstation with synthesizer, sequencer, and audio capabilities.
- Compact size and battery allow it to be carried and used anywhere.
- WLAN support enables quick and wireless integration into any existing production environment.
- Multi-touch screen, keypad, and jog dial.
- ACIDized WAV support allows time stretching/pitch shifting of audio clips.
- Internal synthesizer can also be accessed via external software as a VSTi.
- Sonic vibrator
The KDJ-One is priced at $799 without WIFI or $829. Which seems pretty high, but none of our gear came with a sonic vibrator, either.
Check out the details and let us know what you think of the KDJ-One.
Hardware Specifications
- CPU – Intel ATOM E640 1.0GHz
- Display – 5.0 inch WVGA (800×480) with Multi-Touch Panel
- Main Memory -512MBytes
- SSD – 4.0GBytes
- External Storage – microSD, USB Memory
- Battery – Lithium ion battery 2000mAh x 2
- Connection – USB 2.0 host x 2, slave x 1, wireless LAN
- Audio I/O – Mic/Line in, Line out, Built-in mic
- Speaker – 0.5W (0.25W+0.25W Stereo) 120Hz – 20,000Hz, QW Body Sonic Vibrator
Synthesizer
- Max. Polyphony – 64 voices
- Waveform Memory – 14 MB (Extendable)
- Waveform – 240 Types (Multi-Layered)
- Oscillator – 2 Units 10 algorithms
- Filter – 7 Types
- Modulator – 4 Units, 10 Algorithms (Correspondence to Step Modulator)
- Num. of Programs – Preset: 200 Voices, 100 Drum Kits, 100 Audio Clips
- Max. Audio Volume – 1GB Per Project
- Effects – 20 Types, 2 Systems for Each Track, and Master Effect
Sequencer
- Tracks / Pattern – 6
- Patterns / Song Play – 4
- Resolution – 384tick / Quarter Note
- Tempo – 40 – 400
- Recording Mode – Loop (Real Time) Recording, Step Recording
- Score Editing Mode – Piano Roll
- Pattern Length – 999 Measures
- Song Length – 9,999 Measures
- Number of Patterns – 999 Per Project
- Number of Songs – 99 Per Project
Data / PC Link
- Read – WAV (ACID Format), OggVorbis
- Write – WAV (ACID Format), OggVorbis, SMF
- DAW Plug-in – VST-i, Audio Unit
- OS – Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.5 or later
New video of the Dewanatron Hymnotron Synthesizer
Checking out the Dewanatron Hymnotron instrument from Leon and Brian Dewan at winter NAMM 2012. The Hymnotron is a just intonation tone organ that uses a binary key arrangement.
The Dewans create unique handcrafted ‘folk synthesizers’ that explore areas ignored by the mainstream music industry.
Pictures of Alesis’ new drum module for iPad
Alesis introduced the DM Dock – a new iPad dock that turns an iPad into a electronic drum module. Around the back, the DM Dock lets you plug in standard drum pads, patch in MIDI cables and connect to stereo outputs.
Here are the details.
Features:
The only drum module for iPad and iPad 2
Works with virtually any app including GarageBand
13 individual 1/4″ TRS trigger inputs for connecting drum and cymbal pads and other triggers
Works with dual-zone drum and cymbal pads, continuous hi-hats, three-zone rides, and multiple chokeable cymbals
Hinged door completely encloses and secures your iPad
Mounts to any stand or rack using the Alesis Module Mount (sold separately)
1/4″ Headphone jack with volume control
1/8″ Mix Input for mixing in external audio sources
Balanced 1/4″ stereo main outputs for connecting to an amp or PA
MIDI input and output for connecting to external MIDI hardware
USB MIDI port for use with MIDI software applications or your Mac or PC
Powers and charges iPad using universal wall power supply
Assignable footswitch input for program changes, start/stop sequences or metronome
Includes:
DM Dock
iPad 2 Adapter
Quickstart Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
Power Supply
Cable Snake
Pricing for the Alesis DM Dock expected to be about $249 and it should ship in Q2 2012.
NAMM 2012 John Bowen Solaris synth
Checking out the monster digital modular synth from John Bowen called Solaris
Background information:
From the beginning, the singular mission for Solaris has been to create nothing less than John Bowen’s personal vision of the ultimate, dream-come-true synthesizer. A vision that draws upon more than three decades of experience in synthesizer design with legends like Moog Music, Sequential Circuits, the Korg Wavestation series and renowned software synthesizers for the original Korg OASYS and Creamware Scope platforms. And it’s a vision to create a truly musical instrument masterpiece that is shared with some of the world’s foremost synthesizer connoisseurs like film composer Hans Zimmer who is renowned for always seeking the utmost in sound creation capabilities.
- 4 Oscillators, each with several types available:
MultiMode, WaveTable, CEM, WAV (sample playback),
VS (single cycle waves), Mini - 4 Filters, each with selectable Inputs. Filter types are:
- MultiMode Lowpass, 24, 18, 12, 6 dB, Highpass 24, 18, 12, 6 dB, Bandpass 24 dB, Comb (2 types), State Variable 12 dB LP, HP, BP, & BR,SSM Lowpass 24 dB , Mini (Ladder) Lowpass 24 dB, Vocal Formant
- 2 Vector Mixers, 2 Rotors (special 4-step waveshape sequences),
2 AM sections (includes Ring Mod) - 6 DADSRs, 1 8-stage loopable envelope
- 4 free LFOs, 1 Vibrato LFO. Each LFO features delayed start,
fade in and fade out times, key sync and Phase control - Phaser, Chorus/Flanger, Phaser, Delay, 3-band EQ effects
Rob Papen shows off the Blade synthesizer
The latest synth from extreme sound mangler Rob Papen is Blade – an additive synthesis engine (around 100 partials) with a user friendly interface based around an XY interface and some cunning gesture based automation for interesting modulation and tonal variation.
Coming soon
More Information
NAMM 2012: Electrix Tweaker introduction
The Tweaker is a performance controller for Abelton users, Traktor users, and music producers and performers of all genres.
At the heart of Tweaker lies a grid of 32 rubber pads backlit by RGB LEDs, and 8 velocity sensitive drum pads. There is a channel strip on each side of the grid, and a crossfader centered underneath. Each channel trips is comprised of a fader, three backlit rubber pads, an analog knob, and three push encoders with red LED rings. The navigation section at the top of the unit has a large browsing encoder and a four-way selection push grid (left, right, up, down).
Tweaker is fully USB bus powered and also has MIDI In and Out ports.
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