Forgotten Keys recreate the Korg Rhythm 55B for Kontakt
Forgotten Keys has released FK11: Korg Rhythm 55B, a recreation of the Korg Rhythm 55B for Kontakt 4.2 or later.
The Korg Rhythm 55B (AKA KR-55B) was the 1982 follow-up to the Rhythm 55 released in 1979. The sound generation was identical but there was a doubling of preset rhythms, Intros and Fill-Ins as well as a major overhaul of the existing rhythm patterns.
Key Features
- 12 sounds
- 98 high-quality 24-bit samples
- 96 rhythms (combinable)
- 32 Intros
- 32 Fill-ins
Pricing and Availability:
£5.50
More information:
The KR55 was, for its time (1979), an advanced preset rhythm drum machine with up to 96 preset rhythm patterns! These patterns cover the whole gamut of presets (Waltz, Samba, Rhumba, Bossa Nova, Tango, Slow Rock, Swing, Rock, etc.). The KR55 also featured a “swing beat” control to add a variation to the groove. Each drum sound’s level can be individually adjusted for each pattern. It can also be externally controlled via footswitch jack for the Start/Stop and Intro/Fill switches. The KR55B was a black-chassis version released a few years later in 1982 with twice as many rhythm patterns.
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Synosonics drum machine by Mattel
“I just got this drum machine made by Mattel (yes, the company that made Barbie”
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Reaktor Monolite 1.0.5
http://nonorder.wordpress.com/
Monolite is a new experimental noise/drone/fx Ensemble for Native Instruments Reaktor.
Technical info: 4 sine oscillators + tone cut filter + grainer unit (granular processing) + fx unit with 17 different effects + automizable X-Y controller for fx + high-quality reverb. Low CPU-usage
Note: The ensemble works best with Reaktor 5.6.2
How to generate a Cocteau Twins style sound
Simulating the typical dreamy, spacey, ambient-type sound of the Cocteau Twins in the 1980s.
Cocteau Twins were a Scottish alternative rock band active from 1979 to 1997, known for innovative instrumentation and atmospheric, non-lyrical vocals. The original members were Elizabeth Fraser (vocals), Robin Guthrie (guitar, drum machine) and Will Heggie (bass guitar), who was replaced by Simon Raymonde (also bass guitar) early in the band’s career.
Whilst the entire band earned much critical praise, Elizabeth Fraser’s distinctive vocals received the most attention. At times barely decipherable, Fraser seemed to veer into glossolalia and mouth music. Allmusic reviewer Ned Raggett writes that “part of her appeal is how she can make hard-to-interpret lyrics so emotionally gripping.
The Cocteau Twins’ first US TV appearance, on the show featuring the host with the large jaw. Please don’t mention the name of the show, the host or the network, as that is how cool clips get deleted.
Sci-Fi Music: The Adventures of Captain Sausage
http://youtu.be/j__oRPAruqk
A short improvisation featuring processed audio from a really bad Sci-Fi movie, HP and BK sine wave generators, ring modulators, tape echo, various effects, and a dash of reverb.
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How to make an 80s Disco track
http://youtu.be/o-7nhDJk4DM
Here’s a nice demo/tutorial on how to re-create the sounds of the 80’s – for whatever reason 
Equipment used:
Drums:
MFB Kult
Simmons SDS 800
MAM ADX1
Lell UDS
Synths:
Waldorf Microwave
Oberheim Matrix 6R
Roland MKS-70
Doepfer Dark Energy
DSI Evolver
MFB Synth Lite
FX:
Lexicon MPX-1
Korg Kaoss Pad Mini
Ensoniq DP/4
Going through some PixiTracker basics
PixiTracker is a simple and fun sample based tracker with minimalistic pixel interface.
It is portable application, available for iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android, OSX, Windows, Linux, Windows Mobile (WinCE) and other systems.
Official page: http://www.warmplace.ru/soft/pixitracker/
Key features:
- unlimited number of patterns;
- several packs with unique sounds;
- MIDI keyboard support;
- export to WAV;
- iOS: iTunes File Sharing;
- iOS: audio copy/paste;
- iOS, Android: Mic/Line-in recording.
Full Foil Computer – Music for Drifting
Go drifting.
Lur presents The Big Bug
Lur is a livelooping duo from Malmo, Sweden. They record and loop all instruments and sounds live on stage.
The Big Bug is a liveact that starts where ordinary club acts ends. With bombastic beats, DIY instruments, interactive projections and musical magic tricks, they will offer a liveloopingshow for all party animals in the urban swamp.
For more info visit:
lurlurlur.com
MOOG SOUND LAB Season 2: Ra Ra Riot – Boy
http://youtu.be/MixIJ0OGzGc
Ra Ra Riot visited the Moog Sound Lab to re-create the song “Boy” from their LP “The Orchard”.
See more of the sound lab series at http://www.moogmusic.com/sight-and-sound/sound_lab/
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