All-in-one DIY DJ Controller workstation
Background info:
Here is an awesome computer mod that I have been working on for the last four months. I built this computer mod to appeal to DJ’s and music artists. I call it DJ SOUND CONTROL or DSC for short.
I made it as compact as possible, but not too small that you could not be comfortable performing a set. I added a powerpack that allows true portability, giving you a full hour of power without plugging it in.
With the 23″ touch screen the performance can now include finger gestures and multitouch controls. Crazy RGB backlit panels makes sure your party keeps hoppin’ through the night. Cutting edge DJ hardware, like the Midifighter that has been customized to put super fresh effects right at the fingertips of both your right and left hands, will make this a musical game changer. Built in Meeblip digital synth controlled by the optional slide out keyboard will let you rip off an amazing bass solo or dub step routine.
On board effects from the Alesis NanoVerb give you instant overall expression of the multiple outs. And the meat and potatoes customized Numark Mixtrack gives you all the standards that every DJ needs to stylize their set. With tough Lexan custom CNC machined panels and high strength aluminum frame this box is ready to travel around the world with you no matter where and how you perform.
See Blarsky’s site for more info!
New modular kit from Casper
Casper Electronics has announced plans for a mini modular synthesizer kit:
I’m working on a new compact modular synth kit project, based largely (but not entirely) on the SSM2164 quad VCA chip.
Modules will include:
- QUAD VCO (wide range VCOs from LFO to audio)
- VCO/VCA/VCF (single voice module)
- S&H/RING/RUNGLE(modulation and complex sequencer)
- TOUCH CONTROL,PROGRAMMER (touch controlled voltage and preset bank)
Details and pricing are to come.
AudioCubes, Reason and an Outboard mixer input
Jeremy dePrisco made a video with Reason, 4 AudioCubes (http://www.percussa.com) and an outboard mixer input
Sound Coder by DSS
A 32k demo for the Atari 2600 VCS. Placed 2nd in the oldskool demo compo at Stream 2012. Code by me and music by Knoeki. MESS capture.
Soundtrack: http://www.acc.umu.se/~tjoppen/files/vcs/Sound_Coder.ogg
http://pouet.net/prod.php?which=59283
Vortex VSTi Introduction
Vortex is a Multitimbral Sequencer from Homegrown Sounds, features 12 independent sophisticated step sequencers, 12 internal synths (or use with external midi), and FX engine, real time rhythm and pitch re-scaling triggers and much more. See hgsounds.com for full details and demo.
Jean-Benoît Dunckel (AIR) meets the Arturia MiniBrute
“We had the great pleasure to meet Jean-Benoit Dunckel, one half on the talented french electronic duo AIR and early fan of MiniBrute, for a live improvisation and a video interview !”
Taste of the Juno: Ableton Live Pack
Ableton Live Pack of 22 instruments created with the Roland Juno 106 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer. Each instrument was sampled from a custom patch on the Juno 106 and contains 8 macro knobs with its own unique effects to further twist and manipulate this diverse collection of sounds.
Available at http://afrodjmac.spinshop.com
The Roland Juno 106 is a classic analog synthesizer. It is capable of a wide range of sounds loaded with warmth and character. Within the digital domain, it can be hard to emulate the electronic circuitry responsible for the subtleties that give an old analog synth its charm. However, thanks to the sampling power of Ableton Live, those characteristic tones and sonic potential are now in your hands.
Keith Handy Monotron Mod, Stage #2
Background info:
I’ve added a cutoff slider at the end of the Giant Pitch Lever, which can be played with the thumb, leaving one hand free for additional controls. The slider has a rubberband pulling it back to “closed” position, which makes “playing” it a little more like playing an instrument. Still need to add pitch markers though.
triqtraq – jam sequencer for iphone
triqtraq is the ultimate jam sequencer for electronic music producers or DJs who want to make music on the go, or improvise live…
While it lets you create great sounding musical ideas with ease, triqtraq offers many surprising musical features that will please even the most experienced beat creators.
triqtraq is available from the App Store now.
http://itunes.apple.com/app/triqtraq-jam-sequencer/id488578848?mt=8
For more information visit http://www.triqtraq.com
Features:
create musical patterns fast and intuitively, by programming live or by using the ‘step edit’-feature
automate parameters like pitch, filter, delay, decay and level in real-time
change samples or sample kits on-the-fly while jamming
edit multiple tracks simultaneously
store up to 16 patterns and 32 samples per session
specify the length of a sequence per track, or set the automation length for each parameter individually
switch seamlessly between patterns
use the loop range feature to create poly-rhythmic sequences
use sounds from the 350+ factory sample library
import your own sounds via iTunes file sharing
How to make your drums punchy – Reason Sound Design
More info on Reason: http://www.propellerheads.se/products/reason/
In this Reason Sound Design video Propellerhead product specialist James Bernard give you some tried and tested engineering tips to help get your drums punching through your mix. It may seem redundant at first. After all, drums are punchy by their very nature so why do we need to MAKE them punchy if they already ARE punchy. The simple answer is that when you layer other instruments on top and everything starts fighting for the same sonic frequency space, your drums can get lost in the process.
James will show you through proper EQ, compression, and parallel processing how you can lift your drums back out of the mix and have them punching through your song exactly as you hope for.
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