Keep Shopping (Modular System & Qneo Voice Synth)
Klirrfaktor continues to explore vocoders and modulars in this nice video or as he states himself in German: “Ein frischer Modulartrack – den letzten habe ich irgendwie unterschlagen – hole ich nach ;)”
Starring:
Voice: Blue Baby Bottle thru Qneo Voice Synth
Drums: MFB Schlagzwerg sequenced with Elektron Octatrack thru Metal Muff
Lead: WMD Synchrodyne
Pads: Doepfer Dark Energy, Bubblesound uLFO
Noise/Percussion: Trogotronic Model 676, Pittsburgh Generator, 4ms Noise Swash, WMD Gamma Wave Source, Sound Of Shadows
Bass 1: Bubblesound VCOb + MakeNoise Wiard Borg Filter
Bass 2: Doepfer A-196 PLL + Metasonix R-52
More at: http://www.klirrfaktor.com
The Pain Machinery – “Hours + Hours” (The Klinik)
In this cover The Pain Machinery takes on The Klinik’s classic song Hours + Hours – take it way >>
You may also want to check out TPM’s latest release:
The Pain Machinery and Complete Control Productions proudly present the new
TPM album Restart. More potent than ever before, the sound takes influences from
classic UK synth punk, Chicago acid house and Belgian industrial disco,
combining them with a futuristic groove. Featuring guest appearances from //TENSE//
among others. This is music both for the mind and for the (darkest) dancefloors.
Audio/video teasers are available here. View the press release here.
The vinyl edition of Restart is limited to 300 copies (the first 100 on clear blue vinyl).
A download coupon for the digital version of the album is included.
Track list (vinyl edition):
A1. Liquid Silver A2. Kick A3. Outside A4. Wired
B1. Running Red B2. There Will Be Blood B3. Damage B4. Like Ice (Vinyl mix)
Track list (digital edition):
01. Liquid Silver 02. Kick 03. Outside 04. Wired
05. Running Red 06. There Will Be Blood 07. Damage
08. Like Ice (Digi mix) 09. Running Red (Bonus Beats)
Available 29 June on LP, Cassette and Digital formats. Buy here (vinyl),
here (digital) or from various other outlets.
An introduction to EM through the eyes of a progger
A progger’s journey into electronic music
“For many years I have been active in progressive rock. But in the background I have always been fond of synthesizer music. Lately I found I was getting more interested in this genre, so I figured it was a good moment to add some EM to Live prog, to offer more diversity in music.
This special is my introduction to EM as experienced by a prog rock fan. It includes some short reviews of a few of my favourite EM albums, a lot of music and a nice video clip. It’s a bit of a long special, but I do hope you like it. There will be more EM on Live Prog soon!”
Musicians presented in this special:
Erik Norlander (www.eriknorlander.com)
Picture Palace Music (www.picture-palace-music.com)
Morpheusz
Ron Boots (www.ronboots.com)
Can Atilla (www.canatilla.com)
Synth.nl (www.synth.nl)
All samples used © their respective owners
This video special ©2010-2012 Live Prog
All righst reserved
Malakwa’s new track called Pyramid Eye
A new video featuring the electro clash, punk, noise and electro act Malakwa, enjoy
Checking out the Noisemusick app
Music Ipad App first look at this amazing collection of 3 synthesizers
Great for making strange sounds and odd noises. Get it for $0.99 from the itunes store.
New analog Programmer sequencer – Test run with the Arturia MiniBrute
And here are the background details:
Using the minibrute as test subject. Programmer is feeding pitch and filter cutoff cv. Pitch cv is being run through a quantimator
Game changer perhaps – Audiobus Inter-App Audio on iOS Approved
“This morning, Apple finished reviewing the first version of Audiobus, and it has been approved.
We’ve been working with a small group of third party developers that we already have a close connection with because we want to make sure that those apps can serve as examples for all the other developers (currently more than 400) for how to implement Audiobus.
Once our initial community of developers have finished the Audiobus integration, we’ll be all launching together and opening up the SDK to the public.”
So what is it?
Audiobus will allow the audio of one app to be process by another. You will be able to process your iOS synths with other synths and effects. Until now you could only run them in parallel and you could only sync or control them via virtual MIDI. Audiobus will fix this going forward.
EMW-200 – The Time Tunnel video opening
http://youtu.be/fBtnIEVS2uQ
Opening for the EMW-200 demonstrations. Computer Graphics by EMW – Soundtrack by Malte Steiner.
Some of the things to explore on the EMW-200:
The Delay module on the EMW-200 uses a special design that emulates a vintage echo chamber, it is very usefull and has controls for the Delay Time, Repetition (regeneration) and Effect Mix.
The Switch module on the EMW-200 (as on the EML-200) is an analog switch circuit that works intercalating two audio signals. These singals enters the module thru the A (11) and B (14) inputs, which has a gain control associated with each one. The switching frequency can be controlled by the SW. FREQ. potentiometer and the time relation between the two signals can be controlled by the A/B ON TIME control.
There are two filters on the EMW-200 and they are of the exact same type found on the EML-200, one is a Highpass and the other is a Lowpass filter, both are 6db/oct. These filters give a very characteristic tone to the synthesizer sound, almost like an effect that dips things into a dark or misty athmosphere. They are not usual filters as we are used to see, they are simple and have unusual characteristics, but their simplicity turns out to be a powerfull feature and at some extend gives to this machine its sound personality.
The Wave Shaper on the EMW-200 is a module composed of 4 submodules, a sample & hold (SAMPLER), an oscillator with pulse width control, an A/D (Attack/Decay) generator and a Ring Modulator. Beyond that there is a switching system that selects 4 ways to feed the modulation input of the ring modulator module and a manual trigger for the attack/decay generator.
On our EMW-200 we made a simple upgrade adding a switch to configure the pulse input (20) to work as a pulse output from the internal oscillator or to allow the attack/decay generator and the sample & hold to be triggered by an external pulse.
On this module we also replaced the mechanical rotary switch with a digital controlled relay system.
New powerful mixing plugins – Redmix and Bluemix
Mildon Studios has released the Redmix and Bluemix plug-ins.
“Get your mix done in no time with these powerful mixing plugins. Get your tracks to sit with Bluemix and then move them around with Redmix. It’s simple and easy. Start mixing like a pro!”
Here’s the details:
Ready to mix your next inspiring song? Bluemix can help you iron-out individual tracks from powerful kicks to high-flying guitars to make them sound just right.
Bluemix combines smart EQ, automatic compression, and high-frequency excitation to give you a clean signal that sits better in the mix. Use it in tandem with Redmix to create space and to add just the right amount of moisture to your mix.
Bluemix Features:
- Smart EQ: Trim, Tighten, Tame
- Auto Compressor: Push
- Gain Reduction Meter
- Exciters: Enhance, Define
Redmix puts your tracks on a virtual stage, allowing you to pan from left to right and front to back! It lets you create a lot of space just by moving things around, something that’s hard to achieve with a conventional panner.
Redmix makes effective use of Haas’ principles combined with spectral shaping and room reverb to create space. Use it in tandem with Bluemix for a better mix.
Redmix Features:
- 2-Dimensional Panning (L-R + F-B)
- Automatic Haas Effect
- Room Control
Pricing and Availability:
Redmix: $19
Bluemix: $19
Bundle: $28.50
More information:
Teaser from Mutable Instruments: 2×14 segments display test
An upcoming Mutable Instruments product will use an array of these for its display. Love the vintage look! Just finished drawing all the characters today (some of the few special characters should give you hints…).
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