Klaus Schulze inspired modular synth – KX POLYMOD
KX-Polymod is a free modular synth for Windows, inspired by Klaus Schulze, who the developer calls “my electronic music reference.
Features:
- Stereo routing.
- Up to 6 voices.
- 15*12 Matrix controlled by 5*5 Sub matrix, include 4 Kxmod sources!
- 5 Vcos with 5 waveforms, include the TriSaw, with Phase modulation and Sync (Vco1 only).
- Oscillators 100% compatible with the Kx-Modulad’s waveforms (med, 498k).
- 1 Stereo SF2 player (16 and 24 bits).
- 1 SF2 drum set (24 bits, 12 samples, 3.3 Mo).
- 4 Keyboard traking (-10 to 10) for the Vcos and the Vcfs.
- 1 Ring Modulator with EQ.
- 1 Noise Generator with EQ.
- 1 Monophonic LFO with ADSR.
- 2 Mulitmode VCFs (20) with oversampled processes.
- 4 Polyphonic EGs with curves for each segment, velocity and Kbd controls.
- 1 X Y joystick controller.
- 1 Sample & Hold.
- 10 host sync clocks.
- 1 compressor.
- 1 oversampled Distortion.
- 1 Soft Vintage EQ.
- 2 Delays with sync, multimode filter and modulation oscillator with sync.
- 1 Scope with 10 ms of buffer size.
- 1 Frequency display.
- 1 Note pad.
- Full Midi learn.
- Internal Fxp and Fxb management.
- 128 KX’s presets, very 70′s!
KX-Polymod is a free download here >>
Background video description:
Sometime I like to do some improvisation like K. Schulze,
just because this author is my electronic music reference.
I give my apologies for the listeners because
this is not really always correctly played!
It’s just some ideas, a moment, not really solid …
All tracks are done with the Kx-PolyMod, also the drum tracks with its SF2 player.
The way to do this kind of music is always to start with a simple sequence.
I transpose all tracks with the bender, it is limited but I can do that when I feel it.
I used the Kx-MidiFilter to create a bender track.
I used few Kx-synth-x16 voices to do the background sequence (x16)
and one track of the X16 sequencer is used to control drums
with a plate reverb does with the Mverb.
Some sample and hold fx chord tracks are synchronized with the tempo.
The lead is an imaginary Moog lead like KS’s albums of 70’s.
i.pocketsynth
Background description of the app:
http://apps4idevices.com/read/i.pocketsynth
i.pocketsynth is more than a synthesizer, it is a little keyboard… The main interest of the mini keyboard is not its sound quality which is a little bit cheap or not really interesting… There are two features which make it a unique App on the whole the App Store. Firstly you’ll be able to play over a Song which is playing on a Radio Station! I don’t really know the real interest of this feature, but I’ve never see it on another App… The second one is that you can Sync 2 i.pocketsynth App over Bluetooth. This feature allows you to play notes on one of your devices and they will be played on the second device too. Unfortunately you can’t set a different sound on each device. With i.pocketsynth you can also choose a Backing Track from 30 available styles and you can record (by using the built in microphone on your iDevice) and what’s more, share your performances via email. You can also send your creation to the ipocketsynth team for a review. How shall I rate this App?… For its unique features, even if I don’t really know what to do with them… i.pocketsynth is a Super App despite its poor sound quality and interest…
Elektron Analog Four: Polyrhythmic Sequence
Demonstration of a four-voice polyrhythmic sequence on the Elektron Analog Four.
Audiobus In Action
Jordan Rudess explores Audiobus, details below:
AudioBus in Action on the iPad. Using my own Geo Synthesizer to run virtual midi into ThumbJam (which is the sound source!) and is in the background using the new and very cool Audiobus, which is routing the signal thru JamUp Pro and finally the DAW app which is ready to record if I want to! The iOS music world is reaching new heights people!
Introducing Lounge Lizard EP-4
Thiago Pinhero introduces AAS’ electric piano.
Lounge Lizard EP-4 — Electric Piano
http://www.applied-acoustics.com/loungelizard/overview/
Background description:
In the studio
When time matters, simply pick from more than 100 custom electric piano presets. But when sound exploration is on the program, players will dig the real-time controls over hammer hardness, tine color and decay, damper noise, and pickup placement for an unsurpassed level of customization.
Live on stage
Gigging musicians will appreciate Lounge Lizard’s small memory footprint, instant preset recalls, and stability. Furthermore, the huge library of Rhodes and Wurlitzer sounds as well as the complete selection of effects makes it easy to build a set list and get the perfect tone for each songs.
Alive beneath your fingers
There is something quite immersive when a connection develops between the player and the instrument. Whether it’s the perfectly smooth velocity progression or the interactive reaction to your performance, Lounge Lizard makes that connection happen.
Beyond the electric piano
Lounge Lizard achieves convincing electric piano tones with less than twenty synth parameters. That’s a quite a feat by itself, but pushed further, these parameters reveal a realm of other tones. Organs, bells, chimes, leads are all featured in the preset library’s Experimental folder.
Custom tones
Even though famous players shared the same brand and models, they were all acheiving their own signature sound. Nevertheless, that usually meant spending many hours under the hood with screw drivers, wrenches, or even a solder iron. What’s fun with Lounge Lizard is that whether you’re looking to emulate a particular sound or simply find your own, all those tweaks are just a few knob turns away!
Generation – 32 presets for PPG Wavegenerator
Generation –
Sunsine Audio’s new pack for PPG Wavegenerator features 32 presets including 5 basses, 7 leads, 5 keys, 2 arps, 9 pads, and more. In addition 20 unique wavetables have been included, and exchanging these between presets allows a large degree of tonal variation very easily. Each preset has parameters mapped to both the horizontal and vertical keyboard control for expressive performance opportunities.
*Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 5.1 or later and PPG Wavegenerator.*
Format:
• 32 Presets in 1 .bin file
• 20 WaveTables in .wts files
• Full horizontal and vertical key modulation support.
• Easy Installation Instructions
Price: $1.49
Available from – www.sunsineaudio.com
Free Preview Pack – http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/unlxtv
Rytmik World Music (Nintendo DSiWare)
http://rytmik-worldmusic.cinemax.cz/
Rytmik World Music is a pocket music station for Nintendo DSi and Nintendo 3DS.
Rytmik World Music is an application for creating rhythmical and melodic themes and for composing whole songs. Library contains 117 carefully picked authentic sounds of ethnic drums, percussions, plucked, mallet, bowed and wind instruments, complemented with a selection of synth drums, basses and pads, creating together a strong and creative mix of sounds and rhythms for your compositions not just from the sphere of world music. Compositions being played are visualized on the upper screen in the classical demoscene style with 20 types of visualization to choose from.
Smule | Strum App – Turn your life into a music video
Download Strum for FREE for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch! http://bit.ly/Strum_YT
Turn your life into a music video!
Introducing Strum, a new app that transforms your video into a music video in just seconds. Smule’s advanced audio filters automatically compose music to match your video. With over 20 different visual and audio styles, from simple background melodies to outrageous remixes, you will create a unique experience every time. Share your videos with your friends, and follow creative people from all over the world. Each day, discover inspiring new videos from the Strum community.
Check back frequently for new and limited-time filters!
Novation: Dreamy space ambient drone music soundscape demo
A dreamy, relaxing space ambient drone electronic music soundscape played live on Novation Supernova 2 keyboard synthesizer. Utilizing comb filter, reverb, delay, resonance, sync skew, filter & envelope adjustments.
Performed live, no external processing. Excerpt from a longer session.
FOR PART 1 CLICK HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhs-LguPTx8
Michael Wagener: Moog Ladder
Legendary Producer/Engineer Michael Wagener sat down with us at Wireworld Studios outside of Nasheville, TN to talk about his experience with The Ladder 500 Series module and demonstrate a variety of ways he’s using it on guitars, kick drum, room mics and floor tom.
Learn more about the Ladder and Moog’s entire family of 500 series products at:
and hear more sound samples from The Ladder at;
http://www.moogmusic.com/products/500-series/500-series-ladder-filter#sound-tab
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