U-he’s Podolski synth for free
u-he has released a refurbished version of Podolski. Originally published as magware, Podolski is now available for free.
Podolski’s specialities are the Click parameter (emphasizes the filter attack) and its ability to seamlessly morph between three waveforms (WaveWarp). The new version adds two new GUI skins, better support for MIDI, VST3 and 64-bit support, new presets by Howard Scarr and an English user guide among other improvements.
Podolski is a simple, CPU-efficient virtual analogue synthesizer. Basically a cut down version of FilterscapeVA with just one oscillator, one filter, one envelope and two LFOs, it also features a Zebra-style arpeggiator/sequencer plus chorus and delay effects.
Bitwig Studio controlled by NI Maschine
Bitwig Studio’s open controller scripting API allows you to hack your own functionality for any MIDI controller. Here is a short video showing step sequencing note input into a Bitwig Studio MIDI clip using NI’s Maschine hardware as a controller.
Just beautiful – Mixtape
The Mixtape Table — a 12:1 scale replica of a cassette tape — is now available. The Mixtape Table is made of high-grade Baltic Birch Plywood with maple veneer, solid American Walnut “tape” throughout, and hand-rubbed with an oil finish. Each coffee table is built to order, hand-assembled and finished in Seattle by the JSD team. The table is completely reversible – sides A and B, stamped and numbered on one side. The glass top is 3/8” with a polished edge. The whole table sits on custom platform with hand-bent steel powder-coated legs.
StudioLogic Sledge VA Polysynth – Sounds Audition
A flip through of various presets, plus a couple of home-grown sounds to go with the full review http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCS2Sj2ngNE.
“I dont think the presets show off the synth to its full potential – far better to create your own with a synth like this.”
The all new Tabletop from Retronyms – Ready. Set. Play
Big update Tabletop introduces Midi controller support, timeline editor, session sharing, and Tabletop Ready Apps with iMPC from Akai Pro! The update is free! Tabletop is free! http://bit.ly/TXTbd0
Ready. Set. Remix!
The exclusive Soundtrack in this video was created in Tabletop by Richard Devine. You can find the song Glitch Breaker Demo inside the Tabletop in-app community, or on SoundCloud. To celebrate the new update for Tabletop we’re making a call for remixes! Download the Glitchbreaker Session right in Tabletop. You get access to all of the custom samples, sequencing, and arrangement. Remix to your heart’s content. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Richard Devine: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Devine/105387759760
Glitch Breaker https://soundcloud.com/richarddevine/glitch-breaker-made-with-1
TANSU Synth tutorials
App Store:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/tansu-synth/id564763430?mt=8
Official site:
http://www.music-airport.co.jp/tansusynth/
Patch Tips version of iOS apps analog synthesizer “TANSU Synth” tutorial.
TANSU Synth is the miniature analog modular synthesizer.
The app in the video is under development version.
Next version up: be a universal app (iPhone / iPad)
Additional tutorials can be found here >>
The iOS application – which is named “TANSU (dresser)”, is a miniature
version of a Modular Analog Synthesizer. This synthesizer is the same as the
one used and mastered by Hideki Matsutake of LOGIC SYSTEM.
The sounds that were sampled and used for the VCO (Voltage Controlled
Oscillator) come directly from the actual “TANSU” owned by Hideki Matsutake
himself.
In addition, it also contains many original LOGIC SYSTEM recordings. The
application condenses the fun, experience and sound of an actual modular
synthesizer onto the small screen of an iPhone!!
What will the sound be like when using the application? This application is
focused on providing the user with the feeling and excitement of using the
actual synthesizer for which it is based.
Not only for a techno fan, but for any music lover!! Feel what it is like to
create your own music!!
Try this application to experience the “the birth of sound and music.”
The main functions
■LOGIC BOX
Sound effects such as Shepard Tone and rhythms from music by LOGIC SYSTEM
have been made directly into the sound source.
■MUSIC
You can use your iPhones own music library as a sound source. (However,
certain tracks which are covered under DRM may not be used).
■Microphone function
You can use sounds which have been recorded with microphone.
■Preset function
You can explore the potential of the TANSU Synth from various demo patterns.
Moreover, it can be utilized as a tutorial for beginners.
■VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator), VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter), VCA
(Voltage Controlled Amplifier), LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator), EG (Envelope
Generator)
Enhance the basic functionality of an analog synthesizer. (Various sound
processing is possible.)
■It has an 2 channel 8 step analog sequencer and convertible 1 channel 16 step sequencer!
■You can enjoy connecting and reconnecting the patch cord to creat sounds
just as with a real synthesizer.
■Three sound sources can be mixed by a three-channel mixer!
Listen to Karl Bartos new single – Atomium
Out on February 1st is the new Karl Bartos single “Atomium”. The single will be released as a limited 7″ on the Bureau B imprint. The single is the first to be taken from the new Bartos album “Off the Record” which will be out on March 15th.
For those that don’t recognize the building on the cover artwork, it’s the Atomium, a gigantic model of an iron crystal, erected for the 1958 World’s Fair in Brussels. The 7″ will hold the title track in English on the A-side and in German on the B-side. Karl Bartos’ next studio album “Off the Record” holds 12 tracks that were recorded over the course of two years. The first run of the CD version will have an extensive 44 pages booklet.
Next to a CD version there will also be a vinyl edition in 180 gr. first quality heavy vinyl (including the CD in a cardboard sleeve). A deluxe edition of this set will be out as well strictly limited to 1000 copies. It will be coming with an over-sized, 20 pages booklet in a deluxe gatefold-cover.
You may also want to read the exclusive interview we made with Karl in the spring of 2012 >>
Deep House Synths – Reason Combinator
Loopmasters has launched Deep House Synths Reason Combinator, a new sound library for Propellerhead Reason.
Patchworx 40 – Deep House Synths for Reason features 65 Combinator patches for Propellerheads, Reason 6 and features cutting edge sounds for all modern styles of Deep House produced exclusively for Loopmasters by Dan Larson.
Dan has created an incredible sonic palette of sounds with clever routing using many of Reason’s inbuilt Synths and Fx including Thor, Maelstrom, Subtractor making use of Unison modes to gain add the character and richness, imperative for Deep House Genres.
The soundset costs £14.95 GBP.
iPad Propellerhead ReBirth VS DSI Tempest
“In this video you can hear the fusion of the two worlds:
Digital vs Analog
Thanks to the latest update of ReBirth can be synchronized via midi
I love both analog as digital …”
Cubasis – Introduction video demo
Get it now! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cubasis/id583976519
More information: http://www.steinberg.net/cubasis
Cubasis is Steinberg’s streamlined, multitouch sequencer for the iPad. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze. You can also open your Cubasis projects in Cubase under Windows and OS X! Cubasis places touch-intuitive production tools in your hands, opening up a new world of possibilities for your creativity.
- Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks (depending on the device used)
- Over 70 virtual instrument sounds based on HALion Sonic
- Mixer with over 10 effect processors (insert and send effects)
- Over 300 MIDI and audio loops
- Virtual keyboard and virtual drum pads
- Sample Editor and Key Editor
- Export to Cubase, Dropbox, SoundCloud, AudioCopy & email
- Core Audio and Core MIDI compatible hardware supported
- Sequence other Core MIDI apps (MIDI recording only) and run Cubasis simultaneously via background audio
- Import audio from your iTunes music library or using iTunes filesharing, use AudioPaste or set up a Wi-Fi server in Cubasis
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