FM4 – a new FM synthesizer for iPad, modeled on classic 1980s Yamaha DX
Primal Audio has announced FM4 – a new FM synthesizer for iPad, modeled on classic 1980s Yamaha DX series keyboards.
According to the developers, “Great care has been put into analyzing and replicating inherent sonic characteristics of the original hardware, such as internal quantization errors and digital-to-analogue conversion.”
Features:
- Four operators configurable via eight different routings
- Three sound engines modelled on 1980s hardware units
- Eight waveforms derived from classic FM synths
- 2x, 3x, and 4x polyphonic unison
- Tempo-syncable arpeggiator with up, down, up-down, and random patterns
- Microtuning with eight different temperaments
- Supports Inter-App Audio, background audio, and MIDI (support for Audiobus is planned)
- Up to 24 voices of polyphony
- Import/export presets through iTunes
- Works on all iPads supporting iOS 7.0 and up
FM4 will be available in the App Store in December 2014, with an introductory price of $0.99. See the Primal Audio site for details.
Stepper Acid– a digitally-controlled 16-step sequencer for Eurorack modular
Nina Richards & Zoë Blade of Transistor Sounds Labs have introduced Stepper Acid– a digitally-controlled 16-step sequencer for Eurorack modular synthesizers.
They say it is “Designed by and for musicians, Stepper Acid was born out of our need for a modern step-sequencer.”
Features:
- 16-step sequencer, with adjustable pattern length
- Adjustable analogue slide
- Song mode for pattern chaining
- Stores up to 40 patterns
- Detach mode for playing one pattern while entering another
- 0-5V range CV (5 octaves)
- Gate and accent output. 5V or 12V selectable
- Variable swing function
- Dual microcontroller design
- Adjustable clock sync input and output. Includes: 24PPQN (Sync24), 48PPQN, 96PPQN and 4PPQN (one note per pulse
Stepper Acid is available for £295.00. See the Transistor Sounds Lab site for details.
A guide to the various features of Stepper Acid.
We were making some demos of Stepper Acid’s features, and Nina got carried away making a track. Enjoy!
SoundWorks Collection – The Sound of Interstellar
In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection sound profile we talk with Supervising Sound Editor and Sound Designer Richard King about the sound teams extensive work on Director Christopher Nolan’s immersive sci-fi film Interstellar.
With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars.
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New live video featuring OMD
Virtual Mix rack from Slate released
After a long wait the Virtual Mix Rack from Slate Digital is now released.
The VIRTUAL MIX RACK continues the Slate Digital tradition of providing the absolute most authentically modeled analog sound in a digital audio plugin.
The ‘VMR’ includes four world class mix modules, including two classic equalizers and two versatile mix compressors, with more modules to be developed.
The ‘VMR’ operates as a Virtual 500 series rack with hot-swappable modules, putting your whole processing chain in ONE WINDOW. This allows you customize your own channel strip, with signal flow following the modules, in any order you choose. Mix and match filters from different EQs. Chain an EQ before or after your compressor. Moving modules around is easy, fast, and creates no break in audio playback. Audition signal chains faster, easier, and in real time with the Slate ‘VMR’.
New album and video from Celluloide – “Art Plastique”
Out now is “Art Plastique”, the 5th album of Celluloide. “Art Plastique” is the band’s first album fully written in French. You can expect well crafted french sung electronic pop tunes, 8 in total, with a more minimal approach compared to their earlier work. You can order the new album right here.
An audio and visual poem based on the semi-instrumental track taken from the album Art Plastique, out on November 17. 2014
Kraftwerk “Nummern / ComputerWelt” Live@Hurricane festival 2009.06.19
Originally broadcasted on Arte TV in Germany & France
NIN: “Metal” with Gary Numan, London 7.15.09 [HD]
Gary Numan makes a surprise appearance on stage with Nine Inch Nails for a performance of his song “Metal,” live in London, UK, July 15th, 2009.
This performance continues with “Cars” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qlUFK…
Filmed by Rob Sheridan with the Canon 5D Mark II. Audio mix by Blumpy.
Arca – Xen (Official Video)
Video by Jesse Kanda
Xen. The debut album by Arca – out now.
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Arca European Tour
w/ Jesse Kanda
27th November – ICA, London – Sold Out
28th November – Rotonde, Brussels (bit.ly/arca-brussels)
1st December – Point Ephemere, Paris (bit.ly/arca-paris)
4th December – OT301, Amsterdam (bit.ly/arca-amsterdam)
5th December – Berghain, Berlin (bit.ly/arca-berlinberghain)
Arca Online
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New video from Giorgio Moroder – Check it out
After a memorable collaboration with Daft Punk on 2013’s Random Access Memories, electronic music legend Giorgio Moroder is back, releasing his first album of solo material in over 30 years. Announced today, the album is set to drop in spring 2015 on Sony/RCA and features a new batch of notable collaborators including Britney Spears, Sia, Kylie Minogue, Charli XCX, and more. Alongside the album announcement comes a new video for the track “74 is the New 24,” premiering exclusively on The Creators Project.
The video, directed by Jai Lewis with help from Andromeda Software Development, is a striking digital landscape of beautiful, strange images that demand rewatching. “We wanted to achieve that Giorgio Moroder ‘retro-future’ feel,” explains Lewis, who is also collaborating with Moroder on a 2015 DJ tour. Lewis continues: “His attention to detail is especially sharp and the sheer amount of time dedicated to this production will surely reflect this. I don’t know how this man has the energy to tour, work on an new album, be a family man, and last of all, musical pioneer.” The Creators Project spoke to the man himself, Giorgio Moroder, about his career, creative process, and influence on modern music.
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