TimeDrops – new granular time manipulation tool for Kontakt 5
Fluffy Audio has released TimeDrops, a granular time manipulation tool for Kontakt 5, featuring sample import and an extensive of sound sources and presets.
TimeDrops implements an advanced time granular engine which allows to freeze the time of any sample, creating pads and soundscapes out of any kind of material.
It also features a custom scripted ADSR, time synced LFO and an advanced mapping system for creating complex organic textures and many different playing modes to reinterpret the material of the sample in lots of different ways.
The idea of this instrument is to take something beautiful and transform into something else with the proper tools keeping the maximum sound quality possible. For this reason, despite its apparent simplicity, it implements many under the hood adjustments like per-grain custom windows, anti-phasing techniques and synchronized time/rate/densities between the grains. Granular synthesis is actually awesome when you can’t actually distinguish between the single grains and the whole result appears like a new designed sound.
For this reason, the library will feature a very simple way to import your own samples, and you can create your personal library of TimeDropped sounds!
TimeDrops features
- Advanced time freezing engine with sample importing.
- 988 MB sample library.
- 94 ready to use soundsources.
- 91 NKI presets.
- Custom ADSR, LFO and CC controls.
- Easy sample importing.
- Custom FX engine.
- Multiple grain windows.
- Custom remappable CCs.
TimeDrops is available for the introductory price of 50 EUR / $54 USD until October 1st, 2015 (regular 65 EUR / $69 USD). Requires full version of Kontakt 5.4 or higher.
New Order reveals brand new more up beat tempo track called ‘Plastic’
New Order has revealed a brand new track “Plastic” which sees the band return to the dancefloor. The track, mixed by Richard X, is the latest to be premiered online following the first single “Restless”.
‘Plastic” is taken from New Order’s upcoming album, Music Complete out September 25th on Mute.
Pre-Order from iTunes and receive ‘Plastic’ along with ‘Restless’ instantly: http://po.st/NewOrderiTunes
CD, Double LP (limited edition clear vinyl or standard black), 8 x Vinyl Box Set, MP3, Hi-Def Audio direct from the New Order Store.
All orders include instant download of ‘Restless’:
http://po.st/NewOrderStore
Also available at:
Amazon: http://po.st/NewOrderAmazon
Rough Trade: http://po.st/NewOrderRoughTrade
Google Play: http://po.st/NewOrderGooglePlay
European Tour Dates: November 2015. Access tickets and packages: http://po.st/NewOrderTour
Sign up to the New Order mailing list for updates: http://po.st/NewOrderMailingList
#MusicComplete
Mekka has released a new video – Eyler
After a 90 sec long slightly cheesy intro it is quite an enjoyable down tempo tronica tune 
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Produktion & Regie: Adrian Nehm, Violet
Kamera: Daniel Devecioglu, Vincent Schaack
Licht: Vincent Schaack, Eduard Kafke
Editing: Adrian Nehm, Daniel Devecioglu
Szenografie: Surreflections
Make-Up: Sandra Bensoussan
Customer & Dancer: Julia Hehlke
Dark Angels: Nikki-Sue Wills, Johanna Lindstedt
Special thanks to:
Each and every crowdfunder who gave us their support – this is for you. Kara Schröder & the Tauer, Razvan Radulescu & HfG Karlsruhe, Idan & Fanny at UY, Gerrit Kuge & Dominik Thiel, Eismanufaktur Berlin, Tom Knofe, Max Negrelli
New videos and details on Reaktor 6 – the modular version
reaktor 6 blocks spits
TheMaschinewarehouse.com is proud to present a Labor of love.
System 63 is a complete Modular synth with audio rate modulation and a host of Modules to choose from. this has been in the works for 3 years. with the recent update to Reaktor and the release of Blocks (which borrows heavily from the System 63 format) you can now easily inter patch between blocks and system 63 then out to your eurorack modular. Stay tuned for the release date and more information!
A bunch of Bento Box 8 Steps sequencers disturbing each other and controlling a Eurorack modular synthesizer. All sequencing and modulation coming from Reaktor Blocks, except for some humble human interaction. Maschine joins the party with bass drum, hi-hats, and rim shot.
All control signals from Reaktor Blocks are directly routed to the Eurorack modular synthesizer via DC-coupled converters (Expert Sleepers ES-3).
No quantization used on the hardware side. The pitch scaling in Reaktor Blocks (value of 0.1/oct) plays nicely with the ES-3. Since its output voltage range is roughly ±10 V you get approximately 1 V/oct. Obviously tracking is not perfectly accurate without calibration – in my case it was off 1 semitone over 4 oct.
Roland JD-XA Sequences and Sound Design
Here is iVardensphere’s first three patches on the new Roland JD-XA, details below:
It’s a phenomenal synthesizer. It sounds great and is really quite flexible. You’re bound to see some of this material on my next iVardensphere release.
Best heard on a sound system with decent low end.
Patch 1: Primarily sticks to the 4 analog voices with the exception of some sitar and a little flavour sweetener.
Patch 2: Just some old school industrial, coldwave style. A mix of analog and digital voices for all percussive, rhythmic and melodic parts.
Patch 3: Strictly the digital voices, modulation and FX to create some really interesting rhythmic and bass driven sounds.
All the audio is recorded from the stereo outs and is without further processing or layering. What you hear is what you get.
Check out Chord Sketcher – a new Algorithmic composition tool
Sonic Cat has released Chord Sketcher – Algorithmic Composition. Chord Sketcher is an Algorithmic composition tool. All instruments are selected randomly, and all notes are created by a specially designed random algorithm.
Tech Specs:
- Auto generate music with chord settings and tempo.
- Algorithmic composition.
- 16-type multi-instrument.
- Drag and drop to create chord progressions.
- MIDI save and export.
- Adjust volume and pan each track.
- Chords are modulated automatically when a user changes the song key.
- Pattern struct type.
Price: $39 – Intro offer $25 until end of September.
The iOS musical keyboard Alina String Ensemble is now available
Alina String Ensemble is a musical keyboard application for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch that simulates the Solina String Ensemble. The sound is in reference to Solina String Ensemble (Serial number “SERIES 22, No.0093158”) manufactured by N.V. EMINENT BODEGRAVEN HOLLAND in the 70’s. You are sure to be surprised at the real sound generated from this App.
Features:
– Pre-loaded with 6 instruments including Viola, Violin, Brass, Horn, Cello, Contra Bass
– 49key, 4-octave Keyboards with scrollable
– iOS7/8 compatible
– Optimized appearance on iPhone 6/6 Plus
– Core MIDI and MIDI over Bluetooth LE compatible
– Supports Audiobus and Inter-App Audio (requires iOS 7 or later)
– Scrollable Keyboard & dual Keyboards(Only iPad)
– BASS tone(Cello, Contra Bass) is assigned on lowest 20 keys
– Built-in Reverb that simulates a spring reverb
– Vibrato that can adjust the rate and depth
Special thanks: Jun Kawabata courtesy of AIRPLANE LABEL & Studio Peach Blue Peach”
Gary Numan re-issues three classic albums
Three classic albums from Gary Numan will be reissued next month via label The Arkive.
1979’s Replicas and The Pleasure Principle and 1980’s Telekon will get the reissue treatment on standard black vinyl on October 16. Human will play the albums in full at a series of upcoming shows in Los Angeles and London. The London dates can be found below and tickets can be purchased here.
Gary Numan UK Dates
October
21 – The Forum – London, UK (performing Replicas)
22 – The Forum – London, UK (performing The Pleasure Principle)
23 – The Forum – London, UK (performing Telekon)
New video from electronic music performer Mark Mosher: My First Reaktor 6 Patch – Krell 01
http://www.markmoshermusic.com
I went for the Reaktor upgrade. This my first patch – of course a Krell-like patch :^) It’s a simple but fun use of a Monark oscillator frequency modulating a bento box oscillator. I’ve got an LFO modulating an LFO which modulates the pitch of Monark OSC + delay time of a Rounds Delay.
Cool new stuff from Roland – Boutique synths // JUNO-DS
Roland has introduced the JUNO-DS Synthesizer, a powerful and versatile keyboard for performing and recording musicians.
This latest evolution of the popular JUNO series delivers many enhancements over previous generations, including improved pianos, additional organ sounds, waveform expansion capability, Phrase Pads, new vocal effects and more. Along with a 61-key model, the JUNO-DS is also available in a weighted-action version with 88 keys to complement the expressive new piano sounds.
Relied on by players around the world, Roland’s JUNO synths are known for their high-quality sounds, intuitive operation, portability and exceptional value. The JUNO-DS takes the iconic series to a new level, offering many feature updates for performing keyboardists. Lightweight and mobile, the instrument is packed with great Roland sounds for any musical style. And with battery or AC operation, users have the flexibility to play anywhere their music takes them.
JUNO-DS features
- Gig-ready instrument with pro sounds, enhanced performance features, and battery-powered operation.
- 88-note Ivory Feel-G Keyboard provides weighted-action feel in a lightweight design that’s easy to transport.
- Includes all the sounds from the popular JUNO-Di, plus newly updated acoustic and electric pianos, additional organs, and other stage essentials.
- Wave expansion slot enables users to download new sound waveforms, available for free at Roland’s Axial website.
- Sample import function for playing user WAV files on the JUNO-DS88’s keyboard.
- Easy sound manipulation and editing with hands-on knobs and sliders.
- Eight Phrase Pads for triggering samples and audio songs stored on USB memory.
- Mic input and dedicated Reverb, Vocoder, and Auto Pitch effects for impressive vocal performances.
- Intuitive eight-track pattern sequencer with non-stop recording for quickly developing song ideas.
- USB audio/MIDI and DAW Control mode.
The JUNO-DS61 and JUNO-DS88 will be available by the end of October, 2015, priced at £549 GBP and £799 GBP respectively.
Whether you’re working on a song idea in your room, recording a track in the studio, or playing a gig on stage, the lightweight JUNO-DS61/JUNO-DS88 synthesizers will inspire creativity and take your music wherever you go. Singer/songwriter Aquile and his band give you a glimpse of just that in this short clip.
For more details about
JUNO-DS88: http://www.roland.com/products/juno-d…
JUNO-DS61: http://www.roland.com/products/juno-d…
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