GrainFlux – 2.0 Update Overview
The new 2.0 update for GrainFlux, our granular / hybrid Max for Live synthesizer, is now available and it includes new features, enhancements and bug fixes.
GrainFlux is a MaxforLive synthesizer that combines different synthesis techniques such as granular, wavetable, and subtractive synthesis to create unique and distinctive sounds. It works by using audio samples to create two different waveforms which can be morphed and modulated. While GrainFlux has a modern and simple to use design, it still offers many powerful and creative ways for you to manipulate its sound.
GrainFlux is available at http://www.spektroaudio.com/grainflux
The new Jean-Michel Jarre album is out – Electronica 1: The Time Machine
Jean-Michel Jarre has now released his first album in eight years, Electronica 1: The Time Machine.
The album is the first half of a double-album of collaborations with other electronic music artists, with the second half set for release the spring of 2016.
The project was conceived with Jarre’s desire to explore the history of electronic music in his lifetime, with the participation of electronic music artists of different generations.
Jarre has collaborated with 30 artists for the two-part release. The first installment, Electronica 1: The Time Machine, features:
- M83’s Anthony Gonzalez (“Glory”)
- Air (“Close Your Eyes”)
- Gesaffelstein (“Conquistador”)
- The Who’s Pete Townshend (“Travelator Part 1”)
- Depeche Mode/Erasure’s Vince Clarke (“Automatic Part 1-2”)
- Little Boots’ Victoria Hesketh (“If…!”)
- Massive Attack’s 3D (“Watching You”)
- Fuck Buttons (“Immortals”)
- Moby (“Suns Have Gone”)
- Laurie Anderson (“Rely on Me”)
- Dutch producer Armin van Buuren (“Stardust”)
- German forerunners Tangerine Dream (“Zero Gravity”)
- Boys Noize (“The Time Machine”)
- John Carpenter (“A Question of Blood”)
Cassical pianist Lang Lang (“The Train and the River”)
Dave Smith Prophet 08 Synthesizer – Synth-Pop Demo
Dave Smith Prophet 08 Synthesizer – Synth Pop Demo, by al l bo:
al l bo – Scheme of Beautiful Inks (album mix)
Created (C), (PH) by al l bo with Dave Smith Prophet 08 Synthesizer (100% sounds, except drums & Arturia Minibrute solo at 01:59), 2015.
Publisher: Clouds Testers The Legendaries (C) 2015
Brand new video from The Operating Tracks – Testify (Feat. Rein)
Video by Daniel Bäckström
Written and produced by The Operating Tracks
Mixed by Mister Monell
Mastered by Hans Olsson Brookes
© Cold School 2015
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Vince Clarke remixes himself: ERASURE – Stop!
’Stop! (Vince Clarke Sync 82 Mix)’ is taken from the forthcoming compilation ‘Always – The Very Best Of Erasure’ which will be released in October to celebrate Erasure’s 30th anniversary.
Featuring music from all stages of the band’s career – including ‘A Little Respect’, ‘Blue Savannah’, ‘Drama!’, ‘Always’, ‘Breathe’ ‘Love To Hate You’ and ‘Elevation’ – the compilation will be released on October 30th.
‘Always – The Very Best Of Erasure’ will be available in a 1-CD Digipak edition as well as in an expanded 3-CD deluxe hardback book format including remixes from Moby, William Orbit, BT and The Grid (Richard Norris with Dave Ball of Soft Cell) alongside 4 brand new mixes.
2015 sees the band marking their 30th anniversary and Mute are celebrating that with a series of special releases this month kicking off with ’Sometimes (2015)’ on October 2013, which sees the duo updating their classic single, followed by Always – The Very Best Of Erasure which will be released a week later on October 30. These special releases will continue into 2016 and until the anniversary of their debut album, Wonderland.
The compilation will be released on CD, download and in a deluxe CD boxset, containing a number of their classic singles. There will be two further discs of remixes, packaged in a hardback book with a booklet and a selection of archive photographs. These remixes include classics from Moby and William Orbit, as well as newer edits by Grumbling Fur, Vince Clarke and more. Keep your eyes peeled on these pages also very soon for a Strange World Of… feature on Erasure.
PRE-ORDER ‘ALWAYS – THE VERY BEST OF ERASURE’
3-CD EDITION:
Lexer Music – http://po.st/Erasure3CDDirect
Amazon – http://po.st/Erasure20153CD
iTunes – http://po.st/ErasureAlways3CD
1-CD EDITION:
Lexer Music – http://po.st/ErasureCDDigiDirect
Amazon – http://po.st/Erasure20151CD
iTunes – http://po.st/ErasureAlways1CD
Moog Synth Heaven At the SoundLab
Finlay Shakespeare takes us through his role looking after the huge System 55 and other beauties. Possibly the dream job
Oberheim OB-X vs. OB-Xa Vintage Analog Synthesizer
Oberheim OB-X (1979) 8-voice vs. Oberheim OB-Xa (1981) 8-voice Analog Synthesizer with identical self-programmed sound programs.
This video shows the different sound character. The OB-X is discrete analog like the SEM modul and sounds very raw and wild.
The OB-Xa based on Curtis CEM ICs and sounds more smooth.
Both are great synths and I love both a lot. The king class of polyphonic analog synthesizers.
Nyborg is out
Analogue Solutions has released Nyborg-24, an analogue monosynth with Moog style filter.
Nyborg is part of the Analogue Solutions range of analogue music equipment. Nyborg is a precision electronic musical instrument. It combines all the often needed music electronic circuitry to make a music synthesiser in one compact module.
Nyborg-24 features
- Full rugged steel/aluminium case – no plastic mouldings.
- Good quality smooth potentiometers, fully sealed against dust.
- Good quality knobs with spun aluminium caps.
- High grade double sided circuit board.
- High Quality 16bit DAC for MIDI-CV conversion.
- Very stable MIDI to CV.
- Very stable analogue oscillators.
- Hand built by humans.
- True retro analogue voice and modulation circuits to give an authentic retro sound.
The Nyborg-24 is available for purchase for £499 GBP (ex. tax & delivery).
How to easily create your own samples with the Nord Sample Editor
See how quickly you can create your own sample and transfer it to your Nord keyboard using the Nord Sample Editor. Download the Nord Sample Editor for free and create your own samples today!
Download the Nord Sample Editor for here: http://www.nordkeyboards.com/download…
Read more about the Nord Sample Editor and here:
http://www.nordkeyboards.com/software…
The Nord Sample Editor let’s you load your own WAV files into your Nord keyboard! Adjustments, loop points, pitch and level are all done within an easy to use application, and will get your started in no time!
The Editor will assist you in your editing efforts; it contains powerful tools for various actions that can be applied to a sample. These tools will for instance help you in setting a start point of a sample, creating a loop and other tasks that are essential in making the samples ready for use in the Nord unit. The Editor also has functions for automatic mapping of samples across the keyboard and much more.
New video from Moog: Hans & Clint | Masters At Work
A view inside the personal studios and creative processes of acclaimed film composers, Hans Zimmer and Clint Mansell.
Hans Zimmer:
http://www.hans-zimmer.com/
Clint Mansell:
http://www.clintmansell.com/
Moog Music:
http://www.moogmusic.com/
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