Roland Boutique JU-06 – Sonic LAB Review
Roland’s new Boutique range aims to emulate some classic poly synths, with the JU-06 the Juno 106 – how did they do?
Jean-Michel Jarre on the evolution of music technology (by Native Instruments)
In this exclusive video, discover the evolution of electronic music technology with a true pioneer – Jean-Michel Jarre. More on this feature at:http://www.native-instruments.com/jea…
Watch Jean-Michel discuss how his unique artistic journey mirrors the development of music technology, from the early machines like the seminal EMS VCS 3 up to RAZOR and MONARK.
Find out how over 40 years of synth history informed his new album – Electronica, and hear a legend share his thoughts on technology’s future.
Music:
Jean-Michel Jarre feat. Tangerine Dream – “Zero Gravity”
Jean-Michel Jarre – “Oxygène Part 6”
Jean-Michel Jarre feat. Boys Noize – “The Time Machine”
Jean-Michel Jarre feat. Vince Clark – ”Automatic”
Jean-Michel Jarre feat. Air – “Close Your Eyes”
All music used with the kind permission of BMG and Sony Music Entertainment.
Pictures used with the kind permission of the Institut national de l’audiovisuel (INA) and Aero Productions.
Obscura MIDI 8-bit Chiptune Synth / Arduino serial monitor mode
This is a brief demo of how to use the Obscura 8-bit synth’s serial monitor mode. The Kickstarter campaign ends December 4, 2015. Back the Kickstarter campaign to receive an Obscura synth before it’s too late. Campaign page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/…
Roland RSP-550 Reverb Demo
An internet friend was asking me how the Roland RSP-550 sounds, in particular the short room reverbs. I really love my RSP-550 and I bought it new when it first came out many years ago.
Marc Melià – Cloud Song (Music For Prophet 08)
Recorded at l’Abbaye de Forest in Brussels, May 2015. The song is part of the music I have been composing and performing exclusively with the synthesizer Prophet 08.
Concept & Editing: Marc Melià
Lighting and Set design: Meri Ekola
Camera Operators: Louise Baduel & Tanja Frinta
Super Mario Land – Level 2-1 (Nintendo Music) – Novation Bass Station 2
Novation Bass Station 2 polyphony using Notelogic from Xhip.net
All sounds were made on the Bass Station 2.
If you have any questions, leave me a message.
Check out the new Sputnik Modular Multi-Touch Keyboard Controller
The Sputnik Modular Multi-Touch Keyboard Controller is a modular control keyboard, in the tradition of controllers like that of the Buchla Music Easel, that offers 29 keys, up to 4 voices and the following features:
CONTROL PER KEY
- 1v/oct
- “Pressure” CV (measured surface amount)
- Gate CV
ARPEGGIATOR
- Internal and External sync switch
- Up, Down, and Random modes
- CV Trigger input
- Manual Time control control knob
- Hold
MODES
- Polyphony Mono/Arp or Poly (2,3,4 voices)
- Octave switch for +1, +2
- In Mono/Arp mode, CV2 sends CV1+2 semitones, CV3 sends CV1+4 semitones, CV4 sends + 7 semitones
- In Mono/Arp mode Gate 1 sends every gate, Gate 2 every 2nd gate, Gate 3 every 3rd gate and Gate 4 every 4th gate and can work like a clock divider
LOCATION SENSOR
- Touch sensitive location strip with both CV and Gate outputs
MONO OUTPUTS
- CV 1 out
- Gate 1 out
- Pressure CV out
POLYPHONIC OUTPUTS
- 2,3,4 voice switch
- CV 2-4 outs
- Gate 2-4 outs
- All Pulses out
Also includes a 5v or 10v switch on the PCB for Pressure and Location
Sputnik Modular Multi-Touch Keyboard Controller is priced at US $499. See the Sputnik site for more info.
Poseidon Synth
Poseidon Synth for iPad – The ocean of sound
For all creatures in the ocean of sound – Sonic textures from other worlds, Analog signature sounds, Cut-through-the-mix leads and silkily smooth pads: Poseidon sets a new standard for sounds and ease of use. All of this was made possible through a combination of the familiar, conceptual simplicity of the analog synthesis and our new, F-Domain synthesis technology.
Available on the App Store:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/poseidon-…
AS ONE: Amalia (1992)
Oberheim Matrix 1000 (Pad)
Akai S950 Tone Setting (Bass)
Roland TR 808 (Kick / Snare)
Roland TR 909 (Hi-Hats)
Roland R8 (Percussion)
Yamaha DX100 (Melody)
Alesis Midiverb
Yamaha SPX900
Fostex Mixer
Tascam Reel To Reel
FLUX:FX play – new professional multi-effect processor app for the iPhone
Designed in conjunction with acclaimed musician Adrian Belew, ‘FLUX:FX play’ is a professional multi-effect processor app for the iPhone and iPod that lets you ‘play’ your effects. Built on the same award-winning audio platform as the master iPad app, ‘FLUX:FX play’ is perfect for creative musicians and sound designers to manipulate an audio signal into something entirely new, both in the studio or on stage. Guitar, vocals, bass, synth, drums, DJ setup, violin… basically ANY instrument or sound source can be processed in real-time by ‘FLUX:FX play’, and there are over 280 performance presets to choose from.
Important note, PLEASE READ: the main difference between ‘FLUX:FX’ and ‘FLUX:FX play’ is that the iPhone version does not contain the full deep editing features for the effects and sequencer. It CAN however share the exact same performance presets, and so you can in fact create custom presets on your iPad version and import them into ‘FLUX:FX play’ via Dropbox. This app is compatible with iPhone 5s, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus and iPod Touch 6.
Some of the key features of ‘FLUX:FX play’ –
TRULY CREATIVE EFFECTS: 31 studio-quality effects built-in. Up to 5 are chained together within the many performance presets for maximum aural impact. Almost 300 performance presets are included in the app, ranging from subtle, transparent & traditional through to ‘way out there’, obnoxious & destructive.
POWERFUL SEQUENCER: A step sequencer is programmed into many of the performance presets, adding a completely new and fluid dimension to the sound.
TRANSPARENT INTERFACE DESIGN: ‘FLUX:FX play’ has a beautiful, minimalist interface with easy-to-use controls that are MADE to be touched. And swiped, and dragged, and tapped. No fake road-worn pedal graphics or tiny dials here.
MADE BY EXPERTS – conceived and created via the combined talents of guitarist extraordinaire Adrian Belew, audio software developers ElephantCandy and mobile specialists MOBGEN°.
PLAYS WITH EVERYTHING – Audiobus compatibility, Inter-App Audio compatibility, MIDI, virtually all the audio interfaces… they just work with ‘FLUX:FX play’.
COMPLEX SOUND, RIDICULOUSLY EASY TO USE – chopping, shaping, crushing and looping – ‘FLUX:FX play’ can take you from subtle modulating echoes through to wrecking-ball destruction, all with a swipe of a finger.
ULTRA LOW LATENCY – ‘FLUX:FX play’ features very low-latency settings to give truly professional performance capabilities.
There are 31 individual effect blocks that come built-in to the ‘FLUX:FX play’ engine:
- OVERDRIVE
- DISTORTION
- FUZZ
- BITCRUSH
- DESTROY
- DECIMATE
- STUTTER LOOP
- REVERSE LOOP
- LOOP SLICE
- SEGMENT
- SAMPLE SCRATCH
- COMPRESS
- PUMP
- ULTRA EQ
- KILL EQ
- LOWPASS FILTER
- HIGHPASS FILTER
- BANDPASS FILTER
- CHORUS
- FLANGE
- PHASE
- RESONANT DRONE
- PITCH DELAY
- OCTAVE SHIFT
- RING MODULATE
- AUTO PAN
- DIGITAL DELAY
- BINAURAL DELAY
- TAPE ECHO
- SCATTER VERB
- DELAY/REVERB
Plus an optional master LIMITER to keep all the sonic chaos in check.
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