February 23, 2009 · Posted in
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Comments Off on How to make Chiptunes in Reason
A friend tipped me on this great introduction on how to make chiptunes in Reason. If you’re into this don’t miss it 
There are three videos at Synthopia, but I am posting the first one here so that you can see what it is all about, the rest you will find here >>
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYs0-BubNRc&eurl=http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/02/20/fake-n-bake-chiptunes-in-reason/&feature=player_embedded]
February 20, 2009 · Posted in
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Comments Off on Nice Recycle tutorial on the Prop-site
An in-depth introduction to ReCycle 2.1 and Reason Adapted version 4 for ReCycle. This video tutorial, courtesy of ASK Video, will help you get started with the ReCycle toolkit in no time.
In the tutorial, ASK Video’s Mike Baggley will take you step by step from installing and setting up ReCycle on your system, to slicing your samples and turning concrete-rigid loops into musical modeling clay.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC3u2grB9sQ&eurl=https://www.propellerheads.se/shop/index.cfm?fuseaction=product_detail&ID=10258&Cat=5000&short=D1A3D407&feature=player_embedded]
February 19, 2009 · Posted in
Electronic Music ·
Comments Off on Heiko launches their new album and live act on your mobile phone
Why on earth should you be locked in on traditional media when you can launch yourself and your live act via your mobile phone instead. Just found out that the Swedish act Heiko is perfroming live on Bambuser.com this weekend.
Heiko is releasing a 3 track EP and are performing live on Saturday the 21st at 6PM CET.
Check it out at:
http://bambuser.com/node/74999
Find out more on Heiko here:
http://www.myspace.com/heikotheband
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ohz7qGVcp0&eurl=http://www.myspace.com/heikotheband&feature=player_embedded]
Cheers from the SBC team
February 18, 2009 · Posted in
Electronic Music ·
Comments Off on More good stuff from NAMM – Automap 3
Automap 3 was announced at Winter NAMM 2009 and is now available. As of this release there are now 2 versions, free and pay.
Automap 3 is the latest incarnation of Novation’s intelligent software system. Automap is unique to Novation’s MIDI controllers, and has now been enhanced with a wealth of eagerly anticipated features. Until now Automap had focused on plug-in control, but exciting developments bring a new level of DAW control…
No matter what music software you use, Automap offers an instant controlling solution for all your plug-ins. It supports VST, AU and Pro Tools (TDM/RTAS) plug-in formats (TDM/RTAS support is currently Mac only. PC will follow soon). It allows hardware controllers to interact with plug-in instruments and effects. Opening up any Automappable plug-in instantly maps parameters to physical controls on Novation’s SL- and Nocturn controllers. These can be re-assigned using an ultra-quick ‘learn’ mode, which simply involves clicking the on-screen parameter and touching the desired hardware controller. In addition to DAW control templates on board the SL range (mixer, transport etc) Automap 3 comes with full HUI implementation for control of HUI compatible DAWs such Logic, Pro Tools and Digital Performer.
Automap 3? (FREE DOWNLOAD)
HUI – HUI control is now fully implemented within Automap, allowing control over all HUI compatible DAW’s including Logic, Pro Tools and Digital Performer. This includes control over volume, pan, aux sends, track arm, mute/solo and more…
Start-up Screen – A new start-up screen now makes managing your plug-ins and setting up your DAW even easier. It also gives you one-click access to online support, tutorials and the latest updates.
Automap 3 PRO is now available to purchase for £19.99 / $29.99 / 24.99 EU, direct from the estore, and has a number of benefits over STANDARD.
- Multiple device support – Automap 3 Pro supports multiple devices, so numerous Novation controllers can be used side by side.
- Keystroke Assignments – Automap 3 Pro can assign almost any computer keyboard shortcuts to hardware controls. For example arrow key functions can now be assigned to hardware controls, allowing you to flick between tracks using buttons on your SL/Nocturn. You could also zoom in and out, open windows or create and jump to markers in your DAW.
- XY Pad Control – Fully Auto-mappable XY Pad control, expression pedal, control pedal and drum pad control. The Automap server can now assign parameters to all these controllers using the ultra-quick learn facility. (Pedal/pad control not supported by SL Compact)
- Drag and Drop – You can now drag and drop control mappings and control map groups in the GUI, allowing you to re-assign knobs, faders and buttons by simply grabbing them with the mouse and dropping them on the new controller.
- Autoview Mode – Optional Autoview mode means that the GUI only becomes visible when a controller is touched, then it disappears again allowing you to get back to your DAW.
February 17, 2009 · Posted in
Electronic Music ·
Comments Off on Cubase 5 finally available worldwide
Showcased at this year’s NAMM Show, Steinberg has just announced that Cubase 5 and Cubase Studio 5 are now available worldwide.
Cubase 5 – Advanced Music Production System
Cubase 5 comes with fully integrated new tools for working with loops, beats and vocals, such as LoopMash and VariAudio, combining with new composition features and the first VST3 convolution reverb to take musical creativity to new heights. With stunning innovations and additional enhancements that boost productivity and performance, Cubase 5 represents the absolute cutting edge in digital audio workstations.
Features :
– LoopMash: Brand-new, first-of-its-kind interactive loop synthesizer
– Groove Agent ONE: Powerful drum sampling with detailed sound shaping
– Beat Designer: New beat construction plug-in, works hand in hand with Groove Agent ONE
– VariAudio: Gives you complete control over the melody and intonation in monophonic vocal recordings
– PitchCorrect: Easy and automatic intonation control and scale correction of vocal and monophonic instrument recordings
– REVerence: The world’s first VST3-based convolution reverb processor with an impulse library including over 70 pre-sets
– New automation handling: More transparent and flexible than ever before
– VST Expression: Ultra-intuitive new way of working with multiple instrument articulations
– The new HALion ONE Expression Set 01 including a new set of 14 studio-quality instruments with multiple articulations for natural and expressive performances (ideal to try out VST Expression)
– The new Channel Batch Export exports the audible output of multiple mixer channels to audio files, ideal to create archives or exchange projects with other production systems
– Full support for 64-bit high performance computing under Microsoft Windows Vista 64 with up to 1 terabyte of addressable memory
– Support for the new WASAPI audio driver technology, and therefore lower latency with generic on-board sound hardware under Windows Vista
– Plus: A fully functional trial version of the HALion Symphonic Orchestra 16-bit Special Edition,perfect to exploit the potential of VST Expression in your arrangements. This trial version runs for 90 days, and can be easily unlocked online for €99 for unrestricted functionality
– Of course, Cubase 5 and Cubase Studio 5 integrate perfectly with Steinberg’s innovative range of hardware, the CC121, MR816 CSX, and MR816 X.
February 13, 2009 · Posted in
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Comments Off on Why aren't we all using the DIYtar?
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tP9P-a_AXM]
Can’t wait till DIYtar 3 is released, or maybe I can,
Cheers Ola
February 13, 2009 · Posted in
Electronic Music ·
Comments Off on Cool effects processing using the BOSS SE-50
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0CBWw0M4vo&eurl=http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/&feature=player_embedded]
What the author says about the demo:
“Quick demo running through the presets of this early 90’s fx unit. I have a simple sequence playing on a Roland HS-80 (Alpha Juno 2 with speakers) using an unfiltered saw wave without chorus running into the left channel and a couple of preset patterns from a Roland TR-626 Rhythm Composer in the right channel. There are some algorithms (such as Stereo Mixer and “x” + “y”) that have seperate parameters and/or effects for each channel. In Vocoder mode, the HS-80 acts as carrier signal and drum machine as modulator. Using half the width of a single rack space, this compact unit is great for live situations. With a street price of $400 back then, the SE-50 gave a lot of bang for the buck.”
Enjoy
February 11, 2009 · Posted in
Electronic Music ·
Comments Off on New fat refill from eXode >> DOWNLOAD ASAP"""
Propellerhead has released the Massive Synthesis 0.99b ReFill by eXode MSX.
The Massive Synthesis ReFill comes with 2400 patches for Reason. With 650 Combinator Instrument Patches and 50 Combinator Effect Patches. 1000 Thor Patches, 250 Malström Patches & 380 Subtractor Patches. Patches for the RV7000 and Scream4 units. This ReFill contains almost every previously released ReFill by
eXode but also previously unreleased patches from eXode’s private library.
Features :
– 650 Combinator Instrument Patches.
– 50 Combinator Effect Devices.
– 250 Malström Patches.
– 380 Subtractor Patches.
– 1000 Thor Patches.
– 70 patches (total) for the RV7000 and Scream4.
– Included packages are: Analogital, Control Synthesis (previously unreleased), Electric Bass (previously unreleased), Mjolnir, Moog ReFill (previously commercial), Moog Tribute ReFill, Sonic Waves (previously Wave Soundscapes Vol.1 and Vol.2), Thor Padding (previously unreleased), Trance ReFill (previously commercial), Voltage Controlled Vol.1, 2 and 3.
The Massive Synthesis is a free download for registered Reason users.
February 11, 2009 · Posted in
Electronic Music ·
Comments Off on New Depeche Mode song on Youtube
New Depeche Mode song has leaked out on the web, it’s the demo version of the song Fragile Tension from their upcoming album Sound of the Universe
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL4AB6oy0dc&eurl=http://www.zeromagazine.nu/nyhet.asp?id=1664&feature=player_embedded]
February 10, 2009 · Posted in
Electronic Music ·
Comments Off on Kraftwerk songbook
Have you ever wanted to play Kraftwerk songs by the camp fire on your guitar – now Bosworth has made it easy for you by publishing the Best of Kraftwerk Songbook.
http://www.musicroom.com/se/ID_No/0700021/details.html
The songbook contains arrangements for piano, vocal and guitar for 12 Kraftwerk songs, all collected from their 1970’s albums “Autobahn”, “Radio-Aktivität” and “Trans Europa Express. The complete list of songs:
- Autobahn
- Kometenmelodie 1
- Kometenmelodie 2
- Radio-Aktivität
- Ätherwellen
- Antenne
- Ohm Sweet Ohm
- Trans Europa Express
- Metall Auf Metall
- Schaufensterpuppen
- Spiegelsaal
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