Electro-Harmonix ’70s Bad Stone demo
Demo of the Electro Harmonix ’70s Bad Stone phaser pedal, in a late ’70s disco-funk vein.
Critter & Guitari releases the Organelle with Open Source Sound Engine
The Organelle makes it easy to explore new sounds and experiment with new ways of making music. It combines playful and intuitive controls with a powerful and flexible sound engine. The result is an instrument that is limitless in musical possibility and a joy to play.
Flexible
At the heart of the Organelle’s sound engine is a robust computer that runs patches. A patch allows the instrument to take on different forms. Onboard hardware for sound input and output and mappable knobs, keys and buttons enable patches to synthesize, sample, effect, and anything in between!
Expandable
The Organelle ships with a set of common default patches, and new patches may be loaded from a USB drive. Simply select patches from a continually-growing list, transfer them to a USB drive, reinsert it in the Organelle, and play!
Customizable
Don’t see the exact patch you need? You can create it yourself! Patches may be created and/or edited directly on the device as well as on a personal computer. Plug in a keyboard, mouse and monitor and begin customizing. The Organelle runs patches created in the powerful computer music programming environment Pure Data (and may also be written in lower level languages too!).
Open Source
As you create patches or tweak existing ones you can share them with others! The Organelle is built with community interaction in mind. The entire system runs open source software and may be customized at every level.”
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AVP Synth PolyRhythm (dual analog filter + phaser) teaser
This teaser demonstrates AVP Synth PolyRhythm – dual analog filters + phaser desktop unit.
The sequences are coming from a Korg MS2000 virtual-analog synthesizer fed directly into the PolyRhythm.
Recording is done in Mono, 24 bit/48000hz recorded directly into a soundcard.
No effects, compression or EQ was applied.
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AVP Synth is a Russian brand manufacturing synthesizers and drum machines, as well as other audio related products.
PolyRhythm – dual analog filters + phaser box. It has two voltage controlled filters and a low-frequency oscillator made from authentic Soviet components. It has 8 knobs, 5 switches and 2 buttons with which you can control the parameters of the sound. Both filters are made of components and circuitry in accordance with well-known Soviet synthesizers, produced in the USSR back in the 1980s.
Specification
– Method of signal processing: Analog
– Voltage Controlled Filters (VCF): two types – POLY and RHYTHM
– The low frequency oscillator (LFO): one – triangle
– Audio inputs: two; mono jack socket for 6.3mm
– Audio outputs: three; mono jack socket for 6.3mm
– CV inputs: two; mono jack socket for 6.3mm
– Controls: 8 knobs, 5 switches, 2 buttons
– Plastic black case
– Weight: 1kg
– Dimensions: L33xW87xH55 (cm)
– Power supply: 12V AC power adapter (supplied)
Price: 220 EUR
EXPRESS Shipping: Europe – 40 EUR, USA – 50 EUR. For other locations, please send us an email to avpsynths@gmail.com or quote through our facebook group
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Cassette Documentary – Trailer
Cassette is a feature-length documentary about the history and continued use of the audiotape. Coming Early 2016.
Directed by Zack Taylor. Copyright 2015.
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New album out from ex-Kraftwerk member WOLFGANG FLÜR – Eloquence
Eloquence: Total Works is the definitive compilation of ex-Kraftwerk percussionist Wolfgang Flür’s electronic pop compositions from 2002 to the present day. “I selected the tracks on Eloquence to show the width of my artistic possibilities from lyric writing,” he explains. “Melody development, working with my voice and my being involved in collaborations with interesting international artists”.
“With Kraftwerk, I was a drummer and device inventor. I only detected my own more melodic musicality after I left my former group. If Kraftwerk played minimal electro, then I now play ‘maximal electro’; for example, I have nothing against the sound of a trumpet in a song if it fits well, as in my track Best Friend’s Birthday. In this respect, Eloquence charts my development from a drummer-boy to a melody inventor and story-telling man and it’s been a great journey for me.”
Eloquence starts with his sung autobiography, “I Was A Robot” which was a No.6 hit on the German Club charts. And instantly we hear Flür’s own Kraftwerk heritage shining through. Whereas Kraftwerk were known for their stripped down arrangements, Wolfgang overlays lush melodies that fuse elements of electronica, jazz, Krautrock, dance music and verbatim theatre into one truly timeless innovative track.
“As a collection, Eloquence shows my way of performing most of my songs as a story-teller than a vocalist,” he continues. “I slip into roles like an actor inside the song, trying to be the character within the song alongside my talented music partner and co-producer Stefan Lindlahr.”
The second track, Cover Girl, was intended as Wolfgang’s mark II to Kraftwerk’s The Model. A story to follow the mannequin’s career to her unfortunate end.
A truly international collection, Eloquence in all of its editions – Clear Vinyl Double LP, CD and Download – includes German versions of Cover Girl and On The Beam and a Japanese version of On The Beam sung by ex-Pizzicato Five’s vocalist Nomiya Maki.
Tracklist:
01 – I Was A Robot
02 – Cover Girl (The Ninjaneer Mix)
03 – On The Beam (English Version)
04 – Blue Spark
05 – Staying In The Shadow
06 – Moda Makina (Fashion Machine)
07 – Beat Perfecto
08 – Axis of Envy
09 – Best Friend’s Birthday
10 – Pleasure Lane
11 – Silk Paper
12 – Golden Light
Bonus tracks:
13 – I Was A Robot (Radio Edit)
14 – Cover Girl (English Version)
15 – Cover Girl (German Version)
16 – On The Beam (German Version)
17 – On The Beam (Japanese Version)
18 – On The Beam (Tokyo Minimal MIX)
Wolfgang Flür delivers the sparkling news that his new solo album ‘Eloquence: The Complete Works’ will be released on 16th October 2015 via Strike Force Entertainment & Cherry Red Records. Find out more here: http://eloquence-wolfgangflur.com
DIE KRUPPS – Kaltes Herz (Official Music Video)
„Kaltes Herz“ Single out on 23th october 2015
Label: Steamhammer / Oblivion / SPV
Taken from the album „V – Metal Machine Music“
Video Production by Sami Yahya
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Music Maker 2016 – new generation of software for music production
Magix has announced the release of Music Maker 2016, a new generation of software for music production and live performance.
Record and produce music and perform it live. MAGIX presents the new generation of software for intuitive music production and enthralling live performances. With MAGIX Music Maker 2016 Live you can now produce music and play it live without any previous experience. The brand new Live Pads make creating new tracks easy and enable true creative freedom and lots of fun -especially when making electronic music.
A highlight of Music Maker 2016 Live is the new Live Pad mode, ´which contains 16 virtual pads that can be operated and recorded in real-time using the keyboard or the MAGIX Audio Remote app. The program features 30 pre-produced Live Sets in a range of genres including Hip Hop, Deep House and Techno. The Live Sets can be adapted, are license-free and can be used from directly within the program with other genres or Live Sets. Each set is available in 7 pitches and the pitch can be shifted with just a click when creating a track. The new free Audio Remote app can be used to operate the virtual Pads and all virtual instruments in Music Maker by smartphone or tablet.
MAGIX Music Maker 2016 Live has a whole range of options for bringing musical ideas to life. Combine professionally produced sounds and loops by drag & drop, record your own vocals in studio quality and compose new melodies with the MIDI editor. With Soundpools from the genres of Hip Hop, Deep House, 80s, Rock Pop and Chillout and four new virtual instruments, the program provides an unlimited variety of musical styles:
- Dramatic film music with cinematic synthesizer sounds
- The virtual Accordion adds a light, authentic sound to electro beats and traditional French songs
- Gentle folk influences with banjo, steel guitar and other folk instruments
- Compelling melodies and epic vocals with virtual choirs
For optimal audio quality, professional mastering plug-ins are seamlessly integrated into Music Maker 2016 Live. Sound can even be optimized automatically with Auto Mastering. The effects areas has been completely redesigned and the new sound effects settings are directly integrated into the interface, making them easier to operate. The screen keyboard features a new mode in which it only plays the notes that fit the key of the song you’re working on – so even beginners will always hit the right note.
MAGIX Music Maker 2016 Live features
- Exclusive Live Pad mode for electronic music production with free MAGIX Audio Remote app.
- Loops and sounds in 6 genres such as Hip Hop & Deep House.
- 6 Soundpools, e.g Hip Hop, Deep House.
- 15 virtual instruments – New: Cinematic synths, virtual accordion, folk instruments and virtual choirs.
- New Mastering Suite with Auto Mastering.
- Unlimited number of tracks.
- Vintage compressor.
MAGIX Music Maker 2016
- Loops and sounds in 6 genres such as Hip Hop, 80s, Rock Pop.
- 99 tracks for small and big projects.
- VST3 and VST2 interface.
- 1 sampler.
- 11 virtual instruments – New: Cinematic synths & virtual accordion.
- New: Free MAGIX Audio Remote app.
- Redesigned effects area.
- Optimized screen keyboard.
Music Maker 2016 is available for purchase for $109.98 USD; MAGIX Music Maker 2016 Live is $149.98 USD.
Sample Magic have a new sample pack out called Synthwave 2
Sample Magic has launched its new Synthwave 2 sample pack.
Retro rhythms and analogue nostalgia abounds in Synthwave 2: 1.4GB of drum machine grooves, epic arpeggios, interstellar synths, lush pads and emotive chords fusing Tron-style synthetics and 80s pop sensibilities to define the sound of the decade.
After the runaway success of Synthwave it was only a matter of time before we got the guys to reboot their vintage machines for another exploration of all things 80s. Packed once again with hundreds of classic beats and catchy melodies – all processed through retro outboard for an authentic 80s vibe – the collection effortless merges synth pop, retro electro and new wave influences.
Synthwave 2 features
- 1,080 Wav files (24-bit).
- 705 Apple Loops.
- 705 Rex2 files.
- 224 MIDI files.
- 5 custom drum kits for Maschine 2, NN-XT, EXS24, Battery 4 and Ableton Drum Rack.
- 8 sampler patches for NN-XT, EXS24, Kontakt and Ableton Drum Rack.
The sample pack is available for £34.90 GBP, with parts also available as Click & Mix packs.
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”)
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