FunkBox 2 the virtual drum machine
Synthetic Bits has released FunkBox 2, an update to their iPhone/iPod touch/iPad virtual drum machine:
FunkBox 2.0 features:
- Works great on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
- Look, feel, sound and quirks of a vintage beatbox
- Includes 36 preset rhythm beats, or easily edit patterns and create your own
- Nine preset boxes to choose from, including the 808, 909, CR-78, LM-2, MRK-2 and more
- Customize boxes by mix and matching preset samples, or import and use your own samples
- Export your drum loops as audio or midi to email, audio pasteboard, iTunes folder
- Use CoreMIDI to sync and/or control FunkBox with music hardware/software via USB-CCK or Network MIDI
Here’s what’s new:
- Improved graphics, including retina support
- Two new drum machines, LM-2 and TR77
- New cleaner samples from all machines
- Import custom samples (iOS3.2+)
- Set pitch and trim of samples
- Save/load custom drum box configurations
- Save/load pattern banks
- Tempo/swing saved with each pattern
- Random volume/timing saved with box
- Ability to switch in clave, clap, cowbell, ride sounds
- Tap tempo
- Accent amount per step, per instrument
- Queue up multiple sequences by pressing two sequence buttons,
- or play two sequences simultaneously by pressing two sequence buttons
- Pan per instrument (iOS4.0+)
- Tap overdub and roll functions
- Preliminary CoreMIDI support (iOS4.1+)
- – MIDI in: note, mute part, pattern/bank, tap/start/stop, clock sync
- – MIDI out: note, clock sync
- Itunes folder audio export support (iOS3.2+)
- Start/stop latency improved
- Misc other improvements and bug fixes
Goldbaby Super Analog 808
Loopmasters has released Super Analog 808, a sample library featuring high quality TR-808 samples by Goldbaby.
Punchy, warm, analog drums with Round Robin Layering. Using high-end outboard and a compulsive attention to detail… this 808 sample set is pure analog drum heaven.
Why have you created another TR-808 sample set?
For a start the 808 is one of my favorite drum machines! Secondly I thought I could offer something a little different. This sample pack has been recorded at a higher sampler rate and has extensive Round Robin treatment to recreate the feel and movement of an analog drum machine. The Tape808 used tape to give it extra Mojo… this time I have used some new high end outboard. Tasty…
Is there anything else that is different?
Yes there certainly is. This pack has tuned chromatic BD and Conga patches. So you can play them on your keyboard!
Super Analog 808 features
- 1168 x 24 bit / 96 kHz wav files.
- Instrument patches for: Battery 3, EXS24, Kontakt 3.
- Patches make use of extensive Round Robin mapping for a more analog feel.
- Also includes tuned Chromatic BD and Conga patches (Kontakt, EXS24, Battery).
- Note: the GURU pack includes the samples + Drum Mashine patches for Guru.
Super Analog 808 is available to purchase for £24.95 GBP.
More information: Loopmasters / Super Analog 808
technoBox adding features like dual 303s and drum machines
AudioRealism has announced technoBox2, the next version of technoBox adding many asked for features such as dual 303s and drum machines, export recordings of songs and SoundCloud integration.
A performance page has been added which allows access to the most commonly used controls on one page. The drum machines now allow you to load your own samples (via iTunes documents). technoBox2 runs on iPad and retina displays with crisp native resolution.
Featuring the same high quality audio engine as ABL2 which was painstakingly optimized to be able to run on mobile devices. For the uninitiated our audio engine has aliasing free oscillators and full range non-linear filters.
The drum section features 11 parts with 808 or 909 sounds (for a total of 22 sounds) with variable amount of shuffle per pattern, volume and decay per part. You can now load your own .wav and .aif samples into the drum machines via iTunes documents.
The newly redesigned FX panel now allows effects to be set on any or all of the four machines.
A performance page has been added which allows access to the most commonly used controls on one page.
technoBox2 features
- Dual 303s and drum machines.
- Improved song sequencing with Start/End and Loop markers.
- Lock parameters to sequence bar.
- Export recorded songs (as .wav) via iTunes.
- Upload recorded song to SoundCloud directly and share.
- Load your own .wav and .aif samples (uncompressed 44.1kHz 16-bit) into the drum machines (via iTunes).
- Performance screen with the most accessed controls on one page.
- Completely redesigned FX panel: You can now activate effects on any or all of the 4 machines.
- Improved tempo synced phaser and distortion effects.
- Global filter cutoff and per part decay added to the drum machines.
- iPad and retina display native resolution support.
- All technoBox1 features remain.
technoBox2 will be available soon at the iTunes App Store.
More information: AudioRealism
iElectribe gets refreshed – here’s what is new
Korg has updated iElectribe, its virtual drum machine for the iPad.
Here’s what’s new:
- iElectribe can now be played using external USB-MIDI devices
- An Auto Restore function has been added which enables the last edit status to be automatically restored
- A Backup function has been added that enables you to make backups of pattern data
- Now compatible with iOS 4.3
- A few minor bugs have also been addressed, improving operational stability
I haven’t had a chance to check out the new version of iElectribe, so I’m not clear on how extensive it’s MIDI support is.
If you’ve had a chance to try it out, leave a comment and tell us what you know.
iElectribe is currently $9.99 in the App Store.
ParamDrum TR Edition for Reaktor
ParamDrum is a fun and fast way to create unique sounding beats in Reaktor. It’s based on three granular samplers with built in parameter automation and variable length and speed step sequencers. The value of a step gives the probability that the step will trigger as the sequence plays, creating endless variations.
The third edition adds several carefully selected refinements.
- All recordable parameters are now mouse-automatable by clicking and dragging on the indicator, perfect for when you’re stuck with a laptop but no MIDI controller.
- The GUI now matches Frame, Loupe and Mirage with a clearer layout that is easier on the eyes.
- Smooth and swing are now static parameters, making room for envelope decay and sample start as recordable parameters. Try modulating sample start with a melodic sample to build the foundation of a track right in ParamDrum.
- A “Max Vel” switch for each sampler allows full velocity for each step, so step value affects only probability.
- A virtual analogue “sub” kick unit has been added for layering a little extra earthquake with your sampled kicks.
Pricing and Availability:
$15
More information:
Drummers unite…
Interact with V-Drums users around the world while improving your drumming skills with fun play-along songs. The ” V-Drums Friend Jam” is the social networking tool for V-Drums you’ve been waiting for! Available now for both PC and Mac. Enjoy drum workout on V-Drums! Automatic downloading practice songs for free via the Internet is ready for you. You can share your workout record on Twitter! This is a social tool for drummers.
Download free if you are a V-Drums user.
Mokira/Tilliander – 303/303/303/606
Making something that is close(r) to musik using three Roland TB-303, one Roland TR-606 and EFX.
Disclaimer: I do realize that you could make something much better just using one TB-303. So can I but that’s not the idea behind this recording.
Via WFL
x0xb0x (MXR M104 Distorsion) vs Machinedrum vs DSI Tetra, Live Detroid Techno Analog (No computer)
Shared by inforlk
Wusik Arduino Drum Machine Step-Note Tracks (S1 and S2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj21NL1Ecjg
Overview below:
For Version 1.0.4 we added 2 Step-Note Tracks for Bass and Synth lines. This is a short demonstration of 2 patterns playing both Drums and 2 Synth Lines.
Those two new tracks, S1 and S2, have Note Selection per Step, Note-Off and Slide.
http://arduino.wusik.com
http://open.wusik.com
Octatrack synth jam
A jam with the new Octatrack, Machinedrum, ARP Odyssey, Moog Voyager, xoxbox and a line 6 DL4. Synths are sequenced by the xoxbox, everything is running into Octatrack and straight stereo to Logic with a mastering channel strip on the master buss.
Via dylannau
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