Amos 1.2 Demo
Amos is a reactive MIDI instrument. It sends MIDI notes to desktop software and outboard gear. Think MIDI wind-chimes crossed with a pinball machine.
This video shows some of the new features added to Amos 1.2. Independent MIDI channels per disc and a re-designed settings panel are the highlights.
Alkex Instruments custom Minimoog midi controller
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoN34GoTb1c
The Alkex Instruments MMG is a custom midi controller designed to enable the user to “feel” his or her software/hardware emulation of the legendary classic analog synthesizer: The Moog Minimoog.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
Today’s virtual instruments and their photo-realistic on-screen representations sound very close to the hardware they are emulating.
However, reaching for on-screen knobs and switches with a computer mouse is hardly an “experience”…
It’s time to take full control!
Unlike a computer mouse, Alkex Instruments will allow you to simultaneously turn as many knobs as you can reach or even share the dials with a band mate.
Experiment, forget the computer is there and let your muscle memory explore the sounds…
It’s time to FEEL your favorite virtual instruments!
Arto Vaarala has released Kirnu – a free MIDI arpeggiator VST plugin for Windows.
Kirnu is very easy to use MIDI arpeggiator VST created with real-time tweaking in mind.
This video shows some of the Kirnu’s controls and how to use MIDI learn feature.
More information from http://www.kirnuarp.com.
Features:
- Easy realtime tweaking
- User friendly pattern view
- MIDI learn for every major control
- Two independent CC controls with ‘teach’ functionality
- Numerous of different scales
- Hold mode
- It’s only available for Windows, making cheap and ubiquitous computing seem that much more awesome
expressionPad for iPad wireless MIDI demo with Reason
expressionPad is a new kind of midi/synth controller. This video demos expressionPad connecting to Reason.
Continuous multi-touch support means you can control pitch bend, dynamics, and modulation with each touch, even as you change notes.
Tune your expressionPad in fourths, fifths, or in guitar tunings such as standard or Open C.
expressionPad features a built-in polyphonic synthesizer so you can start making music right away. Experience the flexibility of polyphonic portamento — an electronic music first!
Connect to your music studio via Wifi MIDI. With expressionPad and our free moxMidi tool enables you to control Reason, Ableton Live, Logic, Garage Band, and more!
expressionPad Features:
- Continuous multi-touch support means you can control pitch bend, dynamics, and modulation with each touch, even as you change notes.
- Tune your expressionPad in fourths, fifths, or in guitar tunings such as standard or Open C.
- expressionPad features a built-in polyphonic synthesizer so you can start making music right away.
- Connect to your music studio via Wifi MIDI. With expressionPad and the moxMidi tool, you can control Reason, Ableton Live, Logic, Garage Band, and more.
Pricing and Availability
expressionPad is available now for $2.99.
Link:
MiDi-to: iPad controller for Serato
Here are the details so far:
MiDi-to is a wireless iPad midi controller for Serato Scratch Live. It is the first app that does not need any additional software to work.
The purpose of our app is to minimize interaction with the computer. In this demo the DJ does not touch the computer at any moment. All control is done through the turntables, mixer and iPad.
Now available on the App Store.
itunes.apple.com/app/midi-to/id408228158?mt=8#
In this video you can see version 1.0 of MiDi-to.
We recently released 1.0.1 with added loop roll function.
A little peak at iBlofeld
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvpIXuMKLkY
iControlMIDI.
Plug & Play iPad Editors for Vintage & Software synths.
iBlofeld for Waldorf Blofeld.
Site: http://www.icontrolmididesign.com
App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/app/iblofeld/…
Practical iPad Music Making
Peter Kirn of the CDM blogteams up with Tekserve to present straightforward options for connecting MIDI and Audio hardware to the iPad for music creation.
Free MIDI sequencer
SEQ541 is a free MIDI pattern sequencer for OS X.
The program is designed to be extremely flexible, all it requires is that you have an external MIDI device generating a clock and it will output notes in time to a pattern sequence you specify.
Features/Limitations:
- you can’t record patterns, only input them via mouse
- 128-note polyphony
- you can run as many pattern sequencers simultaneously as your CPU can handle
- you can store as many patterns as you want per sequencer
- while playing, transitions to the next pattern don’t occur until the current pattern is done playing
- variable pattern length: 16, 32, 48 and 64 notes
- variable note length: 16th note through whole note in 16th note steps
- fixed note-on velocity 0×64
- play/stop must be driven from an external MIDI source
- MIDI clock must be from an external MIDI source
- can drive any hardware or software MIDI device
- can echo MIDI clock to the external MIDI device (for arpegio or whatever)
Korg introduced the new nanoSERIES2
Korg has recently introduced the new nanoSERIES2 – three compact USB-MIDI controllers.
Here’s a brief overview on the updated Korg nano controllers:
- The nanoKEY2 is equipped with 25 velocity-sensing keys and an advanced design for reliable recording.
- For entering drum parts, the nanoPAD2 is the top choice. It boasts 16 responsive pads and an X-Y touchpad, just as on the Kaossilator Pro.
- The nanoKONTROL2 provides knobs, switches, and faders – for controlling any DAW computer based DAW or numerous types of other music production software.
Each of the three nanoSERIES2 models is available in Black or White.
Pricing hasn’t been announced, but the updated nanoSeries is expected to retail at about the same price as the originals.
Free Wireless MIDI control app for iPhone/iPad
Onoko has released Pad MIDI (App Store link), a free Wireless MIDI control app for iPhone/iPad.
Features:
- Supports native Mac OS Network MIDI (Core MIDI)
- 16 assignable / renameable MIDI pads
- Full 88 key piano
- Selectable MIDI channel and velocity
There’s a tutorial on setting up MIDI on an OS X network at Nix Fox-Gieg’s Tutorials.
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