Motu’s Digital Performer now in version 8 – here are the details
MOTO today introduced Digital Performer 8.
The biggest DP news from the show is that version 8 now supports Windows. MOTU also debuted some other significant new features, including a new video playback engine, Punch Guard confidence recording, 14 new user interface themes, and 15 new included plug-ins. DP8 will operate in 32-bit or 64-bit mode on Mac OS X and Windows 7. On Windows, it will support VST plug-ins and Rewire.
Here’s what’s new in DP 8:
- Punch Guard records an extra four seconds of audio before and after record passes, allowing users to edge-edit in/out points to “uncover” audio material accidentally cut off during recording. DP8’s new video engine allows full- screen viewing of full 720 or 1080 HD video clips on a primary or secondary computer monitor, or on a conventional HDMI or SDI video monitor connected to a MOTU video interface such as the HD Express or HDX-SDI.
- Digital Performer’s Themes allow users to change the entire look of the software with one click. DP8 adds 14 new themes, including “Hi-Fi”, “Arctic”, and “None More Black”.
- MOTU demonstrated 15 new plug-ins to be included with DP8, including two new classic guitar amp models, a bass cabinet model, several classic guitar pedals, modeled analog delay, a multi-band dynamic equalizer, a de-esser, the Subkick kick drum enhancer, and Springamabob, a modeled vintage spring reverb processor.
Digital Performer 8 is expected to ship by Spring, 2012. Pricing is TBA.
iPad support for CueMix FX
MOTU also demonstrated iPad support for CueMix FX, the mixing and effects processing engine in MOTU’s current line of audio interfaces. With a simple software update, MOTU audio interface users will be able to control the mixing and processing features in their MOTU interface from OSC-compatible iPad software, which offers graphic, multi-touch control over the hardware’s mixer, EQ, compression and reverb. iPad support for CueMix will ship as a free software update in Spring, 2012.
16 Audio Tracks On An iPad With Xewton Music Studio
Although still just a technical demonstation it clearly pushes the envelope in modern music production
http://www.xewton.com Playback of 16 simultaneous audio tracks with Music Studio on an iPad 2. And it’s not even driven to the limit 
Music Studio offers a complete music production environment for the iPad/iPhone/iPod touch with features and a sound quality previously only known to desktop applications and expensive audio hardware. It combines a piano keyboard, 65+60 studio-quality instruments with sustain, a fully fledged 127-track sequencer with audio tracks, extensive note editing, reverb, real-time effects, microphone recording and much more on a user-friendly interface.
Try the free Lite version!
NAMM – StudioConnect for the iPad
Griffin Technology has introduced an alternative to the Alesis IO Dock, the StudioConnect for the iPad.
StudioConnect adds audio in/out, MIDI in/out, and a stereo headphone jack with its own volume control.
It’s has a MSRP of $150, so it will give the IO Dock some competition on pricing, too.
Details below.
Audio in:
- 1/4″ mono
- 3.5 mm stereo
- Gain control
Audio out:
- Line-level stereo R and L RCA
- Front-panel 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack with volume control
MIDI in:
- 5-pin DIN
MIDI out:
- 5-pin DIN
For iPad and other iOS devices:
- 30-pin Apple dock connector with integral cable
- 30-pin Apple dock connector charge/sync cradle
Charging:
- 10 watts (5 volts DC @ 2.1 amps)
StudioConnect is scheduled to be released in February 2012.
Introducing MPC Studio from AKAI
New video from AKAI featuring their MPC Studio:
MPC Studio offers the most streamlined MPC experience yet. At under one-inch thin, with low-profile controls and a brushed aluminum body, it’s made to move. MPC Studio merges real MPC pads, iconic workflow, and the same MPC Software used by MPC Renaissance to give you a fully integrated portable production solution.
Welcome to production anywhere. The world is now your studio.
Brand new video for the AKAI MPC Renaissance
As we posted on earlier today here is a new video from AKAI:
http://www.akaiprompc.com
Music by AraabMUZIK, Sean C, and LV
Fusing legendary MPC layout and workflow with the power of your computer. MPC Renaissance is an unrivaled music production instrument.
Find more information at http://www.akaiprompc.com
Tabletop: New in Version 1.3
Learn more: http://retronyms.com
Tabletop is a modular environment where you can mix and match different devices. Select from more than a dozen devices including samplers, mixers, effects, sequencers and more.
The largest update to the modular studio environment since launch, v.1.3 features two new pattern machines, three new effects, enhanced settings and incredible content from artists Salva, +verb, Oh No and Pete Sasqwax. The comprehensive update greatly expands Tabletop’s reach, providing musical resources not available anywhere else.
XOX Drum Deranger – Drum Machine
The 16-step pattern machine is a new incarnation of the standard model, with each step being able to play one to all of the eight sample tracks in a kit. Further refinement of five parameters is available for each step as well.
- Distortion, length, balance, pitch, and level controls
- Adjust step parameters individually or globally with the Master Param wheel
- Optional dedicated outputs for Tracks 1-4
- Create kits from iTunes and AudioPaste imports and Recorder M2 samples
TT-303 – Bassline Sequencer
A faithful reproduction of the classic pattern machine.
- Tuning, cutoff frequency, resonance, envelope modulation, decay and accent controls
- Octave, accent, slide and waveform controls
- Randomize and alter patterns, pitches and accents
- Store over 30 patterns in four banks
Glitchboard – Glitch Effect
Hold the pads on this one-of-a-kind glitch effect to create an incredible variety of new and evolving sounds. Stutter the 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 or 1/32 beat forward or in reverse, and apply high or low pass filters at 4x, 2x, 1x and 1/2x the frequency of the incoming signal.
Overdose – Digital Distortion Effect
The Overdose distortion module provides as much or as little distortion as desired and the ability to increase the intensity of the effect.
3Q – Three Band Equalizer
This EQ provides the controls for refining the lows, mids and highs of the incoming signal.
Enhanced Settings
Improved session settings now offer Swing, the ability to move notes forward on the beat, and an extended Tempo range to decrease tempos down to 40bpm.
New Content
In addition to all the new devices, Retronyms have added three new demo songs to Tabletop that feature both included and new devices, and new presets to the M8RX tone matrix. The company is proud to announce the contributions of several very talented artists in v.1.3:
Oh No – XOX kits
Salva – M8RX, Gridlok and RS3 presets
+Verb – XOX kits
Pete Sasqwax – XOX kits
To celebrate the release of Tabletop 1.3 and wish everyone a happy holiday season, Retronyms are lowering the price of the app to $0.99 and putting the RS4000 Subtractive Synthesizer on sale for $6.99.
Open Labs features new Music OS overview
An over view of the new music production and live host software, Music OS. Powered by Open Labs
Music OS 3.0 or MOS (moss) is the world’s first music creation and live performance software designed specifically to address the needs of both music creators and live performers. MOS was developed and optimized for touch screen use; however, a touch screen is not required when installed on PC desktops and laptop systems. With streamlined recording and performance features, MOS allows music innovators to create, record and perform their ideas quickly and seamlessly. MOS was engineered to work in conjunction with traditional D.A.W. programs; leveraging existing studio investments and adding strong value, features and capabilities in areas where most musicians need it – the creative & live performance process. One can think of MOS as a professional ‘scratch pad’ when creating and performing live music. MOS emphasizes ease-of-use, stability and power all in an affordable $299/USD package.
New Rhythm studio demo
“Messing around with the Rhythm Studio app for the iPad. Checking out some of the new devices from the recent update.” Rhythm Studio balances advanced features by using an easy to understand interface resembling real instruments. This means that one button does one thing just like it would with real hardware. Knobs turn, switches slide, and buttons press. You won’t get lost in abstract interfaces or design. Rhythm Studio is the next best thing to having the real hardware.
Music Studio 2.0 for iOS
Music Studio offers a complete music production environment for the iPad/iPhone/iPod touch with features and a sound quality previously only known to desktop applications and expensive audio hardware.
It combines a piano keyboard, 65 studio-quality instruments with sustain, a fully fledged 127-track sequencer, extensive note editing, reverb, real-time effects and much more on a user-friendly interface.
FEATURES
• Photorealistic dynamically configurable 85-key keyboard
• Instant positioning via the slide gesture and resize with the pinch gesture
• Drum pads, chord pads and chord programming
• 125 studio-recorded instruments (16bit 44.1kHz sampled from real instruments)
• 65 free instruments, 60 available in the in-app shop
• 4 categories: classic, band, electronic, world
• Release and attack time configurable per instrument
• Sustain samples
• Pitch bend wheel and accelerometer control
• Audio tracks:
• Microphone recording
• AudioCopy & AudioPaste
• iPod library or wav/mp3/AAC/ogg file import
• Waveform and audio region editing
• Low-latency, highly optimized, 64x polyphony, battery saving audio engine
• 100 drum loops
• 5 real-time effects with lots of parameters:
3 high-quality reverb algorithms, delay, 3-band equalizer, amplifier, filter
• 127-track sequencer
• Beat & metronome settings (tempo and signature)
• Mute, solo, effect bus, pan and volume adjustment for each track
• Edit tracks, bars and even individual notes:
Draw, quantize, transpose, repeat, move, length, velocity, etc.
• MIDI import and export
• Save and load your songs and export to wav and AAC formats
• Share your songs via email, AudioCopy and SoundCloud
• Wi-Fi and iTunes file transfer to your computer
• Songs and MIDI files can be opened directly from Safari and Mail
• Unlimited undo and redo
• Detailed in-app help
• Play or record 2 different instruments at the same time with 2 keyboard rows
• iPhone 4 Retina Display supported
• Compatible with: CoreMIDI (MIDI in and out), Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer I & II, Akai SynthStation 25, iRig, iRig Mic, iRig MIDI, Ampkit Link, Apogee Jam, Alesis IO Dock and iConnectMIDI
The Making of Start the Show on the iPhone
Everything iOS – from start till end in the music production process:
Hear more songs like this at http://www.reverbnation.com/onelikeson
Using apps and hardware for the iPhone Stephen Poff of One Like Son records START THE SHOW for their upcoming release.
Apps/Hardware used: AmpKit, FourTrack, Multitrack DAW, GuitarJack, Pocket Organ, Thumbjam, AC-7 Core Mini. Drums composed in Drumcore by Sonoma Wireworks.
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