Absynth version of Aphex Twin’s “Rhubarb”
http://youtu.be/exsuWe6Beds
ABSYNTH 5 is an exceptional synthesizer with unique sonic potential and 1,800 preset sounds. Its speciality is a limitless spectrum of unusual, evolving sounds created using the powerful, hybrid synthesis architecture and sophisticated modulation and effect system – resulting in sounds far removed from the everyday. What’s more ABSYNTH 5 is not just a synthesizer, but a powerful effect plug-in for treating audio tracks using the unique ABSYNTH 5 effects bank.
ABSYNTH 5 is unrivalled as a tool for creating unique sounds. The hybrid architecture features three oscillator channels and a semi-modular signal flow combined with diverse sound generating methods such as subtractive synthesis, FM, wave-table, granular sampling, and sampling with wave-morphing, filters, modulators and effects. In addition, a uniquely flexible envelope control with 68-stage envelopes allows for sounds to be subtly or radically animated. From softly undulating pads to aggressive rhythmic synth attacks – everything is possible with ABSYNTH 5.
In this video:
My Absynth version of Aphex Twin’s “Rhubarb ” from Selected Ambient Works Vol. 2.
Mike Huckaby with Maschine 1.6
Mike Huckaby has become the busiest remixer from Detroit in the past few years. Mike has been busy producing music on his two labels, Deep Transportation, and S Y N T H, which are well known amongst underground djs worldwide.
With highly acclaimed deep house productions and remixes for Deepchord, Juan Atkins, Vladislav Delay, Pole, Loco Dice, LoSoul, and Pacou, (just to name a few ) Mike sees no end in the near future. Furthermore, Mike Huckaby has been touring, djing, and teaching music production around the globe extensively.
In this video:
Watch and learn, as Detroit house producer Mike Huckaby creates a deep house track from scratch within minutes, using only Maschine 1.6 and The Mouth.
Powerful semi-modular synthesizer for NI Reaktor
Ebola is a powerful semi-modular virtual analog synthesizer with a flexible architecture, that enables you to create a wide variety of sounds with the distinct Ebola flavor! From heavily distorted leads to Hollywood style strings, sweet keys to strange and beautiful gargling sounds – Ebola can do it all! Just listen to the sound demos…
And beware, cause the Ebola is out there!
Main Features:
– A library of 200 high quality sounds, divided into 7 sound banks
– Two multimode oscillators with Ring modulation, Sync, and Frequency modulation.
– Classic mode that enables you to shape your oscillator waveform by morphing between many different waveforms
– Ultrasaw mode that uses up to 9 detuned saw-tooth waves, for the creation of extremely thick leads and pads
– Wavetable synthesis mode helps you achieving evolving and interesting pad sounds, organs and keyboards
– Sub-oscillator with ultrasaw mode
– Noise generator with color shaping option
– Two multimode resonant filters that can be connected in parallel or serial
– Three envelopes that can modulate almost any parameter of the synthesizer
– Advanced distortion section for wave-shaping: Analog saturation, Hard Clipping, Bit Crusher and more.
– Two advanced LFO’s
– Extended effects section that contains 9 high quality effects: Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Phaser, distortion, EQ, ring modulation and others
– Modulation matrix with countless modulation paths
– Envelope follower that enables you to use external audio to manipulate almost any parameter of the synthesizer
In this video:
A video demonstration of the Ebola synth. Musicrow Ebola is a powerful semi-modular synthesizer for NI Reaktor.
Get the grips with how to manage sampling in NI’s Maschine
Native’s Maschine: Create tight rhythms, harmonies and melodies in moments with MASCHINE – the highly enjoyable instrument that combines a pattern-based sequencer, professional sampler, multi-effect unit and VST/AU plug-in host. Everything is intuitively controllable via the fully integrated hardware – once you touch the tactile controller the fun and intuitive workflow takes over, allowing you to stay focused on what matters – the music.
MASCHINE is constantly evolving; the latest 1.6 free update makes it possible to plug any VST® or Audio Unit™ plug in into MASCHINE, with parameters auto-mapped to the controller so you can immediately start tweaking your sounds. MASCHINE integrates easily into your computer-based studio set-up. Use the hardware controller to find, load and play sounds, automate parameters and arrange patterns on the fly. Combine this with the ability to control and sequence all of your external hardware instruments, or switch to MIDI mode to control other software. After quickly and intuitively developing your ideas, drag and drop your patterns as MIDI or audio files directly into your DAW to finalize and mix your production. You’ll soon realize MASCHINE is a powerhouse capable of revolutionizing the way you make music.
In this video:
Producer and artist Justin Myracks, aka F Major, demonstrates the sampling capabilities of Maschine, and its compatibility with MPC programs.
Toy Piano – new sample library for Native Instruments Kontakt
AudioThing has released Toy Piano, a sample library for Native Instruments Kontakt.
I always wanted a Toy Piano like Schroeder’s, from Peanuts. I finally got this lovely 2-octaves upright toy piano and I could not resist to sample it and start making sound design. The sound of the piano is produced by metal bars stroke by plastic hammers, almost like a glockenspiel but more deep and warm. The Toy Piano was sampled with the lid both closed and open and percussions samples have been recorded playing the wood case of the Toy Piano with hands, nylon brushes and rubber mallets. There are also two ambient/pad/drone instruments created using samples start/loop tricks and a bunch of effects, both with a custom, tweakable, GUI.
Toy Piano features
- 3 Round Robin samples for each key.
- 6 Random release samples.
- Two sample sets (closed or open lid).
- Size: 108 MB installed.
- Formats: Kontakt and .wav.
- Sample resolution: 44.1Khz / 24Bit.
- Custom performance view.
- Bonus percussion samples and sound designed instruments.
- Native Instruments Kontakt 3.5 full retail version is required.
AudioThing Toy Piano is available to purchase for $5 USD.
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS – SESSION STRINGS PRO
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS – SESSION STRINGS PRO — an inspiring, detailed instrument for contemporary studio strings, and the sequel to the popular SESSION STRINGS.
20 times bigger than the original, SESSION STRINGS PRO provides a much wider sonic range, with separate instrument groups, a choice of instrument placements, 22 articulations and a fully-programmable Animator. An 11-piece ensemble, recorded in four different settings for impeccable, flexible sound — ideal for pop, RnB or commercial use.
Way larger than the original Session Strings and with a significantly more robust string section, Session Strings Pro provides an 11-piece ensemble that was recorded in four different settings to produce flexible, versatile sounds for modern pop and R&B tracks. According to Native Instruments, the Session Strings Pro’s fluid, uniquely musical workflow makes Session Strings Pro a truly playable instrument, and much more than just a string library.
A detailed instrument for contemporary studio strings, Session Strings Pro lets you combine up to 4 ensembles — each with 4 violins, 3 violas, 2 cellos, and 2 basses — as well as play up to 4 full 11-piece ensembles or individual instrument groups, create rhythmic phrases, and more.
Main features and ways to use Session Strings Pro:
- Combine up to 4 ensembles, each with 4 violins, 3 violas, 2 cellos, and 2 basses
- Play up to 4 full 11-piece ensembles or individual instrument groups
- Choose between contemporary and classical instrument placement
- Create instant rhythmical phrases with the fully-customizable Animator
- Musical workflows, streamlined for performance and production
- 22 Articulations, 4 Velocity layers, all within a single interface
- Additional presets for the sound of vintage soul and disco
- Unique Bow Noise control
- 48 GB of string samples (32 GB compressed)
Session Strings Pro requires that you have the free Kontakt 4 Player or the full version of Kontakt 4, version 4.2 or higher. Native Instruments plans on making Session Strings Pro available on June 1, 2011 at local dealers and at the NI Online Shop. Until then, you can pre-order the full version for $339 or pre-order an upgrade from the original Session Strings for $229.
Audiolung Bruno-6 Sampled Synthesizer Demo
On-the-fly demo of the Audioung Bruno-6 Sample-based Synthesizer. More at audiolung.blogspot.com
This sample-based synth for NI Kontakt (player or full version) uses lossless .WAV samples taken from a vintage analog synthesizer of a similar name (the Roland Juno-6) and uses them as it’s oscillators. Very flexible, from sensible to crazy sounds, some of which you’ll hear in this demo.
KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 from Native Instruments
Native Instruments has announced that KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is now available in stores worldwide.
KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is a high-performance six-channel audio interface for studio and live usage. As the successor to the acclaimed AUDIO KONTROL 1, it provides more connectivity, increased audio performance and a host of practical new features, complemented by a versatile software package for music production and DJing.
Based on the latest generation of Native Instruments’ USB audio interface technology, the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 addresses the typical needs of musicians and producers in a highly portable and affordable package. With four balanced analog inputs and outputs, complemented by a digital S/PDIF stereo I/O and an integrated MIDI interface, the unit can be used as the centerpiece for a wide range of setups. The software package includes the all-round instruments collection KOMPLETE ELEMENTS, the new entry-level DJ software TRAKTOR 2 LE, the Cubase 5 LE sequencer from Steinberg, and a $30/25 EUR voucher for the NI Online Shop.
KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is available for a suggested retail price of $339 USD / 299 EUR from authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop.
More information: Native Instruments / Komplete Audio 6
Absynth SoundScape – A Space Odyssey
Sound Design I did in Absynth. I had in mind the great monolith scene in Stanley Kubricks film A Space Odyssey. I modulated the pitch of all 3 oscillators very slowly in time to achieve tone clusters at various points in the piece.
Virus TI Lead – sample library for Native Instruments Kontakt
Loopmasters has released Impulse Factory – Virus TI Lead, a sample library by Industrial Strength Records for Native Instruments Kontakt.
This intense 24 Bit collection of samples was created by Italian Sound designer Impulse Factory with one goal in mind. To deliver the most usable and upfront sounds all taken from his Virus Infection Patch collection.
Since not everybody owns a Virus TI, we thought audio versions of his wicked Virus Infection sound bank was a must for any producer looking to have a that Impulse Factory Virus TI sound right in your Daw.
If your looking for a fresh new set of great Lead sounds for your music productions, then look no further. Each Virus patch was re sampled note by note, and key mapped to give you a top notch sound while having complete control of each sample while using Native Instrument’s Kontakt sampler.
Impulse Factory – Virus TI Lead features
- 2.5 GB of audio and 37 mind bending sampled Virus Lead .Nki patches for Kontakt.
- Contains sound content that can suit many styles of electronic music. The leads sounds found in this pack are perfect for Hardstyle, Dance Music, Hard Dance, Drum n Bass, Dubstep, Techno, Trance, and of course Hardcore.
- All the samples are pumped up and ready for effects and pretty much anything you can throw at them.
Impulse Factory – Virus TI Lead (requires Kontakt 3+) is available to purchase from Loopmasters for £14.95 GBP.
More information: Loopmasters / Impulse Factory – Virus TI Lead
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