Progtronica’s 130 Twisted Beats mix
A live mix by Progtronica producer Nigel Sifantus using Ableton Live, the Novation Launchpad, and ZeRO SL mk II.
This was improvised early on Sunday morning after quite a late Saturday.
Visit nigelsifantus.com for more details.
Quicktronic live performance
A live performance of the song “Quicktronic” featuring the Be-Bot app on the iPhone. I used to play the therimin so I get a huge kick out this app and wanted to do something with it. I’m triggerig 7 tracks of Ableton Live using the Novation Launchpad while mixing in the Be-Bot. The song has a house/broken beat feel with a twist of drilling drums. Visit nigelsifantus.com for more details on Progtronica
Mark Mosher’s live performance
Ableton guru Mosher on stage
“I’m rehearsing an original composition “Celebration and Voices” from my album I Hear Your Signals. http://markmosher.bandcamp.com/album/…
I’m using a Novation Launchpad and Ableton Live 8. I’m controlling the session, effects, and playing melodies in real-time from the Launchpad.”
Percussa Audio Cubes to his left.
Live remix using Ableton Live and the Novation Launch Pad
From Progtronica producer, Nigel Sifantus, this is a live remix of the song “Candle That Burns At Both Ends” using Ableton Live, the Novation Launchpad and ZeRO SL Mk II. There are absolutely no power cords used, just usb cables, the Mac’s battery, and a small boombox to hear the sound. Visit nigelsifantus.com for more information on Progtronica productions.
The new Novation UltraNova
Novation today introduced a new keyboard synthesizer, the Novation UltraNova.
Description:
The UltraNova is a ‘Nova’ series analogue-modelling synthesizer with a powerful effects processor. It is a single-part synth taking the legendary Supernova II synth engine as a starting point and packing it with the latest technology. It now has brand new features including wavetable synthesis, even more powerful filters, a software editor and a revolutionary new touch-sense performance mode.
The Novation UltraNova will list for $850 and retail closer to $700.
Key Features of the Novation UltraNova:
- Brand new Nova-series synth engine based on Supernova II:
- Single part with up to 18 voices, 14 filter types, 36 wavetables, 5 effect slots
- Patch Browse enables you to browse 300 sounds by type & genre
- Touch-sense controls enable totally new sound-shaping & performance:
- Trigger envelopes/LFOs/filters/FX by just touching the encoders
- Large rotary control instantly allows you fine control of any parameter
- Totally gig-able with 37 full sized keys, a vocoder, and loads of controls:
- Voice optimized 12 band vocoder with gooseneck mic
- High quality key bed with aftertouch for expressive playing styles
- Software plug-in editor and Patch Librarian for full visual editing:
- Plug-in editor allows you to view and edit in with software
- Software Patch Librarian a organise, store and share unlimited patches
- Built-in 2 in 4 out USB audio interface and it can be bus powered:
- UltraNova can be used to stream audio to and from a host computer
- Stereo main (analogue & SPDIF) and aux outputs, and MIDI in/out/thru ports
Ball-bearing controlled drum sequencer
This video demonstrates BeatBearing – a ball-bearing controlled drum sequencer.
via peterdbennett:
A quick demo of the BeatBearing that I put together for my PhD viva presentation. I captured a lot more footage than this, but had to cut it down for the presentation, I’ll try and get an edit that shows more of the novation launchpad as a pattern selector for the next video!
Novation Launchpad tutorial
Rupert Brown explains the basics of working with the Novation Launchpad and how the basic modes work.
I have just received a Launchpad from the good people at Novation and I am really enjoying it so far. I have already done a first impressions review comparing the Launchpad vs APC40 so I thought a tutorial might be more interesting. So in this episode I am going to cover the basics of how the different modes work. Comment if you want to see more Launchpad tutorials and I might dig in deeper!
Novation Nocturn
Novation unveils a new USB controller called Nocturn. Featuring the latest Automap Universal 2.0 software, exclusive to Novation controllers, Nocturn provides automatic, instant and intelligent control of all automatable plug-ins within every major sequencer, including Pro Tools.
Features :
– 8 touch-sensitive rotary encoders, each equipped with a bright eleven-LED ring
– 8 user-assignable illuminated buttons
– smooth, professional 45mm cross-fader
– Novation’s unique ‘speed dial’; a touch-sensitive rotary encoder that instantly takes control of whatever your mouse is focused on!
Probably the most interesting aspect of this controller is bundled software that features a “heads-up transparent control GUI” that places a “transparent control map across your computer screen, to be recalled or hidden at will.” Simply boot up the plug-in, and you’ll see at a glance how the parameters are automatically assigned to each of Nocturn’s controls. An instant click and control ‘learn’ function is also available for quick re-assigning of controls, or for creating your own controller map in seconds. Multiple page options mean that you can assign a potentially infinite number of parameters for each plug-in.
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