Get to know the Kurzweil K2000
The Kurzweil K2000 is a 16 bit sampler with a complex synthesis architecture.The K2000 features a technology dubbed V.A.S.T. (variable-architecture synthesis techology). It is variable in that the user can select different signal paths, which contain different DSP functions, for use in creating and shaping a sound. V.A.S.T. also includes an extensive modulation system, similar in concept to that of analog modular synthesizers. A wide array of modulation sources can be assigned to various parameters within a signal path, and modulation sources can be combined to create new modulation sources.
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Here’s some personal examples of the K2000’s easy editing to create huge VA sounds in minutes.
The top ‘199 default program’ is a generic piano that I used as a base template. The next four programs are post edits of 199, while the fifth was done in real time to show dynamics, richness and the K2000’s massive features.
http://www.artistserver.com/subtronik
Inspiring! Just when you thought nothing could be new in the world of sampling, along comes SampleWiz
I have posted some teaser videos of this new sampler before and now it has finally been released:
From the creators of the award-winning iOS app MorphWiz comes SampleWiz!
Capture your sonic universe!
Listen… Record… Create…
Jordan says: In creating this instrument I wanted to create something that would appeal to the sonic explorer in all of us. Creating a sampler for iOS devices has allowed us to push the boundaries of traditional sampling instruments. From playing a selection of my signature sounds on the SampleWiz keyboard (JR lead anyone?) to getting up close and personal with sounds by playing directly on the waveform screen, our mission was to blow your mind, put a smile on your face, and expand your creativity. In creating SampleWiz, we have created partnerships with leading sound developers in addition to my personally selected onboard presets.
“Inspiring! Just when you thought nothing could be new in the world of sampling, along comes SampleWiz to fire up the neurons of our creativity in new ways. I love the the new realtime interactive noises I can get by ‘touching the sound’…the crazy and unique stuff you can do with it is really expressive and fresh!” – Eric Persing, Founder of Spectrasonics
“SampleWiz gets you playing instantly, and if you like to sample, there’s no quicker or more fun way to go from recording to playing your own samples. Amazing controls, easy to understand yet deep enough to let you create musical voices! And it comes with a library of great sounds from Jordan Rudess. SampleWiz is a wiz if ever there was!” – David Mash, VP of Technology and Education, Berklee College of Music
We have poured our hearts and minds into this and driven our families, bandmates, and friends insane by sampling everything that moves. I hope you enjoy this very expressive and wild music app creation!
*Choose from three different sampling modes: classic, granular, and modern.
*Classic – the traditional method of sampling where the sound will speed up and slow down as you go higher or lower than the recorded pitch.
*Granular – Wizdom Music’s own take on a granular synthesis engine. Adjust grain size and speed while the entire range of notes maintain the same speed.
*Modern – explore new sampling possibilities using Dirac technology to allow formants and time to be adjusted automatically over a device-selected range.
*Up to 10 seconds per sample.
*Jordan Rudess presets from his private collection.
*Resample anything that you play on the playing surface to create all new samples derived from your existing presets!
*Three playing surface modes allow you to play on the keyboard, wave-edit screen, and the ADSR window.
*Wizdom Music’s Advanced Pitch Rounding for initial attack as well as after a slide.
*Every note you play is an independent event allowing powerful, expressive control of pitch and amplitude.
*Finger vibrato effect allows you to achieve vibrato even when pitch lock is activated!
*Unique visuals for each sampling mode. A glow tracks your fingers and respond to the amount of amplitude of every note you play.
*Choose from many different scales and customize your own.
*Play your samples forward or reverse!
*Looping options include standard looping as well as back-and-forth looping.
*Allows trimming of samples.
*Unique visualization of the amplitude envelope on the ADSR page.
*FX include delay with a choice of tap-tempo, BPM, and seconds control over the rate.
*Have two keyboards on the screen, each with its own range and scale!
*Unique hold mode where every held note can be in a different synthesis mode!
*Share your presets with friends by mailing them as SampleWiz files or standard audio files.
*Play directly on the waveform and hear the audio that is right under your finger. Slide each finger separately in any direction to change pitch and position in the sample.
*MAPI AudioCopy/AudioPaste allows sharing of audio with top audio apps.
*Load your own audio files with iTunes file sharing.
*Onboard help screens explain every parameter. Touch the question mark to activate.”
How to turn your Commodore 64 into a sampler
Messing around with a C64 8 bit machine with an old 8 bit sampler.
Makes great lo-fi drones.
Background:
The Commodore 64 (C64) is an 8-bit home computer system that was released in 1982 and discontinued in 1994. However, groups such as C64.com and other individuals continue to use the commodore 64 for gaming, programming and music composition. Music software for the C64 includes sequencers, digital recorders, notation programs and software for mastering with new music production still being developed as recently as 2009.
Teaser video: SampleWiz Wah Wah feature
SampleWiz will be on the store in a couple of weeks. here is the unique Wah feature on the factory JR lead sound!!
Soon to be released on AppStore
About Wizdom Music and their previous releases:
Welcome to Wizdom Music! Founded by Jordan Rudess, the legendary keyboardist of Dream Theater, Wizdom Music is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology to create expressive and exciting tools for making music.
Wizdom Music’s first commercial release, MorphWiz, is a versatile and expressive musical instrument for Apple’s iOS platform. It combines cutting-edge synthesis techniques with stunning graphics to allow musicians to explore their ideas in ways never before possible.
While the primary focus of Wizdom Music is on the creation of musical instruments, our technological expertise is sometimes applied to other fields, as well. Our second release, SketchWiz, is a photography app that was born out of some experimental visualizations for the next generation of MorphWiz.
New full-featured sampler/sequencer for iPad
Sample Lab is a full-featured sampler/sequencer made exclusively for iPad. With a professional set of features packed into a simple, multi-touch interface you can skip the learning curve and start making tracks within minutes.
* Pinch-zoom precision sample editor lets you select your audio and drag it right onto a track.
* 8 stereo tracks @ 44.1kHz with per-beat volume control.
* Pitch-shifting preserves time and gives you 2 full octaves from one sample; without chipmunking.
* Record your own samples, or import wav & mp3 files using iTunes.
* Trigger pads for tapping-in patterns or stand-alone performance.
* 4 real-time DSP FX: compressor, bit crusher, resonant cutoff, and phaser.
* Shuffle control for syncopation.
* Support for stereo recording and playback through iPad compatible audio interfaces.
* More than 100 samples included to get you started.
Sample Lab was made to fit into your live set. You can:
* Trigger samples or tap un-mute for percussive slam fading
* Punch-in loopbox style recording on each track allowing for live layering of beatbox, guitar, or harmonizing vocals
* Slice up a beat or drag a micro loop selection across the sample editor for a unique grinding effect
* Load a different composition or sample kit
* Control 8 FX parameters at once with X/Y axis controls
* MIDI input support for triggering samples and recording beats with variable velocity and lower latency using a MIDI controller. Plug & play support for Akai LPD8**.
* Use MIDI to punch-in/out for pedalboard hands-free looping. Plug & play support for Behringer FCB1010**.
New hands-on demonstration of the Elektron Octatrack
Very good overview and demo of the Octatrack in action. The Octatrack is an 8 track performance sampler. Recording of sounds is a breeze thanks to the intuitive user interface, but the fun really starts once the samples are inside the machine. All audio content can be heavily processed and radically transformed. Loops do not have to be restricted by tempo or tone and can always stay in sync no matter if they are pitch shifted or if the tempo of the sequencer is changed. The inflexible nature of samples is finally a thing of the past.
Flex machines offer the most extensive sound manipulation possibilities. A sample used within a Flex machine is loaded to the RAM memory of the Octatrack. From there it can be twisted, stretched, warbled and reassembled in multiple ways. Flex machines are unbeatable sound processors. Thru machines do not sample or play back sounds. Instead they let the Octatrack affect incoming audio with the dual FX blocks. They are very handy in live setups. Static machines are the perfect tool for handling extremely large samples. Samples assigned to Static machines are streamed from the Compact Flash card, thus their size can be in the order of gigabytes. Of course you can time stretch and pitch scale them as needed. Neighbour machines listen to the output of the preceding track. Multiple tracks with Neighbour machines can form extremely powerful effects chains. They can turn the Octatrack into a deluxe effects device.
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In this video Peter demonstrates some basic features of the Elektron Octatrack utilizing sounds from the Demo mode. More to come!
Specs:
- 8 track internal sequencer
- 8 track MIDI sequencer
- 64 step variable length Tracks
- Unlimited Projects & Sets
- 8 instantly available Arrangements
- 16 instantly available Banks
- 16 instantly available Patterns & fader scenes per bank
- 4 parameter sets per Bank
- 2 effect blocks per track
- 8 Recorders
- 3 LFOs per track
- 1 LFO designer per track
- two 24 bit stereo Inputs
- 24 bit stereo main, cue & headphones Outputs
- >100 db signal to noise ratio
- turbocharged miDI In, Out & THRU
- Assignable infiniumR optical crossfader
- Compact Flash card reader
- 480 mbps USB 2.0 connectivity
- sturdy steel chassis
- rubbery no-slip knobs
- 3 year Elektron warranty
- 2 gB of high quality loops courtesy of Loopmasters come pre-installed on the bundled 4 gb Compact Flash card
Ancient sampler using Magnetic Tape
Chamberlin is ancient sampler! It used 1950’s latest technology Magnetic Tape for sound recording (sampling).
It has 8 tracks (Sound Effects, Trumpet, Flute, Cello, Organ, Violin, Female voice, Organ) and has stereo output.
from My synthesizer photo library.
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KXStudio (Ubuntu based) – SynthsNSamplers demo
Promotional propaganda video showing KXStudio 10.04-3 in action. In this part we examine some of the synths and samplers that come with KXStudio. Note that only a selected few of the plugins and standalone apps are shown here…
KXStudio is a multimedia oriented linux distribution based on ubuntu. It comes with a heap of multimedia, audio and midi applications, tons of audio plugins, 2D – 3D graphics applications, fonts and more…
Tutorial on the main features of the Twisted Tools MP16 Sampler
This tutorial explains the main features of the Twisted Tools MP16 Sampler. There are currently two versions of the MP16 Sampler, the MP16a and MP16b.
The MP16a comes bundled with Richard Devine’s Analogue Microcosm sample pack.
The MP16b comes bundled with the Glitchmachines : Elements sample pack.
Both are available at http://twistedtools.com as part of the products mentioned above.
For a comparison chart, please visit:
http://twistedtools.com/productcontent/MP16/MP16%20Comparison%20Chart.pdf
Binary Bleeps Sampler
Binary Bleeps Sampler is an audio capture and performance instrument with motion-controlled pitch, filter, delay, and bit crusher effects.Record from the microphone or paste audio from other apps. Play your samples from velocity sensitive pads. Control effects through the motion of your device. Save samples and record performances.
Sampler’s pads are velocity sensitive and trigger samples with very low latency for expressiveness and great playability.
Recording is input sensitive to ensure firm sample start points without further editing. Sensitivity is adjustable to your input source.
The complete effects section is motion controllable. Effect parameters can be assigned to your device’s tilt axes. Sampler comes with a real-time pitch shifter, a resonant lowpass filter, a feedback delay and a lo-fi bit crusher, all of which can be active simultaneously.
Performances can be copied into other apps or transferred to your computer via iTunes file sharing. AudioCopy and AudioPaste are supported.
Sampler comes with quality presets, so you can start making sound instantly.
Get Binary Bleeps Sampler now on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/a…
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