Sneak on a new pad-based groovebox
FXpansion has released a video that previews a new product called offering sampling, resampling, slicing, sequencing, effects and mixing facilities
The Tonfall Flash based sequencer
Justin Windle at Soulwire posted a nice particle node sequencer created in Flash using the Tonfall Audio Engine, the new open source AS3 audio engine produced by Andre Michelle.
At Flash on the Beach this year, I had the privilege of seeing Andre Michelle speak. It was great to hear him explain some of his fantastic work behind audiotool and to see and hear some more of his audio experiments.
He also introduced Tonfall, which is an open source AS3 framework designed to get people started with Audio programming in Flash. From the horses mouth; “Tonfall introduces only a vague design of an audio engine and is rather focussed on readability and simplicity than performance optimizations”.
I know that I’m not alone in feeling inspired by what Andre has done for the Flash platform, particularly when it comes to audio, yet lack the knowledge he has invested so much time and hard work in acquiring. The fact that he’s now sharing it with the ret of us for free was more than enough impetus to have a crack at it myself.
So this is my first test with the framework, which although not extensively documented (at the time of writing), was quite easy to pick up and get going with.
This sequencer is based around physical nodes, which connect to produce a variety of tones. There are two types of node, a neuron and a receptor, which are connected by synapses (apologies for the trite analogies). Neurons fire periodically, and if within a certain proximity of a receptor, this message is sent at a fixed speed along the bridging synapse. When the message arrives, the receptor is activated and responds by queuing it’s individual tone within the audio engine. Each receptor owns a randomly assigned note, and each neuron a randomly assigned octave; therefor a receptor will play it’s note in several different octaves depending on which neuron causes it to fire.
Neurohedron is a unique music instrument and modal software controller
The Neurohedron is a unique music instrument and modal software controller, conceived of as a nonlinear sequencer.
The simplest traditional sequencers may employ eight steps that return to the first step after reaching the last step; in contrast, the Neurohedron is a three dimensional sequencer with twelve nodes arranged as a dodecahedron. With this structure, there is no clear or de facto path that the progression from one node to the next may take.
Yep – it’s a D12 music sequencer!
Each face on the Neurohedron is both a touch-switch that sends input triggers to software, as well as an electroluminescent panel that displays feedback from the software.
Each face is connected in a graph to the 5 faces adjacent to it. Each of the edges between these faces is then weighted between 0 and 1, and the progression from one face to another follows the highest weighted edges.
Each node (face) in the network is then mapped to a MIDI note. These mappings are described by a variety of musical modes. Thus, a sequence on the Neurohedron will send patterns of MIDI notes to a synthesizer platform (Ableton Live, in this case).
See the liminastudio site for more information on the Neurohedron.
Beepstreet has released iSequence for iPad v2.0
Developer Beepstreet has released iSequence for iPad v2.0, an update to the 8-track mobile music sequencer.
The video, above, offers a video preview of the new functions.
Features:
- 165 built-in high quality instruments embedded in 3 banks; acoustic, drum kits, pads, leads, sweeps and ambient atmospheres recorded with top classic and modern hardware synthesizers. Additional banks available in the BankShop.
- Pattern sequencer: 8 tracks and FX curves editor. Instruments are not bound to tracks, so you can play chords or use multiple instruments on a single track. Up to 999 patterns in the project.
- Piano keyboard (6 octaves) or drum pads.
- Event parameters: note duration, panning, velocity and gliss
- Real time recording; metronome and ‘slow down’ mode.
- Sampler; mapping, loops, ADSR envelope, sample start
- Copy/paste, move and transpose selected area or patterns.
- Mixer: 8 tracks, 5 configurable effect slots with flexible routing. Effects: Filter, Reverb, Flanger, Delay, LO-FI crusher, Equalizer, Compressor. All parameters can be recorded in real-time or edited using automation editor.
- WIFI-sharing: HSQ, MIDI, WAV export. HSQ import.
Pricing and Availability
iSequence for iPad 2.0 is available now for US $14.99 in the App Store.
Link:
Running the cool Z8000 matrix sequencer
This patch makes heavy use of AND, OR, XOR, and Flip Flop gates to run the awesome Tip Top Z8000 matrix sequencer. Everything else going on is too complicated to easily explain. Some other prominent modules used are The Harvestman Zorlon Cannon, the Metasonix R-54, the Doepfer A-106-1 Xtreme Filter (ms20), Intellijel Spock and Flip Flop, and the Malekko Wiard Oscillator.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QoW-xksTto&feature=player_embedded
Demo of the new MkII sequencer controlled by a micoKORG
This is the new MkII version controlling, and being controlled by, a Korg microKORG synth. All sounds are from the microKORG.
If you want to try this yourselves, connect the MK’s MIDI out to the PC’s MIDI in, connect the PC’s MIDI out to the MK’s MIDI in, and turn the MK’s MIDI ‘local’ control off. Run the Sequetron program on the PC, and that’s it.
The Sequetron is a program for improvising, jamming or just having fun, and converts an ordinary MIDI keyboard or input device into a live sequencer-like instrument for real-time multi-track recording, playback & looping. The *same keys* you use to play also control the system while you are playing it, so you never need to touch your PC keyboard or mouse
Sequences can be recorded, played back, looped and controlled independently, and synchronized to an external MIDI clock if required. There is no restriction on the number of ‘steps’, nor does the sequence have to be monophonic; any notes & chords can be used. The output can be any MIDI device such as a synthesizer, drum machine, light display etc.
Sequence attributes such as pitch, velocity, channel, mute etc., can be changed while they are playing, either individually or in any combination; automatically taking place at the end of their respective cycles to maintain a rhythmic feel.
This ability to record, play & alter different length sequences starting at different times on-the-fly gives the Sequetron its unusual syncopated feel, encouraging you to experiment with overlaying and controlling patterns; even the most basic 1, 2 or 3-note sequences can create something totally unexpected.
Featuring Reactable for the iPad
This is a short teaser of Reactable for the iPad – an multi-touch implementation of the Reactable tangible sequencer.
If you have tried or no more about it please let us know
Googlish:
For the first time in Italy, live performance complete with new and innovative musical instruments / electronics.
Sounds, images, vibration, this is reactable, but also energy and synergy of music with the music.
A series of jam sessions: a perfect combination of generative music and traditional instruments, the new frontier of the show of this generation.
The protagonists of Torino 2010 Reactivate:
Robbo Robert Julian ReacTj art, Reactable instrument played.
Lorenzo Jordan aka Lord Theremin, Theremin instrument played.
Marzio Franco aka Mrz Drummer, instrument playing drums.
Gianluca Marino slap in art, instrument suonatato Voice filtered and Kaoss Pad
Adrian Vecchio (7di9). Guitar effect, sound designer, producer “Biorhythm”.
Edward Giachino, percussion instrument played.
Mon-Key’s, band Torinese.
Get the grips on iSequence for iPad
This video shows how to make a beat in a few simple steps. You can find here some features like live recording, manual programming, mixing with filter or delay effects and automation.
Wait there is more below:
iSequence for iPad tutorial : Quickstart
iSequence tutorial : note velocity and instrument volume
iSequence tutorial : selections in pattern
iSequence for iPad – importing samples
iSequence tutorial : sequence editor
iSequence tutorial : mixer section
iSequence for iPad – drunken master test
iSequence for iPad – single pattern beep-fu
iSequence for iPad
Ohm Studio is a real time collaborative music workstation
Ohm Studio is a real time collaborative music workstation.
Ohm Studio is a standalone real-time collaborative music making application (DAW/sequencer), in addition to a web based collaboration platform and a music driven online community.
Ohm Studio is still in beta testing, but you can sign up to participate in the beta at the Ohm Studio site.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKRvbws1SaM&feature=player_embedded
When developing the Ohm Studio we dared to break some old sequencer standards: for example, a track is not anymore a synonym of audio bus, it’s actually a timeline ready for all your ideas. Why is this the case? Because Ohm Studio’s GUI has been built from the ground up, keeping in mind both the creative workflow and the online collaborative ethos.
The only box combining samplers, mixing desk, sequencers and synthesizers
Rhizome
Easy to use like a groove machine, powerful like the latest computer technology, and empowered by the versatility of plugins. Today the Rhizome is the only box combining samplers, mixing desk, sequencers and synthesizers, totally opened and compatible with VSTs.
To arrange your songs, you don’t need to program by hand or to assemble by mouse anymore, this instrument permits to create it in real time by activate patterns from the pads. In case of mistake Rhizome got undo/ redo records function. To humanize and work the groove’s sequences, each track has exclusive functions such as non-destructive quantization, play speed alteration, groove FX, looping, cue points. Rhizome is a real station of musical creation VSTi and VSTfx compatible, which offers included several features : instruments, virtual effects, a complete mixing desk, AUDIO/ MIDI I/O and an amazing multimode sequencer. Rhizome The future is NOW.
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