Rhythm Studio gets a powerful update
Pulse Code has announced an update Rhythm Studio, its virtual studio for the iOS:
The fourth update includes the addition of a powerful three operator FM (frequency modulation) synthesizer, the FM-3.
The FM-3 has been designed to allow maximum results with minimal effort. The complexities of FM synthesis have been simplified to allow you to create great sounds right from the start.
In addition, we are adding a help link within the app to a full set of online tutorial videos. The video tutorials touch on all the major aspects of Rhythm Studio. From navigating the song browser and its options to interacting with all of the virtual synthesizers and other audio gear in the workspace, the video tutorials will help you learn Rhythm Studio faster.
Rhythm Studio is $4.99 in the App Store.
TABLETOP – now in its 3rd generation
quick look @ ‘Tabletop’ via a 3rd generation iPad. great workstation / creative outlet for music-making in iOS. base-version comes with a significant amount of devices. if other big-name synth / plug-ins were invited to submit devices to this, it would definitely have potential to explode.
Check out Ohm Studio – the collaborative music production software
Ohm Force has announced the availability of Ohm Studio, the collaborative music production software for Windows and Mac.
After years of development, Ohm Studio is finally open to anyone for free. Thanks to its cloud-based architecture, the first truly collaborative online digital audio workstation lets Windows and Mac users work together—remotely and in real time.
Ohm Studio covers most of the major features available in modern DAWs, such as audio/MIDI recording and editing, as well as VST plugin support. Moreover, it comes with brand new effect plugins especially designed for Ohm Studio:
- Compressor
- Equalizer
- Filter
- Flanger
- Limiter
- Vocoder
And the famous Ohm Force collection:
- Ohmicide:Melohman (multi-band distortion)
- OhmBoyz (multi-tap delay)
- Quad Frohmage (filter bank)
- Predatohm (multi-band distortion)
- Mobilohm (phaser)
- Hematohm (frequency shifter)
- Frohmage (filter)
- Ohmygod! (comb filter)
- Minimonsta:Melohman (synth, by GForce)
- Oddity (synth, by GForce)
After creating your account on www.ohmstudio.com, access the online server via the Ohm Studio application. You can request to join projects created by other people or start a new one on your own. Once in a project, you can invite other Ohm Studio users or friends with no account to create one and join the project. The interactive interface instantaneously displays every action performed by all members of the project, while the built-in chat eases communication. When the track is done, you can export it to disk or to the project page on the web for showcase.
Beyond the software, Ohm Studio is also a worldwide community of musicians versed in music production. It is the perfect place to create music with bandmates or producers, meet like-minded or different people, find the skills you need and enhance your tracks. In a word, improve your music experience. Ohm Studio offers a modern, efficient, and creative way to make music alone and together.
Still in beta version and constantly updated, Ohm Studio is now ready for massive testing. Don’t miss this unique, time-limited opportunity to try free of charge.
Acoustica has announced the release of Mixcraft 6
Acoustica has announced the release of Mixcraft 6, the latest version of the powerful music production and multi-track recording workstation that comes packed with thousands of music loops and dozens of audio effects and virtual instruments.
Mixcraft enables you to record audio, arrange loops, remix tracks, compose with MIDI and virtual instruments, add effects, score and edit video, and mix and master your tracks to create polished, professional compositions.
Mixcraft is your music production dream come true, instantly turning your computer into a fully-stocked professional recording studio.
New in Mixcraft 6
- New interface & artwork.
- Over 6,000 loops in version 6.
- Major improvements to MIDI editing, piano roll.
- Submix tracks for grouping tracks together.
- Multiple lanes for tracks (including multiple MIDI channels).
- Improvements to loop library including loop importing & search.
- Loop recording mode with multiple takes.
- Video transitions, automation, text & titles, still image importing.
- Built-in guitar tuner on every audio track.
- New virtual instruments (ComboV & ComboF organs, Acoustica Studio Drums).
- Improved quantize and other new MIDI Editing tools.
- Reverse audio clip feature.
- Drum maps in the piano roll interface.
- Control surface support for transport & plug-in controls.
- Support for VSTs with multiple outputs.
- ReWire support.
- Output busses.
- Route MIDI track data to audio plug-ins.
- Live automation recording.
- Option to mix down all individual tracks for exporting project to another DAW.
- Insert/Remove time from project.
- Ability to draw selection in the time-line (to select data in all tracks).
- Improved time signature support.
- Effect chain presets.
- Phase reverse option on audio clips.
- Faders & meters now logarithmic when in dB mode, MX6 now defaults to dB mode.
- New project folder helps to keep your recordings organized.
- Backup file created every time a project is saved.
- Auto-rewind to playback start preference added (on by default).
- Ability to arm MIDI tracks for a specific MIDI device.
Mixcraft for Windows is available to purchase for $74.95 USD.
Tabletop 1.5 – new version adds SoundCloud support
Retronyms today updated Tabletop, its virtual studio for the iPad.
Here’s what’s new in Tabletop 1.5:
- CloudSeeder – access the Tabletop Community (powered by SoundCloud)
- Audio Copy – collaborate with other Apps
- Module Bundles – discounted collections of in-app add-ons
Here’s what Retronyms has to say about it:
CloudSeeder makes it easy to publish your songs to a music community and receive feedback. It’s also the perfect place to find inspiration before diving into a new track. Your fans are waiting, so don’t be shy and jump in! Publish a track, leave a comment, find listeners and collaborators.
Tabletop is a free download from the App Store. It comes with a small collection of virtual modules. Additional modules are available as in-app purchases.
Solvent in the studio
Veteran Canadian producer and hardware lover, Solvent, gave StudioFeed an inside look at his Bloor-West home studio set-up, as well as discussed everything from why he makes music to the story behind his recent RDJ-CS5 EP. Jason touched on many topics involving music in this lengthy interview, including what it’s like to have a fifteen-year career and to still be considered a “relatively obscure” musician. In addition to making music, Solvent is also involved in a documentary on modular synthesizers called “I Dream of Wires” that is expected to be released later in 2012.
Dowload StudioFeed’s whole interview with Jason from our Soundcloud player (35 mins):
soundcloud.com/studiofeed/studiofeed-interview-solvent
for more info:
solventcity.com
solvent.bandcamp.com
Depeche Mode Studio Setup…
In The Studio 2012
http://www.facebook.com/depechemode
Inside Benge’s studio – work in progress
http://youtu.be/x9T_qR3npno
Although a bit shaky camera man – still worth listening to 
Using a centralised trigger to control the sequencers of the Moog Modular and ARP 2500.
James was on the Korg Trident and Stephen the Korg Lambda
“working on a new tune at bengestudios, with james murphy (LCD sound system) and the dewaele brothers (soulwax)
see http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.co.uk/ for more info”
Cakewalk: Blog Bytes; Building Custom Cost Effective Acoustic Treatment
Cakewalk’s Artist Relations Manager Jimmy Landry demonstrates how he built low-cost acoustic treatment for his music studio.
Time to update your studio?
Every now and then – all of us who are in to music making in some shape or form gets that sudden urge either to by more equipment or just expand or re-arrange your studio setting.
Well if you feel that urge right now then we have got some inspiration for you – check out the pictures below and watch more photos on the linked website:
DATAMASKIN
