Blutengel – Über den Horizont
The enticing new video clip from Blutengel. Directed by Silvan Büge, Blackstage TV. Taken from the album “Tränenherz”.
Gp2x Piggy Tracker Midi Interface Techno Session
Toytone session with the Piggy Midi Interface for Gp2x Handheld created by Logan Ericson (Low-Gain) and Firestarter. Setup is done like that:
Gp2x goes into Computer (Ableton Live) and I split the Midi channels into separate instruments. In this session I used sounds of the Piggy Tracker, Reason, Doepfer Dark Energy. The Evolver is used as Effects Unit.
Surprisingly smooth session.. Some more bouncy stuff will follow..
Next time I will show how to come to a quick end 
Free synth for Ableton
One of the things I want to do with this site is to share some of the tools I use to create music. If you are an Ableton Live user, this post is for you.
I created this synth using a sample of my laptops speakers belting out a screeching feedback from the internal microphone. As unpleasant as the sample itself sounds, it makes for a pretty atmospheric and dreamy sounding synth.
The Laptop Feedback instrument rack for Ableton Live is available to download from AfroDjMac.
Visit: AfroDjMac Laptop Feedback
Sound mangler effect for Windows and Mac
Little Endian has released version 2.4 of SpectrumWorx, a sound mangler effect for Windows and Mac.
This version adds LFO automation support, enhances the GUI with new parameter control: a symmetrical knob, and adds a 50-preset signature bank created by Martin Walker. Both OS versions have also been updated with stability and performance improvements.
“We are extremely pleased that Martin has applied his sound design skills to our latest release,” commented Little Endian CEO Danijel Domazet. “We hope he will be inspired to create even more presets for us in the future.” Says Martin Walker: “SpectrumWorx has been my favourite secret weapon for some time now – I love its extreme sonic transformations. If you’re searching for new sounds, it doesn’t come much better than this!”
SpectrumWorx is available to purchase for Windows and Mac for $119 USD.
More information: Little Endian
Optimize Your Windows PC for DJing & Music Production
Article by DJ Endo the Dubspot blog – http://bit.ly/htCV0b
Native Instruments product specialist and Dubspot Instructor Mike Henderson aka DJ Endo dispels a common myth about PC’s and Windows in this article and two-part video tutorial on how to optimize your Windows PC for DJing and music production. In part one, Endo takes you through a step by step process on how to turn your Windows PC from an average computer to a music production and performance machine, offering you optimization tips from updating your BIOS and downloading updates to selecting ASIO drivers and preventing CPU spikes.
eaReckon has released version 1.2.4 of BloXpander
eaReckon has released version 1.2.4 of BloXpander, a VST host for Windows.
Changes in BloXpander v1.2.4
- Improvements:
- Overall improvement of Audio and MIDI engines.
- BloXpander now detects missing audio interfaces and/or problems with your ASIO drivers on startup.
- Parameters names (LCD emulator) are now updated in the case of “macro” parameters.
- “Virtual pots” of the “main” MIDI controller are now updated on relevant changes from a plugin interface (MC mode only).
- Last called Subscene is now underlined.
- Volume fades out and in on ASIO restart to avoid audio clicks during some critical operations (only some specific audio interfaces were affected by this problem).
- BloXpander remembers Main and “LCD” windows positions.
- Adjusted threads priorities (resolves a rare issue -> audio clicks and pops on GUI operations)
- New “minimize” button.
- Fixed bugs:
- The search box (plugins case) is more stable on fast typing.
- Plugins providing an empty GUI (null height and/or width) are now correctly handled.
- Fixes a bug related to mouse control (which could have been lost in some rare cases).
- Fixes a rare MIDI “stuck notes” issue.
- Workarounds implemented to resolve incompatibilities with (two) 3rd party plugins.
BloXpander for Windows is available to purchase for 69 EUR.
More information: eaReckon
What Roland will unveil at MusikMesse is…
….indeed a new keyboard, a stainless steel one with 76 keys, 256 polyphonics. But it is not a new Jupiter 8 even though specualtions at different forums says so. But it is true that it will be branded Jupiter 80, which also is a fact and is true in relation to that Roland recently registered the jupiter80.com domain.
We will show it to you live from MusikMesse next week, so stay tuned
In Search of the Unsound
playgroundmag.net/playtv
unsound.pl
In Search of the Unsound, Part I
PlayDocs 2011
The Pleasure of Fear: Horror at Unsound
Horror is an essential element in modern music that aspires to break sonic boundaries and generate new spaces for expression and emotions. The Polish Unsound festival, celebrated every autumn in the cold climate of Kraków, knows that all to well, and that’s why the 2010 edition had the concept of horror as its central theme, with artists such as Ben Frost and Demdike Stare. The PlayTV cameras were there and didn’t only record the performances at Unsound. We went with the intention of exploring horror’s place in music, led by journalist Philip Sherburne, our guide from place to place, across artist to artist, and who led our reflections through the labyrinth of emotions that is Unsound. What you will see below is the first episode –with pivotal artists Demdike Stare– of a long documentary in several parts about fear, the pleasure it produces, and the great festival that is Unsound.
Fairlight – standard vs pro version
Perhaps as a reaction of our review on the regular version of the Fairlight app, this video has turned up
8-Bit Friday – thanks Rebecca Black
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6TRV1TJfyk
8 – Bit Friday Rebecca Black Realization.
Yeah … it’s Friday so I thought I would post this up for today.
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