April, 2006 archive

In case you need a little perspective on the history of electronic music, this video from 1983 may help.
The video looks like it was a revised version of an earlier one - much of it seems dated even for 1983.
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BODY: T3, a collaborative venture between sound designers ToTc, Teksonik, and Tim Conrardy, have announced the launch of their new headquarters: t3.totcproductions.com.
Stemming from various professional sound design backgrounds, the T3 group aims to release professional quality, commercial sound-sets for virtual synthesizers at hobbyist prices. All past and future T3 products will be available from the [...]

The MCX16 is a MIDI-CV converter that is available assembled or as a DIY kit. It provides a total of 16 outputs - 8 gates & 8 CV’s .
The DIY kit assembly time is estimated at 3 to 3.5 hours. The kit is a mix of SMT and hole-mounted components.
Features/Specs:

16 channels, configured as 8CV, and [...]

Zero-G’s Analogue Sequencer Loops (ASL) is a sound library by Ian Boddy, a synthesist that carries the torch for classic 70’s Berlin-school style electronic music.
The library is presented in Native Instruments Intakt format, which means that it’s a pain to register, but compatible with just about anything (it supports VST 2.0, DXi, ASIO, AU, RTAS, [...]

Komputer “Terminus” music video was uploaded by: lectricworker
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Frontier Design Group has announced new software support for its TranzPort wireless controller.
With the v1.3 driver installed, you can use TranzPort to control iTunes on both Apple and PC platforms. Several popular audio applications now support the controller, too.
iTunes Support
In addition to basic Play, Stop, and Volume controls, TranzPort lets you select tracks, navigate your [...]

Godlyke has introduced the Maxon AD999 Analog Delay.
The newest member of the Maxon Vintage Series Effects, the AD999 is the most ambitious analog delay pedal that Maxon has ever produced.
Each AD999 comes loaded with 8 custom-made Maxon MN3107D bucket brigade IC’s for a total of 900 milliseconds of rich, organic,
3-dimensional analog tone. The AD999’s controls [...]

WiseMix has released MCmu, a Mackie Control Emulator for Windows.
WiseMix MCmu lets any MIDI controller emulate Mackie Control
Universal (a.k.a. MCU). MCmu lets users choose themselves which MCU
commands to use, and how to map them to their own controller, quickly
and easily, thanks to its click ‘n’ learn visual interface. MCU command
names can be edited to fit [...]

Digidesign is previewing advances in mixing and automation, improved post workflows and new technologies at NAB 2006.
Digidesign is showcasing the upcoming Pro Tools HD 7.2 software upgrade, which includes enhanced mixing and automation capabilities plus improved post workflows. Digidesign will also present a technology preview of Avid HD picture support in Pro Tools|HD; introduce Pro [...]

MPCsounds has released a new sound library, Akai MPC Beatboxed Drum Kits.
Description:
MPCsounds.com debuts its first beatboxed vocal drum library entitled “BeatVox Drumz 1″.
Packed with up to 768 vocal drum sounds, the library for the Akai
MPC1000/2000/XL/2500/3000/LE/4000 includes a variety of professionally
beatboxed drum kits for Akai MPC users.
‘BeatVox Drumz 1′ offers MPC users a large collection of [...]