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.
Part I:

Part II:

Part III:

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, […]

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 […]

Digital Music Doctor has released a new video training course, GarageBand 3?€”Know It All!
The course covers all major aspects of audio and MIDI recording, editing, and mixing using Apple GarageBand 3 pro audio software.
The course contains 11 modules and is organized into 5 sections:

There is a Quick Start section which provides a grand tour of […]

YouTube has some interesting time capsules of Jean Michel Jarre and his music.
Here’s Jean Michel Jarre in his studio in 1986:

Bad video quality, and it’s in French, but it’s a time-capsule of synth excess.
Stranger still is the scarily eightiestastic music video for Jarre’s Magnetic Fields II:

Jean Michel Jarre provided an electronic press kit for Oxygene […]

Apple today introduced the hotly anticipated 17-inch MacBook Pro
notebook computer, featuring anIntel Core Duo processor and a new
system architecture that delivers up to five times the performance of
the PowerBook G4, according to the company. The combination of power,
screen space, and portability could make the 17″ MacBook Pro a mobile
multimedia dream system.
The 17-inch MacBook Pro features […]

The complete audio and liner notes from the rare 1979 album First Philadelphia Computer Music Festival is available online at a new site, Vintage Computer Music.
The site includes MP3s of every track, which can be downloaded or played online.
The First Philadelphia Computer Music Festival was held August 25, 1978. The next year, Creative Computing magazine […]

Big Fish Audio has introduced Drumatic Percussives, a new percussion audio library in Redrum, NNXT, Halion, Kontakt, Battery and WAV formats.
Description:
If you need access to a gigantic collection of the most contemporary
drum and percussion tones available, then grab the keys to the Bunker 8
vaults. Dig into the raw, unadulterated single hit samples that have
made Bunker […]

Applied Acoustics Systems has announced that version 1.0.2 of Ultra Analog is now available.
This maintenance update improves stability in host sequencers like Pro Tools, Logic, and Digital Performer; improves the response of the filters; and adds a flexible 15-day grace period to the authorisation system.
ll Ultra Analog users can download the update for free and […]