Software Sequencers

Nanoloop on a Gameboy (whose audio is coming in on track 2) is synchronized to the drums playing in Ableton Live (track 1).
Says littlescale - “This is to test out a new interface I have been working on that syncs Nanoloop to a MIDI clock.”

The long awaited version 7.5 of Orion is now available.
Key changes include:

New audio engine with support for multicore processors
Improved Workflow
Updated VST implementation to version 2.4
New limiter effect, modelled after the famous 1176LN
Auto-tracking EQs for easier mixing
xtended arpeggiator with new options
Creating presets for container multieffects is now possible
Direct Export to MP3 and OGG formats
Improved compatibility with […]

CNet Asia reports that the Korg DS-10, the software synth for the Nintendo DS, should be available in Japan in July:
The original MS-10 (price 53,500 yen in 1978; US$300 then) was a monophonic, single oscillator job. DS-10 simulator works as two synthesizers (each of them, dual-oscillator affair), since Nintendo DS has dual-screen, upper and lower.
Adding […]

Nice intro video for the Hobnox Audiotool that offers an introduction to creating beats.
AudioTool is like Reason for your Web browser.

xoxos has introduced Hyperion MIDI VST, a semi-modular MIDI processor suitable for a wide variety of tuned algorithmic applications. LFOs and counters are used to easily create dynamic MIDI sequences and change them on the fly, or to modulate other components of the architecture.
Hyperion produces glissandos or subtly varying sequences for up to three parts […]

 

 Hyperion demo [2:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Scott at Bitnotic sent us some info on their new generative ambient music application, chill.
chill 1.0b1 is a generative ambient music program for Apple Macintosh computers that creates infinitely varying songs in a ambient/chill out style.
Songs played by chill can be saved in AIFF, Wave, and MIDI formats. Songs are royalty-free and can be used […]

 

 Bitnotic Chill Demo [8:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The discussion on our Reason 4 preview has gone out of control - it’s up to 53 comments already!
If you haven’t weighed in yet - check out what other people are saying and add your two cents worth!

Atomic is a 16 step sequencer composing tool with a built in synth that also has the ability to control other softsynths or even hardware via its MIDI out function.
The design is circular, inspired by step sequencers such as the Buchla Arbitrary Function Generator and Future Retro Revolution.
You can preview Atomic below:

 

 Strange Atomics [0:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

16 step sequencer […]

If you check out one thing this weekend, check out Hobnox AudioTool.
It’s like Reason for your Web browser - a collection of Web-based audio tools that you can patch together in play, including a TB303, TR808, TR909 and a variety of effects pedals.
It’s just a demo, but I’m impressed. Let me know what you think!

Acon Digital Media has released LoopWorx, a new Windows software application for music production.
LoopWorx looks strangely familiar to me. Remind you of anything?

Image Line Software has released FL Studio 8, the latest version of their digital audio workstation. FL Studio 8 offers an improved interface, sound engine, revised mixer, the addition of pattern clips to the playlist, new multilink MIDI learn system, a suite of new plug-ins and updates to many others.
Here are the details:

genoQs Machines has announced NEMO, a new MIDI sequencer based on technology from their Octopus sequencer.
Features:

Unique, high-end design
Octopus technology at heart
Portable format
16 concurrent tracks
Intuitive, realtime everything

Pricing is set at 1399 Euros, with availability in July. The site promises more details to come.

ProRemote lets you control Pro Tools from your iPhone.
Because you can.

The Amazing Rolo has announced Loop Machine 2.0.
Loop Machine is music software that uses the Nintendo Wii remote as a wireless gestural interface for creating loop-based music. It’s an easy to use, powerful, and fun music creation and performance tool. According to the Amazing Rolo, you can load in any audio ?les or loops […]

This video, via Tom Cosm, is of Robert Henke, aka Monolake, giving a workshop in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Topics covered include:

Ableton Live
Monodeck 2 in depth
Ableton / Cycling 74 Partnership
Surround Sound in Ableton
Explanation of the Monolake Live Setup