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Violent crime is on the rise in the US.

We can’t find Osama Bin Laden in seven years.

Millions of illegal aliens are hiding in the country, gainfully employed. 

And we’re arresting music bloggers. 

A Los Angeles blogger has been arrested for allegedly sharing music online. Twenty-seven-year-old Kevin Cogill was arrested by FBI agents at his home Wednesday and charged with violating federal copyright laws. He is accused of releasing several Guns N’ Roses songs from their album Chinese Democracy before the album’s commercial release.

Cogill was arrested in his pajamas, and government agents recommended that bail be set at $50,000.

What does this tell the world about US law enforcement priorities?

We’re keeping the world safe for big business.

Cockos Reaper might not have the greatest name ever, but it’s an impressive audio/MIDI Digital Audio Workstation.

It’s relatively inexpensive, $225, or $50 for non-commercial use. It runs on Windows 98/ME/NT/2k/XP/Vista/WINE, and a OS X version is on the way.

A new version, Reaper v2.45, is available.

Here’s what’s changed:

• Tracks can be set to automatically record-arm when selected (per-track or globally, configurable)
• Muting tracks now fades signal to avoid clicks (default 5 ms, configurable)
• Solo in Front option (with configurable dim amount, action to adjust dim via mousewheel/surfaces)
• Internal midi organization updates, fewer stuck notes throughout (when switching takes, mute/solo, etc)
• Multimedia keyboard support, including default shortcuts
• MIDI editor: hide unused or unnamed note rows (preliminary)
• MIDI editor: new triangle (drum mode) view
• Cut/copy selected area of selected items now copies/pastes empty space
• Arrange view cursor updates on mouse modifier changes
• Option (prefs/mouse) to have right click marquee also select time without modifier
• MIDI editor previews now are volume adjusted and transposed according to the MIDI item setting
• MIDI overdub/replace modes now shift/scale velocity inversely to item settings
• MIDI overdub/replace recording now can record piano roll key hits
• MIDI editor: show play cursor whenever it can be reasonably located
• Glue now preserves sub-sample lengths of items
• Mute envelopes (track and send) now send note-offs when used in the middle of notes
• Actions to split items at edit cursor with select left, right, and no selection changes
• Actions to set/unset FIPM, set/unset loop points linked to time selection
• Actions to set/clear, save/restore snapping
• Actions to split item under mouse cursor, with optional select left/right
• Actions to move cursor to previous/next cue in selected items
• Actions window: now restores focus to MIDI editor after executing actions
• Fixed stem rendering issues with folders and MIDI items
• Fixed longstanding issue with midi sends and volume automation
• Fixed absolute 14 bit (pitch shift) mode for metronome volume action
• Fixed MIDI action binding updating relative modes of shortcuts
• Fixed right click marquee not obeying time selection lock
• Fixed custom actions not using plug-in registered names for storing command IDs
• Fixed precision errors when switching on item sections via media item properties
• Fixed bug when converting midi items to/from files (context not set properly)
• Middle mouse button now functions the same in the ruler as in the arrange
• Better window updating when doing fast tab to transients
• Better undo state point adding when changing track automation modes
• Made adjusting the loop selection not scrub if “move cursor to start of loop selection” is set
• DXi: send noteoffs on stop
• VSTi: now sends specific noteoffs instead of allnotesoff on stop
• VSTi: support for VST 2.4 sysex sending/receiving
• ReaSynDr: optional multi-out mode (one “instrument” per output)
• ReaInsert: sysex sending support
• ReaFIR: separate “Points (smooth)” and “Points (flat)” modes
• ReaPitch: removed zipper noises when changing volume and pan
• OGG writer: now generates more compatible OGG streams, adds encoder tag
• JS: plug-ins can disable anti-denormal input noise by setting ext_nodenorm=1 in @init
• Updated to Dirac LE 1.3
• Installer updated to NSIS 2.39

Also available: v2.45 OS X BETA (7.8MB - requires OS X 10.4 or 10.5, PPC or Intel Mac).

Also available: v2.45 Windows x64 BETA (3.3MB - requires Windows XP x64 or Vista 64 bit and 64-bit drivers/plug-ins).

NUSofting has released Modelonia Physical Modeling Synth v1.7.0.6.

Modelonia is a physical-modeling synthesizer that uses a hybrid of two distinct model ‘types’-

a plucked-string model, and a blown-bore (ie trumpet-type) model. Each model may be used simultaneously, and the signal path allows cross-modulation between the two models for more interesting and complex tones.

Preview the sound of Modelonia below:

 

 Modelonia demo [0:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

More demos are available at the NUSofting site.

Whats new:

• The 128 presets by Xenos explore new synthetic textures thanks to the Modelonia hybrid modeling
• Further engine optimization and stabilization
• Graphics updated
• Mac version for PPC and intel machines,

EastWest, has introduced a new sample library, Club Revolution Vol 1.

Description: Created by German sound wizard, Oliver Schmitt, Club Revolution Vol. 1 is a sample collection covering a wide spectrum of dance genres including Trance, Techno, Hardstyle, Electro and Progressive styles.

The collection features over 2,700 sounds and packed with over 1,000 club-oriented drums, basses, breakbeats, synth sounds, cutted vocals, electro sounds, drums and chords. Club Revolution Vol. 1 also boasts a massive effects section with over 360 to choose from and 575  kick-free-loops. To further make this collection user-friendly, all samples have been clearly categorized into folders for easy access.

Loops are provided with bpm information (140 bpm) and tonal sounds are assigned to their root keys.

Available for both PC and MAC users, Club Revolution Vol. 1 includes EXS24 and Kontakt 2/3 files as bonus material, which simplifies loading into the common (software) samplers. Every bass/acid/synth sample has been mapped to an instrument and can instantly be played over the keyboard.

Club Revolution Vol. 1 retails for $119.00.

The 60×60 Buzz Compilation is a collection of tracks from people using Jeskola Buzz as their music platform.

The release, organized by n3wjack, features an hour of music: 60 tracks, each 60 seconds in length, all produced using the modular software music studio Jeskola Buzz or one of its clones.

The artists participating in this compilation are members of the various online Buzz communities such as buzzchurch, buzzmachines, buzzmusic and other mailing lists and fora.

All this, and a 24 minute bonus compilation containing more buzz goodness containing tracks from people who sent in multiple submissions for the original 60×60 compilation.

Best of all, it’s all free and it’s licensed with a Creative Commons license, so you can download it and share it without any headaches.

You can preview the 60×60 Buzz Compilation below, but get the full package, with artwork, at the Internet Archive.

 

 60x60 Buzz Compilation [60:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

 Bonus Compilation [24:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

RjDj is a music application for the Iphone, that, according to the developer, is a type of digital drug:

It uses sensory input to generate and control music you are listening to. RjDj is mainly consumed with headphones. Think of it as the next generation of walkman or mp3 player. The consumer experience of RjDj is similar to the effects of drugs. Drugs affect our sensory perception, so does RjDj. RjDj is a mind twisting hearing sensation.

I’m not sure about the “digital drug” angle, but RjDj is an interesting application/interactive artwork that looks like it could actually develop into a platform for creating interactive iPhone music experiences. 

RjDj is using PD (Pure Data) to create RjDj “scenes”. PD is an open source software and you can find all necessary information on the Pure Data site.

RjDj is currently in private beta, but they hope to have it in the iTunes App Store soon.

via makingmusic

Soundhack’s Tom Erbe has released a new trio of audio delays as freeware for the Mac and PC.

“My new release - soundhack delay trio. its not quite out of beta, so for the adventurous only.”

Download links:

• windows - http://music.ucsd.edu/~tre/soft/SDT10.zip
• mac - http://music.ucsd.edu/~tre/soft/SDT604.dmg

MP3 Death has released a free album of music made with the Korg DS-10, the new virtual synth for the Nintendo DS.

You can preview a mix of the tracks below, or download the full set at the MP3 Death site.

 

 Diplodocus DS-10 Compilation [26:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The Aurora 224 - a USB powered multichannel DJ mixer designed by Matt Aldrich, Mike Garbus and Maro Sciacchitano - is now available for purchase as a kit.

The device features two linear channel faders, a single a/b crossfader and eight backlit buttons. Twenty four backlit knobs allow you to control effects. It’s open source - so you can hack it as you will.

Aurora, unlike most MIDI controllers, offers some awesome controllable ambient lighting effects.

Here’s another gear porn shot of the Aurora:

Here’s a video of the Aurora in action: Read more…

Want to try controlling your music software with something new?

OSCulator may be the solution. It’s a Mac program that you can use to allow alternative controllers, like the Wiimote, to control MIDI sequencers, your favorite console emulator or Kyma sound design workstation.

Here’s a video demonstrating using the Wiimote in Kyma:

OSCulator is a free download. Read more…