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Digitalism’s Jupiter Room
The video for Digitalism’s Jupiter Room is based around the idea of abstract light design and movement complimenting the music.
Kinetic Labs has introduced Mot-Box – a sound generator built for musicians and sound designers.
According to developers, “It’s capable to produce sounds from drones to helter-skelter noises.”
It retails for 250 Euro.
Functional details below. Audio demos at the Kinetic Laboratories site. Read more…
Following on from the original Deadmau5 Touch Mix comes the new version (App Store link), featuring 20 tracks including tracks from his new album For Lack of A Better Name, new effects, tilt control and an integrated Twitter feed.
It retails for $2.99.
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Filed under: Software Synthesizers & Samplers, iPods & Portable Media Players
iPhone Music Software: Check out this visual demo of PatternMusic (App Store link) a gorgeous new matrix synthesizer for the iPhone.
PatternMusic retails for $4.99. Detailed specs below.
If you’ve used PatternMusic, leave a comment and let me know what you think of it! Read more…
Robert Henke On Max For Live
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Filed under: Interviews, Software Effects & Audio Processors, Software Synthesizers & Samplers
Ableton’s Robert Henke (Monolake) discusses Max For Live and his history with Max. Read more…
U-He has announced ACE (Any Cable Everywhere) – a new modular software synthesizer.
Description:
The selection of modules and clear layout make ACE the ideal instrument for newcomers delving into the fascinating world of modular synthesis. The number of ways to connect modules together is practically infinite, and you will soon discover how much more fun it is to make your own sounds in ACE than in a non-modular synthesizer.
Here’s what we know so far about U-He Ace:
- ETA: early December 2009
- pricing: 69EUR (includes 19% VAT, ca. 85 USD net when bought from overseas)
- formats: VST on Windows, VST/AU/RTAS on MacOS X
- system requirements Mac: Apple Macintosh Computer running MacOS X 10.4+ on a G4 processor or newer, Intel Core 2 Duo or better recommended
- system requirements Win: VST2 compatible host software on a PC with SSE2 supporting processor, Intel Core 2 Duo or better recommended
- number of presets and such: tba
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Filed under: Electronic Instruments, Hardware Effects, Samplers, Synthesizers
WTF?
In this KorgTV exclusive, Dr. Funk rocks the Korg Kaossilator, while Go Go Girl kisses the camera and plays air guitar.
The festivities are only marred by Inset Man’s unfortunate placement of the closeup camera shots.
via KORGTVGERMANY
Free Windows Music Software: Asymptotic Valley has released Inorganic1, a free virtual synthesizer for Windows based on subtractive synthesis.
Features:
- 2 Oscillators, each with subtractive option
- 2 Oscillator Phase Offset Modulations
- Adjustable Oscilloscope with input selection
- State Variable Filter with ADSR Envelope
- Amplitude Envelope ADSR
- Delay Effect
- Reverb Effect
- VST/Standalone
If you give Inrganic1 a try, leave a comment and let me know what you think of it!
via rekkerd
Tom at Waveformless put together a fun post taking a look at going vintage on the cheap.
There are a number of really underrated synths that seem to go for consistently low prices. They’re awesome synths, but nobody seems to know about them, which means you can get a great deal.
Here’s the list of synths that he highlights:
- Casio CZ-101 (typically less than $100)
- Ensoniq ESQ-1 (typically $150-$300)
- Moog (Realistic) Concertmate MG-1 (typically $100-$500)
- Oberheim Matrix-6R (typically $150-$350+)
- Roland HS-10/80 (typically $25-$100)
- Roland HS-60 (typically $200+)
- Roland MKS-7 (typically $200+)
- Yamaha CS-01 (typically $150-$250)
- Yamaha TX81Z (typically $50-$85)
See Tom’s post for his take on each of these synths.
Are these great synths? No – but you can get great deals on them and make some great sounds.
As an alternative to the Casio CZ-101, I’d recommend the CZ-1, which has twice the polyphony plus a velocity + aftertouch sensitive full-size keyboard. And is still dirt cheap.
Got other ideas for cheap vintage synths that don’t suck? Leave a comment!
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Filed under: Software Effects & Audio Processors, Software Synthesizers & Samplers
Steven Ness is working on a version of Terry Riley’s minimalist classic In C, using Max For Live and Ableton Live 8.
In C consists of 53 musical phrases, lasting from half a beat to 32 beats that should be played in order, but can be repeated any number of times.
In this video demo, Ness explains how he’s using Max For Live to recreate the logic of In C using the capabilities of Max For Live.
Best quote: “Oh my god! Max For Live Is Going To Blow Your Mind!”
