Glitch 2 For Linux, Mac & Windows

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Illformed has released Glitch 2, an audio effect plugin for Linux, Mac & Windows.

Glitch features a new sequencer which can play multiple effects simultaneously, with the ability to trigger unique scenes from every note on your keyboard, Glitch can be ‘as gentle or as brutal as you like’.

Features:

  • Sequencer
    • Each program consists of 128 scenes that can be triggered via MIDI notes. Each scene has its own unique sequencer pattern, timing, and effect settings, allowing you to create tons of unique variations.
    • Multi-lane sequencer allows many effects to be played simultaneously, to create interesting layered sounds.
    • Improved sequencer timing controls to better match your groove and song structure.
    • Intuitive pattern editor with drag’n'drop. Draw, erase, resize, split and join blocks with ease.
  • Effects
    • 9 effect modules designed to slice, dice, chop, screw, twist, turn and mangle your sounds.
    • Tempo-synced effects can easily be dialled in to precise musical timings such as 16th notes, 8th note triplets, and so on.
    • Filter, mix, pan and volume controls on each module, to help shape and fine-tune the output.
  • Randomize, Mutate, Glitch
    • Randomize and Mutate functions can be found at almost every level. Mutate a single effect to get slightly different parameter variations, or instantly Randomize everything in the entire scene to create unexpected, chaotic and inspiring results.

Glitch 2 is available now for $59.95.

Free Linux DAW, Ardour, Updated To Version 3

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Ardour, the free and open source DAW for Linux, has been updated to version 3.0. A Mac version is also available, but has not been updated to V3 yet.

Here’s what’s new in Ardour 3.0:

  • MIDI recording, playback and editing, including plugin instrument support for LV2, VST and AudioUnits
  • Parallelization of DSP operations to use any number of processors
  • Matrix-style patching/routing
  • Overhauled export system (multiple formats at once, stem exports, multichannel exports)

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Free Hardcore Audio Tool, Giada

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Monocasual has released version 0.5.8 of Giada – a ‘minimal, hardcore audio tool for DJs and live performers’.

Giada lets you load or record up to 32 samples, and play them in single mode (drum machine) or loop mode (sequencer).  It’s available for Linux, Mac & Windows. Continue reading

Bitwig Studio Intro – Check Out The Video And Let Us Know What You Think!

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‘Give it to me! Come on! Ah!” That’s what we expect a lot of readers will be saying after watching this video intro for Bitwig Studio.

Bitwig Studio is a new multi-platform (Linux, Mac & Windows) digital audio workstation for producting, DJing and live performance.

Bitwig Studio was developed by a group of former Ableton employees and has many similarities with Live. The new app promises to leap-frog Ableton Live in several ways, though, including the ability to open multiple documents and multi-monitor support.

Check it out and let us know what you think!

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IanniX, A Free Open Source Graphical Music Sequencer

This is an introduction to IanniX – a graphical open-source sequencer, based on the work of Iannis Xenakis.

IanniX Features:

  • Sequencer - IanniX can be used with a diversity of software and hardware tools.
  • Real-time - IanniX can be modified and operated in real-time.
  • Space & Time - IanniX’s graphical space spans several dimensions and time scales.
  • Open Sound Control - The OSC protocol allows fast network communication.
  • Open-source - IanniX is licensed under GPL 3, free and cross-platform.
  • Programmable - Scripts for IanniX can be written using JavaScript to create complex and generative scores.

IanniX is available as a free download for Linux, Mac & Windows.