Get Started With Launchpad For iOS
Novation has shared a series of videos that look at getting started with Launchpad for iOS.
Year: 2016
Korg Volca FM Hands-On Review
In the latest episode of Sonic State’s Sonic Lab, host Nick Batt takes a look at the new Korg Volca FM synthesizer. The Volca FM is a 3-voice polyphonic FM synth module, inspired by vintage Yamaha DX-style FM synthesis.
Battery-Powered Synth Studio In A Box
This video, via Matt Greer, demonstrates his mobile battery-powered studio in a box, aka ‘The Lunchbox’. Greer’s battery-powered mobile setup features: Korg Volca Keys, Monotron, Teenage Engineering PO-12, PO-20 and Novation Circuit.
MusicTech Fest Coming To The Funkhaus Berlin, May 27-30
The 10th edition of the MusicTech Fest– an event focusing on innovation in music technology – will be held May 27 to May 30, 2016 at Funkhaus Berlin. The 4-day event will feature back-to-back performances, demonstrations and showcase some of ‘the most mind-blowing advances at the intersection of art and science’. Some of the highlights of the event… Read More MusicTech Fest Coming To The Funkhaus Berlin, May 27-30
Modstep iPad Sequencer Gets Big Update
AppBC has updated Modstep iPad MIDI sequencer to version 1.1. Modstep 1.1 adds support for Audio Units, a new Plugin Browser, Arrangement features, Global Scale, MIDI import and export, Audiobus destination support for up to eight channels, Master FX Chain and many other enhancements and bug fixes. Modstep is designed to let you create music and jam using your… Read More Modstep iPad Sequencer Gets Big Update
Music Computing’s Latest Workstation, Kami, ‘The De-Facto Category Killer For Music Productions Systems’
Music Computing has introduced Kami – a high-end Windows-based computer music workstation. How high end? Music Computing CEO Victor Wong says that “The main design goal for Kami was to produce the de-facto category killer for music production systems.” “The mandate for this goal,” adds Wong, “was for Kami to be the last keyboard production… Read More Music Computing’s Latest Workstation, Kami, ‘The De-Facto Category Killer For Music Productions Systems’
Circuit Classics Pay Tribute To Work Of Forrest M. Mims III
Electrical engineer Star Simpson has introduced a set of new DIY projects that pay tribute to Forrest M. Mims III, author of the classic electronics DIY Radio Shack books, like Getting Started in Electronics. The three projects feature PCBs, printed with Mims’ original circuit illustrations, and the parts to build the circuits. One of the circuits featured, above,… Read More Circuit Classics Pay Tribute To Work Of Forrest M. Mims III
New Drum Machine App For iPad, Vatanator
Vatanator is a new drum machine for iPad that is designed to emulate vintage drum machines, but with modern features. It comes with 140 built-in drum machine presets, but also offers the ability to add your own samples. It features advanced MIDI integration, MIDI learn and iOS must-haves, like AudioCopy, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio & Ableton Link.
Brian Eno Covers The Velvet Underground’s “I’m Set Free”
Ahead of the release of Brian Eno‘s new album, The Ship, he’s shared a preview of a track from the record: a cover of the Velvet Underground’s I’m Set Free. Here’s what he has to say about the track and its lyrics:
Prince Dead At Age 57
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Prince Rogers Nelson is dead at age 57. The Associated Press reports that Prince (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) died today at his home in suburban Minneapolis. His publicist has confirmed the news. Prince had a recent health scare, being rushed to the hospital last Friday because of flu-related… Read More Prince Dead At Age 57
