Year: 2016

iConnectAUDIO2+, 2-in, 6-out Audio and MIDI Interface, Now Shipping

At Musikmesse 2016: Interface-maker iConnectivity has announced that the iConnectAUDIO2+, the latest in their series of audio and MIDI interfaces for Mac, PC, and iOS, is now shipping. iConnectAUDIO2+ accommodates mics, synths, MIDI, instruments, speakers, headphones, and up to two computer devices simultaneously (Mac/PC/iOS). It features two “premium” combo inputs and six outputs, including an… Read More iConnectAUDIO2+, 2-in, 6-out Audio and MIDI Interface, Now Shipping

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Free Synth Promises To Emulate A Sequential Circuits Pro-One – But Can Your Computer Handle It?

Urs Heckmann of U-He has released RePro-1 – a free monophonic software synthesizer, for OS X & Windows, that he’s releasing as ‘research ware’. He’s releasing it as a free ‘alpha’ release to gather feedback on the quality of several options for the synth’s filter models. Heckmann says “It’s a first step in our recreation… Read More Free Synth Promises To Emulate A Sequential Circuits Pro-One – But Can Your Computer Handle It?

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Developing Audio Apps For iOS Is About To Get Easier

Developer Michael Tyson (Audiobus and Loopy) has announced a major update to The Amazing Audio Engine – a framework for programmers that’s designed to streamline the creation of audio apps. Apps build using The Engine include Loopy HD, Audiobus, SEctor,  DM1, AudioShare, zMors and others. Here’s an in-depth introduction from Tyson:

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Bastl Instruments Intros New Modules, A Robo-Guitar & Stuff ‘For Modular Nerds’

At Superbooth 16, Bastl Instruments introduced three new Eurorack synth modules. Bastl Instruments has introduced three additions to their modular lineup: Dynamo, Tromsø and Hendrikson. In addition, they introduced two new complete modular systems, both focused on signal processing: Bob and Bobek, and an upgrade to their flagship modular system Rumburack 2.0. Here’s a look, via Cuckoo, at the latest Bastl modules, a robo-guitar and some… Read More Bastl Instruments Intros New Modules, A Robo-Guitar & Stuff ‘For Modular Nerds’

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The Lumen Is Like An Electronic Handpan On Steroids

Developer Guy Jackson has launched an Indiegogo campaign to produce the Lumen, a self-contained electronic handpan. The Lumen provides the playing experience of it’s acoustic inspiration, with the added benefits that electronics bring. It features built-in amplified speakers, an advanced on-board audio processor and full velocity sensitivity. Being an electronic instrument, you can change the samples,… Read More The Lumen Is Like An Electronic Handpan On Steroids

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