Novation LaunchPad Feature Overview Demo
Novation has published a short demo/feature overview of the revamped LaunchPad, with hardware performer / electronic music maker CALC.
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Making New Instruments With Open Source Technology & Conductive Paint
Bare Conductive let us know about a new instrument, created with designer Vahakn Matossian, that uses open-source hardware and conductive paint to create a musical interface that’s designed to be accessible to physically handicapped people. Matossian’s inspiration came from working side-by-side with the British ParaOrchestra, in the lead up to the London Olympic games in 2012. Matossian… Read More Making New Instruments With Open Source Technology & Conductive Paint
Moog Discontinues Rack-Mount Minimoog Voyager, Releases Robert Rich EP
Today, Moog Music announced the official discontinuation of the Minimoog Voyager Rack Mount Edition (Voyager RME) analog synthesizer. Moog Music calls the Minimoog Voyager “Bob Moog’s modern day re-imagining of the Minimoog Model D, the most iconic analog synthesizer of all time.” Introduced in 2005, the 5U-format Minimoog Voyager RME has figured in the music… Read More Moog Discontinues Rack-Mount Minimoog Voyager, Releases Robert Rich EP
IK Multimedia’s Android Audio Interface, iRig UA, Now Shipping
IK Multimedia is now shipping iRig UA, their digital effects processor and audio interface for Android device users. When used with its companion app AmpliTube UA, iRig UA provides “high-quality” sound and “zero-latency, real-time” audio processing for nearly any Android smartphone or tablet (running 4.2 or later, OTG USB mode). iRig UA’s design utilizes an… Read More IK Multimedia’s Android Audio Interface, iRig UA, Now Shipping
KMI Tutorial Explains Google Chrome’s Web MIDI API
With the newest version of Google Chrome, which came out a few weeks ago, the browser has added support for hardware MIDI – meaning that you can now use your MIDI controllers to play web-based music software.
Sample Logic Announces Cinematic Guitars Infinity
Sample Logic has just announced the update and expansion of its Cinematic Guitars virtual instrument series: Cinematic Guitars Infinity. Created for use with Native Instruments’ Kontakt Player, the new collection includes complete versions of Cinematic Guitars 1 and 2, while expanding the library with two completely new and original sample libraries, Cinematic Guitars 3 and… Read More Sample Logic Announces Cinematic Guitars Infinity
Win a Copy of ‘Power Tools for Synthesizer Programming’
Hal Leonard has published a new edition of Power Tools for Synthesizer Programming. And we’ve got three copies to give away! Author Jim Aikin has been writing about electronic music gear for 30+ years, in Keyboard, Electronic Musician and other magazines. His new book takes a deep look at the fundamentals of synthesis and synthesizer programming.
Novation Launches Revamped RGB Launchpad
Novation has unveiled its newly-revamped Launchpad controller. Keeping its familiar 8 x 8 pad grid, the updated Launchpad now has glowing RGB pads and a new industrial design. Designed for easy integration with Ableton Live, the Launchpad’s RGB LEDs match the color of the clips in your Live session view, making it easier to see… Read More Novation Launches Revamped RGB Launchpad
Cremacaffe Unveils ‘Kosmo’ Tabletop Gear Stand
Design house Cremacaffe has unveiled the Kosmo, a double table-top stand for desktop synths and other music gear. Inspired by the popularity of their earlier Spike stand, Cremacaffe designed Kosmo especially for use with “heavier” music and desktop electronic equipment. Kosmo is a pairing of two separable table-top stands, made of interlocking wooden pieces in… Read More Cremacaffe Unveils ‘Kosmo’ Tabletop Gear Stand
Soundtrack Loops Releases ‘Analog House’ Pack
Soundtrack Loops has released a new sample pack, Analog House, which includes MIDI, Kontakt instruments, One-shots, Battery kits, and loops, among other things. A sample pack created exclusively with two Moog synthesizers, Analog House is made up of sounds and MIDI files meant for producing the “analog synth-driven electro” side of House music. Soundtrack Loops… Read More Soundtrack Loops Releases ‘Analog House’ Pack
