Berlin-based instrument manufacturer KOMA Elektronik has now released a new cable solution for modular synthesists: the Attenuator Cable. The Attenuator Cable is a cable with one jack input socket on one side, an output socket on the other side and a slider in the middle that gives the user the opportunity to attenuate both CV… Read More KOMA Elektronik Cable Lets You Attentuate The Positive
The developers at Output recently set out to produce an Electro-Cinematic track using various elements of REV, while using all 4 of the its engines. Gregg, one of the developers at Output, described the process: “[W]e recently made a video on how to make tracks like M83, Clint Mansell, Trent Reznor, etc., where we show… Read More Creating Cinematic Tracks With Output REV
CME (creator of the XKey multitouch controller) has announced that Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater, Wizdom Music) has accepted the position of Chief Musical Officer at the company. According to CME, Jordan (right) will be involved in new product planning and development. “I am every excited to announce my new position as Chief Music Officer of… Read More Rudess Joins CME As Chief Musical Officer
IK Multimedia has announced that SampleTank 3, the latest version of its software ‘sound and groove workstation’ for Mac and Windows, is now shipping. SampleTank 3 offers a massive 33 GB sound library (containing over 4,000 instruments), 64-bit compatibility, completely redesigned user interface, 55 high-quality effects, new loop and groove management and enhanced sample engine.
Secret Base Design has released Apollo Remote Recorder, an iOS app that allows the user to capture iOS synthesizers and integrate the recording into a DAW-based workflow. Apollo Remote Recorder is an iOS recorder app that is controlled by MIDI — so you can capture synths (using Audiobus). Developer Patrick Madden explains, “There are hundreds… Read More Secret Base Design Releases Apollo Remote Recorder, iOS Recorder
Roland today announced updates to the entire Aira line. In addition, they announced that the SH-101 Plug-Out software synthesizer is now available as a free download for the Roland Aira System-1. The new software synthesizer is a reproduction of the iconic Roland SH-101. According to to Roland, the new virtual analog emulates the original ‘right… Read More Roland SH-101 Plug-Out Software Synthesizer Now Available As Free Download For System-1
Roland today announced updates to its entire Aira line, delivering features requested by users from around the globe. The Aira Update includes enhancements for the whole line, such as backup and restore facilities and better overall MIDI management. In addition, there are product-specific enhancements, like external MIDI pitch control for VT-3, tuning control for TB-3, and… Read More Roland Updates Entire Aira Line
Rhythomatix, a new Live Pack, is now available from Sample Logic and Ableton. Developers are calling Rhythomatix an “arsenal” of percussion sounds and loops, intended for creating “epic” builds – whether layered together exclusively, or with other sounds from your library. The 442 sounds included in Rhythomatix are derived from both real-world acoustic material and… Read More Sample Logic Rhythomatix
Moogfest 2014, held in Asheville, NC April 23-27, was an ambitious undertaking that transformed Moogfest into an international event. It also lost about $1.5 million. In response, organizers have announced that there will be no Moogfest 2015, but that it will return in 2016 as a biennial event. Here’s what they have to say about the… Read More Moogfest Regroups, Plans 2016 Return
Livid Instruments has begun taking orders for their Ds1 MIDI mixer. which they first previewed at this past winter’s NAMM Show. Livid developers describe the Ds1 as a “rugged, portable solution for computer-based mixing, production and performance.” The Ds1 works with any software that supports MIDI. Templates will be available for digital audio workstations such… Read More Livid Taking Orders For Ds1 MIDI Mixer
