At Musikmesse 2014: Today gear maker M-Audio introduced a new series of Oxygen controllers. The Oxygen series, available in 25-, 49- or 61-key models, combines a velocity-sensitive keybed with a series of 8 trigger pads for launching audio clips, triggering percussion sounds and more. Control capabilities expand with 8 assignable knobs for adjusting plugin parameters… Read More M-Audio Launches New Oxygen Controller Models
At Musikmesse 2014: Today, Akai Professional announced three new additions to its APC line of Ableton Live controllers: the re-imagined APC40 mkII, along with two compact controllers, APC Key 25, and the APC mini. APC40 mkII: The APC40 mkII (pictured, above right) features a 5×8 RGB LED clip-launching matrix, assignable A/B cross-fader, 8 rotary knobs,… Read More Akai Announces Three New APC Controllers
This morning, Novation announced their new Launchpad S Control Pack, a kit containing all the gear a musician would need in order to create and perform electronic music with Ableton Live. The Launchpad S Control Pack is made up of the Novation Launchpad S and Launch Control, two custom-made protective sleeves for the hardware, Ableton… Read More Novation Launchpad S Control Pack For Live Performance
In case you missed it: Live Science recently had a story about artist Bartholomäus Traubeck, who has created a “record player” of sorts that plays slices of tree trunks. That’s right: tree ring LPs. Instead of a phonograph needle reading grooves on an album, Traubeck’s artpice “Years” is an audio recording of tree rings being… Read More Music of the Forest (Literally): Wooden Tree-Ring LPs
Madrona Labs has released Kaivo, a semi-modular software synthesizer that combines two ways of making sound: granular synthesis and physical modeling. Developer Randy Jones says: “Today we release Kaivo, our new software synthesizer. ‘Kaivo’ is Finnish for ‘well,’ as in, a deep well of sounds, and I’ve been working on deepening that well over the… Read More Madrona Labs Debuts Kaivo, Physical Modeling Synthesizer
Worth watching: This vintage (1969) BBC program looks at “experimental music education,” of the time. We’re not sure if it’s the most awesome thing ever – or the most disturbing. Either way, it’s a fascinating look at how some of the avant garde musical approaches of the day – including electronics and system music – … Read More Way-back Wednesday: Shoreditch Experimental Music School, 1969
IK Multimedia today announced the updated GrooveMaker 2 (v1.1), their mobile loop based music making app and “groove generator.” The new version adds universal compatibility to provide iPad users with an intuitive groove making interface and full suite of tools and effects for creating music and grooves “on the go” on an iPad. GrooveMaker 2… Read More IK Multimedia Releases GrooveMaker 2 For iPad
This morning, Moogfest announced its daytime programming for the festival, which runs April 23 – 27, in Asheville, N.C.. New additions to the schedule include a musical masterclass from super-producer Nile Rodgers, and ‘A Talk With The Electric Lady’, Janelle Monae and her band. Daytime offerings range from panel discussions and conversations (including one, for… Read More Moogfest Announces Daytime Programming, Featuring Electronic Music Pioneers & Innovators
James Murphy, late of LCD Soundsystem, hates the sound the NYC subway turnstiles make when a Metro pass is swiped through them. “They make this unpleasant beep and are all slightly out of tune from one another,” Murphy said, in an interview in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal. Murphy wants to turn the daily routine of… Read More James Murphy & The ‘Subway Symphony’
Bill Putnam Sr, founder of Universal Audio, first introduced the 610 Modular Amplifier preamp in 1958. The 610 is famous among record producers for its harmonic detail, clipping characteristics, and ability to overdrive in a warm, musical fashion. You might not know the model number of the 610, but you would recognize its signature sound:… Read More Universal Audio Revives 601 Tube Preamp As UAD Plug-In
