Developer Will Marshall sent word of his DJ Template for the Livid OhmRGB: I’ve just released a new version of my existing Ableton DJ template for the Livid Instruments OhmRGB. While my APC template has been quite popular (it even showed up on Synthtopia a couple of times), I’ve had numerous requests to add support… Read More DJ Template For Livid OhmRGB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lATcDcCJ5E Sunday Synth Jam: Reader Gil Assayas pays tribute to U2 with his live synth performances of Pride & Vertigo.
Reader AfroDJMac has a tip for Ableton Live users for saving CPU in Session View: I discovered a little trick that saves on CPU in Ableton Live’s Session View. Remove unused stop buttons! Life Saver! If you’ve got set that’s pushing the limits of your CPU, give this a try and let us know how it… Read More Ableton Live Tip – Save CPU
Reader Nick Mayer sent word that MIDI Studio – a software MIDI controller for iOS – is discounted from $10.99 to $3.99 through tomorrow. Better yet – he sent along codes (below) that will let 15 Synthtopia readers get MIDI Studio for free. Midi Studio Features: CoreMidi WI-FI USB True Velocity Sensitive (with the force of… Read More MIDI Studio For iOS Now $3.99 For Limited Time (Or Free For Fast Synthtopia Readers!)
Mars from XSSR Academy has released a new Ableton Live tutorial, covering how to create a dubstep / drum & bass kick. Mars demonstrates layering kick samples to create a punchy kick and processing with EQ & compression.
In this episode of the ADSR series, via Toothsvideo, multi-instrumentalist Jonti talks about his synths, his music writing process and his favorite software.
Amazing Machines has introduced the NastyMono Feedback Controller and I/O Adapter for the Korg Mono series of analog synths. Features: Stereo 3.5mm I/O cables Mono 1/4″ Auxiliary Input Mono 1/4″ Audio Output Feedback Attenuator for Optimal Control over the Feedback Path Fixed Passive Low Pass Filter to clean up the Feedback Path Passive Device, no batteries… Read More Amazing Machines Intros NastyMono Feedback Controller & I/O Adapter For The Korg Mono Series
AfroDJMac sent word of another freebie for Ableton Live users, Vinyl Crackler: I’m writing with news of Free Ableton Pack #56: Vinyl Crackler. I made this effect rack to emulate the vinyl crackles and pops inherent to samples recorded straight off a record. It’s based around Ableton’s Vinyl Distortion plug in and is perfect for… Read More Ableton Live Vinyl Crackler Rack
Sound designer Rob Papen has announced that Albino 3, his collaboration with Linplug, will be discontinued at the end of 2012: As you might know, a few years ago I asked LinPlug do build a custom synthesizer, with my specs and ideas added…. and last but not least my presets added. Since a few years… Read More Linplug Albino 3 To Be Discontinued, Rob Papen Offers Crossgrade To Predator
Reader Stefan sent word about an unsual sound app for iOS, Noisemusick: I’ve come across a nifty little iOS app called Noisemusick by Fluxama which is a rendition of circuit board kits done in 2007 by Jessica Rylan. And since I couldn’t find any videos that demos the app I’ve done one myself. Here’s that… Read More Noisemusick Brings Chaotic Noisemaking To iOS
