Reader Andrew Apanov let us know about a new video tutorial for Ableton Live that looks at creating vocoder effects. In the video, producer Alexander Mars looks at creating Daft Punk style vocoder effects in Ableton Live. Transcript: I have searched for a long time to find a convenient and easy vocoder, and tried many different devices.??When… Read More Ableton Live Video Tutorial – Daft Punk Vocoder Effects
AfroDJMac sends word this week of a free Live Pack, Monotron Mods, inspired by the Korg Monotron: Greetings Synthtopia! This week I am releasing a collection of three free Ableton Live Packs. Two are instruments created with Korg Monotron samples and one is a useful delay effect rack. I hope you and your readers find… Read More Free Live Pack – Monotron Mods
Sunday Synth Jam: Here’s a subtle synth jam, Hard Talk, via reader Andrew Current, that makes clever use of a Roland MC-303. Here’s what he has to say about the MC-303 and his track:: It gets a lot of flack as a groovebox and for good reason. But if you dig deep, you can squeeze out… Read More Ambient Groovebox Jam On A Roland MC-303 (+ Free Download)
Reader Tim Webb contacted us about the new iPad DJ app, Mashup, from Waves Audio and MusicSoft Arts and he didn’t mince words: “I want to get the word out on this pernicious shit from Waves, before anyone else wastes $40.” There’s all kinds of music apps coming out for the iPad, and while a… Read More Mashup For iPad Will ‘Anger You Almost Immediately’ (Reader Review)
Sound Magic has introduced Hybrid Harpsichord – a new virtual instrument, based on an harpsichord built by Kirckman in the 1770s. Key Features: Industrial Best NEO Hybrid Modeling Engine Optional Dynamic Response System Multi Microphone Positions Over 20 Controls on Sound KeySwitch between different Stops Built in Professional Reverb Effect For details and audio demos, see… Read More Sound Magic Intros Hybrid Harpsichord For Mac, Windows
Developer Sonny Byerley has released a new DJ app for the Kindle Fire, Fire DJ: I’ve released a new mobile “DJ” application for the Kindle Fire called Fire DJ. It’s aimed a little more towards the consumer side, but has quite a bit of functionality. Features: Compact and robust mobile DJ system for music lovers. Top… Read More Fire DJ For Kindle Fire
Reader Aymat sent word that Best Service has released a free version of Galaxy X, a convolution synth. Here’s what they have to say about Galaxy X Free: Get your free demo copy of some outstanding patches from the most creative Convolution Synthesizer of all time! Full playable and editable through ENGINE 2 one of… Read More Best Service Galaxy X Free
Sound Magic has introduced Neo Transient, described as “a new concept for level independent dynamic processing”. Here’s what they have to say about Neo Transient: Unlike common compressors and limiters, Neo Transient reacts on Transients – those short peaks in the audio signal – rather than the overall signal loudness level. In this way, Neo… Read More Sound Magic Releases Neo Transient
Developer Wiksnet has released MIDI Studio, a new MIDI controller app for iPad and iPhone. MIDI Studio Features: CoreMidi WI-FI USB True Velocity Sensitive (with the force of impact) Modulation Drums Faders Knobs Buttons Touch pads Two Keyboards Different Keys Size Custom Key Scale – (Like: Major, Minor, Klezmer, etc…) MIDI Studio is $6.99 in… Read More New iPad MIDI Controller, MIDI Studio
AfroDJMac has released a premium Ableton Live pack created with samples from the Roland Juno-106 analog synthesizer. The pack contains 22 Ableton Instruments, each made with a different set of samples. The sounds range from thick basses, leads, warm pads, percussive sounds and white noise blasts Each instrument has its own set of macro knobs… Read More Roland Juno 106 Ableton Live Pack
