Developer Amedeo Farello sent word about his Mac software editor for the Roland GI-20 GK-MIDI guitar interface: I have just completed version 2.0 of GI20Editor. Besides being the only alternative to programming the device through a knob, a two digit display and a few buttons, GI20Editor can greatly simplify the guitar/synthesizer connection experienced through the GI-20.
http://vimeo.com/38630111 Reader Will Marshall sent word that he’s updated his DJ template for Ableton Live and the Akai APC40. Here’s what he has to say about it: After a long hiatus, I’ve recently released a new version of my (unexpectedly) popular DJ Template for Ableton and the Akai APC40, which was covered on Synthtopia in… Read More DJ Template For Akai APC40
Reader J.Martins sent word of TouchOSC layout dedicated for FL Studio´s Step Sequencer: This layout is for better handling automations via FL Studio´s Step Sequencer (When Muting/Unmuting Channels). It comes with a feature that shows the Instrument Channel names from FL Studio (up to 12 Channels plus up to 4 characters from each Channel’s name) in… Read More TouchOSC Controller For FL Studio´s Step Sequencer
Reader Neil Cosgrove sent word about an update to LNX_Studio – a free music environment for OS X that’s designed for realtime Internet collaboration: LNX_Studio is a way of bring people together to make music with new and innovative tools. It’s all about creating and sharing ideas. There are many features in LNX_Studio and it’s strength… Read More LNX_Studio For Mac Updated, Gets SuperCollider Synth-Building Action
Loop Hunter has shared a free sample library that’s monster-sized: DIGITAL REDUX FREE BUNDLE is a pack in which we got together all free sample packs from the whole product of our DIGITAL-REDUX producer; with over than 1300 samples and loops, you will be able to get an idea of the 20 packs that you… Read More Free Sample Library Features 1,300+ Samples & Loops
Developer Bastus Trump sent word of a new tutorial video for Orphion, above, that demonstrates how you can customize the app interface for live performance. Orphion is an software synth and MIDI controller for the iPad that’s designed to translate various types of touch into musical expression. It’s available for $4.99 in the App Store.
The soundtrack music of John Carpenter has received the 8-bit treatment in a new tribute album. “I remember you featured us when we released our Dark Side of the Moon 8-bit tribute,” writes reader Joe. “Pterodactyl Squad is back with an 8-bit tribute to John Carpenter.” It’s All In The Reflexes is a John Carpenter tribute album,… Read More Download The 8-bit Tribute To The Music Of John Carpenter
Developer Dimitris Plagiannis sent word about Bouzouki 8-String Acoustic -a new virtual instrument from Handmade Sounds that they describe as ‘the most realistic virtual bouzouki ever made’. Bouzouki 8-String Acoustic Details Bouzouki 8-string Acoustic is a Greek bouzouki sample library for Kontakt which captures the unique sound of the bouzouki and simulates a realistic playing technique. The… Read More Handmade Sounds Intros Bouzouki 8-String Acoustic Sample Library
Sound Magic has introduced Neo Harmonic, a hybrid EQ/harmonic exciter that they say ‘opens a new direction for EQ’. Here’s what they have to say about Neo Harmonic: There’s an EQ theory called “Yin and Yang” which says that adjusting one band will automatically influence the others. Neo Harmonic takes this theory to a new level… Read More Sound Magic Releases Neo Harmonic, A Hybrid of EQ & Harmonic Exciter
Sound developer AudioThing is celebrating its 1 year anniversary: To celebrate, we released a new free Kontakt instrument along with a new Bundle, and we are giving up to 20% discount on multiple-item purchases! If that’s not enough, for one week we are lowering the price of our first sample library, Toy Piano, to its introductory… Read More AudioThing Birthday = Free Kontakt Instrument & 20% Discounts!
