We got this in via the Feedback form today: Hello …. I would like to place an advertisement banner on your website for 1 week and was wondering how much that would cost? Thanks for the info. Greets John Doe Unfortunately John Doe (name changed to avoid annoying potential advertiser) didn’t leave any email address or… Read More Advertise On Synthtopia
When Korg introduced the Monotron analog ribbon synth at Musikmesse last year, a lot of readers were happy to see Korg release an analog synth….but thought that that it would have been really awesome if they’d included MIDI, CV inputs or a full-size, velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard. For those readers – check out the Pulp Logic… Read More The Pulp Logic Monotron-E (Eurorack Module)
Sunday Synth Jam: This video captures some of the beatmaking process used by reader Andrew “Triple A”, starting with a short sample and using it as a jumping off point for improvisation and production. The video also shows how recording live instruments – in this case, sax, guitars, bass, piano and percussion – can transform a… Read More Beatmaking With Triple A (Episode 5)
Sunday Synth Jam: Reader Christopher Heath suggested this nice downtempo performance by Jim DeWitt, aka PK. The performance features Novation Launchpad, MPD32, Ableton Live and socks for chillaxing in.
Reader Tim Webb (discchord) takes a look at Physynth, in this new video review. Physynth uses a physics engine to trigger sounds using four simulators. In Physynth, you ‘charge’ physical objects with sound and collide them with other objects to trigger them. Features: Four-track Soundscaping. Play with Realtime melody or rhythm over-dubbing. Physics-triggered sample engine… Read More Physynth For iPad Review
AfroDJMac and Mark Mosher (Modulate This!) have teamed up to create a freebie for Live users this week – Zebra Attack: Here’s what AfroDJMac has to say about it: I’m excited to share this week’s Free Ableton Live Rack. It’s made in collaboration with sound designer, producer, electronic musician extraordinaire, and author of Modulate This,… Read More Free Live Rack From AfroDJMac & Mark Mosher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLjlXdxJoeI Yonac Software has released Shredder – a guitar synthesizer/MIDI converter for the iPad. Shredder lets you play an analog-modeling synth by simply plugging in a guitar. Shredder’s synth engine is a fully configurable FM/Subtractive design, featuring: ual oscillators Three custom-designed filters Three dedicated envelopes Dual LFOs In addition, Shredder can be used as a MIDI… Read More Yonac Shredder Guitar Synth Now Available
The guys at Sonic Faction send word of a new instrument that they’ve released for Ableton Live, the EvilFish 303: Sonic Faction meticulously sampled the Devil Fish 303 and added their own tweaks and mods to it. The result is a pure, raw-sounding, viscous, analog beast! Plus, this is one of the first Ableton Instruments… Read More EvilFish 303 – An Acid Machine For Ableton Live
Reader Afonso Barbosa sends word about a new iPad control app for Ableton Live, Livkontrol. According to the developers, Livkontrol is ‘made by two persons who share a deep passion by music, design, technology and usability,” Nuno Santos and Barbosa. Features: Optimized size, layout and interaction for iPad Scrollable view for total scene access Launch entire scene rows… Read More Livkontrol – New Control App For Ableton Live
Reader Ferenc Stenton, aka Live Action Fezz, shared his cover/remix/mashup of Carol Of The Bells. “I used Ableton Live to track my piece using a Pro-One and a Prophet 08. The video of the bell ringers was sampled using Ableton Live,” notes Stenton. “Have a Merry Christmas!”
