Developer Sebastian Arnold today introduced Senode – a new node-based graphic music sequencer. The basic idea of Senode is to draw your entire composition as a cyclic graph of nodes and edges. Each node can generate events, such as notes, chords, effects, or any other MIDI or OSC message. You can now use any incoming… Read More Senode Graphical Music Sequencer (Sneak Preview)
Developer Benjamin Olson has introduced Solar Modulator – a Mac app that translates changes in light intensity into MIDI messages (using your device’s camera). Solar Modulator reacts to any light change. It can be something as simple as changing a sound by moving one’s hand towards the camera (blocking light), but it also supports more… Read More Solar Modulator For Mac Lets You Use Light As Your MIDI Controller
At Knobcon 2015, Bastl Instruments introduced the Slim Fit line of 5 new Eurorack expanders / modules. The expanders enhance functionality of existing modules and add new features:
Developer Jan Ostman of DSP Synthesizers let us know that the dsp-D8 Drum Chip – a chip for DIY drum machine projects – is now shipping. The dsp-D8 Drum Chip features a drum kit with 8 sounds and separate trigger inputs. 6 of the sounds can be separately tuned, using 6 analog inputs 0-5v. “This is the Drumulator or SP-12 in a single… Read More DSP Synthesizers dsp-D8 PCM Drum Chip Now Shipping
Developer Jan Cumpelík of Buranelectrix has introduced the MIDI Tempomat – a unique master clock generator with MIDI and analog clock outputs.
This pair of videos preview System 63 – a collection of Euro- and 5U-inspired modules for Native Instruments’ new Reaktor 6.
ViaDSP has announced the release of Smart Chorus, a chorus Audio Unit and VST plug-in with a selectable envelope follower.
Audiowerkstatt has introduced the din-restarter, a utitility module designed to let you to stop and start the following “DIN-Sync” (also called “Sync24” or “Sync48”)-device in perfect synchronisation. You push the button and the audiowerkstatt din-restarter starts or stops the following sequencer at the beginning of the next bar (4/4-stroke only) in perfect timing.
Organizers contacted us to let us know that the third edition of the B-Wave Festival in Belgium will take place on November 14th. The festival is described as ‘the only Belgian festival that supports Ambient, Space, Drones and Chillout music.’ It is an indoor festival with two stages, one in the theatre hall and one in… Read More Synthesist Robert Rich To Headline B-Wave Festival
Sunday Synth Jam: This video captures a studio performance of Space’s Magic Fly, by Miguel Fernandes, aka starshipfive.
