Modstep 1.1 is a big update to the powerful sequencing app for iPad. The update adds support for Audio Units, a new Plugin Browser, Arrangement features, Global Scale, MIDI import and export, Audiobus destination support for up to eight channels, Master FX Chain and other enhancements and bug fixes. The developer shared these video tutorials,… Read More A Video Guide To Modstep Sequencer For iPad
This video, by Adam Clark, is a hands-on demo of the Buchla 250e Arbitrary Function Generator – one of the most powerful hardware step sequencers ever created.
Symplesound has released PurpleDrums – a free sample library, inspired by iconic Prince drum sounds. Symplesound’s Francis Preve has developed a free educational Ableton Live 9.5 project, based on a re-creation of his production process. The project includes a drum rack based on sounds samples both the Linn LM-1 and LinnDrum, processed in Prince’s unique style… Read More Free Ableton Live Pack Inspired By Iconic Prince Drum Sounds
Organizers of Moogfest 2016 – scheduled for Thursday, May 19 – Sunday, May 22 in Durham, NC – have announced the line up of vendors for the event’s Modular Marketplace. The Modular Marketplace, which is free and open to the public, will feature product launches, daily demonstrations, sound experiments and other special events. It takes place at the… Read More Moogfest Sneak Preview: The Debut Of Neuronics
Synthesist Jean-Michel Jarre shared the music video, embedded above, for Exit, his collaboration with the controversial whistleblower and privacy advocate Edward Snowden.
Gary Numan and I Speak Machine have announced a Moog Mother 32 giveaway to help promote their upcoming US/Canada tour dates, including shows in LA, Chicago, New York, Austin and at Moogfeest 2016. “We’ll be supporting the legendary Gary Numan on 9 dates of his US/ Canada tour,” I Speak Machine’s Tara Busch told us.… Read More Win A Moog Mother 32 From Gary Numan + I Speak Machine
We recently reported on a petition, organized by owners of the Dave Smith Instruments Tempest drum machine, asking for DSI to prioritize Tempest OS updates. There was a huge amount of discussion on the post – and DSI’s Carson Day provided a very detailed response. In his comments, he addressed each of the issues listed in the petition, noting… Read More DSI Tempest Drum Machine Update In The Works
This video, via Sander Sneek, demos virtual reality beat making, using an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset.
Moog Music & sound artist Yuri Suzuki have announced plans for The Global Synthesizer Project, an modular audio installation that will debut at Moogfest 2016. The installation will feature a modular synthesizer in the shape of a world map, featuring modules loaded with crowd-sourced sounds from around the world.
Developer Aleksandar Mlazev has introduced Sonic Synth – an FM Synthesizer for iOS.
