Free Music ApphGenerates MIDI Based On Euclidiin Algorithm

Shuriken.se has released Eckel – a MIDI-generating VST that creates rhythmic music based on the Euclidean algorithm: The Euclidean algorithm (which comes down to us from Euclid’s Elements) computes the greatest common divisor of two given integers. The structure of the Euclidean algorithm may be used to automatically generate, very ef?ciently, a large family of rhythms… Read More Free Music ApphGenerates MIDI Based On Euclidiin Algorithm

Toontrack Intros Drumtracker Drum Replacement App

Toontrack has introduced Drumtracker, a stand-alone, multi-track audio to MIDI converter designed to let you replace drum sounds. It’s available for Windows and Mac for $149 USD / €99 EUR. Features: The built-in filters in Drumtracker allow you to detect the most common instruments and specify the velocity threshold for each section of your song. In… Read More Toontrack Intros Drumtracker Drum Replacement App

IndaMixx Laptop First Audio Laptop Under $500

IndaMixx has introduced a cheap Linux-based audio production laptop.  The IndaMixx Laptop features: Fast Intel Atom based Netbook (1.6Ghz) Transmission 2.1 OS  Pre-bundled software with award winning energy XT First solution to feature ArdourXchange. Over 2900 drum sounds More than 350 classic sample and scratches Over 260 Plugins and effects Complimentary Software Support For $499,… Read More IndaMixx Laptop First Audio Laptop Under $500

Gorgeous Multi-Touch Musical Instrument

This video, even though it over uses the “Bourne” effect, converted me to a believer in giant multi-touch interfaces. Spaces is an interactive multi-touch musical application. Designed as a minimalist interface to free musicians from traditional compositional markers such as frets and keys, the environment enables musicians to compose intuitively through immediate visual and sonic… Read More Gorgeous Multi-Touch Musical Instrument

Processing Audio/Visual App Now 1.0

Version 1.0 of Processing, an application for creating audio and visual work, has launched. Processing is a programming language, development environment, and online community that since 2001 has promoted software literacy within the visual arts. Initially created to serve as a software sketchbook and to teach fundamentals of computer programming within a visual context, Processing… Read More Processing Audio/Visual App Now 1.0

Korg Nano Reviews

DJ Tech Tools has put together a video to go along with its review of the new Korg Nano Controllers.  There impressions mirrored mine: these are nice bite-sized purchases, but they shouldn’t be confused with serious gear. Of the three, the NanoPad is probably the most interesting.

Use An iPhone To Add Lemur-Like Control To Your MIDI Keyboard

This is a quick video demonstrating using TouchOSC ito extend the functionality of a MIDI keyboard.  Novation 25SL Compact and TouchOSC controlling Ableton 7 and a Access Virus Snow. This looks ultra cool – but I think the main reason this is getting any attention is that people have been lusting after the JazzMutant Lemur for several… Read More Use An iPhone To Add Lemur-Like Control To Your MIDI Keyboard