Applied Acoustics Systems has released Ultra Analog Session 2 for Mac OS X and Windows. Ultra Analog Session 2 unfolds as a “simple and fun” synthesizer. At the synth’s core is a hard sync oscillator-and-filter duo, supplemented by a powerful unison for a rich and modern sound. In addition, key synthesis controls, an arpeggiator, and… Read More AAS Releases ‘Simple and Fun’ Ultra Analog Session 2
Ableton recently introduced Ableton Link – a new way to streamline syncing of multiple devices – both computers running Live and iOS devices running music apps. It’s now starting to appear in iOS apps. Here’s a video, via developer Oliver Greschke (Triqtraq and Elastic Drums), that demos syncing and performing with 7 iOS devices, wirelessly, using Ableton Link.
Roli today announced the release of Noise, a free app that takes advantage of the expressive music-making potential of the iPhone. Stemming from the company’s years of research into “touch-sensitive musical interfaces,” Noise is a ‘full-bodied instrument’ that makes use of the 3D touch-sensitive capabilities of the iPhone 6s. Noise support Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression (MPE), which… Read More Roli Intros Free Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression Synth, ‘Noise’, For iPhone
Soundzest Software has introduced OrangeAid – a new app that turns your iPad into a control surface for Reason and Reason Essentials.
Auxy has released Auxy for iPhone – a mobile music app designed to let you ‘focus on your musical ideas and be more creative’. “Building the iPhone version has helped us clarify our mission: to provide the best tools for mobile creators and make it possible to produce real music just using phones,” says Auxy… Read More Auxy For iPhone
Organizer Sally Sparks let us know about ContinuuCon ’16, the first Continuum Fingerboard conference, scheduled For June 9-11, 2016 in Asheville, NC.
Bitwig & sound design company Irrupt have announced a new line of sound packages for Bitwig Studio. To introduce it, the companies have released a free Irrupt System sound package, available now in the Bitwig Studio Package Manager. Here’s their video intro:
Cycling ’74 has released Max 7.1. The update brings two major new features: Snapshots and the Package Manager. An updated Snapshot system now allows you to save the state of the entire patcher, not just hosted plugins. You can now instantly create, recall, rename and edit your snapshots using the new Snapshot pane on the right toolbar.
French electronic music center IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique) has intrroduced IRCAMAX 2, their second collection of Max For Live devices. Audio effects, instruments and a MIDI effect make up this collection of tools for advanced audio processing, sound design and creative experimentation. Here’s a rundown of the Pack’s instruments and effects.
Envolution is a new frequency-dependent envelope shaper, with separate transient and sustain sections. It’s designed to let you radically re-shape the envelope of your instruments or audio. You can use it on a track, bus or even master output to add presence/distance to drums, piano, guitar and any other percussive content. You can also use it… Read More Envolution Lets You Reshape The Envelope Of Your Sounds
