New Virtual Analog Synth For iPad, Lorentz Polyphonic Synthesizer
iceWorks has introduced Lorentz Polyphonic Synthesizer, a new virtual analog synth for iPad. Here’s the official intro video:
Category: Computer Music
Arturia Intros KeyLab Black Edition Controllers
Arturia has introduced new versions of its KeyLab controller/software bundles, the KeyLab 49 Black Edition and the KeyLab 61 Black Edition. The new versions offer updated styling and an expanded software package, including: Solina V string machine; Prophet V synthesizer; and UVI Grand Piano Model D. Here’s the official intro video:
Aalto 1.7 Brings Support For Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression
Madrona Labs has released version 1.7 of Aalto, bringing Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression (MPE) support to the semi-modular synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac. Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression is a proposed specification, designed to provided a standardized way for hardware and software manufacturers to send and receive the expressive musical performance data that multidimensional controllers, like the Haken Continuum, Roli… Read More Aalto 1.7 Brings Support For Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression
Windows 10 Promises Better Audio & MIDI Performance, Easier App Development
At the 2015 Summer NAMM Show‘s Advanced Audio & Application Exchange (A3E) session, Pete Brown of Microsoft gave a keynote that offers a preview of their new Windows 10 OS. In the video, embedded below, Brown discusses: Audio and MIDI in Windows 10; The new AKAI MPC, which runs a version of Windows 10 Embedded; Xi-Machines custom Windows… Read More Windows 10 Promises Better Audio & MIDI Performance, Easier App Development
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 As A Free Upgrade
Microsoft today released Windows 10 as a free upgrade for users of Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1. Microsoft calls Windows 10 ‘The Best Windows Ever’, highlighting these features:
Livid Announces Minim Wireless Controller; Launches Kickstarter
Livid Instruments has launched a crowdfunding campaign for their newest instrument, Minim. Instrument developers describe Minim as “the world’s first pocket-sized wireless instrument designed for mobile music creation.” Minim’s design allows for “intuitive” control over iOS apps, DAWs, software plug-ins, MIDI effects units, among others.
Positive Grid Releases BIAS FX Desktop Cross-Platform Guitar Amp and Effects Processor
Positive Grid, creator of BIAS Amp guitar amp modeler, has released BIAS FX Desktop, the world’s first cross platform guitar amp-and-effects processor for Mac and Windows. Because BIAS FX Desktop is compatible with BIAS FX Mobile for iOS, users can sync settings and presets across Mac, Windows and iOS devices.
Steinberg Discontinues Cubase iC Pro For Android, iOS Version Lives On
Steinberg announced today that it has discontinued Cubase iC Pro for Android, the Android version of its tablet control app for Cubase: After careful evaluation, we now need to inform you about the discontinuation of our remote control app, Cubase iC Pro, for the Android platform since the current available solution does not match the… Read More Steinberg Discontinues Cubase iC Pro For Android, iOS Version Lives On
VirSyn Tap Delay Brings Tape Echo ‘Into The 21st Century’
VirSyn has introduced Tap Delay – a new iOS effect app that combines the sound of vintage tape echo machines with a modern, step sequencer-like tapped delay engine, which they say ‘continues the tradition of the tape echo machines into the 21st century’. Here’s the official video intro:
Apollo MIDI Over Bluetooth Currently Free
Secret Base Design has made Apollo MIDI Over Bluetooth – designed to let you use MIDI over low-latency Bluetooth LE connections – a free app for a limited time.
