Category: Computer Music

Lemur 5 Update Adds Sequencing, Custom Object Design

Liine has released Lemur 5.0 – the latest version of its MIDI/OSC control app for iOS. Version 5.0 introduces the Canvas object, which lets you create completely custom interfaces; and the Sequencer family of features: Canvas is a brand new object that lets you script custom widgets with full multitouch support. The object is adapted from… Read More Lemur 5 Update Adds Sequencing, Custom Object Design

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Nektar Debuts Two New Impact Keyboard Controllers

Musikmesse 2014: Today, gear maker Nektar announced the release of their new Impact LX25 and Impact LX61 budget USB MIDI controller keyboards. The Impact LX61 (top right) is a 61-note velocity sensitive, synth-style keyboard with pitch bend, modulation wheel, 9 faders, 9 MIDI buttons, 8 pots, 8 pads, transport control, 3-digit LED display, foot switch… Read More Nektar Debuts Two New Impact Keyboard Controllers

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M-Audio Launches New Oxygen Controller Models

At Musikmesse 2014: Today gear maker M-Audio introduced a new series of Oxygen controllers. The Oxygen series, available in 25-, 49- or 61-key models, combines a velocity-sensitive keybed with a series of 8 trigger pads for launching audio clips, triggering percussion sounds and more. Control capabilities expand with 8 assignable knobs for adjusting plugin parameters… Read More M-Audio Launches New Oxygen Controller Models

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Musikmesse 2014: Rob Papen Intros Blue II

Musikmesse 2014: Rob Papen has announced Blue II – an update to his Blue ‘cross-fusion’ synthesizer. First released in 2005, BLUE offered FM and subtractive synthesis, combined with Phase Distortion and wave shaping synthesis. Papen called it ‘Cross-fusion synthesis’, since it covered so much musical ground.

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Amazing Machines Releases Volcano MIDI Out Mod For KORG Volca Synths

Amazing Machines has released Volcano – a MIDI Output Interface mod for the KORG Volca series. Features: Custom-built Spacer for the MIDI Output Connector Factory Pre-assembled Turns any KORG Volca into a neat MIDI Sequencer and Controller Enables recording of Parameter Automation and MIDI Note Data directly from any KORG Volca to an External Sequencer or… Read More Amazing Machines Releases Volcano MIDI Out Mod For KORG Volca Synths

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Do Plants Need Their Own Synthesizers?

Do plants need their own synthesizers? That’s the question raised by MIDI Sprout – a new crowdfunded sonification project. While the concept may initial seem bizarre, the project is serious. Here’s what the developers have to say about it:

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