Category: Computer Music

WaveDNA’s Liquid Rhythm Lets You Quickly Access Ten Quadrillion Rhythmic Patterns

WaveDNA has announced a major update to its Liquid Rhythm beat generation application, introducing new MIDI sequencing and editing tools for creating and remixing drum patterns. Liquid Rhythm is designed to shorten the time you spend composing or searching for the right rhythm. It analyzes MIDI data and suggests complementary beats. Liquid Rhythm’s newest software update… Read More WaveDNA’s Liquid Rhythm Lets You Quickly Access Ten Quadrillion Rhythmic Patterns

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AudioThing releases Toy Marimba for Kontakt

AudioThing has released a new Toy Marimba instrument for Kontakt. Toy Marimba features “a small tuned percussion instrument” made of rosewood and rope. Product developers describe how they created the virtual instrument: “This handmade toy instrument was found in a distressed state and some work was required to restore its original functionality. It was sampled… Read More AudioThing releases Toy Marimba for Kontakt

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Virtual ANS For iOS Lets You Create ‘Deep, Atmospheric Sounds’

Developer Alexander Zolotov has released Virtual ANS for iOS – a software simulator of the unique ANS – a photoelectronic microtonal/spectral musical instrument, created by Russian engineer Evgeny Murzin from 1938 to 1958. The ANS was used by Stanislav Kreichi, Alfred Schnittke, Edison Denisov, Sofia Gubaidulina, Edward Artemiev and other Soviet composers. You can hear the sound of… Read More Virtual ANS For iOS Lets You Create ‘Deep, Atmospheric Sounds’

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MPC Software Update Adds MIDI Control Mode & More

Akai Pro has released the latest version of the MPC software. Key new features of version 1.5: MIDI control mode: use your MPC hardware as a con?gurable MIDI control surface. MPC software runs without hardware present; use MPC on the road without plugging in hardware. Con?gurable pulse display resolution (set this in Preferences>Sequencer) Other improvements:… Read More MPC Software Update Adds MIDI Control Mode & More

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Loopr Brings 64-Track Looping Power To iOS

Developer Loopr has updated their namesake iOS looping app, Loopr, adding for support for up to 64 tracks. Loopr is a low-latency loop recorder and player, designed for phrase composition. Created by long-time loopers, it is focused on ergonomics and simplicity, via one-finger controls and hands-free MIDI pedalboard compatibility. Here’s a demo of Loopr 1.1… Read More Loopr Brings 64-Track Looping Power To iOS

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NI Announces Maschine Studio & Maschine 2.0

Native Instruments today announced Maschine Studio – a new ‘flagship’ hardware controller – and an updated version of their Maschine groove production studio software. Maschine Studio is considerably larger than the original Maschine and provides expanded tactile control and new hi-resolution color displays. Maschine 2.0 features a host of enhancements, including a new mixer page and dynamic drum… Read More NI Announces Maschine Studio & Maschine 2.0

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