Because it was there: Ableton Live 8 does Twitter, with a bit of help from Max for Live, MXJ and Jython. “I sat and watched fifteen minutes of the Twitter public timeline while recording this video,” says Nick Rothwell, “and have now lost the will to live.” Maybe if we could just use the Twitter… Read More Read Twitter In Ableton Live
Cableguys has released FilterShaper 2, an update to the VST filter effect that adds parallel filter routing, pan modulation, free-running LFOs and support for Mac OS X.
Earlier in the month, we brought you the news of the new Yamaha Tenori On Orange, aka the TRN-O. The TRN-O is an entry-level version of the Tenori On, offering the same basic musical functionality, but using orange LEDs, stripping away the backlighting LEDs and using a basic white plastic case. Yamaha has not officially… Read More Is The New Tenori On Orange $300 Overpriced?
The BT Visit London Awards 2009 opened this year at The Westfield Centre, London to the sound of a 10 piece Tenori-On Orchestra. The event, to celebrate and award the best of the tourism industry in London, was opened in style. A string quartet began playing Beethoven’s 5th against a back drop of images of… Read More The Tenori On Orchestra Brings Back Walter Murphy’s A Fifth Of Beethoven
WOK has announced ClockWOrK, a MIDI step sequencer plug-in for Windows that promises to let you create hypnotic sequences like Klaus Schulze or Tangerine Dream. Here’s an audio demo: [display_podcast]
Native Instruments has released Maschine 1.1, a free software update for its groove production studio. The new version optimizes the workflow and increases the creative potential of Maschine through new MIDI I/O capabilities, support for the REX loop format, enhanced controller interaction, and more.
Eigenlabs has posted a couple of videos that offer an introduction and tutorial for the new Eigenharp Pico. With 18 playing keys and 4 mode keys, a strip controller and breath pipe, the Pico has the majority of the playing features of the Eigenharp Alpha. It plays an unlimited range of sounds and is available… Read More First Look: The Eigenlabs Eigenharp Pico
Blue Microphones has introduced Yeti, the first THX Certified microphone and, according to the company, the “ultimate USB microphone for professional recording.” Yeti Features: The first USB mic to offer Blue’s condenser capsules in a triple capsule array for the highest quality, most versatile audio recording capability Four patterns (Omni, Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional) for versatility… Read More New Blue Yeti Mic The “Ultimate USB Microphone”
Ableton has released an update to Ableton Live 7, version 7.0.18, adding better support for controllers from Novation, Akai and OpenLabs. Changes Ableton Live 7.0.18: Support for the Novation LaunchPad controller. Support for the AKAI MPD-18, MPK-25, MPK-61 and MPK-88 controllers. Support for OpenLabs devices. Several improvements for the AKAI APC.
Image: Tech Star A nice shot of the new Novation Launchpad. Tech Star calls the Launchpad “one of the best purchases I have made so far.” via the Synthtopia Flickr Group
