Bitnotic Drops “Laptop v1.0” – Free MP3 Single Featuring VX-323 Speech Synthesizer

Scott Burgess of Bitnotic sent us word that they’ve released Laptop v1.0, an electronic pop song MP3 featuring the voices of VX-323, Bitnotic’s free MIDI-controlled speech synthesis software for Mac OS X. The track features the voice Junior “singing” about a laptop computer’s obsessive love for its owner. Burgess notes, “When you have a talented… Read More Bitnotic Drops “Laptop v1.0” – Free MP3 Single Featuring VX-323 Speech Synthesizer

Puremagnetik Releases Microdrum Groove Sequencer for Ableton Live 6

Puremagnetik has released Microdrum, a unique groove sequencing pack for Ableton Live 6. Microdrum comes loaded with 5 banks of drum kits, over 50 preset Groovetracks and 30 percussion menus. Based on the Magnetik Step16 rack, Microdrum employs 16 steps of rhythmic phrasing in individual sequencers for each drum voice. Any Live 6 user can… Read More Puremagnetik Releases Microdrum Groove Sequencer for Ableton Live 6

Mackie Tracktion Video

SWA Video, a product of Streamwork Audio, has partnered with Mackie to bring an exclusive offer for all registered users of Tracktion 3. In Tracktion 3’s Ultimate bundle users will find SWA Video’s extensive 4-hour instructional video covering everything from setting up to the Final Plug. SWA Complete Tracktion 3 will allow you to explore… Read More Mackie Tracktion Video

Digidesign Intros Ignition Pack 2 Bundles For Pro Tools

Digidesign has announced the Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 and Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 Pro — powerful bundles of creative software and tools available free with all Digidesign Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools LE systems. “We worked diligently to compile the best software from some of the world’s top audio companies. Whether virtual instruments… Read More Digidesign Intros Ignition Pack 2 Bundles For Pro Tools

Digidesign Unveils 003 Home Studio Gear

The new Digidesign 003 family, which includes 003 Factory and 003 Rack, offers professional-grade I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the compatibility and performance of industry-standard Pro Tools software, and an bundle of up to 80+ professional instrument and effects plug-ins, compatible applications, and sound libraries, including the new Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 software collection. “Since… Read More Digidesign Unveils 003 Home Studio Gear

Using Ableton Live For Beatboxing

Kid Beyond is a singer/songwriter, beatboxer and looper. He uses Ableton Live to loop and multitrack his voice onstage to create his own live backing tracks In this video, sponsored by Ableton, he talks about how he creates his tracks and demonstrates using a pedalboard and live to create complex, multi-layered grooves.

Cakewalk Ships SONAR Home Studio 6 and SONAR Home Studio 6 XL

Cakewalk today announced new versions of its SONAR Home Studio and SONAR Home Studio XL titles are shipping Worldwide. At their core, SONAR Home Studio 6 and SONAR Home Studio 6 XL feature the power of Cakewalk’s flagship SONAR 6 paired with a feature set, price, and ease-of-use geared towards home studio owners and budget-conscious… Read More Cakewalk Ships SONAR Home Studio 6 and SONAR Home Studio 6 XL