Creating Awesome Layered Bass Sounds

In his latest electronic music production tutorial, Brian Trifon (Trifonic) takes a look at creating awesome basslines using layering.

January 7, 2011January 6, 20113 Comments

Trilian Spy Rock, With Larry Mitchell + Tony James

Where’s the synth in this synth jam? In this video, Grammy-winning Producer/Guitarist Larry Mitchell eplores the possibilities of triggering Spectrasonics Trilian Total Bass software virtual instrument from his MIDI Guitar. Drummer Tony James jams live with Larry to create an original tune with a distinct “secret agent” vibe. Be sure to check out the behind… Read More Trilian Spy Rock, With Larry Mitchell + Tony James

January 7, 20111 Comment

Curtis for iPad Update Makes It A Keyboard Granular Synthesizer

iPad Music Software: The Strange Agency has updated Curtis for iPad (App Store link) – a multi-touch granular synthesizer & sampler. The update turns Curtis for iPad into a keyboard granular synthesizer: Version 2.1 brings a traditional keyboard along with new XY pads for pitch and position LFO control. Still, this is no ordinary synthesizer,… Read More Curtis for iPad Update Makes It A Keyboard Granular Synthesizer

January 6, 2011January 6, 20111 Comment

Free Synthesizer For Windows – Radium

B. Serrano has introduced Radium, a free software synthesizer for Windows. Features: 16 voices polyphonic. Substractive / FM 2 operators synth. MIDI learn implementation. Comfortable XY Pad. Auto Pan. Download the free synthesizer (Windows VST) at the B. Serrano site. via rekkerd

January 6, 2011January 6, 20116 Comments

Free Windows Synthesizer Designed For Microtonal & Xenharmonic Music

Free Music Software: Xen-Arts has released Xenharmonic FMTS – a 4 Operator FM Synthesis VSTi with a specialized set of features for musicians interested in exploring the expressive possibilities of microtonal and xenharmonic music making. Xenharmonic music is music based on tuning systems other than the standard 12-tone equal tempered scale. Xen-Arts says that the VSTi is… Read More Free Windows Synthesizer Designed For Microtonal & Xenharmonic Music

January 4, 2011January 4, 20112 Comments

Pro Tools Tablet, The Indamixx2 Pro, Now Available For $1799

Indamixx has released the Indamixx2 Pro – a tablet computer that comes pre-loaded with Avid Pro Tools 9. The company says that the Indamixx2 Pro can handle 8 stereo tracks (16 total) with 2-6 plugins on 2 GB RAM with no Windows 7 optimizations. Not a powerhouse, but try that on your iPad.

January 4, 201122 Comments

Dubtron Experimental Bass Synthesizer For Windows

Psychic Modulation has introduced Dubtron, a new bass synthesizer plug-in for Windows. Dubtron is an Experimental Bass Synth designed for dubstep wobble bass, and ‘more obscure bass sounds’.

January 4, 20111 Comment

Sonic Charge µTonic 3.0 – A Virtual Drum Instrument For Windows + Mac

Sonic Charge has released µTonic 3.0, an updated version of its virtual drum machine instrument for Windows and Mac. It’s the first major update to µTonic in five years. Long-waiting µTonic users will find more than 20 new features, though, and an updated user interface. It’s free for registered users, too! Details below. If you’ve used… Read More Sonic Charge µTonic 3.0 – A Virtual Drum Instrument For Windows + Mac

January 3, 201112 Comments