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

Will iPads Make Microtonal Mainstream?

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September 19, 2010September 19, 201011 Comments

Free Harmonic Ratio Arpeggiator For Reaktor

Golden Master has released Harmonic Ratio Arpeggiator – a free microtonal arpeggiator for Reaktor: This is my first system for making melodies and chords in just intonation: a harmonic arpeggiator. There are two different tables containing numbers for the numerator and denominator, and these tables can be moved through independently, at different speeds. Midi input… Read More Free Harmonic Ratio Arpeggiator For Reaktor

February 9, 20102 Comments

The Pythagorean Lambdoma Harmonic Keyboard May Reveal Key to the Universe

The Pythagorean Lambdoma Harmonic Keyboard, designed by mathemetician Barbara Hero, is an unusual MIDI controller that’s based on ancient concepts and fundamental harmonic relationships between notes. The keyboard is based on the Lambdoma Matrix, a mathematical grid attributed to the philosopher Pythagoras. The Matrix plots whole-number ratios, with whole numbers along on side (1,2,3,4….) and… Read More The Pythagorean Lambdoma Harmonic Keyboard May Reveal Key to the Universe

January 10, 2010January 10, 201028 Comments

A Visual Explanation Of Just Intonation

This video, by Justonic, visually compares interval and chords in just intonation vs standard equal temperament.

November 19, 2009February 9, 20181 Comment

Garriton Offers Personal Orchestra 4 For $149

Garritan has released Personal Orchestra 4, a state-of-the-art virtual orchestra. Garritan Personal Orchestra 4 is now powered by the ARIA Instrument Engine and adds new features, new instrument sounds, updated programming and a lower price. Details below. Garritan Personal Orchestra 4 is available for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS) as a download for $149.95 USD. Existing… Read More Garriton Offers Personal Orchestra 4 For $149

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