We recently reported on a petition, organized by owners of the Dave Smith Instruments Tempest drum machine, asking for DSI to prioritize Tempest OS updates. There was a huge amount of discussion on the post – and DSI’s Carson Day provided a very detailed response. In his comments, he addressed each of the issues listed in the petition, noting… Read More DSI Tempest Drum Machine Update In The Works
This video, via Sander Sneek, demos virtual reality beat making, using an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset.
Moog Music & sound artist Yuri Suzuki have announced plans for The Global Synthesizer Project, an modular audio installation that will debut at Moogfest 2016. The installation will feature a modular synthesizer in the shape of a world map, featuring modules loaded with crowd-sourced sounds from around the world.
Developer Aleksandar Mlazev has introduced Sonic Synth – an FM Synthesizer for iOS.
ITVL (Interval) is a new sequencer, for OS X & Windows, that combines elements of classic step sequencing and generative music.
Dynamic Tonality has introduced XronoMorph – a free app for OS X and Windows, that lets you make beats while exploring a new theory of rhythm.
iMusicAlbum has updated FieldScaper, an advanced field recorder and mobile sound design app for iOS, adding enhanced field recorder capabilities, Dropbox support, inmproved Inter-App Audio support and more. Here’s what’s new in Fieldscaper 1.5:
And now for something completely different: Someone has made a middling pun into a real, working musical instrument: the NES Paul Guitar, an electric guitar, the body of which is made from — you guessed it — a Nintendo NES console. Calling it “the guitar that helped Mario save the princess,” custom guitar-maker DoniGuitars says… Read More The NES Paul, ‘The Guitar That Helped Mario Save the Princess”
Native Instruments recently held their Native Sessions event series in cities around the world, programs which focus on how creators can craft their own “signature sound.” Those interviews, lectures and panels were all recorded, and today NI released the programs as “Sonic Hooks” videos. NI’s event organizers explain the idea behind the “Sonic Hooks” theme:… Read More NI Debuts Native Sessions ‘Sonic Hooks’ Interview Series
Synchro Arts, makers of VocAlign and Titan, recently released an update to their processing software, Revoice Pro. Revoice Pro 3.2 now includes manual tuning enhancements, scale grids, a bar and beats display, and Doubler enhancements, along with other time-saving audio processing and workflow improvements.
