Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Prince Rogers Nelson is dead at age 57. The Associated Press reports that Prince (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) died today at his home in suburban Minneapolis. His publicist has confirmed the news. Prince had a recent health scare, being rushed to the hospital last Friday because of flu-related… Read More Prince Dead At Age 57
Developer Jonathan Papert of Refined Stochastic Technology shared this video demo that shows how he uses Takete for iPad for combined audio + visual performances as Mannheim Rocket.
Snow Audio has introduced GLITCHD – an audio sample pack sourced from a classic 80’s circuit bent Speak & Read. The raw recorded glitched audio was processed through multiple rounds of sound design to create a collection of textured drums, ethereal soundscapes, robotic language and more. Included in the download are: Loops & Phrases Drums & Percussion Drones… Read More Snow Audio Intros GLITCHD Circuit Bent Sample Pack
Nektar has introduced two new USB MIDI controller keyboards, the Impact GX49 and GX61, featuring Nektar’s DAW integration features.
OTO Machines has introduced BAM – a stereo reverb processor inspired by vintage 70’s & 80’s digital reverberator units. “The musicality of the early digital reverb processors was partly due to the algorithms (the way the processor synthesized a natural reverberation), but also due to their hardware limitations,” they note. “The technology used in BAM… Read More OTO Machines Intros BAM Space Generator Stereo Reverb Processor
In the latest episode of his iOS Update video series, host Mitch Gallagher demonstrates how how to route audio from your iOS device directly to your computer, without needing an audio interface.
https://youtu.be/fg8av5sS6aQ Novation has announced that their Blocs Wave app now has Ableton Link support. Users can take advantage of Blocs Wave’s real-time stretch engine, combined with a “super-fast and intuitive” browser, for real-time jamming and collaboration.
This video, via Great Big Story, is a short profile of Pamelia Stickney, thereminist.
At Musikmesse 2016, Alpha Piano introduced the MPiano – a futuristic touch-sensitive keyboard. The “M” stands for ‘mechatronic’ piano. Beneath each key is an adjustable actuator that makes the resistance and thereby the perceived weight of the keys adjustable. This means it can have the ‘feel’ of a concert grand, an organ or synth keyboard, depending on your… Read More Alpha Piano MPiano At Musikmesse 2016
Moog Music has released the Sub 37 Editor as a free download for owners of the Sub 37. The Sub 37 Editor operates as a plugin (VST, AU, RTAS, and AAX Compatible) or standalone, providing quick access to the Sub 37’s hardware parameters, while also letting you control the Sub 37’s analog circuits from your DAW.
