FeelYourSound has released version 2.2.0 of its MIDI multi-touch MIDI control app for Windows, XotoPad.’ Two new additions make it easier to control and play other synths: The new expression mode can be activated with one tap. Now each note can be pitched with the slide of a finger. It’s also possible to send mod wheel… Read More XotoPad Adds Expression Mode, Isomorphic Layouts
Developer Jonathan Mackenzie has released scriptSONIC – a programmable musical instrument for the iPad. scriptSONIC is designed to combine the open-ended power of a programming language (Javascript) with the expressiveness of a touch-screen.
Following on from their Start Something campaign last year, which looked at the genesis of musical ideas, Novation recently made a video series about what they call “the tougher side of music making” — working to Finish Something. Spending a month traveling around the UK and US, Novation staff talked with a range of artists… Read More Novation’s ‘Finish Something’ Video Series
Applied Acoustics Systems has released Chromaphone 2 – a major update to its ‘acoustic object synthesizer’ for Mac OS X and Windows. Chromaphone 2 uses virtual acoustic resonators to create drum, percussion, mallet, string, and other unique instruments. The update features a new streamlined interface, a new equalizer and compressor module, a new multi-effect processor,… Read More AAS Intros Chromaphone 2 Acoustic Object Synthesizer
KOMA Elektronik announced today that the Poltergeist Quadraphonic Audio Mixer for Eurorack systems is in production and has begun shipping. The new Poltergeist Eurorack module lets you manipulate up to four audio / CV signals quadraphonically or stereophonically, in what Koma Elektronik is calling “new and ghostly” ways. The module lets you mix and control… Read More KOMA Elektronik Ships ‘New and Ghostly’ Poltergeist Quadraphonic Audio Mixer
Steinberg has released WaveLab Pro 9 and WaveLab Elements 9, major new releases of its audio editing and mastering apps. The company says that WaveLab Pro 9 and WaveLab Elements 9 ‘reinvent creative mastering’ with a new user interface, the powerful MasterRig plug-in suite and direct exchange with Cubase. Here’s what’s new:
Alexandernaut has released an update to Fugue Machine for iOS that promises to deliver faster, tighter MIDI and more. Here’s what’s new in Fugue Machine 1.2.0:
2020 is a new semi-modular beat machine for OS X, designed for beat making and real-time compositions. 2020 is based on two ideas: Generate a million sound/sequence variations from a single, small idea. Make entire beats in just one screen. (without scrolling or switching windows) It’s being developed via a Kickstarter project. Here’s the project video:
Here’s an old-school techno synth jam that features the sound of the Korg Minilogue analog synthesizer.
This video takes a look creating custom drum kits in Arturia iSpark:
