Greek composer and instrumentalist Yanni (Giánnis Chrysomállis) is on tour, and the AP shared this short video clip, in which he shares his perspective on the synthesizer:
SampleScience has released Orion Sound Module, a free 3GB rompler that features 97 virtual instruments, for Mac & Windows. According to the company, Orion “is perfect to sketch out ideas before using bigger libraries that can tax the RAM and CPU very quickly.” Here’s what they have to say about it:
Developer Tamas Nagy, the founder of Imimot Software, let us know about Vezér – an OS X app that’s designed for control and synchronization of MIDI, OSC or DMX enabled environments, using timeline-based automation. Vezér lets you create projects that combine audio playback and basic audio routing with MIDI, OSC or DMX. It can also handle realtime MIDI/OSC/DMX data recording during playback. The… Read More Vezér – A MIDI/OSC/DMX Timeline & Control App For Multimedia Artists
Developer Denis Kutuzov has released Navichord 2.0, the biggest update yet for the iPad instrument and songwriting tool. The update brings a new chord pad layout, support for MIDI messages for chord pads, 10 internal instruments and more. Here’s what’s new in Navichord 2.0:
Author David Battino shared this video, The Power Of MIDI, that explores how he’s used the power put out by MIDI controllers to run his DIY ‘monster synths’ and MIDI signal detectors:
Milan Records has announced a deluxe vinyl reissue of the iconic synth soundtrack to 1984’s The Terminator. The reissue of the score is supervised and mixed by composer Brad Fiedel himself. “I am very happy that I had the opportunity to be involved in this release of The Terminator score,” says Fiedel. “It’s exciting to finally put… Read More Terminator OST Getting Deluxe Vinyl Reissue
This video – recorded during a trip to Asheville, NC for Moogfest – captures a behind-the-scenes look at Make Noise Music.
Launchpad for iOS has been updated to version 1.18, adding support for MIDI sync. Here’s what’s new in the Launchpad for iOS 1.18:
Sound designer Diego Stocco has created a new video, A Fisttul of Leaves, that demonstrates how to transform the sound of a leaf blower into a complete track. At the 2016 NAMM Show, Stocco was demoing the Spectrasonics’ Omnisphere and how it lets import and use your own audio samples. As an example, he used a sound that… Read More Diego Stocco’s ‘A Fistful Of Leaves’ Shows You How To Score With The Sound Of A Leafblower
Elektron has announced permanent price cuts to the Machinedrum UW, Machinedrum and Monomachine. “Our shelves contain too many Machinedrums and Monomachines. Simply put, we are a tad over-stocked,” they note. “To remedy this we permanently lower the prices for these venerable machines.”
