PsybOrg – A Custom Synthesizer Performance Pulpit

The PsybOrg, above, is the custom live performance rig of composer/producer Logos (Jim ‘Andor’ Genaro). Genaro wanted to create a rig that went beyond basic function to create an exciting environment for his performances. The PsybOrg is Inspired by the form and functionality of a pipe organ. It incorporates analog synthesizers, digital controllers, a Theremin, and sound reactive… Read More PsybOrg – A Custom Synthesizer Performance Pulpit

Music: What Difference Does It Make?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EDnMFJiv8U What Difference Does It Make: A Film About Making Music – is a free documentary film that delves into the challenges and triumphs of living “a life in music.” The documentary traces the stages of development that musicians experience, and goes beyond the topic of music to explore questions ‘about life itself.’ The film… Read More Music: What Difference Does It Make?

Novation Interview Launches Soundpack Giveaway, Remix Competition

Novation announces M4SONIC video interview, free M4SONIC soundpack, and competition to win Launchpad S, Launch Control, and M4SONIC masterclass Today Novation has announced another trio of treats – (what shall we call it? a threebie? maybe not?) – 1) an interview with Australian producer M4SONIC, 2) a free M4SONIC soundpack for Launchpad App users, and… Read More Novation Interview Launches Soundpack Giveaway, Remix Competition

Sector Turns Your iPad Into A Stochastic Sample Slice Sequencer

Composer/developer Jonatan Liljedahl (Kymatica) has released Sector – a new app for iPad that lets you slice and sequence your loops with a network of Markov-chain connections. A Markov chain is a stochastic process where what happens next depends only on the current state of the system. According to Liljedahl the uniquely visual loop slice sequencer lets… Read More Sector Turns Your iPad Into A Stochastic Sample Slice Sequencer

Madrona Labs Updates Aalto Software Modular Synthesizer

Madrona Labs has released Aalto 1.5 – an updated version of its software modular synthesizer for Mac & Windows. Version 1.5 has some major compatibility improvements for both Windows and Mac users. Performance should be dramatically improved on some Windows systems. The new version has a new OpenGL-assisted renderer, so graphics are amazingly sharp, at… Read More Madrona Labs Updates Aalto Software Modular Synthesizer