Is Cakewalk Sonar X2a On Windows 8 The Future Of DAWs?

Cakewalk has announced SONAR X2a – an update to the popular Windows DAW which includes many fixes, enhancements, plus support for multi-touch. Since music apps first started appearing on Apple’s iPad, many users have been anticipating the same types of multi-touch interaction coming to traditional DAWs. Sonar X2a is a major step in that direction.… Read More Is Cakewalk Sonar X2a On Windows 8 The Future Of DAWs?

‘Intelligent Composing Assistant’ Liquid Notes Adds Instrument Library

Liquid Notes, the “intelligent composing assistant,” has been updated to add its own library of instruments and a track assignment editor. Liquid Notes is an app that integrates “music intelligence” algorithms based on the theory of harmony: chords, scales/melody, and harmonic movement. These algorithms assist the user during the music production workflow: from finding the basic… Read More ‘Intelligent Composing Assistant’ Liquid Notes Adds Instrument Library

Ambicon 2013 To Celebrate 40 Years Of The Hearts Of Space Radio Show

Organizers have announced Ambicon 2013 – an ambient music conference to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Hearts Of Space radio program. Ambicon 2013 – being held May 3-5, 2013 in San Rafael, CA – is a weekend conference, hosted by Hearts of Space creator Stephen Hill. The event will be organized around 4 live surround-sound… Read More Ambicon 2013 To Celebrate 40 Years Of The Hearts Of Space Radio Show

Avantgarde Audio Intros enChord – ‘A 21st Century MIDI Control Super Instrument’

Avantgarde Audio released this promo for enChord, a new app for Lemur on the iPad that the developer describes as ‘a 21st century MIDI control super instrument”: enChord is a truly innovative application that lets you design harmonically perfect chords using all of the most popular music scales in the world with the assistance of… Read More Avantgarde Audio Intros enChord – ‘A 21st Century MIDI Control Super Instrument’

Korg Turns 50 – What’s Korg’s Best Synthesizer Yet?

In 2013, Korg celebrates its 50th anniversary. Founded by Tsutomu Katoh, Korg released their first product in 1963, the Disc Rotary Electric Auto Rhythm machine Doncamatic DA-20. In 1973, Korg introduced their first synth, the MiniKorg. Since then, Korg has had an impressive run. They’ve released a steady stream of electronic music gear, including classics like the MS-20, the PolySix,… Read More Korg Turns 50 – What’s Korg’s Best Synthesizer Yet?