Expert Sleepers ESX-4CV CV Expander

Expert Sleepers has introduced the ESX-4CV CV Expander,an expansion module for the ES-4 or ES-5, adding four CV outputs from one expansion header. Using Expert Sleeper’s Eurorack Modules, you can use your computer as a powerful control voltage source with a modular synthesizer. The ESX-4CV’s specifications are as follows: Panel width: 4HP Module depth: 26mm Digital… Read More Expert Sleepers ESX-4CV CV Expander

New Mac Synth, Sinevibes Reactive, Offers Audio-Controlled Synthesis

Sinevibes has announced Reactive, a new AudioUnit plugin that turns any audio into melodic material. Reactive detects the input signal’s dynamic envelope and transforms it into pitch information via a note matrix with eight switchable patterns. The envelope and pitch are then used to drive three distinct synthesis engines – waveshape modeling, phase modulation, and subtractive with… Read More New Mac Synth, Sinevibes Reactive, Offers Audio-Controlled Synthesis

Scarlett Johansson, 3D Pair On ‘Summertime’

The soundtrack for Everardo Valerio Gout’s Spanish-language thriller Days Of Grace looks interesting – with contributions from Nick Cave, Atticus Ross (The Social Network) and Shigeru Umebayashi (House of Flying Daggers). The CD isn’t due out until May 8th, but an unusual track from the soundtrack has already leaked out. The track, a cover of George Gershwin’s… Read More Scarlett Johansson, 3D Pair On ‘Summertime’

Studio One Free – A Digital Audio Workstation For Beginners

PreSonus Studio One Free is  – as you might expect – a free version of their Studio One DAW. Here’s what PreSonus has to say about it: Intended for beginners who don’t yet need the advanced features in Studio One Artist, Producer, and Professional, Studio One Free provides all of the recording and editing features… Read More Studio One Free – A Digital Audio Workstation For Beginners

Free Anaphobia Mini Synth Updated WIth Step Sequencer, Improved MIDI Support

Developer Lars Rosenquist has updated Anaphobia Mini – a free monophonic virtual analog synthesizer for iOS 5.0. Here’s what’s new in Anaphobia Mini 2.0: 16 step sequencer with adjustable tempo (20-200 BPM), adjustable swing and glide/portamento Synchronise tempo to MIDI clock Support for MIDI start, stop and reset commands Background audio play Virtual MIDI WIST (Wireless synchronised… Read More Free Anaphobia Mini Synth Updated WIth Step Sequencer, Improved MIDI Support

STEIM’s junXion Lets Mac Users Turn Anything Into A Musical Instrument

Dutch music center STEIM (the studio for electro-instrumental music) has released a series of video tuturials for junXion junXion is a Mac OSX application that can translate signals from joysticks, mice, touchscreens, MIDI, OSC, Audio, Arduino and Video devices – using conditional processing and remapping – into MIDI or OSC events. The resulting MIDI or OSC data is then available… Read More STEIM’s junXion Lets Mac Users Turn Anything Into A Musical Instrument