Jul 03

Europower PMP1000

# Ultra-compact 2 x 250-Watt stereo powered mixer (500 Watt bridged mode)
# Revolutionary amplifier technology: enormous power, incredible sonic performance and super-light weight
# Ultra-compact design at nearly half the weight of conventional powered mixers means no more lugging around dead weight
# 12-channel mixer section features 4 mono and 4 stereo channels, 2 additional stereo inputs plus separate tape returns
# Studio-grade 24-bit stereo FX processor with 100 awesome presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter and various multi-effects
# Revolutionary FBQ Feedback Detection system instantly reveals critical frequencies for easy feedback removal
# 6 high-quality mic preamps (4 IMP “Invisible” Mic Preamps) with switchable +48 V phantom power for condenser microphones
# Effective, extremely musical 3-band EQ, switchable Low cut filter and Clip LEDs on all mono channels
# Stereo 7-band graphic EQ allows precise frequency correction of monitor or main outputs
# Voice Canceller function removes singer’s voice from recordings for Karaoke applications
# Selectable stereo (main L/R), double mono (main/monitor) or bridged mono amplifier operation mode
# Standby switch mutes all mic channels during breaks while background music is provided via tape inputs
# Breathtaking XPQ 3D stereo surround effect for more vitality and enhanced stereo image
# Adjustable stereo CD/Tape input for connecting external signal sources
# Multi-functional stereo Preamp outputs for added flexibility
# Internal switch-mode power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response and low power consumption for energy saving
# High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

Jul 02

Arturia Comes With Everything

10 Year Suite features

    * Each software instrument in THE 10 YEAR SUITE can be used as a stand-alone application or as a plug-in within your sequencer.
    * Set to control with your external MIDI keyboard in just a few clicks.
    * With the ability to work 32 bits/96kHz, you can now make music on your computer the way you would with a hardware synthesizer.
    * For each of the available software instruments delivered in THE 10 YEAR SUITE you get high quality and innovative sounding presets.
    * Classic synthesizers (Minimoog, Moog Modular, CS-80, ARP 2600, Prophet 5, Prophet VS, Jupiter-8)
          o Thanks to TAE, Arturia’s proprietary technology, the sound coming from the different synthesizer recreations is as pure and phat as the original.
          o Polyphony goes from 2 to 32 voices, with unison possibilities.
    * Classic synthesizers (Minimoog, Moog Modular, CS-80, ARP 2600, Prophet 5, Prophet VS, Jupiter-8), all the features of the original synths have been recreated but more was added to take benefit of modern possibilities
          o Modulation matrices.
          o Step sequencers and arpeggiators.
          o Innovative modulation sources.
          o Additional effects.
          o New filter types.
          o Keyboard split and layer.
          o Smart preset management.
    * BRASS
          o Three instruments available : Trumpet, Saxophone and Trombone.
          o 8 parameters to control the instrument in real time: Attack, Pressure, Pitch, Timbre, Noise amount, Vibrato, Vibrato speed, Mute (for trumpet or trombone).
          o Spatialization.
          o More than 500 pre-written riff presets in different musical styles (jazz, pop, reggae, etc.).
    * Analog Factory
          o 3500 sounds that have defined the sonic palette of modern music.
          o All presets carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths.
          o Smart preset manager.
          o Straight forward editing of each sound.
          o 8 snapshot buttons (quickly store up to 8 snapshots for sound comparison, variations, etc.).

Jul 01

ModBox

Features:

    * Direct internet access to the finest selection of modules from the Modland library with a preselection of over 5.000 freely available songs, over 200 hours of music playtime and access to three decades of computer music. You can easily browse and download your favourite songs from the internet via WiFi, UTMS or EDGE. Using ModBox all your tracked computer music is right away available in your pocket (Modland access requires an active internet connection, internet access fees are not covered by this player). Downloaded songs get stored in the local library for further offline usage or manual management.
    * Built-in iPhone/iPod Touch FTP Server so you can manage your own songs or backup your library over WiFi using standard ftp. Additionally you can use your iPhone/iPod Touch as a WiFi FTP USB Stick or provide anonymous access to your module library for friends.
    * Support for 669 (Composer 669, Unis 669), AMF (DSMI Advanced Module Format), AMF (ASYLUM Music Format V1.0), APUN (APlayer), DSM (DSIK internal format), FAR (Farandole Composer), GDM (General DigiMusic), IT (Impulse Tracker), IMF (Imago Orpheus), MOD (15 and 31 instruments), MED (OctaMED), MTM (MultiTracker Module editor), OKT (Amiga Oktalyzer), S3M (Scream Tracker 3), STM (Scream Tracker), STX (Scream Tracker Music Interface Kit), ULT (UltraTracker), UNI (MikMod) and XM (FastTracker 2) modules.

Jun 30

Nithonat from D16

Features:

    * fully synthesized drum sounds
    * additional parameters to get yet more control over the sound
    * many ways of controlling the device:
          o external mode (notes triggering the sounds)
          o internal sequencer (pattern mode)
    * internal sequencer:
          o 8 banks with 12 patterns per bank
          o each pattern up to 16 steps of length
          o each pattern defined with one of four available measures
          o shuffle mode
          o trigger out
          o global accent track
          o tap mode
          o chain mode
          o shuffle (swing) and tempo values defined per pattern
          o built in randomizer
          o patterns import/export via human readable xml files
    * two modes of synchronization:
          o precise synchronization to the host tempo
          o synchronization to internal clock - tempo controlled in the range 30-300 BPM (+-0.1)
    * mutes/solos for each instrument (affect triggerring not just the signal)
    * dynamic signal routing from instruments to outputs
    * drum kits organised into groups
    * midi learn function
    * 64bit internal processing

Jun 29

Slix - A Loop Slicer for Windows

Features:

    * Load any 16, 24 or 32 bit, mono or stereo wav file into the 4 loop slots
    * 445 MB of original drum loop content (295 loops) by sink covering many electronic genres (breakbeat, dubstep, drum & bass, electro, 8 bit, lofi, vintage, IDM, FSU and glitch)
    * Tempo-sync each loop by setting length in beats, allowing stretching or different lengths if desired
    * Choose any number of slices per loop
    * Slix plays when triggered by any midi note, with volume envelope per loop for fades
    * 4 effects with independent parameters per loop
    * Reorder – plays slices out of sequence for variation per loop
    * Repeat – stutter effect by repeating slices
    * Reverse – play the slice backwards
    * Gate – add silent gaps into the loop
    * Variation range to randomise probabilities
    * Normalise and mono options per loop
    * Stereo-out and Multi-out versions (slix and slix 4×4)
    * Single loop version (slix one) for simpler applications or lower CPU
    * 57 presets covering a range of sounds and styles

Jun 25

The Strange Agency - Sound Scope Space

Part oscilloscope and part theremin. Part music and part science. Part instrument and part trip toy. Instead of simply displaying a waveform, Sound Scope lets you interactively sculpt sound by shaping sound waves with its unique touch interface!

Play it like an instrument, simply pinching with two fingers. You get full volume control, and the pitch spans an enormous range, from the deepest bass to an ear-piercing screech. Try for vibrato and tremolo effects with a little finger wiggle!

Jun 24

DIY project - Simple Step Sequencer

One of the keys to making good music is mindless repetition. That is what the simple sequencer is great at. It does the same thing over and over again in an eight note sequence. You can adjust the frequency of the note, the duration of the note and the pause between notes. If you get really good, you can anticipate the next note and change things up on the fly. This little box is sure to provide endless hours of fun.

Jun 23

Drone Commander

With a total of 9 knobs, the Drone Commander offers two manually-tuned oscillators and two LFOs, plus an unusually colorful and nasty filter. LFO1 is an analog variable-shape oscillator, and LFO2 is a pulse waveform that auto-synchronizes to LFO1 at a ratio of 2x, 4x, 8x, or 16x. Both LFOs can be routed to the filter for rhythmic patterns. A line-level output jack is provided for connection to amplifiers or effects.

Six of the Drone Commander’s nine knobs double as push-pull switches to control signal routing and waveform selection.

The Drone Commander is housed in a dark green military ammunition case with engraved aluminum control panel. The case is welded steel with an easily removable, rubber gasketed lid.

The unit is powered by a 9V battery accessible through a slide-out drawer in the side, as well as a 9VDC adapter.

Jun 22

iGendyn

Description:

Live and entertainingly noisy synthesiser, responding to multitouch and accelerometer control. You can control up to three independent voices at once.

The sound synthesis method is GENeral DYNamic stochastic synthesis, as pioneered by Iannis Xenakis.

Imagine a set of control points (CPs) which together define the shape of a time domain waveform; with each new cycle through this waveform, their relative positions are updated using probabilistic distributions.

This application was developed by Nick Collins, and is distributed for free. Nick runs the music informatics degree programs at the University of Sussex, UK.

Jun 19

Sonifi

Features:

  • Four channels of four tracks (Bass, Beats, Synth / FX and melody) with arrangement mapping for true and limitless remix options
  • Three studio class X/Y controllable FX (Lo-Fi, High Pass Filter and Low Pass Filter)
  • Stunning and interactive visualizers that respond both to music and touch
  • Numerous visual behaviors and screen-sets
  • Save, Edit and rework your mix
  • First ever use of BT and Sonik Architects Stutter Edit technology