Aug 31

LFO

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The LFO Expander Modulation Processor is a € 375 stand-alone add-on for your analog synthesizer, designed to give extra functionality while performing your music.

Its main feature is an LFO generator that lets you control LFO depth and LFO speed.

Features:

  • external analog LFO processor
  • generates an LFO and bend signal that can be mixed together
  • LFO and bends controlled by hand, by foot pedal (active/passive) or by control-voltage
  • for Moog minimoog, Yamaha CS80, CS60, CS50, ARP 2600 and all other synthesizers having external inputs for vco, vcf or vca control.
  • LFO depth and rate can be controlled at the same time by one single movement
  • adds vibrato, wah-wah, tremolo, pitch bends or other modulations to your synthesizer
  • allows mixing of a sequencer-cv with your synth’s keyboard-cv so you can transpose sequences in real-time
  • allows attenuation and mixing of cv’s. Control the filter cut-off frequency of your ARP 2600 with a knob that’s just in front of you or add variable keyboard-tracking to your ARP 2600
  • fits on top of your ARP 2600 keyboard, minimoog keyboard etc.
  • LFO range from 0,2 Hz up to 275Hz
  • selectable triangle- or square waveform
  • runs on batteries (2x 9V) or dc-transformer
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Aug 31

Korg M01

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Detune – an application development startup created by the developers of Korg DS-10 – have announced Korg M01, a new music workstation for the Nintendo DS based on the classic Korg M1.

The  Korg M1, released in 1988, sold for over $2,000. Korg M01 is designed to emulate the Korg M1 – at least many of its features and sounds – as a $60 app that runs on a $130 handheld computer.

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Aug 27

TechSynth

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DSK Music has introduced TechSynth, a free software synthesizer for Windows.

Features:

  • 2 Osc with 5 waveforms
  • Amp. envelope and detune control
  • Advanced filter with ADSR and LFO
  • Delay filter
  • Pitch / poly control
  • +60 patches
  • Velocity response

If you give TechSynth a try, let us know what you think of it.

Download

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Aug 27

Folktek Collection Volume 1

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Folktek has introduced Folktek Collection Volume 1, a collection of bizarro virtual instruments for Native Instruments Kontakt.Features:

  • 64 virtual instruments, 1.74 GB content.
  • 16-24 bit 44.1khz Sounds.
  • Over $30,000 worth of Folktek instruments sampled.
  • Includes Abstract, Ambient, Noise, Percussive & Synth.

Folktek Collection Volume 1 for Kontakt is available now for US $149.79 .

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Aug 26

Basic 64

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Basic 64 is a free software synth inspired by the 8-bit sounds of the classic Commodore 64.

According to creator De La Mancha, “It’s not a straight emulation but is based around the SID chip with some extras for that 8-bit retro game sound, lofi gritty noises or just plain oddness.”

Features:

  • 16, 8 or 6 bit sound quality.
  • 3 oscs, each with their own ADSR envelope.
  • Oscillators can be sync’d and ring modulated by each other.
  • Pitch envelope modulation.
  • Pitch wobble option, for subtle instability.
  • 2 tempo-sync LFOs to modulate pitch, cut-off and pulse width.
  • LFOs have attack/release curves.
  • Tempo-sync arpeggiator.
  • Flexible routing to state variable filter (LP, HP & BP).
  • Envelopes can be reset or continuous at retrigger.
  • Monophonic or polyphonic option.
  • MIDI learn / MIDI CC support.
  • 128 presets by sinkmusic & WhiskeyPriest.

Basic 64 is available now as a free VST synthesizer download for Windows.

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Aug 26

Record 1.5 and Reason 5

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Propellerhead Software has released the updated Record 1.5 and Reason 5, which add new instruments, effects, sequencing, sounds, patches and more.

New Features:

  • Kong Drum Designer (Reason) – Load, sculpt, build and tweak your sounds with your choice of drum synthesis, sampling, REX loops, physical modeling and custom-made effect modules for percussion on Kong’s 16 pads.
  • Dr. REX octuples into Dr. Octo Rex Loop Player (Reason) – No matter how you use it—as a pattern sequencer for loops, or to completely mangle your REX’ed audio – it is guaranteed to inspire.
  • New Neptune Pitch Adjuster and Voice Synth Device (Record) – Super flexible high-quality processor to correct and shift pitches, create backing harmonies, formant shift or take your vocals into outer space.
  • Block based pattern sequencing mode makes song creation fast and flexible (Both) – Go from pattern-based arrangements to linear—to patterns again. Take your music beyond the eight bar loop.
  • Vastly expanded Factory Sound Bank with Signature patches (Reason) – Reason’s sound bank more than doubles in size, thanks in large part to signature contributors: Printz Board, Bomb Squad, Jason McGerr, Sharooz, Adam Beyer, Keith LeBlanc, Cari Lekebusch & others.
  • Live sampling (Reason) – Re-explore the lost art (and fun) of sampling. Every sample player becomes a sampler; record with a single click — further tweak with the built-in editor.
  • Other updates – A number of other additions that guarantee to make your music making more fun – Multi-core optimization, on-screen keyboard and scaling audio and MIDI clips, interface enhancements and many more too numerous to name.
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Aug 25

Vol 1: Reaktor

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Kent Sandvik has released a collection of free Apple loop libraries that come with the best licensing agreement ever: LICENSING AGREEMENTYou are not allowed to make crappy music with these loops.

Don’t you wish that all licensing agreements were that easy?

The libraries include:

KENT LOOP COLLECTION VOLUME 1 – REAKTOR

This contains 50 loops made with Reactor 5.5 (beta). These are either eight or four bar long with variations so you could use the beginning, tail, middle, or everything.

KENT LOOP COLLECTION VOLUME 2 – ALCHEMY

This contains 50 loops made with Camel Audio’s Alchemy software synthesizer. These are either eight or four bar long with variations so you could use the beginning, tail, middle, or everything.

KENT LOOP COLLECTION VOLUME 3 – EXPERIMENTAL GUITAR

This contains 50 loops made with NI’s Guitar Rig 4 as well as the Logic Amps and pedal simulations, in addition to using various other plugins for more effects. These are either eight or four bar long with variations so you could use the beginning, tail, middle, or everything.

You could use these for ambient work, experimental work, pop with character or anything else.

Download the free Apple Loops at kentsandvik.com.

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Aug 20

Androidome

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Android users have a new music tool to check out - Androidome, a freeAndroid-based emulator for the monome music making device.

Androidome is a portmanteau of Android + monome, android being the popular operating system for mobile phones, and the monome being a minimalist instrument/controller/interface/toy. Like the monome, the app itself doesn’t actually do a whole lot out of the box, it simply provides an interface for sending and receiving data to and from your computer.

Features:

  • Connects to Max/MSP over WLAN.
  • Responds to incoming led messages.
  • Provides multitouch input from phone to Max/MSP.
  • Works with mlrV, polygome, boiingg, (hopefully many more too).

Androidome is available now as a free download.

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Aug 17

Xenyx X2442USB

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·  Premium ultra-low noise, high headroom analog mixer

·  10 state-of-the-art, phantom-powered XENYX Mic Preamps comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps

·  8 studio-grade compressors with super-easy “one-knob” functionality and control LED for professional vocal and instrumental sound

·  Neo-classic “British” 3-band EQs with semi-parametric mid band for warm and musical sound

·  Studio-grade FX processor with 16 editable presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter, multi-effects, Tap function and storable user parameter settings

·  Built-in stereo USB/Audio Interface to connect directly to your computer. Free audio recording, editing and podcasting software plus 150 instrument/effect plug-ins and ultra-low latency driver included

·  Revolutionary energyXT2.5 Compact BEHRINGER Edition music production software included with feature-rich audio/MIDI sequencer that loads almost instantaneously on all computer platforms

·  Channel inserts and direct outputs on each mono channel plus main mix inserts for flexible connection of outboard equipment

·  4 aux sends per channel: 2 pre/post fader switchable for monitoring/FX applications, 2 post fader (for internal FX or as external send)

·  Clip LEDs, mute, main mix and subgroup routing switches, solo and PFL functions on all channels

·  4 subgroups with separate outputs for added routing flexibility; 4 multi-functional stereo aux returns with flexible routing

·  Balanced main mix outputs with ¼” jack and gold-plated XLR connectors, separate control room, headphones and stereo rec outputs

·  Control room/phones outputs with multi-input source matrix; rec inputs assignable to main mix or control room/phones outputs

·  Long-wearing 60-mm logarithmic-taper faders and sealed rotary controls

·  “Planet Earth” switching power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving

·  Rack mount brackets included for ultimate flexibility

·  High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

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Aug 17

NES Chip Collections

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Chip Collection has announced that the NES Chip Collection is now available as an Ableton Live Pack for $20.

Features:

  • 8 Bit Drum WAVE sound files
  • Bonus SK1 Drums
  • NES Square Waves files
  • The NES Sine wave
  • Individual NES Noise WAVE files with integrated refill patch!
  • Custom NES FX WAVES Files
  • Ableton Live Project

Description:

Do you want to make chip tunes? Or integrate the sound of the Nintendo NES into your music? You do not have to buy the NES or mess around old gear and software that doesnt quite emulate that natural sound 8 bit sound. These are profesionally recorded samples at 24 bit 96khz bit rate directly from the NES output on the back of the machine. People will actually think you have an NES with midi. Every Square wave, Sine, Noise, and even 8-bit percussive samples.

The NES pack is also available in other formats (Reason Refill, Multiformat sf2/gig).

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