Sep 29

Krautrock Phaser

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Mode Machines has introduced the KRP-1 Krautrock Phaser, a phaser effect that uses a unique analog circuit design, based on the famous phaser used in the 1970s “Gerd Schulte Audio Technik Berlin – Compact Phasing A Number 1″.

The Krautrock Phaser is handmade in Franconia, Germany and features all discrete circuitry. The phasing amplitude is created by two lamps and 8 photo-couplers to generate a unique phasing effect.

According to Mode Machines, “You will get an idea of the impressive sound if you listen to Kraftwerk´s Autobahn. (You know – that one part. -ed)

The Krautrock phaser can be used as a guitar pedal or as a studio synthesizer processing tool. There is an input for CV pedals to control the amplitude. There is one mono 1/4″ input and two stereo 1/4″ outputs.

Famous users of the original unit include: Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze and Tommy Bolin.

Controls:

  • Modulation
  • Feedback
  • OSC-Period and Phasing/ Amplitude
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Sep 28

Loop Xtreme

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LoopXtreme (App Store link) is a new music creation and editing tool for iPhone and iPod Touch.

LoopXtreme lets you create loop-based music using a combination of looped samples and drum machine style input.

 

Details:

  • Fifteen pads for triggering sound samples using three trigger modes, Single shot, Play while Touch and Loop.
  • User control for each individual pad of:
  • Volume, Stereo pan, Equalisation, FX send level and mute.
  • Low pass or High pass filter with individual cutoff control per Pad.
  • Sample start and end points and sample pitch for Single shot and Play while Touch modes.
  • Sample group for Loop mode.
  • Loop sounds play in time even if they have different tempos.
  • Preview sounds before load with beat and tempo syncronisation.
  • All sounds stay in time with tempo changes using pitch shifting.
  • Realtime linear pad touch recording. You can record your tune from start to finish in one pass.
  • Record fader movements with playback automation.
  • Easy navigation to anywhere in your song using the NAV bar, song markers and transport controls.
  • Pattern Editor to easily edit your song data including:
  • Four clipboard editing stores for delete, erase, copy and paste using insert, merge and overwrite options.
  • Editing of pattern data for all pads or selected pads including slider automation data.
  • Set Song Loop points.
  • Export finished mix or part of to wav file and export via WiFi.
  • Export live sounds to wav file.
  • Three pattern record quantise levels.
  • Pattern record undo.
  • Sound Library of Single shot and loop samples.
  • Eight sound banks to organise your sounds in.
  • Demo songs to get you started.
  • WiFi file transfer for wavs and created songs.
  • Save complete song or just your sample kit.
  • Auto loading of your last project.
  • Audio wav output rendered to 16Bit Stereo 44.1KHz.
  • Supported wav loading 16/24Bit, Mono/Stereo, 44.1KHz.
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Sep 24

Virtualizer 3D FX2000

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  • 71 breathtaking new algorithms—true RSM (Real Sound Modeling) stereo and 3D effects
  • Wave-adaptive virtual Room reverb algorithms for natural reverb and delay
  • Awesome modulation, dynamic, psychoacoustic and EQ algorithms
  • Authentic amp simulation, distortion and special effects
  • 11 effect combinations with selectable serial / parallel configuration
  • Up to 7 adjustable parameters plus 2-band EQ per effect
  • 24-bit A/D and D/A converters with 64/128-times oversampling
  • True stereo processing for realistic channel separation in stereo image
  • 100 factory presets plus 100 user memory locations
  • Extensive MIDI implementation
  • Accurate LED level meters for perfect level setting and optimum performance
  • Servo-balanced XLR and ¼” TRS inputs and outputs
  • High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

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Sep 24

Drone Lab

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Casper Electronics’ Drone Lab is a 4-voice analog drone synth, rhythm generator and FX processor, sold as a kit or in finished form.

It is capable of generating rich, textured soundscapes, hypnotic drones and complex rhythmic sequences. It features a series of filter and distortions circuits as well as an audio input jack. This allows it to be used as an effects processor for external audio signals.

Casper Electronics has shared this collection of audio demos, below, that feature the Drone Lab v2, which is available at their site.

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Sep 22

New Stuff From Shuichi Miura

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Developer Shuichi Miura has announced that S1 MIDI Trigger – a $2.99 pad-style MIDI Controller – now supports hardware gear, via the Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer.

In addition to controlling hardware devices via MIDI, S1 MIDI Trigger can control virtual instruments via WiFi.

Features:

  • Send MIDI note messages
  • Assign multiple notes to one pad
  • Send MIDI note with velocity
  • XY pad for modulation and pitch bend
  • 4 sliders for send cc message
  • Switch multiple banks
  • Save unlimited banks
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Sep 22

FreeStyle Series

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Groovepacks has released the third live pack in its FreeStyle series.

Here’s what they have to say about it:

You get 736MB of content, with 167 live clips, 62 audio effect racks (including the Performers fx racks, that are designed for performing or live use, with 1 knob controlling lots of things), 32 highly flexible “mini-synth” instrument racks (so you can extract lots of different sounds from each, check the audio clip examples), all based around 420 samples recorded in 24bit/44.1khz.

It is compatible with Live 7 onwards & you can get it for 14,90€.

You can download a free demo pack, and check out audio & video examples at the Groovepacks site.

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Sep 22

AKWF Waveforms

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Adventure Kid has released a free collection of single-cycle waveforms for wavetable synths, AKWF Waveforms:

I have been making and collecting one cycle waveforms for years. They have been one of my best weapons to use when making sounds.

If you have a wavetable synthesizer that can load single cycle waveforms you might find them useful as well.

If you are familiar with basic subtractive synthesizers you probably know the saw, square, sinus and triangle shape that are the most common shapes a oscillator can produce pretty well. Single cycle waveforms are tiny audio files (.wave) that a synthesizer can read to use as oscillator shapes.

What it means is new sounds. Some kind of grey area between sampling and synthesis. A raw waveform is very rarely what makes a whole sound but you can see it as presets for oscillators. Happy sound designing!

AKWF Waveforms is a free download from the Adventure Kid site.

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Sep 17

iOS 4.2

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The next version of iOS – the operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – will have an unexpected surprise for musicians: real MIDI support.

Apple’s iOS 4.2 update, due in November, includes some interesting new features that didn’t make Steve Job’s official announcement.

According to a report in AppleInsider, beta testers have found that iOS 4.2 adds support for the CoreMIDI framework to the operating system’s application program interfaces.

CoreMIDI could be huge for iOS music apps, because it provides standardized MIDI support. It is a built-in system that supports MIDI devices and how they communicate with other applications.

MIDI support means that the iPad could be a touchscreen control surface for any MIDI device; developers will be able to create multi-touch sequencers that control MIDI hardware; and you should be able to plug your MIDI keyboard into an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad and play your iOS software synths.

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Sep 17

New things from Korg

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Korg has released a free soundpack for the Korg SV-1, Korg SV-1 Sound Pack 2.

Here’s what they have to say about it:

This second Sound Pack features a collection of sounds that were inspired by user feedback. Some of these vintage sounds include darker tine pianos, an acoustic piano with more sustain as well as a wider variety of organ sounds. Of special note, for the first time there are split sounds, including left hand basses – a nice surprise hidden in the ROM; until now! This completely free Sound Pack provides you with even more user friendly and classic sounds, only adding to the tonal possibilities that are available at your fingertips with the Korg SV-1.

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Sep 16

Wavelab 7

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Steinberg has officially released Wavelab 7, the latest version of its popular audio editing and mastering suite. For the first time, Wavelab is available for both Mac and PC.

WaveLab’s user interface has been completely redesigned, now featuring powerful workspace management, customizable toolbars and an in-application help system.

New features include:

  • a new workflow concept
  • 30 VST3 plug-ins
  • high-end restoration tools
  • a state-of-the-art burning engine
  • Mac support
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