Tuesday, September 01, 2009
'Fooging Tough: Moogerfooger Construction Quality Demo
YouTube via penguinrock
"My third demo video, showcasing the construction quality of the Moogerfoogers."
Moogulator @ Electronic Attack 2009
YouTube via Moogulator. Some synth spotting. Alesis Adromeda A6, Korg electribes, KAOSS Pad...
"Demo at EA Party V 2009, performance at a community party in Sachsen Anhalt, Germany, moogulator.com has an album out at aentitainment.com"
ROLAND TB-303 + DISTORTION MXR + 1x3 MIDI-DINSync TB303 & TR909 = FOR SALE ON EBAY
YouTube via cores303.
"ROLAND TB-303 + DISTORTION MXR + 1x3 MIDI-DINSync TB303 & TR909 FOR SALE ON EBAY"
Not sure which auction, so here's a search for TB-303 on Ebay - you'll find some nice sandals / shoes as well...
Youth Music Box Experience
Youth Music Box Experience from Silent Studios | Resonate on Vimeo.
"Youth Music Box has been developed by Silent Studios with interactive artist Chris O’Shea.
Youth Music Box is a free, interactive musical experience, allowing you to create your own unique track and video using cutting edge technology, all in under 10 minutes! Youth Music Box is currently living at the Royal Festival Hall, London and is a chance for anyone of any age to take part in making music – whether you’re an accomplished musician or complete beginner.
youthmusicbox.co.uk
silentstudios.co.uk
resonatemusic.co.uk
chrisoshea.org"
Native Instruments Announces KOMPLETE 6
"Berlin, September 1st, 2009 - Native Instruments today announced KOMPLETE 6, the latest version of its popular software bundle that has become a mainstay with professional musicians and producers. The new collection offers a veritable arsenal of acclaimed instruments and effects that cover all areas of modern music production, including powerful new versions of ABSYNTH, GUITAR RIG and KONTAKT, at a significantly reduced price point.KOMPLETE 6 incorporates the latest ABSYNTH 5, KONTAKT 4 and GUITAR RIG 4 PRO versions, which add significant creative capabilities over their predecessors, complemented by BATTERY 3, FM8, MASSIVE and REAKTOR 5. All included products offer comprehensive compatibility for current host software versions and operating systems. ELEKTRIK PIANO is now included within the new KONTAKT factory library, while AKOUSTIK PIANO, B4 II and PRO-53 are no longer part of the bundle due to their discontinuation as individual products. Overall, KOMPLETE 6 includes an assortment of 7,000 individual preset sounds based on 60 GByte of premium sample material.
With its powerful selection of state-of-the-art instruments and effects at only half the price of the previous bundle generation, KOMPLETE 6 continues to mark the cutting edge of software instrument technology, and provides an invaluable resource for all areas of modern music production and performance.
KOMPLETE 6 will be available in October 2009 for a suggested retail price of $559 / 499 EUR. An update for owners of KOMPLETE 2/3/4/5 will be available for $169 / 149 EUR.
Furthermore, Native Instruments will offer a special time-limited upgrade for owners of any version of KONTAKT or REAKTOR. These users will be able to purchase KOMPLETE 6 at a special price of $339 / 299 EUR until December 31st 2009.
More information on KOMPLETE 6 including a video overview can be found at
www.native-instruments.com/komplete6.info
About Native Instruments:
Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and performance. The company's mission is to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions, styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike."
Native Instruments Announces GUITAR RIG 4 PRO
"Berlin, September 1st, 2009 - Native Instruments today announced GUITAR RIG 4 PRO, the next generation of its acclaimed guitar studio. The fourth version raises the bar on sonic authenticity with advanced new speaker emulation technology, and further expands on nearly all aspects that sets GUITAR RIG apart as the most capable digital guitar solution.To bring the acclaimed authenticity of GUITAR RIG to the next level, the new version introduces advanced cabinet and microphone modeling, providing an enhanced organic tone based on latency-free convolution technology. The advanced speaker emulation is also the basis for the versatile new "Control Room" module, developed in collaboration with leading German studio guitarist and recording expert Peter Weihe. This new module allows users to freely mix and match up to eight phase-aligned studio microphones for each cabinet, allowing an unlimited range of high-end studio recording tones.
To further expand its comprehensive arsenal of carefully modeled amplifiers, GUITAR RIG 4 PRO offers two additional tube amp models that include the hot-rodded "Hot Plex" and the energetic "Jump", both based on Native Instruments' sophisticated Dynamic Tube Response technology. The comprehensive arsenal of effects in GUITAR RIG is complemented with two new delay units and two new flavors of reverb, bringing the overall number of included effects to 48.
Musicians who use GUITAR RIG for live performance benefit from the new, dedicated master effects section, which enables popular stage configurations that can now include global equalizers as well as overlapping delays and reverbs. For recording purposes, GUITAR RIG 4 PRO also introduces true-stereo processing across the whole signal chain, which greatly accommodates the usage of the software as a universal effect unit for stereo signals.
To give guitarists easy access to the right tones for every musical context, GUITAR RIG 4 PRO introduces a completely overhauled preset browser with many usability optimizations. With a new layout, faster and more efficient search functions, flexible attributes, convenient sorting and full compatibility with the KoreSound(TM) format from Native Instruments' acclaimed KORE 2, even large collections of tones can be managed in an especially convenient way. To provide users with a versatile sonic arsenal right from the start, GUITAR RIG 4 PRO includes a pre-categorized and conveniently tagged arsenal of more than 250 ready-to-play guitar sounds for a wide range of musical styles.
Further improvements in GUITAR RIG 4 PRO include optimized sound quality for pitch-based effect modules, expanded host automation and controller assignment features, universal MIDI control functionality for the Rig Kontrol 3 pedal board, and more.
GUITAR RIG 4 PRO will be available in October 2009 in various versions to accommodate guitarists and producers of all categories. The GUITAR RIG 4 PRO software will be available for a suggested retail price of $199 / 179 EUR, and will also be part of the new KOMPLETE 6 bundle. Further versions of GUITAR RIG 4 include GUITAR RIG KONTROL with included foot controller/audio interface ($449 / 399 EUR), GUITAR RIG 4 ESSENTIAL as a more affordable software version with a reduced feature set ($99 / 89 EUR), GUITAR RIG SESSION which combines GUITAR RIG 4 ESSENTIAL with the SESSION I/O audio interface ($249 / 229 EUR), and GUITAR RIG MOBILE which now also includes the mid-range GUITAR RIG ESSENTIAL software ($119 / 99 EUR).
More information on GUITAR RIG 4 PRO including audio demos can be found at
www.native-instruments.com/guitarrig4.info
About Native Instruments:
Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and performance. The company's mission is to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions, styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike."
Native Instruments Announces ABSYNTH 5
"Berlin, September 1st, 2009 - Native Instruments today announced ABSYNTH 5, a new generation of the acclaimed semi-modular software synthesizer that is renowned for its unique evolving sounds and textures. The new version enhances the profound sonic capabilities of ABSYNTH with powerful additional synthesis and effects features as well as overall improved audio quality, and offers an ingenious new way to create complex sounds based on musical attributes.Popular among professional composers and sound designers as a distinctive instrument for innovative timbres and complex soundscapes, ABSYNTH has now been upgraded with special sound shaping features that further widen its remarkable sonic palette. A powerful "Supercomb Filter" opens up a new world of physical modeling-type sounds with intricate acoustic resonances, while the new granular-based "Cloud Filter" can add both subtle and drastic spectral modulations. The addition of filter feedback paths also enables a whole new range of organic, gritty and unpredictable tones.
The versatile effects section of ABSYNTH has been expanded with the new "Aetherizer," a unique algorithm that breaks up sound into microscopic particles and rearranges them in complex ways, creating sophisticated and previously unheard sound treatments. With all parameters available for realtime modulation via versatile envelopes and MIDI control, the Atherizer also supercharges the popular application of ABSYNTH as an extraordinary creative effects processor for external audio material.
ABSYNTH 5 also introduces the "Mutator", an innovative feature that enables intuitive sound creation and variation based on actual musical terms. For any given preset, users can choose specific attributes from the sound browser that they want to change the sound towards. The software then analyzes other presets related to these attributes, and adjusts the original patch to adapt the desired sound characteristic. Combined with various customization options and an adjustable randomization function, the Mutator allows all users of ABSYNTH 5 to create unique and complex new sounds in an efficient and highly convenient way.
The comprehensive sound library of ABSYNTH has been expanded with 250 new presets that make use of the new soundshaping features, resulting in an arsenal of over 1,800 ready-to-play presets that are all easily accessible through the integrated KORE-compatible sound browser. To further refine the general audio quality, ABSYNTH 5 also utilizes new oversampling algorithms in various stages of the signal path that enable increased sonic clarity in the crucial upper frequency range.
ABSYNTH 5 will be available in October 2009 for a suggested retail price of $199 / 179 EUR, and will also be part of the new KOMPLETE 6 bundle. An update for owners of previous versions of ABSYNTH will be available for $79 / 69 EUR.
More information on ABSYNTH 5 including audio demos can be found at
www.native-instruments.com/absynth5.info
About Native Instruments:
Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and performance. The company's mission is to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions, styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike."
Native Instruments Announces KONTAKT 4
"Berlin, September 1st, 2009 - Native Instruments today announced KONTAKT 4, a new version of the industry-leading software sampler. Taking the unrivalled performance and versatility of KONTAKT for music production, live performance and sound design even further, the fourth generation adds powerful "Authentic Expression Technology," unique sample compression, an extended studio-grade sound library complete with a convenient new database system, and much more.Already based on the most versatile sampler engine on the market, KONTAKT 4 establishes the next level in sampling with the addition of exclusive new Authentic Expression Technology (AET). With AET, the dynamic tonal behaviour of original instruments can be replicated in new and highly expressive ways. The technology enables the seamless transformation between the spectral characteristics of different sounds, achieved via a phase-corrected convolution technique based on FFT analysis of the original sample. AET avoids the typical shortcomings of conventional velocity layer techniques, and gives additional realism to sampled instruments like strings, brass, woodwinds and choirs. AET also makes it possible to combine and blend the spectral characteristics of any set of sounds in real time, opening up vast new possibilities for creative sound design.
KONTAKT 4 also overcomes existing performance barriers through a unique sample compression technology that allows musicians and producers to get substantially more out of their setups. Specifically developed for KONTAKT, the new NCW compression format reduces sample size by up to 50 percent. During playback in KONTAKT 4, the sample material is decompressed to its exact original format with minimal CPU load, and without any loss in audio fidelity. This substantially widens the typical performance bottleneck of today's computer systems, and results in profound performance gains for complex multi-timbral arrangements and high-polyphony instruments.
The acclaimed sound library of KONTAKT has been enhanced and expanded once again in its fourth revision. A major addition is a full-featured chamber choir collection, recorded exclusively for KONTAKT 4 and equipped with AET-based vowel morphing controls. Further additions include solo strings and a concert organ from the acclaimed VSL library, as well as a painstakingly sampled Mellotron that complements the extensive "Vintage" collection in the KONTAKT factory library. A new professional impulse response library also expands the value of the powerful convolution effect integrated in KONTAKT. Now at 44 GB, the KONTAKT 4 factory library provides a comprehensive arsenal of acoustic and synthetic instruments for all areas of professional composition and music production.
To utilize the KONTAKT library in the most efficient way, KONTAKT 4 also introduces a new sound browser with greatly enhanced convenience. Users can search for instruments, multis, samples and even effect presets based on clear musical attributes, making it easy to find the right material for any application and context. Drag-and-Drop assignment and support for custom attributes allow to easily manage even the most diverse sound collections, and get the most out of the unparalleled range of KONTAKT-compatible instrument content on the market.
Other improvements in KONTAKT 4 include the unique Kontakt Script Processor (KSP), which now offers a whole new level of functionality through powerful "Multi Scripts." The new version also offers greatly enhanced design possibilities for Performance View panels, which brings improved usability and a more distinctive look to KONTAKT-based instruments.
KONTAKT 4 will be available in October 2009 for a suggested retail price of $399 / 379 EUR, and will also be part of the new KOMPLETE 6 bundle.
An update for owners of previous versions of KONTAKT will be available for $149 / 129 EUR.
More information on KONTAKT 4 including audio and video demos can be found at
www.native-instruments.com/kontakt4.info
About Native Instruments:
Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and performance. The company's mission is to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions, styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike."
DX7 II + Prophet VS + Juno-60 + TR-808
YouTube via retrosound72
"vintage synth demo track by RetroSound
bassline: Roland Juno-60, arpeggiator (hold mode) is triggered by the TR-808
digital intro sound and analog strings: SCI Prophet VS
digital lead sound: Yamaha DX7 II FD
drums: Roland TR-808
FX: reverb and delay"
TETR4 is Bigger
follow-up to this post where the MoPho looks bigger. This one in via BamBam Studio as well.Cool MATRIXSYNTH shot below. :)
click the images for the full size shots.
Zenhiser Press Release 2009
"Who Needs 130 Funked Up, Chopped, Dirty IDM Glitch Beats?Every once in a while a collection of experimental thought provoking samples hit the Zenhiser shelves, and we get super excited about them. 'Dirty IDM Glitch Beats' is a malfunctioning digital delivery of drum beats that explores new IDM realms. These glitch drum beats are simply awesome! Loads of cuts, clicks, tweaks, glitches and circuit bending programming makes these drum beats a huge jump above the rest.
The programming within every part of the glitch beats has been painstakingly crafted, nurtured and evolved to ensure these idm glitch drum beats will create cut rhythms you simply haven't heard before.
'Dirty IDM Glitch Beats' is a sonic tapestry of the finest glitch beats to date and ready to be dropped into any Breaks, IDM, Hip Hop, Minimal Glitch, Oceanic Glitch or break derived conception.
The Twisted Tech Grooves Keep On Coming!'Twisted Tech Grooves' is a new series from Zenhiser expanding on the worldwide sound of Minimal, Tech & Tech House. Designed and crafted to push the boundaries of minimal & tech beats, these essential minimal tech grooves drop perfectly into any mix and add both warmth and quality to your evolving music productions.
The 'Twisted Tech Groove' series is packed with tight snappy grooves, delicate tech beats, percussive rhythms and rugged dynamic movements. To put it simply, if you produce or remix minimal, tech or tech house then 'Twisted Tech Grooves' is absolutely essential if you want to lift your game.
September Special Offer - 20% Off All Drum KitsIt's special offer month here at Zenhiser.com and we're giving all our customers 20% off all our Drum Kits in September. That's right 20% off the whole range including Ultra Club Masters Kit, Nu Disco Fundamentals Kit, the african and asian kits and even our best seller Ultra Minimal Tech House Kit.
Simply add the coupon code: ZCC0909DK upon checkout. The offer is only for this month so cash in while the offer's hot."
ROLAND INTRODUCES SP-404SX LINEAR WAVE SAMPLER
"Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 2009 — Roland Corporation U.S. is pleased to announce the SP-404SX Portable Sampler. This update to the popular SP-404 offers 44.1kHz/16-Bit sound quality, improved DSP effects, a more versatile pattern sequencer, and easier data management.The SP-404SX includes 29 DSP effects — including filter, delay, unique voice effects, subsonic, and looper — that switch seamlessly for a smooth performance. Twelve trigger pads, three control knobs, and a Sub Pad for rapid triggering allow DJs, musicians, and sound engineers to trigger samples and jingles and apply effects on the fly at the club, gig, or theater.
The built-in microphone, simple user interface, and optional battery operation enable recording with the SP-404SX anywhere inspiration strikes. It is also easy to import samples and utilize the high quality effects onboard for sound design or unique live performance purposes. The more versatile pattern sequencer now includes an improved quantize mode with new shuffle feel for intuitive, non-stop loop recording.
“Roland’s SP-Series samplers are popular worldwide among DJs, musicians, and sound engineers alike,” says Vince LaDuca, Product Marketing Manager. “To keep our number one market position and reach new customers, we are pleased to introduce this upgraded version of the SP-404.”
The SP-404SX will be available in October with an MSRP of $465.50."
ROLAND JUNO-Di MOBILE SYNTHESIZER NOW SHIPPING
"Battery-Powered JUNO Offers Ultimate Portability, Professional SoundLos Angeles, CA, September 1, 2009 — Roland Corporation U.S. announces general availability of the new JUNO®-Di Mobile Synthesizer. This latest addition to the JUNO Series is specifically designed for the musician on the go, providing a vast array of professional sounds in a lightweight, portable design. The user-friendly design of the JUNO-Di will deliver hassle-free live keyboard performances for both the seasoned musician and entry level user.
Weighing in at just under 12 pounds, the battery-powered Juno-Di can be played anywhere, anytime. Plug the Juno-Di into a portable amplifier such as the Roland CUBE Street® or MOBILE CUBE for instant amplification, or plug in headphones for quiet practice. With eight Ni-MH AA-size rechargeable batteries, the JUNO-Di can go for up to five hours without being plugged in.
The 61-note synth-action JUNO-Di boasts over 1,000 diverse customizable sounds to fit any style of music, including grand and electric pianos, modern synth sounds, lush strings, beautiful guitars, powerful brass, percussion, and banks of exotic instruments. Simple navigation with dedicated category buttons and the large LCD display ensures players can recall and perform their favorite sounds on the fly.
In addition to a world-class sound engine and extreme portability, the JUNO-Di offers an array of features for the live performer. Process vocals live through its microphone input, built-in vocoder, and dedicated reverb. And with its USB memory port and song player function, the JUNO-Di enables direct playback and control of MP3, .WAV, AIFF, and SMF sound files with dedicated transport controls on the front panel.
The JUNO-Di is now shipping with an MSRP of $799.00"
BOSS ANNOUNCES VE-20 VOCAL PERFORMER
"Quality BOSS Effects Designed Specifically For The VocalistLos Angeles, CA, September 1, 2009 — BOSS is pleased to bring quality effects processing to the performing vocalist, all in the compact design and simplicity of a twin-pedal stompbox with the VE-20 Vocal Performer.
The new, easy-to-use VE-20 has been designed from the ground up for singers and features some of the finest vocal-effects technology on the market. The VE-20 is ideal for all types of vocal expression, including traditional singing, narration, and beat boxing.
The VE-20 comes with all the effects you need to add unique flair to your vocal performance. With the click of a footswitch, lush vocal doubling and harmonies, real-time pitch correction, delay, reverb, limiting, and special effects — such as Distortion, Robot, Chromatic, Radio, and Strobe — can be added. Layers and loops can also be created in real time with the onboard Phrase Looper.
The tough BOSS construction of the VE-20, as well as its ability to run for hours on six AA batteries, makes the VE-20 the ultimate portable pedal for vocalists. With stereo XLR outputs, ¼" and XLR inputs, and a simple user interface, the VE-20 is perfect for serious live-performance or recording.
“More and more bands are incorporating vocal effects into their live and studio performances,” says Paul Youngblood, President of BOSS. “We’re pleased to bring high quality BOSS effects to vocal performers everywhere.”
The VE-20 will be available in November 2009."
Synthesizer pencil holder
"Roger Arrick of Synthesizers.com gets sidetracked sometimes and builds interesting things. Here's a pencil holder made from module panels and circuit boards. Notice it holds as many tools as writing instruments."
ROLAND SHIPS AX-SYNTH SHOULDER SYNTHESIZER
"Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 2009 — Roland Corporation is proud to announce general availability of the AX-Synth Shoulder Synthesizer, the first of the legendary AX-Series to offer an onboard sound engine featuring a collection of the best of Roland’s cutting-edge synth sounds.Created with the art of performance in mind, the AX-Synth allows keyboardists to connect with their audience as guitarists and singers do. Real-time controls such as the Ribbon, Modulation Bar, D BEAM, and aftertouch knob controllers give musicians the ability to perform memorable and expressive solos. When wearing the battery-powered and wireless AX-Synth, keyboardists can create kinetic musical performances, moving freely around the stage without any encumbering wires or cables.
The AX-Synth features 49 velocity-sensitive keys and is the first shoulder keyboard to include a 128-voice polyphonic sound engine with 256 distinct tones accessible from eight bank buttons, plus a collection of ultra-expressive sounds generated by Roland’s SuperNATURAL sound engine. The AX-Synth also includes an easy-to-use software editor/librarian for designing and storing user-created sounds.
“We have been looking forward to bringing back the AX-Series in style, and the AX-Synth is it,” says Vince LaDuca, Product Marketing Manager. “Not only will the keyboardist be able to get out from behind their rack onstage, they will also have the finest Roland sounds at their fingertips with the onboard sound engine.”
The AX-Synth is now shipping with an MSRP of $1,349.00."
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