via REwire "Tune/Demo using the new Cwejman Res-4 Quad Resonator exclusively. It is four BP/Notch Resonant Filters in array with knob controls for Freq, Bandwidth and Level of all four filters and 14 CV ins as well for all controls and Master Freq and Level. It acts as a Filter Bank, Formant Filter and stereo effects processor as the BP and Notch outputs are available simultaneously to create cool stereo effects.
Every sound in my demo is through the Filter and nothing else except a little Reverb in my DAW. I ran drum loops through the filter and just a Pulse from a Plan-B Model 15 and Saw from an ASys RS-95 Osc. All the Modulating was done by LFO's and Envs to the filters but the most useful module here is the Cwejman PH-4 Phase Modulator which sends four phased LFO's to all four Resonators for swirling Flanging and Chorus effects. Many of the ghostly ringing sounds are the Resonators Self Oscillating and me playing it by Keyboard CV. The Res-4 really allows any sound to be dialed in easily and twisted to hell."
YouTube via REwire "Compilation of short videos of 8 of the 12 songs on the new REwire album. Synced performances as well as shots of all the vintage and modular synthesizers used on the album. Get it at http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/REwire and Itunes - http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/orga..." "Tags: Organism Analog Analogue Synth Synthesizer Synthacon EML Buchla Modular Minimoog promo CD album Prophet-5 Yamaha CS-50"
Quite possibly the most powerful software modular step sequencer to date, Numerology has been updated to v 4.1, and is currently on sale through December 31. Full details follow.
"ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico-- December 15, 2015.
Five12 updates Numerology to version 4.1, announces holiday sale and updated foreign currency pricing.
Numerology 4.1 adds a MIDI file import, support for the Novation Launchpad MkII and Launchpad Pro, some critical fixes for OS X El Capitan compatibility, and many other fixes and updates.
Through December 31 2015, Numerology Pro is on sale for $169 US (regularly $199) and Numerology SE is $109 (regularly $129). All upgrade options are on sale as well, with discounts ranging from 15% to 25% off. Specific details for all upgrades are listed on the Five12 store page.
In addition to the holiday sale, customers in Europe, U.K., Canada and Australia can now purchase Numerology (and upgrades) in their native currencies. Sale prices are as follows:
"Demo of my Kontakt collection sampled from REwire's best analog synths over the years. The biggest sounds each one made. Raw and stacked oscs in a custom synth interface that lets you shape each patch into many others. Many of these in polyphonic mode are massive!
"Waiting for the Tom Oberheim Son Of Four Voice I became impatient and wanted to make something on my own. Three SEMs was all I could really manage at this time and I patched them together for a three voice setup with a Kenton Pro2000 using CV and Gate. In the works is a modular row to control more of the SEMs parameters.
Here's a demo of short patches strung together of the three SEMs in Tri-Phonic mode."
"MFB OSC-01 triple DCO Oscillator plus a Plan-B Model 15, Asys-RS-95, Buchla 259, Steiner Parker Microcon and a Cwejman D-LFO at Pitch Level. All together, 8 Sawtooth waves panned 4 left through the Livewire Frequensteiner and 4 right through Plan-B Model 12 all with a little Spring Reverb. A great combo of new and super vintage VCO's + 3 new DCO's."
"In this video, I briefly walk through Renoise running on Raspberry PI. Renoise is a tracker-style DAW which enables you to quickly create sample groups, tracks, and incorporate VST plugins. This video shows how to install Renoise, configure Linux for best audio performance, and how to create a song. Also answering some viewer questions, e.g. how to "ReWire" Renoise into Reaper so you can use Renoise like a plugin. Table of contents:
00:00 hello
00:14 hardware needed
00:31 download, installation and system setup
02:06 UI overview
02:44 creating a simple drum track
04:03 adding a bass track / using VST plugins
05:07 adding more tracks, sidechain compression
06:02 more effects plugins
06:11 assigning samples to the keyboard (multisamples)
06:31 arranging sequences into a song
06:50 "ReWire" Renoise to REAPER
08:23 script extensions
08:57 verdict
09.31 important things to consider!
09:54 demo track (8 tracks using multiple plugins and samples instruments)
11:50 bye-bye
via REwire: "All the Demos feature one or two Oscs (Sine Wave mostly) into the Waveshaper or Ringmod independently and a set from the Ringmod into the Waveshaper and into the VCA for all sounds. I added a bit of reverb to the whole batch as well to give them space. I used LFO's, ENV's and a Theremin Controller to modulate mostly the Waveshaper's CV input. A few of these have audio going onto the CV of the Waveshaper or no input, creating a noise output that can be modulated by the CV input. The Ringmod has a Feedback switch that dirties it up quite a bit.
Sine to Waveshaper - LFO to WS CV input: click here Saws to Waveshaper - Theremin Control of WS CV: click here Sine to Waveshaper - Fast LFO to WS CV: click here Waveshaper Noise - Triangle to WS CV: click here Ringmod - Flip Feedback Switch: click here Ringmod Sequence - Env to Freq of Sine: click here Ringmod to Waveshaper: click here Ringmod to Waveshaper - Sync LFO to WS CV: click here Ringmod to Waveshaper - Repeating Env to WS CV: click here Ringmod to Waveshaper - Env and LFO to WS CV and OSC CV: click here Ringmod to Waveshaper - Theremin Control of WS CV: click here Ringmod to CV input of Waveshaper - Triangle to WS Audio Input: click here Ringmod to Waveshaper - Env to WS CV - Flip Feedback Switch: click here Sine to Waveshaper - WS to Ringmod - LFO to WS CV: click here" Plan B
"I made a demo of my Synthacon, which I won after you posted the auction a few weeks ago (Thanks!).
This is a 2:57 song/demo using just the Synthacon for all sounds including drums which I sampled and sequenced. I knew this was the choice for Industrial style sounds and it does not disappoint. In the picture, the little Doepfer mixer module perched on top I use to scale the CV to play it at 1v/Oct. The Synthacon has multiple inputs on the back allowing me to modulate many of the functions with modular envelopes and synced LFO's to expand on it's own two envelopes and allow the third oscillator to be used for pitch rather than as an LFO. The Multi Filter, one of the most popular cloned ones, is what makes this rip but the stable edgy oscs are half the equation."
via REwire: "This is a demo/song using the New Plan-B Model 11 Evil Twin Bandpass Filter. I used the Prototype version and the final will be the same but a bit wider. I ran just one or two oscs, drums and some vocals all through the filter (with a bit of Reverb and Delay in my DAW). It has a 6db and 12db output that I frequently panned left and right for stereo effects. This is a Bandpass Filter that uses Vactrols (4 inside) and has controls for Frequency, Bandwidth and Resonance with CV of F and BW. When the Bandwidth is narrowed down, the resonance gets extremely crunchy and it seems to self oscillate in an erratic nature that makes it sound like all hell is going to break loose. It has a switch that patches in a second feedback mode for even more distortion, hence the "Evil Twin" reference. In my demo, I patched all sorts of LFO's, ENVs, Filter FM and hand control to twist every patch through the ringer. Can't say I've heard anything like this that wasn't coming out of a vacuum tube!" REwire_-_My_Evil_Twin.mp3
via REwire: "I just got the Serge Creature M-Module from Sound Transform Systems. I always loved the Serge sound, particularly the filter, but couldn't find an easy way to incorporate it into my Eurorack system. The Creature is a half width M-Class panel that's practically a whole synth in one with many modules performing multiple functions. To fit it in, I used a Buchla box (doesn't everyone have one?) that it almost perfectly fit in save for 1/4" on one side. The power supply has a jack to ground to my Eurocase and the MakeNoise Format Jumbler is doing well connecting the bananas to my other stuff. This demo is all made with just the Creature, nothing else interfacing but CV and gate in. Thanks to Rex Probe for really hooking me up!!" Demo: REwire_-_Serge_Creature_Demo.mp3
The Gen5 MiKo LXD is the latest addition to the Open Labs® products line. Using a 15” touch-screen, 37 black and white keys, external backlit QWERTY keyboard and running Windows® OS, MiKo LXD is an entirely new class of portable music instrument. This portable media work center was specifically designed for the electronic musician, music producer and today’s digital lifestyle.
MiKo LXD’s optimized Windows OS natively supports virtually any music application or plug-in developed for a PC. From Pro Tools™ to Nuendo™, Native Instruments™ Komplete™ to Spectrasonics™ Omnisphere™, MiKo LXD does it all with ease.
MiKo LXD is equipped with the new Bump MP™ integrated drum module, designed to allow the user to create beats and trigger any sound, loop or sample in real-time. Enhanced with a special Open Labs version of Guru™ from FXpansion™, key features of the Bump MP include: (16 plus 1) fully assignable pads, note repeat, max level, fixed level fader, transport controls, chromatic mode, hold, pad tune, multiple groove preset and eight engines with 24 presets per engine.
MiKo LXD is also equipped with the new Open Labs Mix/Edit controller. The mixer section consists of multiple fully assignable controls including: (8) encoders, (8) lighted buttons, (8) faders, (4 X 4) banks (total of 128 channels) and (1) master volume fader. The edit section consists of multiple, fully assignable controls including: (8) encoders, (1) LCD display (for encoders), (4) buttons and (4) banks (total of 32 control parameters).
MiKo LXD has the most relevant and compelling sounds including: Open Labs The Master’s Series Library™ produced by multi-platinum producer Mr. Porter (Denaun Porter), as well as Open Labs’ own V5™ sound, sample and loop library.
Open Labs Riff™ is an entirely new concept in virtual instrument hosting. Written from the ground up by Open Labs, Riff encompasses over six years of live performance and studio production knowledge gathered from some of the world’s top artists, engineers, composers, and producers. Its advanced features include: Live Controls™, which allows the user to create any number of virtual controls in real-time that can be mapped to various effects and other parameters. Advanced intelligence allows any number of virtual controllers to manipulate any number of other virtual controllers, providing automation for virtual instruments and effects. Rewire allows for this powerful host application to be used within any DAW program.
The MiKo offers superior mobility in a compact package. It’s perfect for working in a project studio of performing live – where creating beats, guitar and vocal multi-tracking, and DJ/VJ capabilities are as necessary as playing a keyboard.
The MiKo’s assignable Master and DJ controllers elevate live performance beyond normal application. For instance, you can trigger Mp3’s in real time, then grab audio waveforms via the touchscreen. To top things off, throw some real-time drum, bass, and vocal lines on top of your mix.
Open Labs instruments are equipped with Firewire, USB, PCI EXPRESS and an Ethernet port, allowing access to the Internet via a broadband connection. Open Labs tech support can log-in to your system, and our online technicians can remotely view and diagnose any issue – while you are still in your own studio.
We’ve included over 200 world-class virtual instruments and effects with over 20,000 presets with virtually unlimited capability for third party plug-ins and applications.
MiKo LXD Dimensions: 34"(L) X 19"(W) X 7"(H) Weight (base configuration) 38.8 lbs."
"Matt Pike gives you a guided tour of the fresh creative features, sonic enhancements, and useful fixes arriving with PolyBrute's firmware 3.0, from built-in distortion to new tuning options."
Playthrough | PolyBrute Firmware 3.0 - Presets
"Enjoy a sonic preview of PolyBrute's revamped preset library, courtesy of firmware 3.0, with sound designer Matt Pike. Each preset is designed to delve deeper into PolyBrute's unique expressivity, alongside the firmware's new features."
"The Polybrute gets better and better.. Arturia have given us another surprise firmware update for the Polybrute. Lots of nice little additions in here, in particular the 7 new distortions plus FX routing, VCO tuning options and unison detune... and a fair bit more."
0:00 7 Distortions
1:13 FX Routing
2:31 VCO Tuning
3:14 Unison Detune
4:15 Poly Unison
5:04 Duo Pitch Bend
5:53 Stereo Layers
7:05 Arp Glide
7:53 Step Record Page Follow
8:32 Generate
9:03 Visuals and Misc
Distortion mode
Color and crush your polyphonic patches with a new page of effects: Distortion. This includes 7 types of crunch: Subtle Tape, Classic Distortion, Soft Clip, Worn Out Tape, Germanium, BitCrusher, and DownSample.
Flexible effects routing
Dig deeper into PolyBrute’s signal chain and rewire its effects to suit your sound design flow; both the Insert and Send modes can now be adjusted in terms of order.
New Stereo Layer mode
Allocate one voice to the left channel and one to the right to add increased natural width to PolyBrute’s sounds.
Enhanced tuning
A wider range of tuning options lets you adjust PolyBrute’s musical role in your projects, from tuning individual oscillators more deeply to transposing the keyboard to suit a particular track or style.
PolyBrute Connect
Communication between PolyBrute and its software counterpart is now quicker, smoother, and more intuitive, also accommodating other new features from firmware 3.0.
Workflow & expression improvements
Numerous fixes and much-requested additions to PolyBrute’s feature set, from reloading your last saved preset on startup to more features & parameters displayed on-screen in real-time.
Over 350 new presets
PolyBrute’s library has been totally reworked with new & enhanced presets that emphasize its expressivity, analog power, and new features like Distortion and Stereo Layer mode; hear the new library in action in Matt Pike’s dedicated playthrough video.
This small analogue powerhouse features a single analogue VCO, with square and saw waveforms, plus a noise and a sub oscillator, the SSM chip, an analogue echo and a very unique loop sequencer section, which offers uncompromised access to the synths internal architecture, letting you rewire it as you see fit and make some of your own tones and patches.
Treadstone is fully eurorack compatible, with 3.5mm minijacks and it operates on a 1 v/oct standard, meaning you can use it to interface with your modular system, or have it as a superb external voice for your system.
Treadstone is made in the UK and is built using very high quality components, as you'd expect with any AS synth.
Audio demos to follow!
-Full rugged steel/aluminium case – no plastic mouldings
-Good quality smooth, fully sealed against dust
-Good quality knobs with spun aluminium caps
-High grade double sided circuit board
-Analogue discrete VCO, analogue SSM style 24db filter
-High Quality 16bit DAC for MIDI-CV conversion Stable MIDI to CV
-MIDI converter
-MIDI loop sequencer
-LFO, Noise, Sub Osc, EG, PWM, lofi digital echo
-Analogue voice and modulation circuits
-Stable analogue oscillator
-Designed, built, tested and assembled in the UK
-True retro analogue voice and modulation circuits used in the synth element to give an authentic retro
-Real solid wood (not ply!)"
"Notion Music Releases Notion 4.0 Music Notation Software
New version features cross platform compatibility between desktop and iPad versions.
Greensboro, NC, October 31, 2012 -- Award-winning music notation software developer Notion Music has announced the release of Notion 4.0 notation software. This groundbreaking upgrade features an even more intuitive interface, better compatibility between desktop and iPad, and real audio samples performed by The London Symphony Orchestra.
For the first time with any notation software, users have the ability to build, edit, playback and share files seamlessly between their desktop computer and iPad. Musicians can begin a composition on their desktop, make on-the-go edits via iPad, and then bring the project back to the desktop for final editing. With Notion 4.0 musicians have the freedom to work where and when they want.
“We are excited to release the newest version of Notion, this is our best version yet,” stated Notion Music’s President/CEO Jim Boitnott. “Notion now has more features, is 64-bit compatible and is even more incredibly stable. And, of course, it works great with our very successful Notion for iPad app.”
Built upon the foundation of the award-winning Notion3, the updated Notion 4.0 continues to redefine the capabilities and benefits of notation software. Users have the ability to build and edit scores, and then hear them come to life with the highest quality playback of any notation software. Recorded at top studios throughout the world, these amazingly pristine samples include drums, guitars, basses, orchestral samples performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, and much more. Notion 4.0 includes essential professional features such as native 64-bit support, easy to access editing, sequencer overlay, MIDI overdub and new interactive entry tools allowing for multiple quick and convenient ways to build scores.
NOTION 4.0 Features and Enhancements:
* Native 64-bit Support (Mac and Windows)
* Interactive Entry Tools (Keyboard, Fretboard, Drum Pad, Chord Library)
* Compatibility with Both Notion and Progression iPad Apps
* ReWire (64-bit) Host and Slave
* Sequencer Overlay and SequencerStaff
* MIDI Overdub
* Import Audio
* Save Directly to SoundCloud
* Built-in Guitar Amp
* Improved MIDI Input
* Save as PDF
* Built-In Integration with VSL Special Edition Plus 1, 2, 3, and 4, Miroslav Philharmonik, and others
* Improved Compatibility with MusicXML, MIDI, and Guitar Pro Files (ver. 3-5)
* User-Interface Updates and Enhancements
* And More...
As professional software priced accessibly, NOTION 4.0 is available for the introductory street price of only US $99. Learn more about Notion Music here: http://notionmusic.com/
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About Notion Music, Inc.
Notion Music, Inc is dedicated to the advancement of music through innovative software solutions. Notion Music’s award-winning software simplifies music composition, notation, tab, and performance, along with using the sounds of world-class musicians. Notion Music, Inc is headquartered in Greensboro, NC, with an international office in London, England."
"I picked this up at Analogue Haven Friday while orders were flying off their printers for this. This is one screaming filter and a great addition to my collection of the meanest filters ever along with the Livewire Frequensteiner and Plan-B Model 11. This 1:50 mp3 demo has just two Sawtooth waves going into the filter with plenty of modulation of the VCF. The last patch in the demo is the Bandpass output being used as a CV source to the VCF. Beware, this one's loud and ear shattering."
Thought this was kind of interesting. It's a synth in a game for Android. The first and sixth video cover the synth.
The following is the description for the first video, synSpace: Drone Runners - Synthesizer Filter Test:
"Once again I didn't notice the camera thought I was in portrait mode, and once again google appears to have magically fixed it, but if it is odd for you, then it is my fault, not Google's
This is a capture of the current state of the Filter and the overall set up of the Synthesizer (that is built into the synSpace game, to facilitate making musical instruments and sound effects for your star map compositions) Or just something to waste time with.
Metaphorically, I am pretending the row of attenuators is my 'eurorack' and each knob is one slot of the rack, and that knob does whatever the most important thing the module in that slot does.
Tap an attenuator to open its module's detail window, which has more buttons, unique to that module. Tap a Contour Generator 'tab' above for details on a contour. So lots more little windows of information...
Unlike a eurorack, however, the connections between modules are a hardwired pipeline, I wave my hands and say that someday my script api will let you rewire the pipeline under scripted control. Then I push the responsibility (and the UI) to you, the starmap developer!
OK, the pipeline is roughly keyBoard Note freq and impact starts all the contour generators at the same time and the FM module adjusts the 'key freq'
the key freq then drives up to 9 oscillators, though recent changes make the individual oscillators more powerful so 9 is overkill which means I can dump some for more modules in the future.
The oscillators have a waveform (sine, triangle, square, saw and -saw), a distortion, and a half step offset option so an individual oscillator can be tuned to 'key freq plus a fifth' for an appealing extra voice in every note.
Oscillators are mixed with their individual attenuators and that output goes into the Filter. The filter can be configured in many ways and its output goes to the AM module and then to the reverb and final AGC and output.
The oscilloscope can be aimed at any number of 'special interesting values' because I store those values in an easily indexed array. My thought is that is half a cross switch to allow a 'virtual cabling' where the cable starts at the input of some module, and then connects to one of these special outputs. which are the outputs of all the modules (plus some). Should be pretty flexible. But that part is vaporware. Today it's the fixed pipeline"
via REwire
