The video below shows a prototype of Livid Instruments MIDI modules built into a custom controller they built for Sound Tribe Sector 9. The MIDI modules fit in a standard eurorack enclosure. This is a preview of what they will be releasing with their Livid Modules.The sounds isn’t really HQ but it gives you an idea what the guys over at Livid are cooking up for you.
As a founding member of both L.A. Strings and L.A. FilmScore, multi-instrumentalist Christine Wu has performed on shows like American Idol, the Grammy Awards and America’s Got Talent as well as backed up musicians like Usher, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and even Queen and Kiss.
If there is a electronic music genre that’s becoming more popular by the month then it is surely Dubstep. Sonivox acknowledges this trend with the release of their Dubstep Grime Generator – Wobble! New technology synthesis engine that is coupled with pattern sequencer modulation control serving up the first virtual instrument dedicated to Dubstep production.
Stanton released a notice that their latest DJ controller, the SCS.4DJ, is now worldwide available. Our review controller has arrived already at our ‘tech lab’ and we will publish a review in the near future. Below is the official press release by Stanton Magnetics.
These are the releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
Novation proudly present the latest free Soundpack for Novation’s UltraNova synthesizer, developed by multi-instrumentalist and musical genius Dino Soldo (credits include Leonard Cohen, Lionel Richie and Beyoncé.)
UJAM, Remote Control Productions and Ubisoft announce 18 year old Madeline Bell from Moraga, California, USA as the winner of the new Assassin’s Creed theme song contest.
Thermionic Culture have released a new version of the Mastering valve compressor, the Mastering Plus. The classic hand built point to point wired soft knee compressor has a compression ratio from 1.2:1 to 5:1 at 15dB of compression and uses Mullard and Siemens valves and custom Sowter transformers.
Arturia announces the release of a free expansion pack for Spark, its creative drum machine. The “Syndrums vol.1” includes no less than 4 powerful drum synthesizers, which deliver all the warmth and punch of the hottest analog circuits by exploiting the power of the TAE® modules.
The CMC series is the world’s first modular controller system for Cubase. Consisting of six unique USB controllers, CMC gives you all the control options you’re looking for — along with utmost flexibility and great ease of use.
Arturia announces a major update to its classic synthesizer, the Minimoog V. The software recreation of the “Holy Grail of Synthesizers” is now fully compatible with 64-bit hosts. This new version also includes better MIDI control assignment, and a new triangle LFO waveform.
Applied Acoustics Systems releases Plastic Pop – a synthpop from the Eighties sound bank for the Ultra Analog VA-1 and AAS Player plug-ins.
Today Steinberg introduced their new controller series which they started to tease us with last week. These new controllers are ‘modular’. You can set up your own system with the controller models you want or need.
Propellerhead Software today announced that for limited time owners of its flagship Record–Reason Duo product will be able to purchase the Reason 6 upgrade at whatever price they choose, starting at $1.00 / €1.00.
Karma-Lab has released KARMA Kronos Software, a dedicated PC/Mac program for the Korg Kronos (US $169). Designed by KARMA Developer Stephen Kay, KARMA Kronos (KK) allows you to go deeper into the world of the KARMA algorithmic music function, in ways that are not possible on the Kronos alone. Whether you’re creating sounds from scratch or using the factory sounds, KK’s visual controls and graphical displays provide the ultimate insight and learning tool for anyone who wants to better understand the KARMA Function.