Something for the Weekend: Jakob Lee – Hot Girl Song
I like this! Jakob Lee (Denmark) performs a partly improvised song with just Ableton Live 8, Two novation launchpads, Korg R3, Firebox, and a Mackie Mixer.
Synths and workstations
Novation UltraNova now shipping
The new synth from Novation is now available at a store near you. The UltraNova is a ‘Nova’ series analogue-modelling synthesizer with a powerful effects processor. It is a single-part synth taking the legendary Supernova II synth engine as a starting point and packing it with the latest technology. It now has brand new features including wavetable synthesis, even more powerful filters, a software editor and a revolutionary new touch-sense performance mode.
Introducing The LepLoop – Synth, Sequencer, Drums In One
Laboratorio Elettronico Popolare (L. E. P. ) is proud to present to you a one-of-a kind analog synthesizer, sequencer and drum-machine: LEPLOOP! Small in nature but aggressive in sound, the user will be able to create a variety of analog timbres and beats. LEPLOOP was designed to be a minimalist electronic music live-performance groove-box, which can be used to create a variety of electronic musical styles.
TC-Helicon Love Song Competition
On Valentine’s Day, TC-Helicon launched a competition for singers using TC-Helicon products.The TC-Helicon Love Song Competition gives vocalists a chance to win TC-Helicon prize packages for recording love songs that feature any TC-Helicon product from VoiceLive 2 to the new VoiceTone Singles range.
Spectrasonics Omnisphere v1.5 update available now
Achieving excellence can take time and, after keeping us waiting on tender hooks for a couple of extra days, Spectrasonics have delivered just that in the form of the new awe-inspiring Omnisphere v1.5 update.
Korg MS-20 with iPad docking station
Creative minds, … creative minds! Mario Jurisch (a.k.a. Synth-Project) has just finished his latest project. A hardware controller for the iMS-20 app for the iPad. The controller is appropriately named MC-20 controller. Look at the pictures and you will agree he did a great job.
Something for the Weekend: Modular Drum Module Synth.nl
Gearjunkies good friend Michel Osenbruggen, maybe better known as Synth.nl, is one of those person we can truly call a natural ‘Gearjunkie’. If you look at his pictures of his studio then you really know exactly why we call him that. If you are into analog vintage gear, you’ll probably think he is working in a ‘vintage gear heaven’. He has a large, extensive collection of synthesizers. From way (… way!) back to the modern classics! One of his latest projects was the built of a drum module based on the schematics from the ‘Electronic Drum Cookbook‘ by Thomas Henry. The video below shows us the results.
Sub Bubble Studios – Opens its doors fresh for 2011
Sub Bubble is a newly launched recording studio and music complex in North London, boasting a full scale music operation from management, record labels, skate park and warehouse spot for video and photo shoots. The project works to the new music business model as the paradigm continues its shift in a different direction. Situated in Wembley, North West London, UK – Sub Bubble Studios is a brand new complex incorporating recording studios, a warehouse space and private indoor skate park.
Too Many Galapagoose!
No info, no details, no comments… just live!
Unboxing the M-Audio Venom
Just dropped off at the Gearjunkies HQ, one of the first M-audio Venom VA synths in the Netherlands. Let the unboxing party begin!
Tom Oberheim SON OF 4 VOICE
The audio that screams from an SEM is fat, fine and funky, with a tonal variety unlike any other sound-generating device on this rock we call home. Gang up four of these monsters, and you’ve got sounds that’re thicker than thunder. SON OF 4 VOICE’s SEMs bring back vintage ’70s design … 100% discrete analog … absolutly no custom chips. SO4V can be used as a 4-voice polyphonic synth or as 4 individual synths under MIDI control. Two SO4Vs can be ganged together to create an 8-voice.
Waldorf Blofeld – The Black Editions
What’s that we are seeing on the Waldorf website? Waldorf is announcing special editons of the Blofeld desktop and keyboard synhtesizer. In stylish black!
M-Audio Venom Vyzex software editor
One of bigger announcements of the past NAMM was the M-Audio Venom. This 49-key synthesizer combines the character of classic analog synths with modern digital processing to deliver an aggressive, infectious new sound. Whet your appetite with the included presets, then sink your teeth into creating original sounds—from atmospheric and subtle, to angry and downright nasty. Easily tweak parameters from the intuitive top-panel interface, or explore endless sound design and configuration possibilities with the included software editor. Perform bass lines, leads, and more with a full-size keyboard designed to satisfy serious players. You can even use Venom as an audio interface with Pro Tools M-Powered* and other music software—forming a powerful production machine to take your music in dangerous new directions.
Gearjunkies NAMM 2011 Favorits
Allthough several new products ‘leaked’ before the doors of the NAMM show were opened, we didn’t think we would get so many announcements or product updates as we actually did. To be honest, we were damn busy for a couple of days. There were enough manufacturers that managed to keep wraps on the new stuff till last friday and therefor surprised us with new goodies.
The SHOW in Video
After the press releases and announcements from the WinterNAMM, now the videos are coming in. We have listed some interesting videos (as links) below for you to check out the ones you might think interests you. The list is very much subjectif and totally incomplete I am sure… We will try to update the list the coming days.