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Korg sets the Monotron free for Circuit Bending
By ways of great exception Korg has released the schematics of their little Monotron synthesizer. Allthough this little cuty was being hacked the day it came out, now there is an official schematic to follow. As the Monotron is a complete analog synth it is ideal for ‘circuit bending’.
New USB Audio Interfaces from Tascam available now
Tascam recently released two new USB Audio/Midi interfaces for their US series. The US-800 offers eight inputs and four outputs. Where the US-1800 offers 16 inputs and four outputs.
Reliving the past with the M4000D Digital Mellotron
Watching the video below just took me back in the days instantly. Wow, just check those sounds. Like the Mellotron was never gone! This new digital Mellotron was very well received at the past NAMM 2010. It has been developed by Mellotron and is solely their own product and has nothing to do with any other manufacturer.
MeeBlip – The Hackable Digital Synth
Meet MeeBlip, the hackable digital synth, developed by Peter Kirn (CDM Blog) and James Grahame. MeeBlip is a hackable, affordable digital synthesizer, made for accessible sound and hands-on control. It can be someone’s first synth. It can be a unique-sounding addition to your music setup, playable with MIDI hardware and software. It can be a synth you open up and modify, learning about sound creation, code, and electronics. Or it can be the basis of new projects and ideas.
Lexicon introduces PCM Native Effects Plug-In Bundle
In a move that brings the sounds of its PCM96 Stereo Reverb/Effects Processor to more users than ever before, Lexicon today announced the introduction of its PCM Native Effects Plug-In Bundle. The new software package makes all the effects processing of Lexicon’s acclaimed PCM96 available as a plug-in that adds a wealth of inspirational new sounds to a user’s DAW that are not available anywhere else.
Strange Agency Curtis just turned 2.0.
Curtis from the Strange Agency is the first granular synthesizer for the iPad. Granular synthesis works by combining many tiny grains of sound from an existing recording, creating new sounds with the texture of the original, now with endless temporal possibilities. Play the sound forward, backward, or even at a single point! Unlike scratching a record, pitch doesn’t depend on how quickly you move through the recording. Try with spoken word, singing, synths. Mangle your recordings or create soft, gentle textures!
Rosegarden 10.10 a.k.a. Betty Prior released
The Rosegarden team is proud to announce the release of version 10.10 of Rosegarden, an audio and MIDI sequencer and musical notation editor for Linux. Rosegarden is a well-rounded audio and MIDI sequencer, score editor, and general-purpose music composition and editing environment. Rosegarden is an easy-to-learn, attractive application that runs on Linux, ideal for composers, musicians, music students, and small studio or home recording environments. This “Betty Prior” version is a significant bug fix release, and they encourage everyone to upgrade as soon as possible.
Available soon – New Grace Design M903 headphone amp
Ten years ago, we launched the model 901 headphone amplifier. 4 years later, the m902, which set the standard for a new category of compact, precision playback tools. Today, Grace Design proudly unveil the m903, which is simply the most refined and feature rich headphone amp, DAC and compact monitor controller available.
M7CL Control via iPad with Yamaha StageMix
StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha M7CL digital mixing console functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range. The software has been specifically designed to allow engineers to adjust monitor mixes from the performers’ positions on stage, directly controlling mix parameters via the iPad rather than having to rely on verbal directions to a second engineer. The result is better mixes in less time: a huge advantage during high-pressure pre-show setup. StageMix does not provide remote control of all M7CL parameters, but is focused on the requirements for adjusting monitor mixes on stage.
Propellerhead announces ReBirth for iPad
ReBirth is back! Propellerhead Software’s legendary Techno Micro Composer has been resurrected and customized for the iPad. ReBirth faithfully emulates dance music’s three backbone devices: The Roland TB-303 Bass synth and the Roland TR-808 and 909 drum machines. Combine these with FX units, fully featured pattern sequencers and a gorgeous-looking interface and you’re ready to make killer tracks on your iPad.
Cute little RME Babyface started shipping
The long and eagerly awaited RME Babyface, a new ultra-mobile USB 22-channel audio interface, is now available. Equipped with the latest 192 kHz AD- and DA-converters and two reference class microphone preamps the bus-powered Babyface delivers two high end analog recording channels and four analog playback channels, plus ADAT and MIDI I/O in an attractively shaped enclosure.
4MidiLoop DJ Controller available now
Glanzmann has announced that their new DJ Controller is ready for ordering and shipment. In collaboration with FADERFOX, Glanzmann Digital DJ Solutions has developed the new 4midiloop controller which is the first controller allowing an entire and simultaneous control over four decks and four Effect-Slots in Traktor Pro.
Wisseloord Studios – A new concept with an old soul
Originally started as the ‘in-house’ recording studios of the Philips Electronics company in 1978, the Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum grew to become one of the best recording facilities in Europe. Many famous artists recorded tracks here at one moment in time: ELO, Elton John, The Police, Scorpions, The Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson, to name just a few. However, in 2005 the studio started having financial problems which finally resulted in a bankrupcy in 2009.
KORG iMS-20 app now available
KORG iMS-20 is an analog synth studio; a complete recreation of the Korg MS-20 analog synth, an analog sequencer, a drum machine, a mixer, and even Korg’s Kaoss Pad technology. Plus, you can share your songs online via the SoundCloud network! The regular price is US$ 32.99; a special introductory price of US$ 15.99 is being offered until January 31, 2011.
Free Korg microSAMPLER Bonus Sample Packs
Korg has announced the microSAMPLER Bonus Sample Packs 1 & 2. This expansive collection of professionally sampled sounds is available as a free download to all microSAMPLER users.