Hollywood-based composer Chad Seiter shares insights into his scoring process for Star Trek: The Video Game, and explains the benefits of using the Windows version of MOTU Digital Performer for his high-end work.
touchAble is the Ableton live controller app for iPad. The app provides a powerful, intuitive and reliable multitouch control solution for professional use and includes templates for lives plugins and is fully compatible with vsts, audiounits and instruments. touchAble is supported by many professional musicians, performers, djs and composers around the world, who use touchAble on stage or in studio.
Elysia is excited to launch the first episode of a new series of videos which is called Close Encounters. The big idea behind this is to enjoy the creative potentials that the clash of two great audio toys can unfold. More will follow soon, but first things first: Enjoy the nvelope 500 versus the TR-606.
Native Instruments today released the first of a series of videos showcasing respected Japanese producers, performers, and DJs. Five artists give detailed insights into their individual creative processes with MASCHINE – Native Instruments’ groove production system seamlessly integrating tactile hardware and advanced software.
Fyrd Instruments is a new manufacturer of boutique software and hardware for computer-based music production. The French company’s mission is to develop innovative, evolving and fully-integrated solutions for music enthusiasts. Fyrd Instruments focus on producing musical instruments with high quality at an affordable price.
Our friends from Sweden have released a video in which they show us how easy it can be to start a track in Reason 7 within ten minutes. Carlo shows you how to set up a project, fill in some beats, synths and vocals and start mixing your first track.
Marshall just announced their first-ever over-ear headphones, The Monitor! This headphone embodies the strength and power that Marshall stands for in one epic sounding package.
What do you get when you put DJ Nick Hook, a Pioneer DDJ-SX controller and an iPad with Serato Remote in one room? Well, we think you’ll get an awesome video. Nick shows up and close how he controls Serato with the DDJ-SX together with the Remote app.
Pulselocker is a music streaming and subscription service that lets DJs and music aficionados play millions of tracks, with the most popular mixing applications, online or off. With Pulselocker, DJs can stream full-length tracks, try new music before they buy, and buy the tracks they want to keep. Additionally, Pulselocker gives artists and labels new ways to monetize their current and back catalog. Based in San Francisco, Pulselocker is funded by Grammy award-winning artist, Ben Harris of Dirty Vegas.
Today we get a closer look at the iZotope Iris sampling re-synthesiser VST/AU/RTAS plugin by veteran EDM producer Dom Kane. This instrument is very innovative and in the beginning maybe daunting. So this video will give you a better view and knowledge about the possiblities of this plugin. Dom goes through an overview of the Iris interface and guides us through the use of the various panel controls, and how you can layer and and creat your own unique sounds!
In ‘general’ producers modify dynamics of drums with compressors. Celemony has released a video on how to shape the dynamic range of drum and percussion loops – the Melodyne way. In short, control the dynamic range of drum loops in more detailed ways than any compressor can!
In this video below Felix da Housecat explains why he loves his Traktor Kontrol X1s, the compact add-on controller engineered for seamless Traktor integration. He covers the new touchstrip, looping, using cue points, Flux Mode, and more. “It’s my new secret weapon“, as he states it.
We here at Gearjunkies love our audio, our gear, and our heroes. The video we are showing below, we came across thanks to the AIAIAI blog. The name of the video is ‘the sound of Ayrton Senna’, so our interest was immediately triggered. Big time!
Below is a great demonstration of the 8 Step Program Analog Expression/CV Sequencer by “JJ Likes Guitar.”