Free Weekly Ableton Live Rack #10: Broken Bells Rack

Uploaded by AfroDjMac on May 31, 2011

Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Bells... This rack is a sample of two xylophones, they can be played in unison or separately. Layered underneath those samples are reversed xylophone samples, so when you play, the normal xylophone sounds then reversed ones echo back.

Download the Live set here: http://bit.ly/freesynth10
it includes two versions, one with Sampler and one with Simpler.

*Non Live Users: The actual samples are included and can be imported into your DAW of choice. Instructions on how to do so are included in the download. On this collection, the samples go from notes A,B,C,D,E,F,G,A for three octaves*

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Synth-Project presents: The impOSCar Controller is back - Part two

Uploaded by SynthProject on May 31, 2011

Second Vid of the impOSCar Controller with the original Sound of GForce impOSCar 2 VST Instrument.

"Pensieri" Gattobus studio session

Uploaded by gattobus on May 27, 2011

I've been through a lot of troubles in this last two years...
I've lost someone very important to me... but now I'm here again with my instruments and my music.
Thank you very much to all my Youtube fans who waited patiently for my return.
Gattobus is back in his little studio, finally.

Free Sample Friday: Resonator

  From Waveformless

If you've read this blog for any length of time, you're probably aware that I am a big proponent of using effects as part of the sound design process. Today's free sample selection is a perfect example of that ethos. This sound started life as a simple plucked squarewave sound from Arturia's Jupiter-8V. But after feeding it through Ohmicide, Logic's Space Designer, and D16's Toraverb, it takes on the character of a struck metal pole. 6 samples @ 24-bit/44.1k weigh in at 5.58 MB. Enjoy!

GO GET THEM!

Ian Boddy Odyssey: A Journey in Sound Design - Zero-G sample library

Uploaded by timespace08 on May 26, 2011

IAN BODDY is one of the UK´s most celebrated synthesists and sound designer and has been creating award-winning sample libraries since 1992. In this enormous compendium Zero-G has collated his last EIGHT sound libraries into one stupendously large library of sublime sound design which has been made available in all the most popular audio formats.

This collecion is packed full of ambiences, soundscapes, drones, loops, single hits and FX and is the perfect tool for any professional movie soundtrack or dance producer looking for some extra creativity and imagination.

Here Ian Boddy tells us about his background, the libraries in this collection and how the sounds were created.

Midge Ure: "Melodyne is black magic!"

Uploaded by CelemonySoftware on May 24, 2011

Midge Ure became famous with Ultravox ("Vienna", "Dancing With Tears In My Eyes") and as a solo singer ("If I Was"), but he has also worked as a producer and songwriter for artists such as Thin Lizzy, Visage and of course Band Aid. In this video, he talks about the reunion of Ultravox, their first album in 26 years, and the use of the Melodyne software in his work.

For more artist talks go to www.celemony.com/id/artists

KDJ-ONE Mobile Audio Workstation (Sneak Preview)

Uploaded by Diginfonews on May 26, 2011

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11/5/2011

CyberStep
KDJ-ONE

Motherboard: Electric Independence - Vince Clarke & the Temple of Synth

Uploaded by MotherboardTV on Mar 23, 2010

Vince Clarke is a man synonymous with synth pop and a legend in the history of electronic music. Hes famous for founding three of the most popular and lasting musical acts in history: Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure. But his distinct sonic output depends upon another feat: he has spent the last 30 years amassing one of the worlds most impressive collections of rare, holy grail analogue synthesizers.

Watch more @ Electric Independence

Reso Dubstep Production Masterclass

Reso Production Masterclass Pt. 1 from dub step on Vimeo.



Reso Production Masterclass Pt. 2 from dub step on Vimeo.

Kalimba x Moogerfoogers x Multi-Pedal

From: MoogMusicInc  | Jun 23, 2010  | 3,224 views

Run anything through your Moogerfoogers (even Kalimbas!) to create more dynamic soundscapes. In this video, a sample and hold waveform from the Multi-Pedal modulates the oscillator frequency of the Ring Mod while it creates aural cascades by controlling the feedback of the Analog Delay.

Moog Sound Lab Season 1

Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on May 26, 2011

Welcome to the first season of Moog Sound Lab-- Moog's new live performance series where artists re-imagine the songs in their catalog using analog synthesis and effects. Moog Sound Lab is all about organic experimentation and soundscaping. It's filmed in the Moog Factory in Asheville, North Carolina. Tune into MoogMusic.com to see bands like Tegan & Sara, OKGO, Neon Indian, The Dandy Warhols, The Glitch Mob, Kylesa, Trentemoller and many more.

Neon Indian :: Filtatron :: Moog Sound Lab

Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Nov 5, 2010

Check out Neon Indian experimenting with multiple filter modulations by running the Moog Filtatron into the external audio input of the Slim Phatty.

Sneak Peak at Moog Sound Lab, the new online show from Moog Music coming soon. Moog Sound Lab features artists from all genres experimenting with synthesis.

Native Instruments Reaktor Updated To Version 5.6

Native Instruments has updated Reaktor, a modular studio for Windows and Mac, to version 5.6.
It’s a fairly significant update, with a streamlined user interface, two new synthesis modules (additive and modal), a more powerful audio engine and improved documentation (yes!).
In addition, NI is including Electronic Instruments 1 & 2 with Reaktor now, along with the Lazerbass monophonic synthesizer.
Changes since version 5.5 include:

• 64-bit support for Windows and Mac OSX.
• Improved navigation concept.
• Added ‘breadcrumb’ navigation to structure view.
• Added searchbox to add modules.
• New 800-page module reference manual.
• Scrolling of structures with Alt+Drag over structure.
• Added hide frame and transparency property to XY module.
• Added drag copy to other structure view.
• Recorder shows recorded time when recording.
• Add abort function to file not found dialog on project recall.
• Improved loading time for ensembles with many Send/Receive terminals.
• PNG file support for picture modules.

Reaktor retails for US $399.

Ableton Tutorial - Ping Pong Delay (Mixing Dance Music pt 1)

Uploaded by pointblankonline on Apr 28, 2011

http://www.pointblankonline.net/mixing-dance-music-course---ableton.php In this video, Danny J Lewis (Defected, Enzyme Black) demonstrates how a ping pong delay can be used to build tension in a build up before the groove kicks back in.

This is the first of the series of tutorials taken from the Mixing Dance Music in Ableton course (http://www.pointblankonline.net/mixing-dance-music-course---ableton.php)

Please subscribe to our channels to make sure you catch the next in the series of Ableton Live Tutorials.

Session Strings Pro - Maximum Contemporary Strings

Uploaded by NativeInstruments on May 26, 2011

Presenting the new gold standard for contemporary studio strings:
SESSION STRINGS PRO.
Take control of an 11-piece string ensemble, recorded with the utmost precision in four different settings for maximum flexibility and realism. With its immaculate quality and unique musical workflow, SESSION STRINGS PRO is the premium choice for pop, RnB and more.

Learn more: http://www.native-instruments.com/sessionstringspro

Korg Monotribe Sonic LAB Review

Uploaded by sonicstate on May 26, 2011

Full review of Korg"s new Analogue Ribbon Station.
Article: http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2011/05/26/sonic-lab-korg-monotribe/

Many thanks to those who posted questions in the comments here and on our site on the un-boxing video. I hope we answered all/most of your queries.

Mike Huckaby with Maschine 1.6

Uploaded by NativeInstruments on May 23, 2011

Watch and learn, as Detroit house producer Mike Huckaby creates a deep house track from scratch within minutes, using only Maschine 1.6 and The Mouth.

RP Punch Introduction

Uploaded by robpapen on May 25, 2011

Rob Papen Punch
virtual drum machine
With Punch, Rob Papen delivers a brand new speaker busting, body rattling software instrument. Punch delivers synthesized drums in the finest audio quality and with breathtaking features for the contemporary producer.

You can can use synthesis and the build in samples to build your own unique sounding drum-kit, but also your own samples can be loaded into Punch to complete your kit. Your sounds can then be crafted using the stunning features, filters and huge synth power we all know from other RP synthesizers.

Punch has a unique sound but also built in sequencers, allowing you the user to have multiple patterns at your finger tips. These grooves can be triggered in a live environment to build a song, but are also great for just improvisation and jamming!

Also featured are drum-kits built by famous DJ's which complete the arsenal of power that is Punch...

I Don't Ordinarily Do This Sort of Thing, But...

From Waveformless

... This is too important NOT to post.

Charles Rehill and I have been friends for over a decade now. I met him right as he was starting his project Lost Signal, and indeed he asked me to produce his debut album. Many years later, I signed Charles to my 23db Records label and have been releasing his music ever since.

Earlier this year, Charles and his lovely wife Kristine welcomed their first child into the world. Although he was born healthy, he arrived a bit earlier than anticipated and required special care. Despite the fact that the Rehill's had been paying nearly $1,000 a month for health coverage, their insurance company denied the claim for their son's special care leaving them stuck with a bill for over $225,000. That's right. They HAVE insurance and are now stuck with nearly a quarter million dollar bill. Needless to say, this has put the new family in a pretty precarious condition.

I know that the economy is tough right now and that many of us are struggling to get by as it is, but if you are able to help in any way, you'd be lightening their load significantly. How can you help? There's a couple ways:

1.) Kristine has started a Chipin page to accept donations and share their story. It doesn't matter how small your donation is... even a buck helps. This is the fastest and most immediate way you can help.

2.) All this summer, if you order a copy of Charles' "Eviscerate" CD through the Assemblage 23 Online Store, I will waive the shipping cost of your entire order, no matter how big it is and no matter where you live. Note that when you receive your initial order confirmation that it will list a shipping fee, but this will be removed before your items ship.

3.) Head over to Lost Signal's Bandcamp page and purchase any of Charles's excellent releases. Been looking for an excuse to pick up the new "Apparition" CD? Now you can do it and know it's going to a good cause as well.

NOTE: Although the donation site indicates that they are only accepting donations until May 18th, that's actually May 18th 2012.

Akai MPC60 Akai MPC60 Video Training feat. Roger Linn Section 1: Introduction

Other videos can be found here.

Tonehammer Turns The Washing Machine Into A Musical Instrument – Laundronium

Laundronium by Tonehammer
Tonehammer has introduced Laundronium, a virtual instrument for Native Instruments Kontakt based on sounds sampled from a washing machine:

The idea of the washing machine as a piece of musical equipment, while not unheard of, has been fairly limited in its scope. Generally you’ll see the white cube playing a rudimentary spin cycle beat behind a mediocre guitarist who is only vaguely aware of the naturally occurring music which is constantly present in our modern human environment. The washing machine will play this beat dutifully, knowing that it isn’t respected for musical talent like its ancestor the washboard.

We spend so much less time with the modern washing machine, than the folks of previous generations did with the washboard, that we’ve become coldly detached from it. The washing machine happily does all the work, never complaining, and still we complain about laundry day. If we just took a little time to talk to our washing machines we may find out that they are quite into music. And not just Zydeco, either. As it happens, the washing machine is as far beyond the washboard in musical capabilities as it is in laundering talent.

Tonehammer has built a reputation for creating unique virtual instruments, and Laundronium is no exception.
Give the demo and walk-through audio files a listen and let us know what you think of Laundronium!
Features:

• 47 kontakt .nki files (open format).
• 1045 samples.
• 1.22 GB installed.
• 44.1 kHz stereo PCM wav format (24 bit).
• Custom Convolution Reverb Impulses.
• Bowed and Plucked, stringed articulations.
• Finger and Mallet Tuned and Untuned Percussion Articulations.
• Powerful Custom Performance, legato, FX, and arpeggiator controls.

Laundronium is $35, but is available through June 5th for US $29.

Free Roland TB-303 Synth Clone, Muon Tau Bassline

Free Music Software: Muon Software has released an updated version of Tau Bassline, a free Roland TB-303 bassline synthesizer clone.
Tau Bassline is available as Mac AU & VSTi and Windows VSTi.
It’s available as a free download via Muon’s Facebook page. You need to “Like” Muon, and then view the Exclusive Content section.
Here’s an audio demo of Tau Bassline:

Muon Tau Bassline Demo by Bronto Scorpio

If you give Tau a try, let us know what you think of it!

Dub FX 10/10/2008 'Step on my Trip

Uploaded by dowdenboy on Oct 12, 2008

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http://dubfx.net/

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http://dubfx.bandcamp.com/

Dub FX gets creative with Traktor Kontrol S4

Uploaded by NativeInstruments on May 24, 2011

Renowned live performer Dub FX unlocks the creative potential of the new Loop Recorder in the Traktor 2 DJ software.

Using the live input on the Traktor Kontrol S4 DJ performance system, he records and overdubs his voice and uses the Sample Decks to arrange different loops while adding Traktor's exclusive effects like the Beatmasher or Delay.

For more info on Traktor Kontrol S4, visit http://www.native-instruments.com/s4

Also, for more detailed product information on the next generation of Traktor, please see: http://www.native-instruments.com/traktor


The tutorial:


Uploaded by NativeInstruments on May 24, 2011

Watch how renowned live performer Dub FX created his unique performance with the Traktor Kontrol S4 all-in-one DJ performance system using TRAKTOR 2 Technology Inside.

He records his voice using a microphone as the live input source in Traktor's Loop Recorder, overdubbing layer after layer to create an intricate vocal arrangement.

Using the filter knob on the S4, he brings in a drum loop on a Sample Deck and adds more layers to the performance. Note how he moves recorded material from the Loop Recorder to empty Sample Deck slots to free the Loop Recorder for further use.

For more info on Traktor Kontrol S4, visit http://www.native-instruments.com/s4

Also, for more detailed product information on the next generation of Traktor, please see: http://www.native-instruments.com/traktor

Free Vocoder For Windows & Mac, TAL-Vocoder 2

Togu Audio Line has introduced TAL-Vocoder-2, a free vocoder plugin for Windows and Mac.
Here’s what they have to say about Vocoder 2:

TAL-Vocoder is a vintage vocoder emulation with 11 bands that emulates the sound of vocoders from the early 80’s. It includes analog modeled components in combination with digital algorithms such as the SFFT (Short-Time Fast Fourier Transform).

This vocoder does not make a direct convolution of the carrier and modulation signal as other digital vocoders maybe do. It includes an envelope follower for every of the eleven bands. This vocoder is optimized for voice processing and includes some algorithms for consonants to make the voice more intelligible.

The carrier signal is a VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) with a Pulse, Saw, Noise and SubOsc. But it’s also possible to use the left stereo input as carrier. This way every sound source can be used as carrier signal. This plug-in supports every sample rate.

Features:

• 11 band vocoder engine.
• Internal carrier synth (pulse, saw, sub osc, noise, mono, poly, portamento, sync mode, tune).
• Possiblity to route an external carrier signal.
• Harmonic control (adds more harmonics to any carrier signal)
• “Ess” enhancer for a clean understandable voice, also with a carrier that hasnt much high frequencies.
• Clip LED, glows if the input signal will be clipped.
• Panic button stopps hanging notes within the synth.
• Documentation shows different routing possiblities.
• Low CPU usage.

Download at the TAL site.
If you give TAL-Vocoder a try, let us know what you think about it!

Mixing & Mastering Tutorial – Dubstep Bass Compression

Uploaded by DubSpot on Apr 1, 2011

For more info - http://bit.ly/dPXchMIn this tutorial, Dubspot Instructor and Mixing & Mastering engineer Daniel Wyatt explains and demonstrates how to compress dubstep wobble bass in Ableton Live, using the LA-2A convolution compressor the URS Classic Console Strip Pro.
Wyatt takes a low end heavy track produced by Dubspot Instructor DJ Shiftee, and applies a compressor (Opto2A) which has some tube harmonics and gives a focused energy to the bass.

Free Weekly Ableton Live Rack #9: "Yamaha CP-35"

Uploaded by AfroDjMac on May 24, 2011

Ableton Live Instrument Rack created by sampling a Yamaha CP35 electric piano. Effects are then layered, including a tremolo using Ableton's Auto Pan effect.


Download the Live set here: http://bit.ly/freesynth9
it includes two versions, one with Sampler and one with Simpler.

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Happy 77th Birthday, Bob Moog!

Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on May 22, 2011

In honor of Bob Moog's 77th Birthday, Moog engineer Steve Dunnington summons a Minimoog Voyager Orchestra to play a Mooged Out version of what else?...Happy Birthday!

Steve overdubbed 6 tracks of Minimoog Voyager, one voice at a time, to realize this rendition of Happy Birthday. Using sounds from the Voyager factory presets, this special version of Happy Birthday for Bob was envisioned as a stylistic mashup of Kraftwerk and Jean-Jacques Perry. Both are artists who helped put the Moog Synthesizer in the ear of listeners all over the world.

Happy Birthday, Bob! This year marks some big changes for the little company you started. None of it would be possible without your fearless genius, passion for innovation and overwhelming humility. Thanks for everything, Bob!

All pictures of Bob Moog courtesy of the Bob Moog Foundation. Visit them here: http://www.moogfoundation.org/

Make waves. Support Bob's Legacy. http://www.moogfoundation.org/supporting-the-bob-moog-foundation/

Visit Moog Music on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/moogmusicinc?v=wall

Follow Moog Music on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/#!/moogmusicinc

To see last years Happy Bday to Bob video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0Lk-FTgFpo

To learn more about Moog Music Inc, visit us on the web at: http://moogmusic.com/

Analogue Solutions Station Q Analogue Step Sequencer Meets Station X and Station Y

Uploaded by rezfilter on May 23, 2011

Here's a closer look at the Analogue Solutions Station Q, 8-step analogue step sequencer.

http://analoguesolutions.org.uk/v2/station-q/

Station Q is like half an Oberkorn sequencer (see other videos for Oberkorn demonstrations). It is identical to Oberkorn, except that is is 8 step instead of 16, and does not have the MIDI features. The Station Q is the perfect companion to the Station X/Y mini-modular combo (featured in this video).

This basic video demonstrates making simple connections (gate to trigger), modulating the filter via Station Q's CV A row of steps, creating a basic sequence by step setting, as well as other items such as glide and patching the sequencer to Q's Reset function.

Per usual, at video's end, you'll hear everything brought together in an original, analogue demo tune.

Enjoy.

KEY FEATURES OF STATION Q 24 CV knobs, 8 Gate switches, 9 LEDs 3x CV channels, 2x Gate channels CV control of Speed / Tempo Control of sequence position (step number) Rugged steel construction Compact, portable size! more more more

Free Acid Bassline Synth For Windows, Acidlab

Lithium Sound has released Acidlab – a free bassline synth for Windows that is designed to be “a recreation of the classic acid sound but with the addtion of a few extras.”
Key additions include a track Knob, high and low pass filter, and on-board distoration.
Features:

• Switchable oscillator (saw and square)
• Decay Knob
• Filter (LP/HP/BP)
• Distortion Knob
• 16 presets

If you give Acidlab a try, leave a comment and let us know what you think of it!
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Maceo Parker Meets Moogerfoogers

Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on May 19, 2011

Maceo Parker came to visit the Moog factory in Asheville, NC last week and treated us to an impromptu improv in the Moog Sound Lab. While Maceo wailed away we couldn't resist filtering and modulating his sound through the Moogerfoogers. Beginning with the natural sound of Maceo's Fresh N' Funky Alto Sax, we quickly hurdle into another dimension by adding the MF-101 Low Pass Filter to the mix. Crankin' on the Cutoff knob of the MF-101 Low Pass Filter draws out an analog "Wah" that allows for additional sonic articulations -- say, "Wah-wah What?!?" It is recommended to keep the Resonance & Mix on the high side to bring out the most color when using this charismatic extension of your horn's voice. The MF-102 Ring Modulator, and MF-103 12-Stage Phaser are being used here to add anywhere from subtle tremolo effects, to mild grit to the tones being passed from the MF-101 Low Pass Filter, and MF-104Z Analog Delay. The root of all Space-Funk is in our MF-104Z Analog Delay -- setting the Delay Time knob to a desirable tempo/pulse, and the Feedback knob to the desirable echo length, gives Maceo an analog canvas to work with that he can both apply color to, and take color from -- watch as he pauses to explore his audio imprint, then snatches it back to shape again. Rocking on the Delay Time switch, and tweaking the Delay Time knob at the end of Maceo's phrases twists his sound to an otherworldly degree, creating a stunning sonic vertigo. Where will our Moogerfoogers take your horn?

Free Dubstep Sample Pack – Wub! Wub! Wub!

Dubstep Sample Pack Demo Track by Ghosthack
Ghosthack has released a free dubstep sample pack, Second Dubstep Sample Pack, which features:

• 6 Bassdrums
• 12 Basslines
• 3 DnB Loops
• 22 Drum Loops
• 6 FX Sounds
• 6 Glitch Sounds
• 6 Hats
• 23 Pads
• 5 Percussions
• 11 Snares/Claps

Given the name, you might be wondering about the first dubstep sample pack. You can download it at the Ghosthack site, too.

AfroDJMac- "Yea Yea Yea" Nintendo EP

Uploaded by AfroDjMac on May 21, 2011

Nintendo Entertainment System is the sound source for this cartoon for New York based AfroDJMac's "Yea Yea Yea." This animation was created for the Nintendo EP, an album made up of songs created with an NES.

Download the entire EP for FREE @ http://bit.ly/j2yG9w

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Review: NI RaZor - Additive Softsynth

Uploaded by sonicstate on May 18, 2011

An interesting additive synth born from the twisted mind of Errorsmith. With some unusual features and weird waves and filters - we take a look at the Reaktor based instrument. For a full accompanying article:

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2011/05/18/sonic-lab-native-instruments-razor-...

The VXXY DCM8 – The World’s First Chip Music Drum Machine

This is a sneak preview of the VXXY DCM8, described as the ”worlds first studio production drum machine dedicated to chip music sounds.
The VXXY DCM8 will offer “multiple oscillators, numerous waveforms and modulation options, several noise types, digital filter, lo-fi bit reduction, DAC masking and clipping.”
Official details are to be announced. The DCM8 drum machine is expected to launch June 2011.

Ableton Tutorial Reverse Reverb

Uploaded by SonicAcademy on Oct 18, 2010

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get the Ableton Live 30 day free trial here http://www.ableton.com/download-live-trial then check out our videos to learn how to make tunes!

Jupiter-8, TR-808: 'Synced' by TSF

Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on May 12, 2011

New composition with Jupiter-8 and TR-808, D-50, JV-880, Motif-6 and Juno-1.
TR-808 is synced to Jupiter-8 running its latched arpeggiator. The Jupiter-8 sound is a new patch just for arps.

Celemony Introduces Capstan

Celemony, creators of the ground-breaking Melodyne pitch-correction software have announced their newest product: Capstan, a tool aimed at correcting timing/playback speed issues introduced by faulty tapes or playback. Here's what they have to say:

"Being musically intelligent, the Capstan algorithm is capable of recognizing not only the minutest amounts of wow and flutter but also continuous speed variations within the musical material itself and makes possible detailed editing that extends even to drawing in the curve manually. It is based on the patented DNA Direct Note Access technology made famous by the award-winning program Melodyne, which is used worldwide in all major studios for the editing of pitch and timing.

Whilst the precise detection of the wow and flutter represents the actual technological revolution, repairing the recording is easy: the musical material is simply played back with the velocity curve inverted. Pure varispeed – guaranteed free from artifacts.

Tara Busch & John Foxx & Benge in the studio

Uploaded by tarabusch on May 15, 2011

Tara Busch & John Foxx & Benge in the studio with Moog

Korg Monotribe Pre-Review Un-boxing

Uploaded by sonicstate on May 16, 2011

Sonic LAB - we open up the Monotribe box prior to our full review. Please leave any questions below in the comments and we will do our best to answer them in the full review.
http://www.sonicstate.com

Video: Yazoo, Erasure, The Assembly, most of Depeche Mode at Short Circuit Presents Mute

The Short Circuit Presents Mute showcase of synthpop and electronic music wrapped up last night in London with a Vince Clarke extravaganza, which included a set with Erasure, an appearance by Alison Moyet for what might have been Yazoo’s final performance and a surprise reunion with Feargal Sharkey to play the lone single the duo recorded as The Assembly. In addition to Clarke, the two-night Mute Records event at London’s Roundhouse featured three more current and former Depeche Mode members, as Martin L. Gore and Andy Fletcher performed DJ sets and Alan Wilder played as Recoil. Despite fans’ hopes, singer Dave Gahan did not appear for an impromptu DM set.
Other acts on the bill: Nitzer Ebb (who joined Recoil for DM’s “Personal Jesus”), Laibach (who covered the classic “Warm Leatherette”), Richie Hawtin (aka Plastikman), Moby, label founder Daniel Miller, Liars and The Residents.
Last night’s 11-song Erasure set was immediately preceded by three songs from Yazoo (”Nobody’s Diary,” “Ode to Boy,” “Don’t Go”), a performance Moyet had announced likely will be the duo’s last. The real surprise, though, came after Erasure, when Andy Bell introduced Sharkey, the former Undertones singer who stopped recording in the early 1990s and moved to the business side of music.
Taking the stage last night, Sharkey said, “It’s 20 years since I stood in front of a crowd like you guys, and the only reason I’d ever have done it was for this man standing over here,” he added, pointing to Clarke. The two performed “Never Never,” their 1983 U.K. hit single.
You can see video of that Assembly reunion above, and, below, we’re gathering other clips, including performances by Yazoo, Erasure, Laibach, Recoil and Nitzer Ebb, and more as they show up on YouTube.
See more video from Short Circuit Presents Mute after the jump…

Video: Yazoo, “Nobody’s Diary” at Short Circuit Presents Mute, 5/14/11




Video: Yazoo “Don’t Go” at Short Circuit Presents Mute, 5/14/11



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Slices Special Issue - Documentary about Richie Hawtin

Uploaded by ElectronicBeatsVideo on May 10, 2011

Please also check other Slices features here on www.youtube.com/user/ElectronicBeatsVideo or on www.electronicbeats.net/tv

Slices Special DVD about Richie Hawtin ist still available at www.eb-slices.net

Slices - Pioneers Of Electronic Music Vol. 1 - Richie Hawtin
The launch of this DVD special series, Slices - Pioneers of Electronic Music celebrates in detail the life and work of prominent artists or "pioneers" in the global electronic music scene. The first edition is a documentary film based on electronic producer, performer and industry icon, Richie Hawtin. The film draws from the important stages and events in Richie Hawtin's personal and artistic life, revealing the journey of an introverted and transplanted computerminded teen that develops by way of Detroit's radio and records fueled by pure driven passion into a successful techno-entrepreneur and global DJ entertainer. Assembling an extensive archive of both new and un-released photos, video and exclusive interviews, the film provides an extraordinary insight into the life and career of one of the most successful activists in techno history: Richie Hawtin.

Renoise 2.7 Now Available – Here’s What’s New

Renoise 2.7, the latest version of the DAW for Mac, Windows & Linux, is now available.
Here’s what’s new:

• Sample Keyzone Editor
• Sample Slicing
• Improved Automation
• Redesigned Instruments
• MIDI Input Routing
• Real-time Line-In Rendering
• Multiband Send Device

The video above offers a sneak preview of the new features in Renoise 2.7. Full details on Renoise 2.7 below.
Renoise 2.7-3.7 retails for 58.00 Euro.
Instrument Redesign and Sample Keyzones
Renoise’s internal instruments have been re-engineered. The focal point is a new keyzone editor that supports overlapping, velocity, and key release mappings. The Sample Keyzones editor brings with it user interface refinements, improved drumkit generation, better tuning options, new sample properties, and loop modes. Live instrumentalists can also tap into new realtime rendering modes and MIDI input routing, making Renoise on a laptop a formidable replacement for your old sampler.
Some new Instrument & Sampler features at a glance:

• Sample Keyzones GUI editor per instrument
• Map different samples to different velocity ranges
• Map samples to key release as well as key press
• Stack samples and create overlapping sections
• Toggle envelope on/off per keyzone
• New Release sample loop option for exiting the loop on key release
• MIDI Input can now be routed to individual instruments and tracks
• Extended drumkit and keyboard layout generation options
• Sample envelopes now have Points mode in addition to Linear and Curve
• Autofade setting per sample for quickly fading beginning and end of samples
• Select multiple samples and batch edit properties
• Overhauled instrument properties GUI, now in lower tab

Sample Slice Markers
New Slice Markers push Renoise’s breakbeat insanity one step further. With the click of a button, your break is sliced and keymapped. Amens away! More than just a beatslicer, creatives will soon discover custom offsets and the power of aliases for controlling longer recordings like vocals and soundscapes.
Slice marker features include:

• Automatically detect transients in sample and place markers on them
• Manually place and edit slice positions in sample editor
• Trigger slices from keyboard as if they were regular samples
• Trigger slices from pattern 09 commands
• Trigger either only slice or remainder of sample from that point
• Edit sample properties like loop, volume etc per slice

Automation Improvements
The revamped Automation Editor now provides a zoomable overview of the entire song, as well as vastly improved envelope resolution. Mouse handling has also been simplified, with fewer modifiers and more easily accessible draw mode, selections and context menu.

• Automation precision increased to 256 steps per pattern line
• Zoom level can be locked to multiples or fractions of whole envelopes
• Values can be snapped to grid, lines or beats
• Turn off Follow mode to detach edit position from playback position
• Left-click and drag to select, drag a selected point to move/scale

New Track DSPs
Internal FX get an injection of winning with a new Comb Filter and a Multiband Send that lets you surgically redirect a single sound source to 3 send tracks. New draggable gain and frequency handles in the native EQs add flavour and finesse to the tools.

• New Multiband Send device letting you send different frequency bands to different destinations
• New Comb Filter device
• Draggable handles for Frequency, Gain and Q for the EQ devices
• Devices can now be renamed
• Load and Save DSP chains from the device chain and device context menu
• DSSI plugins now handle MIDI note events coming from the GUI
• DSSI plugin windows always stay on top of Renoise window

Recording & MIDI

• MIDI Input can now be routed to individual instruments and tracks
• Pre-count metronome option for recording
• Live recording MIDI notes/events will no longer create lots of Undo/Redo steps
• More simultaneous Master/MIDI In devices supported
• Store pattern quantize settings globally and not per song

Audio Rendering

• Real-time rendering mode: render MIDI instruments and line-in devices, or hybrid VSTs
• Mono/Stereo/Auto option added for the plugin grabber
• Render Selection To Sample no longer renders DSPs on master channel

Other Tweaks and Fixes

• Remember previous track mute states when soloing/unsoloing
• New phase meter in Master Spectrum view
• Track and master scopes synced to zero crossings for better readability
• Audio headroom per track is now configurable (was -6dB)
• Pattern Matrix no longer steals Pattern Editor focus when clicked
• Navigating folders with many XRNX/XRNI files in Disk Browser considerably sped up
• Trigger Autoseek samples also when triggering individual lines (with Return key)
• Double click on scrollbars to zoom out fully in zoomable views
• Updated Lua API bindings

Roland BK-7m ‘A Band In A Briefcase’

Uploaded by RolandChannel on Jan 12, 2011

http://www.rolandconnect.com/product.php?p=bk-7m
A Band in a Briefcase
Add a world-class backing band to your show with the new BK-7m, a state-of-the-art module that packs an interactive band into a sleek, slim package. No bigger than a book, the BK-7m is a dream machine for the entertaining artist or solo musician who needs a backing band onstage, in the studio, or at home. With hundreds of great Tones, Music Styles, and rhythms onboard — all quickly accessible with one-touch buttons — the BK-7m will make you sound like a pro ensemble onstage

Livid Adds Expansion Jacks To All Its Block MIDI Controllers

Block Expansion Jacks from Livid Instruments on Vimeo.

Livid Instruments has announced that all Livid Block MIDI controllers now come with expansion connectors, making it easy to customize your MIDI control setup:

Two ¼” jacks allow you to connect Roland-style foot pedals and single analog controls. Put your feet in the mix for additional controls, or experiment adding different sensors and switches.

If that’s not enough, you can add up to eight more analog controls with the pin header connection. This provides a direct link into the block’s Brain so you can experiment with touch controls, sensors, accelerometers, faders, rotary knobs, and more. Of course, our Builder series BYOB boards can be easily integrated for a totally customized and modular setup.

This is a interesting enhancement.  It mainstreams customization, making it easy to create your own hot-rod MIDI controller solution.

Getting Started 2: Recording Audio

Uploaded by AbletonInc on May 6, 2011

This tutorial walks the brand new Live user through the necessary & basic steps of setting up and Recording Audio with Ableton Live.
Part 2 of a new series featuring Ableton's lead clinician Huston Singletary

KORG monotribe まるわかりビデオ Vol.1 Demo

Uploaded by KORGINC on May 12, 2011

KORG monotribeの機能を解説。Vol.1は「Synth Part」。アナログ・シンセサイザー部分のエディットを、パラメータ1つずつ説明しています。

monotribeについて、詳細はこちら。
http://www.korg.co.jp/Product/Dance/monotribe/

Experimental Metasonix Console

Uploaded by deengineered on May 12, 2011

Sunday, May 7, 2011

924 Gilman, Berkeley, CA

http://www.metasonix.com/

Don't expect this to hit the shelves anytime soon, the thyratrons alone cost $20-30 each, and unlike most other Metasonix tubes, are growing scarcer by the year.

CasioMuRF

Uploaded by Quadraphonicsoul on May 12, 2011

Moog MuRF pedal and a casio keyboard

F-Major explains slicing with Maschine

Uploaded by NativeInstruments on May 12, 2011

Producer and artist Justin Myracks, aka F-Major, demonstrates the slicing capabilities of Maschine with some additional tips for former MPC users.

Ski Beatz : Back To The Future

Uploaded by SoulCultureMedia on May 8, 2011

Even the most casual of Hip Hop listeners should be aware of Ski Beatz as, at the very least, the producer of iconic Hip Hop anthems on Jay-Z's 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt, and several albums for Camp Lo, having also gone on to produce for Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Fat Joe and others.

15 years on and the digitally inclined will have caught last year's excitable wave of activity leading up to the release of the North Carolina hailing producer, DJ and former emcee's own album, 24 Hour Karate School, released in September 2010, which saw Ski working with a mouthwatering spread of Hip Hop talent established and new, including Curren$y, Smoke DZA, Jean Grae, Jim Jones, Jay Electronica, Joell Ortiz, The Cool Kids, Stalley, Tabi Bonney, Ras Kass, Camp Lo and Wiz Khalifa.

On a mission to find out more about the man behind the beatz, SoulCulture TV sat down with Ski Beatz at Damon Dash's creative base of operations in New York, DD172, and asked the producer about his beginnings in Hip Hop -- as a rapper first.

Watch below as Ski talks us through his journey from the mic to the boards, from getting jaded by the industry and moving home to North Carolina to more recently returning to New York to work with a new breed of emcees and how his initial passion for rapping gives him the edge when producing for top rappers.

New Vermona VSR-3 Demos

via Vermona: "We have three fresh audio demos of the VERMONA VSR-3 online, titled “VSR-3 with groovy rhythm 1-3″. Check them out at the English or German site."

New Nintendo Cartridge, Chip Maestro, Turns NES Into A MIDI Synthesizer

Developer Jarek Lupinski is working on a new NES cartridge, Chip Maestro, that turns a Nintendo Entertainment System into a MIDI synthesizer.
Here’s what he has to say about Chip Maestro:

The cartridge will accept a MIDI input from any instrument, and by passing the MIDI notes through the NES, the cartridge will make the NES synthesize 8-bits of awesome in true NES squarewavey goodness. See the video for more details!

Most chiptune artists today use ‘software synths’ to try and recreate the sound we grew to love. By providing artists with a low-cost and easy to use hardware solution, they can use a real NES to compose their music, and even play it live on stage! And if you don’t have a MIDI instrument, don’t worry; you can use your PC with an inexpensive USB-MIDI converter, or create your own instrument using Arduinos or other microcontrollers that can output MIDI, so you can turn anything into an 8-bit instrument!

Lupinski is currently raising funds to produce the cartridge at Kickstarter.
via SonikTech, matrixsynth

Antares Intros ATG-6 Auto-Tune For Guitar

Antares has announced ATG-6, aka Auto-Tune for your guitar.
Here’s what they have to say about it?

In the years since its introduction, Antares Auto-Tune has literally revolutionized the process of vocal production.

Now, with our new ATG-6™ guitar technology, we’re doing the same for guitar.

ATG-6 is a DSP-based suite of functions that offer everything you’ve always wanted from a guitar, along with capabilities you never imagined possible. From flawless intonation to astonishing tonal flexibility to alternate tunings that open up entirely new areas of inspiration and creativity, ATG-6 technology seriously expands the flexibility and range of the electric guitar while letting you continue to play your own way.

Using our new Solid-Tune Intonation system, an ATG-6 equipped guitar constantly monitors the precise pitch of each individual string and makes any corrections necessary to ensure that every note of every chord and riff is always in tune, regardless of variables like finger position or pressure or physical limitations of the instrument. As a result, listening to a guitar with Solid-Tune is a revelation, offering a purity of intonation that has simply never before been possible.

ATG-6 – Six Times The Auto-Tune Pain?
At this point, Auto-Tune for Guitar is just an announcement, Antares hasn’t released audio or video demos.
And our gut-level reaction is that ATG-6 could be six times as annoying as Auto-Tune for vocals.
But Auto-Tune for guitars also promises new tuning options, and potential as a creative tool for guitars and possibly other audio sources.
What do you think of the Antares ATG-6 announcement? Are you ready for Auto-Tune for Guitars?
via Axetopia

Soundtorch 2.0 For Windows Makes Audio Browsing Gorgeous. But Is It Useful?

Uploaded by fm3000 on May 9, 2011

http://soundtorch.com/

Audio Browsing Redefined.

Soundtorch lets you browse through your audio collection extremely fast. Just drag your audio files onto the Soundtorch view ― all sounds are immediately arranged in a meaningful way and ready to be auditioned. Soundtorch is driven by the C.A.S.E. (Computer Aided Sound Exploration) engine, a sophisticated suite of algorithms that analyze and intelligently classify your audio collection.

With Soundtorch you can listen to sounds using a virtual torchlight ― all sounds illuminated by the light are played back simultaneously. This allows you to get an overview of literally thousands of sound files in a matter of mere minutes. As you zoom in or focus the light beam, you can still listen to one sound at a time.

Even though Soundtorch plays so many sounds at once, there's no cacophony. Your mind is powerful enough to easily spot the sound you like. Soundtorch further positions each playing sound on a surround system, or uses advanced surround virtualization when listening with headphones.

http://accessive-tools.com
http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1520465
http://www.j3l7h.de

Kitchen instruments

In honor of Mother's Day,what can be better than a track made ​​with kitchen
objects?

Soundtrack/Sound design: Rafael Lopes @rafaelloopes

Filming/Editing: Thales Henrique @ _thaleshenrique

Three Free Reaktor Ensembles – Phadia, Bass One, Piky

Uploaded by thecolorspacechannel on May 9, 2011

Audio demo for new released NI Reaktor Ensembles:
- Reaktor Phadia
- Reaktor Bass One
- Reaktor Piky

Download for free: http://www.thecolorspace.net/software.html

Official Website: http://www.thecolorspace.net
Twitter: http://twitter.com/_thecolorspace
Tumblr: http://the-colorspace.tumblr.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thecolorspacepage
Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/the-colorspace

Radical New Musical Instruments @ SF MusicTech Summit 2011 (first 34 mins)

Uploaded by gbevin on May 10, 2011

Our panel at SF MusicTech Summit 2011. Sadly these are only the first 34 minutes since my SD card was full after that.

We ~ Roger Linn, Ed Goldfarb and Geert Bevin ~ presented the LinnStrument, the Continuum and the Eigenharp. We demonstrated that we're now at a tipping point where electronic musical instruments are every bit as expressive as traditional instruments.

After that we go into an interesting discussion and debate about the subject with audience Q&A.

Trinity Orchestra plays Daft Punk

Uploaded by TrinityOrchestra on Apr 27, 2011

On 18 February 2011, Trinity Orchestra, the only fully student run orchestra in Ireland, played Daft Punk's album 'Discovery' in Trinity College Dublin's Exam Hall, the first ever live full orchestral performance of the music of Daft Punk. This video features the medley of Daft Punk's greatest hits that was played as an encore.

Music by Daft Punk, featuring One More Time, Aerodynamic, Da Funk, Superheroes, Around The World, Crescendolls and Digital Love.
Composed by Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Anthony Moore, Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer, Carlos Sosa, George Duke
Arranged and conducted by Rob Farhat
Band members: Neil Crowley, Elis Cziernak, Dan Forde, Rob Kearns, Barry O'Halpin
Singers: Ciaran Duffy, Robbie Kitt, Peter McNamara
Choir: Trinity Singers
Video directed and edited by Tom Speers
Filming: Matt Harris, Tom Speers, Callum Swift, Tiernan Kennedy, Kevin Shannon
Recording Engineers: Brian Fogarty, Alex Dunne, Stephen Fitzpatrick (Hyp Studio)
Live Sound: John Kearns

www.trinityorchestra.com
www.facebook.com/trinityorchestra
www.twitter.com/TrinityOrch

Free Epic Noise Drum Samples! from Bronto Scorpio

Very nice, free cinematic drum sound perfect for scoring your next epic!

GO GET IT!

Back to Basics with a Ol' Skool Minimoog

Uploaded by filoswerk on May 1, 2011

Tutorial covering Filter and Filter Envelope basics with Minimoog Voyager Old School

Free Sampling Sequencer For Windows, Noisebud Catchdad

Free Music Software: Noisebud CatchDad is a free sampling sequencer for Windows, designed for live situations.

With CatchDad, you can ‘catch’ 4 different sounds with the click of a button and instantly start to program rhythms with the built in step sequencers. Just send any sound, live or prerecorded through the plugin, press Record and you’re on your way.




Here’s a video demo of Catchdad in action:


Also check out Noisebud, the band.

Today is David Gahan's Birthday

It’s Dave Gahan’s birthday today — he’s turning 49 — so to properly mark the occasion, we present this complete 1-hour, 44-minute Depeche Mode concert filmed in Frankfurt, Germany, on Oct. 8, 1990. This heavily bootlegged show — an audience recording — is the closest thing we’ve got to that holy grail for DM fans: an officially released concert film from the World Violation Tour. More here.