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Audiobus Launches Today: How it Connects iPhone, iPad Music Making [Videos]

Dec

2012

For months, you’ve heard about Audiobus, an app that allows iOS apps to work together rather than being isolated tools. Now you can try it – and see if connecting apps on iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad can make you more musically productive. The video above puts it more nicely than a written explanation could, ...

Apogee Quartet Desktop Audio Interface for Mac Now Shipping Worldwide

Dec

2012

Apogee Electronics announces that its new Quartet desktop audio interface and control center for the Mac ($1,295 MSRP) is now shipping worldwide. Link: Apogee Quartet Desktop Audio Interface for Mac Now Shipping Worldwide

Make a New Sound: Scanned Synthesis on Wablet for iPad Features Utterly Mad Meshes

Dec

2012

It’s a good sign when you need to invent a new verb to describe using a music tool. And so, get ready for some wabbling. See the original post: Make a New Sound: Scanned Synthesis on Wablet for iPad Features Utterly Mad Meshes

Reaktor 5.8, with OSC: Now, Easily Control Reaktor-Built Sound Creations with Touch – Even in Play Mode

Nov

2012

Reaktor – and any Reaktor Player instrument/effect – meets easier hands-on control. iPad, no brainer. Images courtesy Native Instruments, for createdigitalmusic Go here to see the original: Reaktor 5.8, with OSC: Now, Easily Control Reaktor-Built Sound Creations with Touch – Even in Play Mode

Video: Machinedrum Meets Analog Four Effects with Dataline – And Yes, Machinedrum Does MIDI

Nov

2012

Elektron’s upcoming analog sequencer/synth is also an effects unit, and it was born to do the kind of rhythmic hands-on music manipulation you see here. In the latest video from Elektron superfan and hardware-loving musician MrDataline, we get to see the combination of Elektron’s classic Machinedrum with the just-about-to-be-released Analog Four Link: Video: Machinedrum Meets ...

Endeavour’s Evo, Touch-Sensitive Keyboard, Reimagined, Now From EUR499 [Gallery, Videos]

Nov

2012

Endeavour’s evo keyboard closely resembles a conventional music keyboard controller. But its piano-style keys and high-performance internals are custom engineered from the ground up for additional expression. See more here: Endeavour’s Evo, Touch-Sensitive Keyboard, Reimagined, Now From EUR499 [Gallery, Videos]

A Mixer, A Soundcard, a Controller: NI Traktor Kontrol Z2, Examined [Gallery, Details]

Oct

2012

It’s not a monster combining everything in a giant, coffin-sized case. Instead, the Z2 focuses in on 2-channel mixing and controls, and integrates with Traktor. Follow this link: A Mixer, A Soundcard, a Controller: NI Traktor Kontrol Z2, Examined [Gallery, Details]

A Controllerist Dream Come True: Custom Mappings in Ableton Live, Without Code

Aug

2012

Control from your [Livid] Code, without [writing] code. And that’s an excuse to show this beautiful custom Livid Code controller , one of a number of devices from Akai, Livid, and Korg supported with this powerful tool. Read more: A Controllerist Dream Come True: Custom Mappings in Ableton Live, Without Code

PreSonus AudioBox Interface Update Adds iPad Control

Jun

2012

PreSonus is shipping AudioBox Version 1.2, a free update that PreSonus recommends for all AudioBox-series users. V. 1.2 significantly enhances the performance and versatility of PreSonus’ AudioBox 1818VSL interface and also provides a number of new features for its AudioBox USB, AudioBox 22VSL and AudioBox 44VSL audio/MIDI interfaces. Go here to see the original: PreSonus ...

Platinum Samples’ Real Country Multi-Format MIDI Groove Library

Jun

2012

Platinum Samples’ new Real Country Multi-Format MIDI Groove Library ($29), produced by John Emrich,Â includes more than 1,000 grooves performed by Emrich on a Yamaha DTX900 electronic drum set. The grooves comprise a variety of Country and Western styles, including two-beats, waltzes, shuffles, train beats, ballads, bluegrass, country swing, country rock and “Wailin’” styles in a ...