Synthesizer News

On the Internet, no one knows you’re a dog. But they just might know you’re an MS-20.

Hector Urtubia – aka Mr. Book – has connected his synths to the Web and set them up for the world. Submit a music pattern, and send it off to the synths to be rendered to sound. It’s like Kinko’s, if they did analog synths instead of printers.

Hector explains more:

I created a web app (http://analogalacarte.com) which allows you to create a synth pattern, submit it and it will get rendered live in hardware on one of my synths at home.

I did this because I wanted everyone to be able to hear my brand new MS-20 mini, but have since put a Shruthi-1 online. The whole code that holds everything together is a combination of python, processingjs, html, javascript and a raspberry-pi. The plan is to start the cycling the synths on the side and maybe at a later point, implement rendering from VSTs as well.

That’s an MS-20 mini, connected to the world via Web tech. And below, a Shruthi-1 in the same role. Images courtesy the artist.

Keep up with the latest on his Twitter account:
@bigrobotstudios

The post Web-Connected Analog: Synths Render Sound From Your Browser, Remotely appeared first on Create Digital Music.

Audio software company Neyrinck has announced that they will deliver two compatible 64-bit AAX (Avid Audio eXtension) DSP and AAX Native plug-ins in time for the Avid Pro Tools 11 release, including SoundCode LtRt Tools and monitoring plug-in V-Mon. SoundCode … Continue reading →

If you like Tempo Rubato’s new Nave synthesizer, but would like to run it in your DAW, instead of on an iPad, there’s good news for you – VSTi and AU versions are planned.  Pricing and availability are TBA. via … Continue reading →

Klanghelm has released IVGI - a free saturation and distortion effect for Mac & Windows. Here’s what they have to say about the free effect plugin: IVGI can deliver very soft and subtle saturation, that feels at home on the master … Continue reading →

Reader Matt Brock (synthotronic) shared this awesome retro-futuristic video, Motion, ‘electronic listening music for the eyes’. The video is sort of a warped version of the Mind’s Eye music videos and features music from Warp Records’ Artificial Intelligence II compilation. … Continue reading →

Jack Conte has released a new video remix of Daft Punk’s Doin’ It Right, making cool use of a Keith McMillen Instruments QuNeo and a Novation Launchpad. Conte’s video makes great use of cheap gear and a DIY setup. It’s … Continue reading →

Moby introduces mobygratis.com was uploaded by: mobygratis
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iZotope has released Classic Textures, a new expansion pack for Trash 2, their “audio mangling” plug-in. Showcasing the softer side of Trash, Classic Textures is a collection of more subtle presets, including over 30 new impulses, ranging from dark vinyl … Continue reading →

LE STRUM - MIDI Strummed Chord Controller Kit was uploaded by: Jason Hotchkiss
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Not just another Theremin or KAOSS-style control. Now you’re playing with cubes. Image courtesy the developer.

Cue the Tetris theme, and start playing music by navigating a field of cubes.

So, you’ve seen X/Y touchpads before, many times, in hardware like the KAOSS Pad (or Lemur, or your computer trackpad). But AeroMIDI 3D does something rather different: instead of just a single X/Y area, you get an array of programmable 3D cubes floating in space, all triggered with waves of your fingers using the forthcoming Leap Motion connect. Use one finger, multiple fingers, different parameters, whatever you like, and notes and control messages are sent via MIDI to your favorite software.

You get three dimensions of control for each finger, if you like, and the developer promises low-latency gesture recognition. The software is available for Mac and Windows.

With Leap Motion apparently on track for a release next month, you could have your fingers on this very soon. And this is the second dedicated music app we’ve seen in development for the Leap, even before it has been released. (Leap Motion recently did a round-up of music apps; more are on the way.) Previously:
From Gestures to MIDI: Geco Promises Music Applications for Leap Motion

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And more details from the developer:

AeroMIDI uses the Leap Motion controller to track your fingers in 3-dimensional space, allowing you to trigger notes and MIDI continuous controller messages. Works with any MIDI software or hardware! Control synthesizers, lighting rigs, DAWs, effects, virtual instruments, and any other MIDI-capable hardware or software with AeroMIDI!

AeroMIDI is the virtual 3D glue between your synths and your fingers. Prepare to create music in a whole new way.

Welcome to AeroMIDI – New Dimensions in MIDI Control!

**AeroMIDI and the Leap Motion are expected to be released in late July 2013.**

To learn more, go to:
http://aeromidi.net

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Zoom H6 Product Video 1 was uploaded by: ZoomSoundLab
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This video, via Verifyhuman, captures a “budget monophonic synthesizer smackdown”: How does the new Korg MS-20 Mini compare against the Arturia Minibrute? A veiny arm takes you through the oscillators of these beasts to see just how similar / different they are. … Continue reading →

Developer Josh Levy has released Boom 808 Percussion Synth, a Rack Extension instrument for Propellerhead Reason, inspired by the classic Roland TR-808 drum machine. Here’s what Levy has to say about Boom 808: BOOM 808 is a percussion and bass … Continue reading →

Developer Raph Levien let us know about Music Synthesizer For Android – a free and open source (Apache 2 license) software synth. It’s available now in the Google Play store. Here’s what Levien has to say about Music Synthesizer For Android: What … Continue reading →

Synthrotek Eurorack Atari Punk Console Module w/ Cliff White was uploaded by: synthrotek
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Sunday Synth Jam: In honor of Father’s Day, here’s a little father & son keytar action – Rick Wakeman and Adam Wakeman keytaring out on Tudorock.

Aphex Twin - Come To Daddy (official video) 1080p HD was uploaded by: dmh79
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Daft Punk - Get Lucky // Jamstik & iPad Demo was uploaded by: JamStikVideo
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Reason 7 - Product Presentation was uploaded by: sonicstate
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This pair of videos, via Todd Barton, take a look at the upcoming Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments Electronic Music Box. The first video, above, captures an improvised jig by Baron on a prototype of the new BEMI Music Easel.  The … Continue reading →