Mac and Music News
Through Saturday June 11, 2011
Mar 7 - 12:19 PM | Virtual Instrument > AudioSpillage |
AudioSpillage has released version 1.2.1 of DrumSpillage, a virtual drum synthesizer instrument for Mac.
DrumSpillage is a pro-quality model based drum synthesis plugin for Mac OS X. DrumSpillage employs a diverse palette of technologies including elements of physical and analog modeling, additive, subtractive and FM synthesis techniques.
Changes in DrumSpillage v1.2.1
-New 'Osc2 Flam' control in the Clave model.
-Added tool tip support for most user interface controls.
-Tool tips also display model automation #s for quick reference.
-Using 'Alt' in combination with the 'Shift' + pad trigger mute shortcut now works on groups of pads.
-Button labels can now be clicked to toggle button state.
-QWERTY key input whilst setting MIDI key zones no longer supported.
-Reaper: addresses issues with the authorization process.
-Shift+click pad to mute shortcut has been restored.
DrumSpillage for Mac OS X (Audio Unit) is available to purchase for 75 GBP / 89 EUR / 119 USD directly from AudioSpillage.
DrumSpillage is a pro-quality model based drum synthesis plugin for Mac OS X. DrumSpillage employs a diverse palette of technologies including elements of physical and analog modeling, additive, subtractive and FM synthesis techniques.
Changes in DrumSpillage v1.2.1
-New 'Osc2 Flam' control in the Clave model.
-Added tool tip support for most user interface controls.
-Tool tips also display model automation #s for quick reference.
-Using 'Alt' in combination with the 'Shift' + pad trigger mute shortcut now works on groups of pads.
-Button labels can now be clicked to toggle button state.
-QWERTY key input whilst setting MIDI key zones no longer supported.
-Reaper: addresses issues with the authorization process.
-Shift+click pad to mute shortcut has been restored.
DrumSpillage for Mac OS X (Audio Unit) is available to purchase for 75 GBP / 89 EUR / 119 USD directly from AudioSpillage.
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Mar 4 - 07:59 PM | Virtual Instrument > Loopmasters |
Loopmasters have once again joined forces with renowned Indian percussionist KV Bala Krishnan. Together we have put together a wonderful collection of Indian grooves that focus on odd time signatures for producers worldwide looking for authentic royalty free Indian samples to add spice into their productions.
This is the first of a series which sees the creative genius KV playing complex Indian grooves and rhythms from Indian culture and traditional music in time signatures of 5, 6, and 7. The pack contains 16 construction kits with tempos ranging from 80 to 130 BPM; each instrument in the ensemble comes as separate loop and you will also find mixed down versions of some elements for maximum flexibility.
This is the first of a series which sees the creative genius KV playing complex Indian grooves and rhythms from Indian culture and traditional music in time signatures of 5, 6, and 7. The pack contains 16 construction kits with tempos ranging from 80 to 130 BPM; each instrument in the ensemble comes as separate loop and you will also find mixed down versions of some elements for maximum flexibility.
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Mar 4 - 05:20 PM | Virtual Instrument > SoulViaSound |
REDD is a virtual synthesizer based on a wavetable recorded from popular analog and virtual analog synthesizers like Minimoog, Korg MS20, Doepfer, Virus B, Oberheim etc. Modulations, envelopes, filters and FX are based on the Kontakt engine and the reverb used by REDD it's based on the impulse response created with Bricasti M7 V2.1 and loaded in "Convolution" Send FX slot from Kontakt 4.2 with 0 latency setting. The REDD wavetable contain 35 sampled VCO, DCO, noise generators and analog tape hiss, altered later in Kontakt.
In the last REDD tab you'll find an Arpeggiator, MIDI Delay and voicing control.
In the last REDD tab you'll find an Arpeggiator, MIDI Delay and voicing control.
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Mar 4 - 12:09 PM | Virtual Instrument > XILS-lab |
XILS- Lab introduces The PolyKB II Player. Much more than a simple player, this Virtual Instrument is also a fully featured synthesizer.
Eight fully customizable parameters that you can select, including ,ADSR values, Filter Cut Off and resonance, etc. These parameters can also receive full automation via midi CC.
In addition of all the real times controls already contained in the preset are made available to controllers present on the User Interface (I.e. the original Mod Wheel, After Touch, Velocity, LFO and envelope modulation assingments)
Eight fully customizable parameters that you can select, including ,ADSR values, Filter Cut Off and resonance, etc. These parameters can also receive full automation via midi CC.
In addition of all the real times controls already contained in the preset are made available to controllers present on the User Interface (I.e. the original Mod Wheel, After Touch, Velocity, LFO and envelope modulation assingments)
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Mar 4 - 08:42 AM | Apple > Apple |
Built from the ground up to take advantage of the large Multi-Touch screen on iPad, GarageBand turns your iPad into a collection of musical instruments and a full-featured recording studio, making it fun and easy to create music wherever you go.
Play a collection of Touch Instruments and Smart Instruments using Multi-Touch gestures. Or create a song whenever the inspiration strikes using a powerful eight-track recording studio.
Play a collection of Touch Instruments and Smart Instruments using Multi-Touch gestures. Or create a song whenever the inspiration strikes using a powerful eight-track recording studio.
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