Category: Gear

Voice Bot iPad Vocoder Now Available

Voice Bot is a real time channel vocoder for the iPad. Using the microphone, your voice modulates the synth resulting in a robot like singing voice. The synth engine, also known as the carrier, comes with the oscillator shapes saw, square, pulse and noise and a pitch lfo. For the modulation part of the engine…


Ghostwave Audio Releases “MixRight” for Reaktor 5

Ghostwave Audio has released MixRight, a Native Instruments Reaktor 5 ensemble designed as an easy way to compare your current mix with the reference track of your choice.You can A/B the two to compare levels, phase correlation and frequency distribution and therefore find out the necessary adjustments for your current mix. Here’s what the developer has…


Sonic TALK 320 – The Six Ps

Our panel grows during the show to include Rich Hilton fresh from his triumphant Chic performace at Glastonbury, we first talk of web controlled analog with the Analog Ala Carte and Patchwerk projects, then defaults – what you set up, performance anxiety and finally concept albums. [SonicState]


New Mac Mini Compatibility with Pro Tools|HDX 11

This week, Avid announced that the new Mac Mini with Magma Express Box 3 (EB3T) is compatible with Pro Tools|HDX support and/or HD Native. The Magma Express Box 3 (EB3T) provides an ‘outside-the-box’ solution for using PCIe cards with Thunderbolt-equipped computers. High-performance work flows are possible by connecting a Thunderbolt equipped computer to a Thunderbolt…


Tiptop Audio Debuts Trigger Riot Pattern Sequencer

A quickstart video to get you familiar with the sequencing style of the Tip Top Audio Trigger Riot. All of the modes along the top of the module are coveredbut a few major features are missing from the video but they’re covered in Raul Pena’s Modular Wild video at the bottom. CYCLE END/START Starting with…


How to Create Multiple Outputs in EXS24 Sampler Instrument w/ Shadetek

Dubspot instructor and course designer Matt Shadetek continues his tutorial with Logic Pro 9’s ESX24 sampler instrument. In this episode Shadetek explains how to use multiple outputs to independently process samples with effects. In case you missed the previous video tutorial, check it out here: http://youtu.be/fQSM_iJ__t4 [DubSpot]  


Traktor Kontrol Z1 Now Available

Native Instruments has announced the release of Traktor Kontrol Z1, which they call ‘the world?s smallest professional mixer and audio interface’, for both Traktor DJ for iPhone and iPad, and Traktor Pro 2. When used with Traktor DJ, the Z1 adds headphone cue, dedicated faders, filter and effects controls, and 3-band EQ for each channel….


Pandora Cuts Direct Pub Deal With Universal Music Publishing (While Fighting Direct Pub Deals In Rate Court)

While Pandora is maneuvering to lower its music publishing rates, it has cut a short-term deal with Universal Music Publishing Group that according to sources would represent the highest rate the Internet webcaster has ever paid to the music publishing sector. “We can confirm that UMPG has worked out an arrangement with Pandora that we…


Razmasynth Cthulhu – The Dread Eurorack Module (Sneak Preview)

This video is a short sneak preview of the Razmasynth Cthulhu Eurorack module. Cthulhu is a 2 pole filter, with a sound generator that can be controlled via a ribbon or CV. The module demoed is a prototype, and the first Eurorack module by Razmasynth. Features: 2-pole filter Integrated VCA with CV control Two audio inputs Mixer for…


HOW TO MAKE AN ACOUSTIC PANEL

M-Phazes presents an in depth tutorial on how to build your own acoustic panels for your home studio. Things you will need to build the acoustic panel: 1. Wood (for the panel frame) 2. Saw 3. Staple Gun 4. Stapes (A lot of them!) 5. Staple Remover 6. Scissors 7. Electric Drill / Screwdriver 8….