Category: Soft/Hardware Developers

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….


6 Tips For Tweaking Track Timing

Mix engineers are called on to do so much more than ever before. Tweaking the track timing used to be done way before the mixing stage, but mixers find themselves doing it more and more. Here are some tips for tweaking track timing in you DAW from the new Advanced chapter in the 3rd edition…


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…


A Weekend With Make Noise Music

This video, via Chris Stack at experimentalsynth, captures synth designer Tony Rolando, synthesist/vocalist Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe and sound designer/composer Richard Devine talking synth at a recent seminar at the Make Noise factory in Asheville, NC. [Synthtopia]


Dubspot @ Harvard University – DJ / Producer Workshop w/ Shiftee + Dan Freeman

Dubspot instructors and Harvard alumni Sam Zornow (a.k.a. 2X DMC Champion DJ Shiftee) and bassist/singer Dan Freeman of C0 headed up to Cambridge, MA to present a workshop on DJing and production at their old alma mater in April of 2013. Head over to our blog for more info: http://bit.ly/129Jon7 In this recap video from…


Pensado Vintage King Gear Expo 2013

WHAT: Pensado/Vintage King Gear Expo 2013 WHEN: Saturday, July 20, 2013 10am-4pm WHERE: VKLA 1176 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles CA, 90012 Pensado’s Place & Vintage King Summer Gear Expo 2013 is your chance to see and demo the latest gear, talk directly with manufacturer reps, get expo only deals, hear from artist, engineers and…