instant sample-to-synthesizer Reaktor Ensemble Skanner (free) algorithmicalizes samples

you need to register, but it’s free. this is a synth, that samples a sounds (looks like it is sort of algorithmically?) so you can say it instantly samples any sound and „converts“ it into something playable without being a real audio sample actually. sounds strange? the last time I heard about things like this was, when Technos Acxel Digital Synthesizer  was released – but does not look exactly like it – don’t know what „they“ have used (Stefan Schmitt, the founder of NI programmed it).  – so maybe try it out .. SKANNER  ok,…

Löwensenf 10.7 dazu

Wie ein Post zuvor noch die Hardware. Neues MacBook Air, das weisse Macbook ist tot gestrichen worden und es gibt 3 neue Mac Minis, auch mit i7 und sogar mit 2 Festplatten (500GB) von 600-1k€ und Bluetooth 4.0 und Thunderbolt. Allerdings allesamt mit zu wenig Speicher, nämlich meist nur 2GB. Das Air mit SSDs ab 64GB (auch etwas klein), für den Mini gibt es nur konventionelle Platten GRafikkarten sind bei den Minis in den 800€ und 1k€ Varianten vorhanden, der größte ist ein Quad-Core, die beiden anderen  i5 Core 2…

Yamaha TNR-i TENORI-ON for iPads and iPhones

TNR-i – TENORI-ON – Yamaha has released a simulation of the Tenori-On on the iPad. works on the iPhone, too. 16€ isn’t cheap but cheaper than the hardware was/is. has all modes and functions of the original. it can sync to other TNRs via the Game Center (from Apple). the data on the Hardware SD Cards can be load to the App as well. not said: if it loads a sample stack of 48 sounds as the original and sending MIDI signals isn’t clear, but for that price I’d assume…

Reaktor 5.5 Beta – (Forumsdiskussion)

Reaktor 5.5 Beta ist draussen. Switch Programs in DAW, new darker GUI. Automap seems to work with it, also. Sounds umschalten in der DAW geht jetzt direkt und neue GUI gibt es auch, Automap scheint auch zu funktionieren damit.. * Additive synthesis capabilities (based on new „Sine Bank“ module) * Modal synthesis capabilities (based on new „Modal Bank“ module) * Instruments can now be loaded as ensembles and vice versa * Revised one-window GUI with flexible „split“ view * Unified interface layout for standalone and plugin operation * New full-screen…

NI The Finger – Live Effects in realtime (glitch type) for any input incl. acoutic stuff

New Effects – Glitch kind of Effect Plugin like Battles or (hey) Tim Exile – based on Reaktor Patch that is finalized as a standalone software, presented by Tim Exile. Of course you can use real drums or any acoustic instrument as well. Im forum (deutsch): NI The Finger Since NI has only Flash I can only post screenshots, listen & watch the Video on their site