monotomy B-Step Sequencer ALL platforms (ALL)

monotomy has announced an now officially released a special 16 step sequencer that can play chords as well for all platforms: this is not exaggerated – Android, iOS, Windows, Linux and OS X are in! all versions incl- the ios-one can be controlled by 1 or 2 Launchpads to set steps and set the tonal parts. basic info http://youtu.be/obgETIN9aw4 controlled by the Launchpads (old and new and mini) Explained: Novation Launchpads and B-Step SequencerDieses Video auf YouTube ansehen its on the app store today!

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DRG Dual Rhythm Generator – analog synths clocked via Max 4 Live

Dual Rhythm Generator by Spektro Audio is Max Patch for Live that allows to use the Audio Interfaces (as expert sleepers silent way & Volta does) but this time it is about timing and syncing analog synths (clock signals) and they can be different! also there is a logic combination like XOR, AND (etc.) and OR – it’s $10. also meant to trigger envelopes and drum machines. – note it will only work under the same conditions as expert sleepers (etc) stuff – Motu is still the only DC-Offset interface that gives…

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iConnectMIDI4+ iPads Macs and PCs in Love – Audio from iPads to Mac + PCs

 iConnectMIDI4+ seems finally be ready for shipping. the special thing with this MIDI Interface and Audio Interfaces is to put iPad Audio back into the computer – even in the DAW, also 4 MIDI ports are there to make iOS and OS X (AAAAND Windows!!) work together – that audio features is already available in a smaller device, the iConnect MIDI2 with 2 ports. for us$250 it also has a MIDI over Network functionality. most of it all works via USB – the first time they are all brought together. Forum: iConnect…

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18.-20.4.2014 Nantes, Synth Fest – Images

here’s some images from France -> • 18.-20.4.2014 Nantes, Synth Fest. Einige Eindrücke vom Synth Fest in Frankreich, denn auch dort wird die Klangerzeugung gefeiert – so wie es aussieht gibt es Laserharfen und RSF Kobol Keyboard als Tastatur – und der Kobol II Expander ist ein Clone, der demnächst auch erhältlich sein wird. (von 1978-79) Synth Fest 2014 – Demonstration MOS-LAB de Sébastien Moumont (Extrait)Dieses Video auf YouTube ansehen where the RSF Clone (see previous post) was spotted and France seems to be the country of laser harps as well src: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alyseum/116214148547318?id=116214148547318&sk=photos_stream

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Mos Lab Kobol Expander III – Cloned.

Clones going on – this time the most known RSF synth – the Expander II – will be cloned by the F-based Mos Lab in 5 and 5U Racks incl. a second LFO and pink noise generator – should be available by the end of this year (2014) -> Forum • Mos Lab. Kobol Expander III.   Der Kobol II ist ein schwer zu findender kleiner Synthesizer, weshalb die Franzosen MOS Lab ihn zum Ende des Jahres anbieten wollen. RSF Kobol , Kobol II, Kobol 2 (built 1978) – Analog Synthesizer –…

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Moog Werkstatt – Synth DIY Workshop (at Moogfest)

this little article about a very Volca’istic Moog Werkstatt Analog Synthesizer Coming To Moogfest feels a bit strange but why not making your own gadget at a festival – don’t know if it’s true or not but the name is nice ;) it’s not much more than one AD Envelope (with sustain), one simple OSC with PWM and Pulse/Saw Waveforms, low pass filter and a least an LFO with 2 wave shapes and a simple „keyboard“ at the bottom (buttons) – since the label is Analog Synth / Moogfest 2014 – it…

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