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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Native Instruments Introduces Maschine Micro and iOs App

Native Instruments have announced 2 new additions to the Maschine line of software/hardware drum machines. First up is Maschine Micro, which offers the same software and sample library as the original Maschine, but includes a smaller, more portable controller and a lower price ($399).

Additionally, they've released their first iPhone/iPad app called iMaschine. iMaschine is focused on mobile beat-making, allowing you to program rhythms, add samples via the phone's mic, and export your projects to the full Maschine software to finish up. iMaschine features a small sample library (100MB) and goes for $4.99.

Tone2 Introduces AkustiX Enhancer

Tone2 has released AkustiX, an enhancer plug-in for Mac and PC. Here's what they have to say:

"AkustiX Enhancer is available now! It’s a collection of six essential enhancement tools combined into one intuitive user interface. Ideal for tracks as well as full mixes AkustiX features six powerful effects: Psycho EQ, Ultra Stereo, Phase Enhance, Multi Exciter, Smart Filter and Stereo Width. Each effect is based on the latest developments in research and offers multiple ways to enhance the sound of your recordings drastically by using psycho-acoustic processing. "

Synthrotek 16 Step Analog Sequencer on eBay

Info at the listing...

Kirov RITM-2 on eBay

Info at the listing...

Monday, September 5, 2011

Excellent Doc on Making of Blondie's "Heart of Glass"

I think one of the best ways to learn about song writing and arrangment is to hear a song you're familiar with broken down into its individual parts. Here's a great example where they take apart the Blondie classic "Heart of Glass".

[via matrixsynth]

Jean-Michel Jarre Loses His Damn Mind

Electronic music legend Jean-Michel Jarre has released an 11-foot tall iPod dock called the AeroDream 1. As if having to climb a ladder (included) to reach your iPod isn't ludicrous enough, this thing costs over a half million dollars. $565,000, to be precise. But hey, if you buy one, you get 2 tickets to one of Jarre's shows and get to meet the man himself. I'm sure he wants to see the face of the person who would actually drop that kind of cash on a totally impractical eyesore.
[via cultofmac.com]

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Roger Linn Demonstrates the Tempest

An intro to the new analog drum machine released by Dave Smith and Roger Linn from Mr. Linn himself.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Free Sample Friday: Irene - a Love Story

Psyche Poppet submits some unusual samples this week sourced from a notorious hurricane... Here's what he has to say...

"Starring
Tropical Depression Irene on wind.
Tyvex on plastic theremin
The Vienna Cricket Choir.

Recorded on the Tascam DR-05 via east window."

GO GET THEM!