Tokyo Dawn Labs TDR Nova – Free Multi-Function Equalizer
Tokyo Dawn Labs TDR Nova – Free Multi-Function Equalizer Tokyo Dawn Labs has released a free parallel dynamic equalizer called the TDR Nova. Supposedly loosely based of the Nova-67P, (the bedroomproducersblog.com No. 1 freeware plugin pick,) the TDR packs as much of a punch with a cleaner interface. The Nova is capable of extremely precise refining and makes for powerful dynamic processing and is found with  preset manager, undo/redo, A/B, detailed documentation, copy & paste, which wasn’t found in previous TDR equalizers. The TDR is in the form of a user friendly drag and drop view which runs alongside knob controls which gives the user clean access to a wide range of parameters allowing for maximum processing control. The TDR Nova covers a range of capabilities from parametric equalization, dynamic equalization, frequency selective compression, to multi-band compression and wide band compression. A PDF manual is available for download for those who aren’t all that …
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UVI Falcon- Loaded Hybrid Instrument
UVI Falcon- Loaded Hybrid Instrument Hybrid Synthesizers are some times referred to as the next generation synthesizer. The reason for this is because it combines your classic analog wave forms with a digital wave table. So the word Hybrid is completely appropriate because essentially you have the spawn of a an analog and digital synth. UVI, a Paris based company, which has a number of awards behind its name and has quite the trusted reputation, has just released the Falcon. A fully loaded hybrid synth software that can produce highly professional sound and can take your sound design to the next level. Through your own synthesized sounds to the number of high quality sounding presets, UVI hooks up any producer with an extremely powerful software. (A look at on of the Falcon’s Reverb presets.) The Falcon has a capability of running as a standalone synth, or can function within …
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Remotify- Full MIDI Power
Remotify- Full MIDI Power Though Ableton’s MIDI mapping capability is a powerful way to control your projects, MIDI scripting allows for a more in depth sense of control. Enabling you with the ability to save MIDI mapped presets, transforming your controllers a bit closer to fixed instruments. Checkout Remotify to further your control over Ableton and customize it to your controller’s needs. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VRcxQ35uF4″ showinfo=”no” rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes”
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Hooktheory- Learn Songs You Love
Hooktheory- Learn Songs You Love One of the more difficult parts about learning music theory is application. Its difficult to know how to apply theory without hearing what works. Hooktheory is a song writing website that teaches you how to write music by showing you what components go together by applying the ideas to popular music. The idea is to get you familiar with what sounds good and why they sound good together. Hooktheory is divided into three parts: songwriting, music editing, and music analysis. In the songwriting series, you are taught the basics of theory, through listening to popular songs, so that you are able to get a quick, intuitive, introduction to musical structure. In the music editor you are allowed to write melodies and chord progressions, using numbers, which represent different musical intervals. Finally in the song analyses, you are able to choose from a vast library of songs, and see …
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Ableton Link- Jamming Gets Easier
Ableton Link- Jamming Gets Easier Ableton seems to keep upping their game, time after time again. They’re like those bands you get hooked on, where everything they release seems to be golden. Link is now featured in Live Beta, an addition that allows you to wirelessly sync your computer up with others, making jamming as easy as picking up a guitar. All you need is a wifi connection and other players that are connected with Ableton, or any of the number of IOS apps that supports the addition. Since link is, (or will be,) integrated with the new Live update, there is no installation that is needed; Ableton is really stressing the effortless aspect of this whole thing. It’s designed to be as easy as possible. Live is working on getting as many IOS apps integrated with Link as possible, a line of apps are coming out soon with the Link integration …
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Motus- The Instrument that Moves
Motus- The Instrument that Moves Movement, motion and music all combined into a sleek handheld device. Motus is referred to as a “creative motion enhancer,” which you can use as a dancer, artist and musician. Your motion influences how your sound is articulated which allows for a wide range of expression. Motus is compatible with Ableton live, so you are able to choose from a number of instruments and record your production. You are also able to create your own unique instruments which can come in handy if you are interested in sound synthesis. The Motus integrates your movement in three different ways, highlighting the key points to your movement: velocity, dynamics, and displacement. What Motus doesn’t rely on is optical sensors, which has been shady technology for a while now. By honing in on these three components the Motus makes for smooth motion integration. If you choose, you can …
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