NSynth Super – Google’s Learning Synthesizer
NSynth Super – Google’s Learning Synthesizer Google recently announced the NSynth (Neural Synthesizer) Super, the product of an ongoing research experiment into machine learning technology and art. Their interest began with project Magenta – an exploration into machine learning algorithms and the potential for helping artists create art and music in new ways. NSynth uses algorithms that go beyond combining sounds, it uses sounds from other synthesizers to create completely new and unique synthesized sounds. Its algorithms input the sonic and acoustic characteristics of multiple sounds and then use that data to synthesize a new sound with similar characteristics. Conceptually, it’s like how convolution reverb can process the acoustic properties of a room based on a reverb or other sound and then create a new reverb based on those properties. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTXU9Z0NYoU” showinfo=”no” rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” https=”yes” /su_youtube_advanced The NSynth Super is a hardware device that uses the algorithm internally and can …
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ADHD – Free Tube Leveling Amp Plugin
ADHD – Free Tube Leveling Amp Plugin Audio Tools recently announced the release of their plugin ADHD, an emulation of hardware leveling tube amps, similar to the classic LA-2A Leveling Amplifier. Leveling amplifiers are typically associated with subtle compression for adding flavor and the ADHD stays true to form, it works especially well with a light touch. What sets this plugin apart from other leveling amplifier emulations? ADHD has an unusual amount of knobs for compressors of this type which gives you much more control over your compression parameters. On the interface, you will notice the classic VU meter smack dab in the middle of the plugin, next you may notice the typical two knobs for Gain and Peak Reduction. The developers of this plugin went the extra mile though and gave us controls for Attack, Release, Ratio, and Dry/Wet. These controls make it a much more flexible tool than the …
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3 Techniques + Random MIDI Effect Cheat Sheet (Free Download)
3 Techniques + Random MIDI Effect Cheat Sheet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT5J0AOq2Vw We continue with our Ableton Effects cheat sheet series. Check out the previous cheat sheets and techniques by CLICKING HERE. The entire collection is available to Beat Lab students and alumni. The Random MIDI effect can randomized incoming MIDI notes. In combination with other MIDI effects you can get many different useful functions. Let’s check out a few of them. Scroll down to the bottom to download the free cheat sheet. divider style=”clear” Fill Maker       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Beat Lab (@beatlabacademy)  1 Note Drum Beat  A post shared by Beat Lab (@beatlabacademy) on Sep 29, 2015 at 7:05pm PDT  divider style=”clear” 1 Button Chord Progression       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Beat Lab (@beatlabacademy)  divider style=”clear” Random Cheat Sheet We made a cheat sheet …
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DLYM – Imaginado Releases FREE Delay Modulator Plugin
DLYM – Imaginado Releases FREE Delay Modulator Plugin Imaginado recently released a free plugin called DLYM, a Delay effect with an internal LFO (hence Modulator). Imaginado is known for its popular DRC synth it released last year and its class of iOS apps for controlling Ableton Live and Traktor. DLYM produces a chorus and flanger effect that is modeled from the DRC effects engine. As per usual with Imaginado’s plugins, DLYM has a clean and simple interface adhering to the flat design world, with a minimalistic approach in mind. The plugin has the following features: 2 processing modes – ‘Analog emulation’ and ‘Dimension style’. 6 time syncable modulation waveforms – Sine, Square, Saw, Triangle, Sample & Hold and Filtered Sample & Hold. Adjustable stereo spread. Crossover/cutoff to control frequency range of the effect. Built-in preset/patch manager. Imaginado also said this on their website, “Whether you’re looking to add just a touch …
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Autotune for Ableton Live (Free Download)
Autotune for Ableton Live We’ve modded Cycling 74 Autotuna which is included in Max 7 Pitch and Time Machine pack. Now you can easily select which scale you want to pitch correct. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/EE3NcWabWXw” showinfo=”no” rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” https=”yes” /su_youtube_advanced divider style=”clear” Update! 1.1! Aaron Levitz kindly upgraded the device to now include all the Mods!! Download below *Please note that you need to have Max4Live in order to utilize this device, which only comes with Live Suite. divider style=”clear” Update! 1.3! Aaron Levitz (Greater Than Zero) once again gift us with a great update! Added all the scales that are available on the PUSH Autotuna will now follow the Live and the PUSH scale selection! Awesome stuff Aaron! *Please note that you need to have Max4Live in order to utilize this device, which only comes with Live Suite. divider style=”clear” Requirments Ableton Suite 10 or higher divider style=”clear” Installation 1. …
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R&B Lead Harmonizer Trick + Pitch MIDI Effect Cheat Sheet (Free Download)
R&B Lead Harmonizer Trick + Pitch MIDI Effect Cheat Sheet   We continue with our Ableton Effects cheat sheet series. Check out the previous cheat sheets and techniques by CLICKING HERE.  The entire collection is available to Beat Lab students and alumni.  The Pitch MIDI effect is the most simple effect in Ableton Live that let you transpose your keyboard or block MIDI notes from going to the instruments.  Check out the video below for a cool trick with the Pitch and Scale MIDI effect.  Scroll down to the bottom to download the free cheat sheet. divider style=”clear” R&B Lead Harmonizer  divider style=”clear” Pitch Cheat Sheet  We made a cheat sheet for you to quickly reference all the functions of the Pitch MIDI effect. Download below! Claim Your free download below
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