Sound Recipes #2 – Trap Horns
Sound Recipes #2 – Trap Horns su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55DLE_4KBBs” showinfo=”no” rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” https=”yes”su_video url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjb4U-cUGSE”/su_youtube_advanced In this video we check out how to take the Orchestral Brass Live Pack (free download for Ableton Suite users) and process it using only Live’s built-in devices and Free plugins. divider style=”clear” The Plugins Softube – Saturation Knob The free plug-in Saturation Knob is a modeled output distortion that can be used anywhere you need some grit. Use it to fatten up bass lines, add some harmonics and shimmer to vocals, or simply destroy your drum loop. Nomad Factory – Bus Driver Bus Driver is an optical compressor that provides a wide range of compression effects, reminiscent of the best vintage compressors made in the ‘60s. Nomad Factory designed an Output Stage Soft-Clipping to eliminate digital clipping at any output level and produce a smoother distortion characteristic. This feature is in …
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Palette – An Additive Controller
Palette – An Additive Controller Palette Gear has been developing a photography geared controller system, which is also MIDI capable, that is structured in a completely original way. Palette works with a system of small, magnetic, add-on parameters, like knobs sliders, and arcade style buttons. The idea behind the project is to allow the user to be their own modular MIDI builder. Designed with a sleek finish and a receptive software called Palette App, Palette is an interesting controller system that minimize the excess in your controller options. Palette has four key components: the core, the dial, the button and a slider. The core is the brain of the group, enabling the controller to connect through USB. The dial is an infinite rotation dial. Palette is also equipped with a classic arcade style button, and a an ordinary slider. You are also able to color coordinate each piece, to help …
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EPROM Shares Some Secrets
EPROM Shares Some Secrets Eprom is described as “unleaded physical power and giddy destruction,” by Resident Advisor’s, Andrew Ryce. To put it in other terms, EPROM is dirty. A veteran of the game and a master of his craft, his words should be listened to with careful attention. In the video below, EPROM runs walks us through his live setup and how he performs. Equipped with a Mac, Ableton, and a MIDI Fighter, EPROM shows us how to do it with sensible ease. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEIdFZrgkqU” showinfo=”no” rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes”
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Beat Lab Presents: Moldover, The Godfather of Controllerism
Beat Lab Presents: Moldover, The Godfather of Controllerism Beat Lab Academy recently hosted a workshop featuring a man who has been regarded as the Godfather of Controllerism. A renegade in the game of electronic music, a genius of craftsmanship, and an extremely creative musician, Moldover came over to show off some homemade controllers, talk a little bit about the art of creating them,  and how to push the boundaries of live performance in electronic music. Controllerism is the term used to describe the growing scene of developing and creating homemade controllers. With the widespread use of DAW’s that incorporate the use of controllers, and the multitude of ways that they can be used, it was only a matter of time until very bright and creative minds developed ways to create the most suitable controllers for their styles. Moldover, a mad genius of sorts, has been developing DIY controllers …
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Ableton 1.0 Review (!!)
Ableton 1.0 Review (!!) In the world and era of DAWs, frequent updates, the ever inventive market, and constant discoveries of sound, change the face of our favorite software we’ve come to know and love. It’s hard to recall or imagine how they came in original form. Today we’re going to throwback our personal favorite DAW to when it was a little baby. Check out the link below to see a review of Ableton v1.1, where it received a 10 out of 10 score by audiomac.net. When reading about the groundbreaking innovations Ableton brought to the table, it’s easy to catch yourself daydreaming about where software and electronic music will go and what can change the ever-changing game. Click the photo below for a vintage review!
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J74 Progression- Musical Composition Plugin
J74 Progression- Musical Composition Plugin The J74 Progression is a Max for Live tool that enhances your musical composition and speeds up your workflow. Packed with tools like chord, scale, and harmony finders, along with a multidimensional arpeggiator and a powerful chord progression generator, the J74 is a bang for the buck tool that will push the theory behind your production. To highlight the capability of the J74 Progression, we’ll look at a couple key features it offers: Chord/Scale Detection: Pretty straightforward, the chord/scale detection detects what chord or scale you are playing in real time. It’s a pretty handy device to throw in while producing, adding a layer of depth to your productions theory. The detection is in real time too, so you can utilize this feature during a live performance as well. Arpeggiator: The arpeggiator feature works within the main component of the J74 Progression. You have the …
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