Misa NSC-32 – A Massive Sequencer
Misa NSC-32 – A Massive Sequencer The Misa NSC-32 is a ridiculously big MIDI sequencer, that allows musicians and producers to manipulate and create melodic riffs, bass lines, drum sequences and much more, in a fluid flow of expression. The NSC-32 is compatible with samplers, synthesizers and a variety of different DAWS, through MIDI or USB. This massive piece of equipment is essentially a giant step sequencer, packed with 768 button grid, which is used as the live visual of your sequence, or pattern. There are 16 control buttons that allow you to sift through a variety of actions, like looping, octave drops and bumps, banks selections, play and stop buttons, etc., along with 6 faders that are MIDI assignable. The 768 buttons can be loaded with preset sequences, making the entire grid into one big soundbank. The video below gives a good look at the basics …
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K-Mix – MIDI Controller & Programmable Audio Interface/Mixer
K-Mix – MIDI Controller & Programmable Audio Interface/Mixer Kieth McMillen has recently released the K-Mix, pitched as a the unbreakable mixer, control pad, and audio interface. Loaded with 8 inputs and 10 outputs, with sample rates at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, the K-Mix makes for a durable, all in one piece of hardware. At first glance, you will notice the similarities to Kieth McMillens breakthrough controller, the QuNeo. Working with similar, ultra sensitive mixing and rotary pads, the K-Mix hints at familiarity with a punch of power. Beyond the use as an ordinary controller, the K-Mix can be used in three ways, which you could swap between, an audio interface, a programmable mixer and a not-so-ordinary control pad. The audio interface feature is equipped with transparent uPre Amps that provide a clean, low noise pre amp. The K-Mixer mirrors your audio input with a colorfully lit display for an easy detection …
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nOb- TheOnly Knob You’ll Need
nOb- TheOnly Knob You’ll Need Sleek, solid, and effective: the nOb should make its way onto your messy, hardware filled desk. Look through Kickstarter and you’re bound to find a wide range of ideas, and inventions, that serve to ease the subtle restrictions with all aspects of life. The nOb is a singular, extremely precise knob control, which is made to be vastly encompassing with its capabilities. Packed into a vintage looking, wood casing, nOb provides highly capable functions, that will expand your work flow tenfold. “nOb is able to control virtually any parameter you would normally adjust with your mouse, delivering out-of-the-box compatibility with any operating system and software package. You simply have to point your mouse cursor to the parameter you want to control and use nOb’s big knob to fine-tune it to taste.” su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK94pop46xA” showinfo=”no” rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” With 2400 ticks per revolution, the nOb gives …
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Fractal Harp- Mind Bending Midi Mutant Instrument
Fractal Harp- Mind Bending Midi Mutant Instrument As electronic music grows more a part of our music standard, we see more efforts to integrate our classic idea of instruments with the future. Check out this mind melting performance by Jay Wasco using a fractal harp. Part slide-harp, part 5-string bass, part midi controller! su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMXN40KA7GU” showinfo=”no” rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” The Fractal Harp
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Sound Recipes #1: Layered Future Synths (Free Download)
Sound Recipes #1: Layered Future Synths (Free Download) Bright super saw synths can be heard in some variation in almost all styles of music that involve electronic sounds. Many popular virtual synths are capable of making this type of sound, synths like Sylenth1, Massive, Spire, Serum, Dune etc. If you don’t have any of these plugins, or simply want to explore the potential of Live’s built-in synths, we got a step-by-step guide to take you through building this very useful sound. For this sound we will use 3 layers inside an Instrument Rack: Stereo Saws/Squares Heavy Detuned Super Saws Noise Layer divider style=”clear” Stereo Saw/Square with Analog  For the first sound we’ll use Analog. Go to Analog’s Global Section by clicking next to the master volume in the grey area. Here we will change the Quick Routing to the first option. This will set up Analog to send each Oscillator to it’s …
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MIDI Tricks #3 – Grid Letters (Free Download)
MIDI Tricks #3 – Grid Letters (Free Download) Continuing our MIDI Tricks segment, this time we got something very special for PUSH (1 & 2) users. This week in MIDI tricks we’re giving you a template that includes MIDI clips for each letter of the ABCs. All you have to do is to switch to user mode and Launch a clip. You will see the letter of the clip displayed on your grid. Using Live’s Session View you can then start launching clips by order or even using the Follow Actions to automatically jump between any letter. You can also arrange any letter clips you want in the arrangment to construct words and sentences. divider style=”clear” You also get a custom MIDI Effect Rack to help you control the colors, flickering speed and LED order. divider style=”clear” Installation To use it efficiently create a folder on your computer and …
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