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A-01 Controller + Generator

Roland intros A-01 MIDI Controller & Sound Generator

  

Roland has announced the A-01, a flexible MIDI controller and sound generator for music production on the move.

Roland A-01 with k-25m

    Offering control over MIDI and CV/Gate-equipped analog gear, an onboard tone generator and step sequencer, the A-01 delivers in every music-making scenario, especially when paired with the optional Roland K-25m keyboard. The A0-1’s compact size, built-in speaker and battery/USB power make it the most portable unit in its class.

    The A-01 is a truly open-ended controller module, with multiple connectivity options including three types of MIDI applications. The standard MIDI IN/OUT is joined by a USB MIDI jack for use with Mac/PC-based DAW software, while wireless MIDI (via Bluetooth LE) allows production work on a Mac, PC, tablet or smartphone. The A-01’s CV/GATE OUT also supports vintage analog gear including modular synths.

    Beyond its role as a MIDI controller, the A-01 also features an internal 8-bit CPU sound generator designed by the engineer responsible for some of Roland’s most legendary vintage synths. A 16-step sequencer is also included for sparking ambitious musical ideas, either via the internal synth engine or triggering external instruments. Echoing the concept of the Roland Boutique range, the A-01 module can also be docked into the Roland K-25m keyboard unit, whose 25 velocity-sensitive keys give real-time control over internal and outboard gear, in a package that feels familiar and satisfying to musicians.

    The A-01’s intuitive operation makes it ideal for modern music production workflows. Assignable dials provide comprehensive control options over external gear and the internal sound generator, while a 192 x 40mm graphic LCD screen clearly displays key information including the shape of the output waveform. The versatile dual ribbon controllers are assignable to pitch bend, modulation, sound preview and more.

    Designed for modern musicians on the move, the A-01 places all these features into an ultra-compact metal unit measuring roughly 2″ H x 12″ W x 5″ D, weighing 950 grams and powered by either rechargeable/alkaline batteries (4x AA) or USB power. For added flexibility, audio playback is possible either through the A-01’s built-in single 0.5W mini-speaker or via headphones. 

A-01 features:

•     Ultra-compact controller and sound generator.
•     Highly portable for mobile music making.
•     High-quality construction with metal front panel.
•     Dual assignable ribbon controls for pitch bend, modulation, sound preview, CC, and more.
•     MIDI over Bluetooth®.
•     CV/GATE outputs for legacy analog/modular synthesizers.
•     Battery-operated (4 x AA) or USB bus-powered.
•     192×40 graphic LCD screen.
•     Built-in 0.5 W mini-speaker for real-time sounds.
•     Compatible with optional Roland K-25m mini-keyboard.
•     Bundled package with K-25m keyboard dock (A-01K) is also available.

More information: Roland / A-01

http://www.rolandus.com/products/a-01/

IK Multimedia intros iLoud Micro Monitor

IK Multimedia has announced iLoud Micro Monitor, the smallest active studio reference monitoring system in the world.
IK Multimedia iLoud

    The latest addition to IK’s iLoud range of portable monitoring solutions, iLoud Micro Monitor is a serious and reliable sonic tool that provides high-quality sound in a small enclosure at a price that everyone can afford.

    It comes with two bi-amplified speakers that deliver an expansive stereo image, an ultra-accurate true linear frequency response, superior bass and plenty of power in a truly portable package.

    With iLoud Micro Monitor, musicians and producers now have a way to critically listen to their music no matter whether they’re mixing in a small makeshift recording space, mastering in a hotel room, producing in a larger studio or just listening at home.

iLoud Micro Monitor features:

•     Two bi-amped studio reference monitors for critical audio production.
•     On-board 56-bit DSP for linear frequency response.
•     Four high performance ultra-efficient class D power amps.
•     50W RMS total power.
•     Phase accurate – perfect stereo imaging.
•     Superior bass response.
•     45Hz bass extension.
•     High and Low frequency level adjustment.
•     DESKTOP switch for accurate response correction when placed on desktops.
•     Comprehensive audio input: Bluetooth streaming, RCA, 1/8”.
•     Thermoplastic enclosure designed to reduce internal resonance.
•     Status/peak LED.

iLoud Micro Monitor will be available early Q2 2016, priced at 299.99 USD/EUR (excluding taxes).

More information: IK Multimedia / iLoud Micro Monitor

http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloudmm/

                                                                                 

  

Morreu David Bowie

O cantor britânico David Bowie morreu, aos 69 anos, após uma batalha de 18 meses contra o cancro, noticiou esta segunda-feira a BBC, citando o filho do músico.
 Na conta oficial do Twitter de David Bowie, a última entrada, datada de 10 de janeiro de 2016, refere que o músico "morreu pacificamente e rodeado da sua família, após uma corajosa batalha de 18 meses contra um cancro".

"Enquanto muitos de vocês vão partilhar esta perda, pedimos que respeitem a privacidade da família neste momento de dor", pode ler-se ainda.

David Bowie lançou na sexta-feira, dia do seu 69.º aniversário, o álbum "Blackstar", o 25.º da carreira, onde se apresenta como um 'rocker' ainda apostado em surpreender, ao enveredar por alguma experimentação jazz. 

Fonte: http://www.jn.pt/PaginaInicial/Cultura/Interior.aspx?content_id=4973426

R.I.P     

DAVID BOWIE 

DeePanpot Channel tool / VST & AU plug-in

DeePanpot Channel tool / VST & AU plug-in
       

- Controls "pan" of the stereo source, not the "balance"
- Adds "Haas Effect" to reproduce more realistic pan


Download Free!

Latest version is 1.0.5.

http://dotec-audio.com/ 

http://dotec-audio.com/deepanpot.html#main

 

DeeGain Channel tool / VST & AU plug-in

DeeGain is a simple plugin which controls the volume from -20db to +20db.
Insert DeeGain between the other effect plugins, then it will work like the gain/trim control of a mixer console.

Release notes

Dec/18/2015 Version 1.0.0 :
First release.

http://dotec-audio.com/deegain.html#main

 

 

 

NAMM 2016: Metallica's Kirk Hammett Introduces KHDK No. 1 Overdrive Pedal

With the recent success of its inaugural product, the Ghoul Screamer, Kirk Hammett's KHDK Electronics has unleashed the No. 1 Overdrive, an original tube-like overdrive pedal.

From the company:
The No. 1 Overdrive is a powerful, character-defining pedal that boasts a KHDK original circuit based on a radical blend of op-amp and mosfet technology.

Available now to the public globally, the No. 1 Overdrive is already in use by some of the hard rock and metal worlds' biggest stars including Kirk Hammett himself, Disturbed's Dan Donegan, Rob Zombie's John 5, Gojira's Joe Duplantier, Volbeat's Rob Caggiano and Hellyeah's Tom Maxwell.

"No one has done anything like our No. 1 Overdrive pedal before," Hammett says in a new press release (January 7). "It's so unique and so god-damned good."

KHDK co-founder David Karon adds: "The response we've had is just overwhelming. We knew we had something special on our hands with the No. 1's circuit and the incredible feedback we've been getting from guitar nerds worldwide is a validation of just how badly this was needed. At KHDK we don't shy away from paying homage to existing pedals that have been loved by generations of guitarists, but our focus is on taking new risks and pushing the envelope by creating original circuits to take guitar tones to a new level."

Constructed with feedback from Hammett, Disturbed's Dan Donegan and producer Tue Madsen (the Haunted, Hatesphere, Sick of It All), the No. 1 Overdrive features two gain controls that cascade the gain stages for a rich and harmonic overdrive. Gain one controls the first gain stage from a pure clean boost to a naturally compressing overdrive. Gain two shares one knob with the Bass control. It cleverly controls the gain and the low end of the next stage gain, which adds rich harmonics, bottom end and natural tube-like saturation to your tone. It is designed as an active high-pass filter for the second gain stage and will allow you to set the amount of bottom end with precision. The pedal has a powerful, dynamic character and is pick-sensitive and highly responsive. Like all KHDK products, the No. 1 is hand-built by a family-run manufacturer in Paducah, Kentucky.

KHDK's inaugural product, the Ghoul Screamer, was conceived by Hammett and designed by KHDK laboratories. The Ghoul Screamer is the perfect multipurpose guitar pedal, designed for the true guitar gearhead, possessing dramatic versatility with controls spanning from a clean boost all the way to a massive overdrive. In addition to the three standard controls (drive, tone and volume), five more switches have been added to the Ghoul Screamer to greatly expand the sound palette—bass switch, high switch, body switch, compression switches and foot switch.

For more information, visit: khdkelectronics.com.

 

 

Bass synth SH-it Bass released by VST4FREE

Bass synth SH-it Bass (Free Roland SH-101 ROMpler AU & VST) released by VST4FREE.

SH-it Bass is a sampled bass sound from the Roland SH-101 synthesizer.

25 notes were carefully tuned and recorded from 3 layers for a total of 55 samples. You can make your own sound by mixing between the main oscillator (osc 1+2 from the SH-101), the sub oscillator and the noise generator.

 

Visit: SH-it_Bass

http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?plugin=SH-it_Bass&id=2430

 

 

 

NAMM 2016: Add a whammy bar to any electric or acoustic guitar with the Virtual Jeff

NAMM 2016: Add a whammy bar to any electric or acoustic guitar with the Virtual Jeff

Digital pitch controller overcomes traditional vibrato problems.

http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/namm-2016-add-a-whammy-bar-to-any-electric-or-acoustic-guitar-with-the-virtual-jeff-632741

Free virtual drum machine Vintage Drum Elements v1.1

Free virtual drum machine Vintage Drum Elements v1.1 released by Samplescience.

Vintage Drum Elements is a virtual drum machine featuring the sound of the Yamaha RX5. This seminal drum machine of the eighties is the perfect companion to any synthwave, vaporwave, synthpop and chillwave enthusiast who seek that eighties vibe in their drum patterns. The RX5 has been use by such artist as the Cocteau Twins, Bomb The Bass, Masters At Work, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Louie Vega, Chromeo, Vangelis, Depeche Mode, The Pet Shop Boys among many other professional producers.

The plugin drum machine comes with 5 drum kits, 1 FX set and 4 instruments. Here's the kit list :

• 01 Yamaha RX5 Kit 1
• 02 Yamaha RX5 Kit 2
• 03 Synthetic Kit
• 04 Ethnic Kit
• 05 FX
• 06 DX Bass
• 07 DX Clavecin
• 08 DX Marimba
• 09 DX Orchestra

The plugin is available as a VST & AU (Universal) instrument for Mac & PCs (32 bit/64 bit. Best of all, it's 100% free! Enjoy!

 

Visit: http://www.samplescience.ca/2015/08/vintage-drum-elements.html

Toneforge - Ben Bruce

Toneforge - Ben Bruce offers rhythm and clean channels, four stomp boxes (overdrive, stereo delay, rotary, and reverb) as well as Joey’s uniquely designed mixing DSP to take your guitar sound from direct input to final mix.

http://gavitex.com/share/5a5025t3a