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Some interesting things I found recently:

# Neurosonics Live (Vimeo)

Chris Cairns of Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc. posted another Neurosonics video, the Holographic Drumkit and Turntables test.

# OTO machines – Biscuit

Hardware unit with real 8-bit A/D and D/A converters, true analog multimode filter with resonance control, an FX section with Waveshaper, Delay, Pitch Shifter and Step Filter, and more…

OTO Biscuit

Add depth, texture and organic behavior to synths, basslines, drum machines and virtual sounds from computers with BISCUIT !

By using 8-bit converters, digital processing and analog resonant filters, Biscuit opens up a wide range of sounds from harsh distortion, digital and aliasing artifacts to warm and fat 8-bit sounds.

Producers, deejays, musicians and sound lovers can use BISCUIT to extend their sound creation possi- bilities.
BISCUIT will find its place in studios, on stages or even in clubs.

via CDM, where you can also find an interview with creator Denis Cazajeux.

# Image Line Drumaxx Tutorial – Routing Pad Output to Separate Audio Tracks in Ableton Live

Mark Mosher posted a tutorial on how to route pad output of Image-Line's Drumaxx percussion synth to separate audio tracks in Ableton Live.

Image Line has just released a new Percussion Modeling Instrument called Drumaxx made by Maxx Claster. Drumaxx includes 130 drumkits, 900 drum patches, 200 drum patterns. If you use Sawer, Sakura, Morphine, Poizone, or Toxic Biohazard instruments, then you are familiar with Maxx’s work.

Image Line is offering Drumaxx as a “name your price” download for limited until March 31st,2010 with a minimum price of $13 USD with $1 going to support Haiti earthquake victims. With a deal like this I thought it was a “no brainer” so I picked it up.

One of the coolest features is that each of the 16 physically modeled drums can be routed to individual tracks within your host so you can add additional effects. Below I’ll show you how to set this up on Ableton Live.

Yonac Software has released OttO, a Live Sound Reversal and FX Gizmo for Apple iPhone/iPod Touch.

Just what is OttO saying? He’s repeating your words backwards, LIVE as you speak. Just mutter something into the mic and hear your words back in reverse. Slow it down, speed it up, or turn it all around. Add a bit of modulation, a bit of delay and a touch of filter to make it sound like something from the beyond. Record it all and save it for posterity. And the best part, do all this as you go! From bone-chilling to downright funny, OttO is designed to deliver sonic entertainment to your ears in a fool-proof, simple and effective package.

OttO features

• Reverse and Normal frequence processing modes
• Live movement shift and inflection via illogical matrix control
• Make your vocalise deeper or higher on the go
• Modulate frequence live
• Dual-channel, severally configurable biaural delay
• Adjustable delay feedback and time
• Dry signal panning
• Custom-engineered resounding filter
• LPF, HPF and Bandpass separate modes
• Filter curb matrix with boundary oftenness and resonance
• Simple one-touch frequence recording
• Easy to ingest basic enter direction framework
• Export recordings directly to your machine rapidly via built-in Wi-Fi support

OttO is available to purchase from the iTunes App Store for $1.99 USD.

More information: Yonac Software / OttO

Magix has announced the release of Music Maker 16, a music production software for Windows.

Step-by-step to your own song: Simply combine samples and loops, add effects, and export it – your own hit is just a few clicks away!

MAGIX Music Maker 16 includes over 1,500 diverse sounds and loops from the studios of internationally successful top producers.

New in Music Maker 16

• New Loops – Originating loop based music production for the PC, no other company has the experience nor the library of these completely revised sound loops.
• Essential FX – Brand new effect modules that guarantee the best results.
• Vandal SE – Use it like you would any guitar amp, or apply it to an already existing track!
• Object inspector – Quick access to the most important and popular effects that can be applied to any audio object.
• Microscope mode – Zoom in and out of detailed, incremental editing. Apply small cuts, or apply effects and treatments to miniscule parts of an audio object.
• Direct uploads to MySpace – Upload your creations directly to your personal or band MySpace page.
• Interactive Workshop – Learn the tricks of the trade from our online how-to interactive videos.

Music Maker 16 is available to purchase for Windows PC, priced at $49.99 USD (50% discount) until February 4, 2010. A Premium edition featuring more sounds, more realistic instruments, and more effects, is currently available for $89.99 USD (36% discount).

More information: Magix

Denon DJ has announced the DN-X1600, the world’s first digital DJ mixer to be introduced with V-LINK, allowing DJs to perform a wide range of visual effects simultaneously with their music.

Based on the same core engine as Denon DJ’s flagship DN-X1700, the DN-X1600 is an extremely affordable and versatile four-channel digital mixer with a variety of features perfect for all DJs and electronic musicians, from professional club and touring DJs, to party DJs and bedroom mix artists.

Denon’s engineers have provided every capability professional DJs will require: working with vinyl, CD, digital files, DJ software applications via laptops and USB storage devices. In addition to its stellar digital mixing capabilities, the DN-X1600 provides an exclusive MIDI control UI area for functionality and ease-of-use for the rapidly growing PC DJ market.

DN-X1600 features

• Simple spacious layout, with highly tactile controls widely and logically laid out to enable easy operation during performance.
• Large highquality rubberized knobs, studio quality 60-mm Alps custom channel faders, high-visibility VFD display and extended 16-point LED channel and output metering.
• Equipped with V-LINK, a function developed by Roland Corporation that allows DJ performers to simultaneously integrate audio and video.
• Superior sound quality, utilizing a 32-bit Floating DSP and a 32-bit D/A converter, along with a large capacitor and large-diameter winding wire for the transformer.
• Ideal Grounding Construction protects the mixer from external noise.
• High-quality Phono Amplifier with high sound/noise ratio, equivalent to that of Denon Consumer Premium Audio products.
• Discrete Transistor construction for the Mic Amplifier realizes a studio console class’ low noise level (EIN: 126dB).
• 14 digital effects which can be freely assigned to any channels. Effects include Delay, Echo, Ping-Pong Delay, Trans, Flanger, Filter, Phaser, Reverb, Echo Reverb, Loop, Reverse Loop, Pitch Shift, Beat Breaker and Beat Scratch (Ping-Pong Delay, Echo Reverb and Beat Scratch are newly developed).
• Connectivity capabilities include: an exclusive MIDI control UI area for better ease-of-use; eight-channel (4x L/R stereo) USB Audio I/F soundcard (PC/Mac®); Matrix Input Assign with DVS direct mode for control signal (timecode) DJ applications; 4 MIDI Layer and MIDI Remote functions for a variety of control; and a Low Latency ASIO Driver.
• Three-band Isolator features variable Crossover Frequency. The unit comes standard with dust-free 60-mm long stroke Channel Faders, in addition to 45-mm FLEX Cross Faders with A/B Cut Position adjustment and travel tension control.

The DN-X1600 will be available February 2010.

More information: Denon DJ

Roland has announced the VP-7, a vocal processor.

For keyboardists who want lush vocal backing tracks without singing into a microphone, the compact VP-7 includes four rich and expressive human voice sounds — Female Choir, Boys Choir, Gregorian Choirs and Jazz Scat — just by playing the keyboard.

Utilizing Vocal Designer technology derived from Roland’s Vocal & Ensemble keyboards, the VP-7 has three Vocal Designer algorithms that can automatically generate multi-voice backing harmonies that sing the same lyrics as a performer sings into the included DR-HS5 headset microphone. Keyboardists that sing lead vocals can blend the VP-7’s sounds with their own voice to create impressive backing. Or, when harmonizing with a lead vocalist, the VP-7’s sound can be blended with the live vocal harmony or used with 100% processing. The Vocoder button also lets you instantly switch to a vintage vocoder.

VP-7 features

• Generate vocal harmonies instantly — no vocal skills required.
• Dedicated buttons for instant access to the preset sounds.
• Four expressive Human Voice sounds, three Vocal Designer choirs, plus vintage vocoder, echo, and reverb.
• Dedicated knobs for volume, mic level, harmony mix, and Ambience level.
• Bundled with DR-HS5 microphone (designed for Roland’s Vocal Designer products).

The VP-7 is scheduled to ship in May, 2010.

More information: Roland / VP-7

BOSS has announced the addition of the ME-25 Guitar Multiple Effects to its popular line of floor-based multi-effects.

The compact and durable ME-25 inherits its high-quality sounds from the flagship ME-70, and packs a ton of BOSS tone tools into one amazingly affordable package.

BOSS ME-25 features

• Powerful COSM amp models onboard, from classic to contemporary
• Friendly user-interface optimized for first-timers
• SOUND LIBRARY provides extensive collection of ready-to-use tones; simply choose a category and select a variation
• Sounds can be instantly edited with the Drive, Tone, and Level knobs and Expression pedal
• SUPER STACK adds immensely heavy low-end and punch
• Phrase Loop function with 38 seconds of recording time
• Functions as a USB audio interface
• Built-in AUX input for jamming along with external music devices (MP3/CD players, etc.)
• Runs on six AA batteries or AC adaptor
• Cakewalk SONAR 8.5 LE software included
• Free downloadable Librarian software

The ME-25 will be shipping in January with a retail price of $276.50 USD.

More information: Roland / ME-25