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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.

Groove 3 has released BFD Explained, a video tutorial on FXpansion BFD.

Have BFD2? Want to know how to get the most from it? DAW guru Eli Krantzberg shows you how in this in-depth look at the awesome, but very complex BFD2 drum virtual instrument by FXpansion.

Eli takes you from the beginning showing you the basics, such as installation, window overviews, building kits, importing your own sounds, to more advanced topics such as insert effects, using multiple outputs, groove editing, creating drum tracks, automation and much more.

If you use BFD2, you owe it to yourself to learn all of its powerful features and functions. This knowledge will in turn enable you to produce more realistic, better feeling drum tracks for your productions and projects. Set yourself apart from other BFD2 users and beat the most you can out of BFD2!

BFD Explained features

• 28 Tutorials / Almost 3 Hours Total Runtime
• For all beginner to intermediate BFD2 users
• Tutorials written by DAW guru Eli Krantzberg
• Simple to use video control interface for Mac & PC

BFD Explained is currently available to view online for 30 days for $16.99 USD, to download for $29.99 USD. A boxed disc version is $34.99 USD (includes instant digital download).

More information: Groove 3 / BFD Explained

Sonic Academy has re-launched its website, a comprehensive online resource of video tutorials, features, news and reviews to help you produce and record your ideas, then share them with the world.

To kick start 2010 with a bang, leading music technology portal Sonic Academy can unveil a brand new site brimming with fantastic new features, extra sections and Sonic Subscriber options and to celebrate, have got a HUGE competition where you could win a sack full of tech goodies!

Whether you’re a DJ, musician, or producer, consider yourself a professional or are just starting out, Sonic Academy offers the highest quality video tutorials and resources including features, news and reviews making them a one stop shop for all your music and ‘tech’ needs.

Sonic Academy new features

• Exclusive features from some of the scene’s biggest experts.
• New ‘Live Recordings’ section with video content, resources and articles.
• View the video tutorials in new modes.
• New video tutorials in the famed ‘How To Sound Like Series’ including Nu Disco, Tech Trance, Minimal, Synth Punk and ‘Tech Tips’.
• Brand new monthly and annual membership options.

To celebrate the launch Sonic Academy are running a massive competition to win a X1 Controller + free subscription to their website for a year.

Win an X1 Controller and a free Sonic Plus subscription for a year! 10 runners up will also win Annual Sonic Plus subscriptions. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to register for FREE on the Sonic Academy site before 28th February 2010 and if you are already a registered member or a subscriber then you will be automatically entered into the competition!

More information: Sonic Academy

Camel Audio has released version 1.12 of Alchemy, a sample manipulation synthesizer for Windows and Mac.

This update includes many new features and bug fixes including improved Cameleon preset import, playback position indicators for all editors, the performance octave switch remains active when changing presets for easy key switching between remix snapshots, equal power cross-fading between sources, increased zoom levels for some editors, improved skinning and numerous other improvements. This version of Alchemy no longer requires the main Alchemy key file as the users registration details are now encrypted and embedded directly in to the Alchemy binary file for improved security and protection.

Changes Alchemy in v1.12

• Improved Cameleon preset import
• Source editor playback position indicator
• Step sequencer playback position indicator
• MSEG playback position indicator
• XY-MSEG position indicator
• Octave control in perform stays active when changing presets
• Snap X in additive editor – now allows tempo sync of additive sounds
• MSEG views retain zoom level and position
• Randomize MSEGs and Step Sequencers
• Increased maximum zoom levels for MSEG and additive editor displays
• Menu option in spectral editor to set logarithmic scaling of Y-axis
• XY equal power cross-fading
• Alchemy key file is now embedded into the Alchemy component
• Remix pad numbers are now optional for custom skins
• XY pad background image is now customisable
• XY pad triangles are now optional
• Knob sizes in GUI skin files are no longer a fixed size
• Many bug fixes

Camel Audio has also released a new set of samples and presets for the Factory library as part of the Group Buy bonuses:

• Choirs, Basses & Keys – 500MB samples
• Viral Infection from Nucleus Soundlab – 1GB samples
• 150 new presets making use of the latest sample content
• Four tutorial videos illustrating how to use Alchemy more effectively

Registered users of Alchemy can download the latest update, new content and view the tutorials by logging in to their support account. A list of new presets sorted by category is available, along with a list of the new samples.

More information: Camel Audio / Alchemy

Future Media Concepts (FMC) has announced the addition of two new courses featuring the award-winning Avid/Digidesign Pro Tools audio editing system; Pro Tools Operator Recertification and Pro Tools for Game Audio.

The de facto standard for sound production, Pro Tools allows users to experience the ultimate in audio quality and workflow efficiency at an affordable cost. Launching in February, the new courses will follow FMC’s highly esteemed, world-class manufacturer authorized training curriculum, providing students with a proven, hands-on educational experience.

New FMC Pro Tools Courses

• The two-day Pro Tools Operator Recertification course is available only to those previously Operator Certified in Pro Tools, enabling experienced students to expand their knowledge and skill-set in an in-depth, recertification course. Upon completion, students will be able to master the ins-and-outs of the new Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation platform featuring dozens of new virtual instruments and plug-ins, exciting new scoring and MIDI features, and technically advanced workflows.
• The three-day Pro Tools for Game Audio course will expose students to core skills, workflows and concepts involved in producing audio for the gaming industry. An invaluable course for any audio production enthusiast or professional, Pro Tools for Game Audio teaches vital skills for the increasingly expanding global gaming market. Interested students must have completed FMC’s Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools, and Pro Tools 110: Essentials of Pro Tools courses to be eligible.

More information: Future Media Concepts

Toontrack Music has announced the official Superior Drummer 2.0 tutorial.

The tutorial, presented by Mattias Eklund Toontrack Music Head of sound design and founding partner together with Pat Thrall, Neil Dorfsman and drummer NIR Z, the team behind the recordings for Superior Drummer® 2.0, features a thorough walkthrough of all aspects of working with Superior Drummer® 2.0 to gain professional results.

As an added bonus Neil Dorfsman also goes through Toontrack drum replacement app Drumtracker® explaining its feature set.

Superior Drummer 2.0 tutorial

• Getting started — Setting up Superior Drummer in your DAW.
• Sound good quick — Walking you through how to get a great drum sound from Superior Drummer in a matter of seconds!
• Construction Window — Explaining the different functions from Left to Right inside the Construction view of Superior Drummer.
• Mixer — Demonstrating the Mixer of Superior Drummer and its functionality.
• Multichannel to host — How to setup Superior Drummer as a Multiple Output plugin.
• Combined Presets — What Combined Presets are and various ways of implementing them from within Superior Drummer.
• Bounce / Render to audio — There are many options when looking to export your drums from Superior Drummer. The guys guide you through the process.
• Drumtracker / S 2.0 Tutorial — Drummer Nir Z jams and the team uses Drumtracker to render his live audio recording to MIDI as well as showcasing the possibilities when using the retrieved MIDI in Superior Drummer.
• Interview with the N.Y. Recording Team — An interview with the team behind the N.Y. recordings for Superior Drummer. With Pat Thrall, Neil Dorfsman, Nir Z & Mattias Eklund.

The tutorial is available on-line at the Toontrack website.

More information: Toontrack Music