djay 3.1.2 released

Just a quick note to let you know that we’re happy to announce djay 3.1.2. We’ve been somewhat quiet recently because we’ve been working on some incredible things which you will hear more about soon. Nonetheless we wanted to share a number of improvements and fixes for djay 3 with you: Improved playback and recording performance Improved graphics performance with Snow Leopard Fixed issues with recording files Fixed analyze library issue Fixed issue with installing custom MIDI Mappings Added support for Numark Mixtrack Reloop Digital Jockey IE2: fixed button light of right cue button The update is recommended for all users of djay 3. To update, select “Check for update” in djay’s application menu, or download djay 3.1.2 now. Relative News

PPG Wave 2.3 vs Ensoniq ESQ-1

YouTube via lesingemonotone | February 08, 2011 | "Testing out a newly serviced PPG Wave 2.3 versus an Ensoniq ESQ-1. They can both sound really analogue and digital." Relative News

How to Work Out Songs by Ear, Part 3 – Basix

// This is the third and final instalment in a series of articles that aim to get you started on the road to playing your favourite music by ear. Back in Part 1, we looked at why learning music by ear is a worthwhile exercise, and I sent you away with some active listening techniques and an example song to get you started. In Part 2, we looked at how a little research can help us along, and got started on using various techniques to make educated guesses about chord voicings. In this final part, we’ll refine and expand our work from Part 2, and move on to look at some ways to start unpicking solos and melody lines. As before, no theory knowledge is required! 1. Thanks, Sherlock The idea with parts 1 and 2 of this series was to illustrate the key tasks involved in working out music by ear, namely: To listen to and absorb the music we’re working on To put on our detective’s hat and use whatever information we have, including the recording itself, to make educated guesses... Relative News

Audiofile Engineering updates Wave Editor to v1.5.2 and Sample Manager to v3.3.1

6th February 2011: Audiofile Engineering has released updates for Wave Editor (1.5.2) and Sample Manager (3.3.1). Among the enhancements in these latest updates is the ability to upload files directly to your SoundCloud... Relative News

Quick Tip: Epic Drum Sequencing with QL Stormdrum – Part 1

Probably most of you have played computer games or have watched movies, where the music is made with large percussion hits and really low ethnic drums. I remember watching the Warcraft 3 introduction video, where the attack of the orcs was accompanied by smashing drums. I always wanted to capture that sound and in this quick tip I’ll try to explain you some of the techniques I’ve come across in my experience. Step 1: Choose Your Samples Of course, like everything else in MIDI sequencing, the better the samples, the better the result. In my case I’ll be using Quantum Leap StormDrum 2 – a nice library, full of drum samples, that vary from epic low hits to glitches and ethnic finger cymbals. If you don’t own StormDrum 2, don’t worry because all these hints and tips can be applied to other libraries as well – just trust your ears! Okay, so I’ve loaded these samples: Tong Zi Set Chinese Kettle Drums Dynasty O’Daiko O’Daiko Set Brushed Drums Earthquake Ensemble All... Relative News

Loomer updates String to v1.2.3, string ensemble synthesizer

Loomer has released version 1.2.3 of String, a string ensemble synthesizer instrument for Linux, Mac and Windows. Relative News

Loomer updates String to v1.2.3 (incl. 64-bit for Linux)

8th February 2011: Loomer has updated String for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux to version 1.2.3. This release adds the following fixes and features: Native 64-bit VST plugin and standalone application for Linux. Integr... Relative News

" Time Run "Electronic Impressionen Part IV

YouTube via Korgator | December 11, 2010 | 8 likes, 0 dislikes"this is the last part of " Time Run ".1.Korg Triton Le61(Pad-Athmosphere)2.Quasimidi Polymorph (Mellotron)3.Roland JP8080 (Arpeggiator-Sequence)4.Korg Mono Poly (Lead-Violine)Effects from Boss SX-700recorded with ZOOM H4nVideo come from the ESA http://www.spacetelescope.org/videos/Videotreatment and cut with Magix Video deLuxe 16 Relative News

Expert Sleepers updates Spectral Conquest to v1.0.2 and announces ES-3 Lightpipe/CV Interface

1st February 2011: Expert Sleepers has updated Spectral Conquest to version 1.0.2 and announced the ES-3 Lightpipe/CV Interface. Spectral Conquest v1.0.2 Only the VST versions (Mac and Windows) are updated. Changes: ... Relative News

AudioSpillage releases 1.2 update for DrumSpillage percussion synth plugin

10th January 2011: AudioSpillage has released an update for their DrumSpillage percussion synth plug-in, which is now at version 1.2. New Features: New FM Percussion model (3 operator FM synth). New FM Matrix model. E... Relative News