Oscar Sound Watch: Daft Punk Score and SFX Blend Together in Tron: Legacy

The hit film Tron: Legacy features a unique blend of electronic and symphonic score elements from the French techno duo Daft Punk (Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter) and futuristic sound effects. We asked supervising sound editor/sound designer Addison Teague (Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End) a few questions about this interesting marriage. Relative News

Powersoft U.S. operations moves to next level

In order to more efficiently serve U.S. markets, Powersoft is pleased to announce the formation of a new U.S. corporate structure and move to an expanded facility in California.. Relative News

Peavey releases ReValver MK III.V - Amplifier Modeling Software

13th January 2011: Peavey has announced that the latest version of its ReValver amplifier modeling software, ReValver MK III.V, is now available. Developed by veteran tube-amp maker Peavey Electronics, ReValver captures... Relative News

Eyosido Software updates eyoControl for iPad to v1.1

13th January 2011: Eyosido Software has announced the release of version 1.1 of eyoControl for the iPad. This free update to the MIDI controllers ensemble adds support for the iPad's native MIDI wireless connectivity (... Relative News

Arturia announces Spark Creative Drum Machine (Software + Hardware Controller)

13th January 2011: Arturia has announced the upcoming release of a creative drum machine: Spark, which is described as a complete drum solution made of a software application and a dedicated hardware controller. Comb... Relative News

New at NAMM: Torq 2.0 DJ Software

New at NAMM: Torq 2.0 DJ Software Relative News

The microDrum

"MicroDRUM is the most economical and simple to build MIDI drum trigger. It’s based on Arduino and can be used with a huge variety of e-pads / e-cymbals, up to 48 inputs! The output can be sent to a PC and converted to drum sounds through VST like BFD, Addictive Drums and Superior Drummer, etc. … The accompanying software allows features not found in any similar solution: a direct interface with Relative News

Smithson Martin Emulator Software 1.4

Emulator is aE Multi-Touch DJ System that allows the crowd to see exactly what the DJ is doing on a huge transparent touch screen. Relative News

[WinterNAMM 2011] Take a closer look at the Pioneer DDJ-S1 - Video

Pioneer and Serato yesterday introduced the DDJ-S1, a new DJ controller for Serato ITCH software. Combining Pioneer’s renowned DJ hardware design with world leading software development by Serato, the DDJ-S1 offers familiarity, innovation and... Relative News

Sauerkraut Synthesizer, Sounds and the Machines That Make Them

YouTube via gordogordo56 | June 08, 2010 | "Gordon Monahan uses fruits, vegetables, and a jar of sauerkraut as voltage controllers for a software synthesizer built with ppooll-max/msp and an arduino interface. Performed live at the Subtle Technologies Festival, on board a cruise ship in Toronto Harbour, June 5, 2010.The Sauerkraut Synthesizer is based on a technical prototype using lemons (The Relative News