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"Not One, but TWO Synths Magellan comes with two independent synth engines that can run simultaneously. Use one synth for bass or FX, the other for lead or pads. Or couple the synths together to get the full growl of 6 oscillators, 4 filters and 4 LFOs running at the same time! Absolutely NO samples used: only actual, realtime audio synthesis. Oscillator Power Each Magellan synth engine has 3 virtual analog oscillators, with oscs 1 & 2 capable of true PWM wave generation. With the dedicated osc unison module, you can approach "super-wave" territory with ease. In addition, Magellan's FM module is an extra sound generator in itself so that no frequency goes uncharted! Filters Galore Each Magellan synth has two dedicated filter slots able to receive any of the 11 unique filter types. You can run the filters in series, or in parallel and blend them to taste. Each slot has its own ADSR envelope, cutoff, resonance/Q and contour settings, as well as tracking and envelope curve selection. Sequencer Magellan has a built-in polyphonic step sequencer influenced by revered analog boxes. With upto 8 note polyphony, 16 or 32 step programming, pattern bank, settable end step, step skip, note velocity and gate, as well as a performance friendly timelock feature, it is a comprehensive live performance tool. In addition, it has a programmable timeline for composing songs out of sequenced patterns, and a file import/export feature. Arps & Chords Each synth engine comes with its own dedicated, full-featured arpeggiator as well as a chordmaker. Double up on the arps, with 10 algorithms to choose from, as well as octave, repeat and gate settings. Program and then play chords by touching a single key. FX Rack Magellan comes with a comprehensive virtual FX rack that includes a multi-parameter reverb, BPM-syncable stereo delay, phaser, flanger, chorus, waveshaper, bitcrusher, and a sonic expander; all of which is processed in 32-bit floating point, as the rest of the audio. Keyboards

PERFORMER is a revolutionary way to control your music software. It uses multi-touch technology to the full. Instead of traditional faders and knobs, use multi-touch and gestures to manipulate PERFORMER's beautiful shapes to dynamically control your computer's software instruments in real-time. In the studio, it allows the artist to approach their sound-design routine from a new, inspiring angle: to reconnect to their software instruments and Digital Audio Workstations by using Performer's revolutionary interface and arriving at sounds and progressions impossible with traditional controllers. But PERFORMER was also made to be seen! On the stage, alongside with VISUALISER (PERFORMER's big-screen visual output module, which is coming soon), PERFORMER creates an engaging live show that is indeed "alive".

allows game controllers to be treated as USB controllers on a computer

Explanation of how to use instant mapping features in Ableton Live with unsupported MIDI controllers:  Includes:  - Setting up scripts and files for unsupported MIDI controllers

midimon is a free command line MIDI monitor for OS X. You can monitor any MIDI device connected to your Mac, or another application's MIDI output by using midimon's virtual mode. midimon should work with any Mac running OS 10.4 or later. farmpad is a free application for OS X which lets you customize how you use your Korg padKontrol MIDI controller. You can use pads as toggles that light up when switched on, the setting buttons can be used as extra switches and triggers, and the settings dial can be used as a rotary encoder. The controls can be customized using config files. A Windows version is planned for the future once the features in the OS X version are complete. farmpad should work with any Mac running OS 10.4 or later.

This video is a great demonstration of the OSC protocol using the Pure Data software and the Osculator software on Macintosh. Shows an example of how to make a Wiimote and WiiDJ controller function with a mac and how to use those devices to control Pure Data. This tutorial is relatively technical, but gives a good introduction of what the OSC protocol is capable of.

Video example of beat production using MIDI tracks with KORG nano controllers. Includes: -inputting MIDI material - Mixing levels of the various MIDI tracks - Manipulating the sounds with MIDI Controllers

What is Nodal? Nodal is generative software for composing music, interactive real-time improvisation, and a musical tool for experimentation and fun. Nodal uses a new method for creating and exploring musical patterns, probably unlike anything you've used before. You can play sounds using Nodal's built-in synthesiser or any MIDI compatible hardware or software instrument. Nodal is based around the concept of a user-defined network. The network consists of nodes (musical events) and edges (connections between events). You interactively define the network, which is then automatically traversed by any number of virtual players. Players play their instruments according to the notes specified in each node. The time taken to travel from one node to another is based on the length of the edges that connect the nodes. Nodal allows you to create complex, changing sequences using just a few simple elements. Its unique visual representation allows you to edit and interact with the music generating system as the composition plays. Nodal is compatible with DAW software such as Ableton Live, Logic Studio, Digital Performer and Garage Band. It can transmit and receive MIDI sync. You can edit a network using the mouse and keyboard, and optionally a MIDI keyboard. Nodal recognises and sends notes, sync, continuous controller and pitch bend information. Features simple but powerful interface change your composition while it is playing - great for improvisation and quickly creating new musical ideas compatible with any MIDI synthesiser and major Digital Audio software can run stand alone using the built-in synthesiser live performance tools: trigger complex sequences within the network using any MIDI keyboard or MIDI input device define your own interactive continuous controller curves (e.g. Volume, Pan, Modulation) for greater musical expression built-in examples and tutorial information to get you started and making music quickly

"An evolution of an old software called «Digital Jam», GameLan is a software made for networked improvisation based on Gamelan music. Upon launching the application, it searches for any users currently improvising and automatically joins them. It can also be used individually, but only if there aren't any other improvisers on the same network! Each user controls the sequencing of several Gamelan instruments and a soloist located in the middle circle. This software can also be used to control the Robotic Gamelan. The above video captures an early stage of development."

"Here's how to set up a simple OSC to MIDI translator on Microsoft Windows (and Mac) so that Konkreet Performer can control, for example, Ableton Live."

Scapes is a real-time effects processor and sound generator based on feedback. It uses six independent granular delays, extensive modulation options, a gate sequencer and familiar synth style controls to dynamically manipulate the sound. With Scapes you can create high quality and unique soundscapes, rhythms and sound effects perfectly suited for use in music, film and game audio. You can easily connect it to your favorite hardware controller or iPad and immediately have fun. Keep an eye on our video and audio section (click the tabs), where we'll be posting new videos often.

Good discussion of how to map a virtual instrument to a midi controller or interface.

Video example and tutorial of beatproduction using Ableton Live with Ski Beatz. Tutorial starts at 1:52 Includes: - audio sample - using warp markers to chop the audio - Slicing audio track to a MIDI track so slices are assigned to MIDI keys to then be performed on the MIDI controller - Performing the MIDI slices on the MIDI keyboard - Freezing the new audio track and warping - Working the groove of the track - Creating the groove

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Unfortunate name. Unfortunate gender references. The narration is a bit annoying. Good use of a visual layer to show the ableton over the physical activity, WOuld be better if he continued showing the physical along with ableton when he started playing the MPC controller. Nice job taking us through the process with explanation. cropping, warping, Explains why he thinks the sample is good and how to improve on it. Talks about creative process. Discusses slicing process. Don't think the proposed tempo is accurate based on playback and his counting.

"Ready to hit the road: World-class PDF editing PDFpen for iPad, the mobile version of our award-winning PDFpen, lets you take control of your PDFs even when you're not at the office. Complete solution for full-featured PDF editing on iPAD and Mac Together with PDFpen for Mac, you have an unbeatable combination. Store your PDFs in iCloud and you can edit them on your Mac! Fill out an application, add your signature and email it back! You don't need to get back to your Mac to take care of important PDFs. Great for leases and job applications, whenever quick turnaround is a priority. Make corrections, fix typos, and resize or delete images If you need to change the price in a catalog or correct the spelling of your client's name, you can do it even when you're on the road. Store your PDFs in iCLOUD for seamless editing between Mac and iPAD. You can also retrieve and save your PDFs with Dropbox, Evernote and Google Docs. Wherever you go, your PDFs can go with you!"

"Spark Digital is the world's first studio-grade condenser microphone to offer both USB and iPad connectivity. Expanding on the professional and sound of Blue's Spark XLR studio microphone, Spark Digital features the same studio-grade condenser capsule and hand-tuned components for high-fidelity recording and consistence performance in any situation- vocals, drums, piano, speech, location recording and more. Spark Digital also includes the Focus Control, providing two different sonic options in one mic at the push of a button. Complete with an adjustable desk stand and built-in shockmount, Spark Digital also includes y-cables for each platform with a headphone jack for zero-latency real-time monitoring. With a full range of recording capabilities, Spark Digital turns your iPad into a true mobile studio. System Requirements iPad: iPad and iPad 2 PC: Windows 7, Windows Vista, XP Home Edition or XP Professional USB 1.1/2.0; 64 MB RAM (minimum) Macintosh: Mac OSX (10.4.11 or higher) USB 1.1/2.0; 64 MB RAM (minimum) "