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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

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

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Argotlunar 2 Realtime Granulator VST Plugin. Free Software (GPLv2). Description Argotlunar is a realtime delay-line granulator. It breaks up an incoming audio stream into short samples (Grains). Each grain can have random settings of amplitude, panning, duration, delay, pitch, glissando, filter and envelope. The output of all grains is mixed and sent to the main output. The main output can be fed back into the main input. Time-related parameters can be synced to the host tempo, for rhythmic or pulsing textures. Pitch-related parameters can be quantized for harmonic or melodic effects. Feedback can create chaotic and distorted sounds. Most of the parameters can be correlated. (Examples; Higher filter cutoff for grains with higher pitch, and vice versa. Grains with shorter duration can be panned to the center, and conversely the grains with longer duration can be panned wide in the stereo field. )

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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

This video shows how the OSC protocol can be used to use the TouchOSC iPad app to control and manipulate Logic 9 Pro/Express. Video is 3:19 in length and shows excellent examples of the power of the OSC protocol, but does not provide a basic tutorial as to how to set it up.

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.

Examples of and resources for creating rubrics.

Examples for creating rubrics for self/peer assessment of graphic organizers as a form of assessment

"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."

MIDI YOKE is a MIDI Patch Cable driver. It is a Windows (Versions 3.1x, 95, 98 and ME) multimedia driver. Also available is a driver for Windows NT and 2000 (unfortunately not as robust). MIDI Yoke NT: This driver works in Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. It is completely different code from the Windows 9x MIDI Yoke driver. It is hard coded to 8 ports and can't be changed. It is not as robust as the Windows 9x driver, is still Beta code and will not be supported -- use at your own risk. MIDI YOKE is used to connect any Windows MIDI Application outputs to any other Applications inputs. The MIDI data stream is passed directly from output to input -- Example: [ Sequencer Out ]==>[ Out MIDI Yoke In ]==>[ In MIDI-OX 32 ] Another: [MIDI Keyboard In]==>[In MIDI-OX Out]==>[Out MIDI Yoke In]==>[In Sequencer] This allows you to connect the MIDI output from one program to the MIDI input of a different program. MIDI Yoke can be configured to provide a varying number of MIDI Ports (from 1 to 16). In addition, each port allows multiple opens of both input and outputs: up to 4 openings per port. This flexibility provides for almost any configuration imaginable. Note: The NT driver is fixed at 3 ports and 3 openings for the moment. There is additional information in the F

Welcome to Portraits of Practice: Construction Zones for Musical Understanding. The purpose of this site is to share with others my work, as a music teacher, that is grounded in constructivist theory of learning. Visit The Journey, a collection of experiences and moments of discovery that have informed my beliefs about teaching and learning. Explore Project Design, a collection of ideas that can be put into practice to create a holistic and constructive learning environment for musical understanding. Observe Frameworks that are used to scaffold learning. Look in on Portraits to view project designs and artifacts., watch students realizing their musical knowledge and skill as they engage in collaborative problem-solving. Visit the Archive to view classroom documents and students involved in collaborative problem-solving. Learn More about the theory and research that supports and validates constructive learning experiences for students in our classrooms. Phil Greco Music Teacher Farmingdale Public Schools Farmingdale, NY

AfroDJMac gives tutorials and downloadable abletonlive live racks

Nicholas Jaar speaks about his performance with AbletonLive and a live band.

Interview with percussionist David Cossin, including information on Tan Dun's "Water Concerto"

Part 2 of David Cossin speaking about and demonstrating aspects of Tan Dun's "water concerto"