ARTURIA virtual semi-modular synth.
Download the free demo here: https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/arp2600v
It has a built in step sequencer, a built in sample and hold unit, and it can use sound from your DAW (vocals, synth, drums … any audio track).
I wanted to figure out how to use these features. Here are my findings:
Though my demo is in Logic Pro, many or all of these features can be integrated into other software.
This is so cool.
So, I had this idea this morning, and have spent hours creating and exploring the possibilities!
My thoughts were:
I’m sure you can do similar things with other DAWs.
You have got to hear this!
If after the intro you get the general idea, you’re welcome to fast-forward to the 7:45 mark to hear the fully modified template.
Here is a quick video, showing an easy way to make your X-Stand a more stable prospect.
Love the sound of analog synths? Me too.
Love the flexibility and recall of digital? Me too.
Here are some ways to combine an analog synth with a computer environment.
Get additional oscillators into your Minilogue!! Connect your minilogue and use it as a modular system in your computer!
You’ll need either a 5 pin MIDI to USB, or a USB cable to connect the Minilogue to your computer.
Download drivers, and firmware updates http://www.korg.com/us/support/download/product/0/544/
Correction in the video! I said that for your MIDI tracks in your DAW, use the MIDI OUT option (you’ll see in the video what I mean). When in fact you’ll need to use the MIDI SOUND option provided by the driver.
Audio Examples
All royalty free (no need to pay for a license to use them in your music commercially).
As of today, this archive has 36,328 files uploaded!
There are samples of voices, drums, percussion, organ, guitar, bass, sax, world music, and more!
Perhaps you’ve already heard of Converse Rubber Tracks, this amazing library! Converse, in collaboration with http://www.Indabamusic.com have provided this incredible resource.
Sample types include full tracks (stems), loop files, and single hit “one-shots.”
Personally, I just downloaded Seth Haley’s samples of analogue synths (Juno, and a Modular). Thanks Seth, these are very cool!
Here is a link to the library, you should check it out:
https://www.conversesamplelibrary.com/
You can easily collect and organize your favorite samples into a custom “Kit” (See the video, to see how).
And here’s another free resource. This is an update to an old favorite.
Now in 64 bit and available as an AAX …. everybody should go grab a copy of this!
https://www.izotope.com/en/products/effects-instruments/vinyl/
The plugin let’s you choose what decade of vinyl you want to emulate, how many scratches, etc. Very cool!
And checkout how they listed the credits in the plugin. … ha ha !!!
Looking to create a little more of that elusive studio sound in your mixes? This tried and true technique might help.
Parallel compression has helped me fatten up my vocal tracks, or make my drums more full sounding, and I’ve even used on all instruments in my mix to make the production sound bigger.
Veteran mixing engineer and audio educator Lorne Bregitzer gives us the skinny on Parallel Compression.
What is it? How does it work? How to engineer it?
Professor Lorne explains …. and demonstrates ..
Subscribe to Lorne’s YouTube Channel
Class dismissed.
Give your electronic production a sonic boost! And what an UNBELIEVABLE price point ($499)!!
Product Overview
In the past few weeks, the Korg Minilogue has gone public. Perhaps at NAMM 2016 last week.
I’ve worked with virtual synths for hours within days, days within weeks, weeks within years. And when I turn to watch films or listen to records that contain synths, instruments that create real voltage, the sound quality is significantly more pure.
I love my virtual synths, and will certainly continue to use them (Serum, Spire, U-he, Curve2, Omnisphere, Arturia, etc.).
But it bothers me that I have so much $ tied up in digital ones and zeroes. I don’t have something physical, that I can sell if I need, loan to a friend, or that somebody will inherit when I die. Those plugins …. who knows what will happen to those? When I die, the licenses will probably just disappear into the internet chasm forever, unclaimed access.
Anyway, check out the features on this Minilogue, and the sound quality; I’m amazed and will probably buy one this week.
5-Pin Midi for integration with your DAW.
In depth look:
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In the quest for creating new and interesting sounds, I wanted to figure out how I could run my audio/MIDI tracks through a virtual synth, and use the effects to creatively alter the sound. It took some time, but I have it figured out and wanted to share the secrets!
If you own the Moog Modular (version 2.8+) or download the free demo, you can try this!
I don’t know that I have very usable results yet with the patches I’ve designed and the sound sources I’ve tried them with, but I can hear the potential. And it sure is fun experimenting with this!
