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Step Sequencing with Logic Pro !!

Posted by petebuchwald on May 26, 2016
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This is so cool.

So, I had this idea this morning, and have spent hours creating and exploring the possibilities!

My thoughts were:

  1.  I want to experiment with an old, analog step sequencer.
  2. I don’t own one
  3. How can I use Logic Pro in order to accomplish the types of things I want to experiment with?

 

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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.

 

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Analog Synths and a DAW – Creative Connections

Posted by petebuchwald on February 25, 2016
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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.

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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

 

 

Where Synth History Meets Monty Python

Posted by petebuchwald on January 20, 2016
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ARP_Odyssey_Mk_I.jpg         For enthusiast of analog synthesizers, those curious about the history of these beastly and awesome instruments that came out in the 60’s-90’s.

But I appreciate that in this series the british host and writers add a bit of humor, a bit of randomness that reminds me of some of the Monty Python films.Monty-Python-and-the-Holy-Grail-French-taunter.jpg

 

Some of these old machines can be now found on eBay now for under $100, while others are worth tens of thousands of dollars.

You can learn about the instruments, what famous tracks they were used on, what was unique about each one.

 

Highly entertaining!  I highly recommend!

Link to Episode One of the series:

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2007/02/14/top-20-greatest-synths-episode-one/

See the whole series here:

http://www.sonicstate.com/top20/

 

If you loved “I dream of wires” you should also check out this interesting and highly entertaining series of documentary videos.   Great interviews, and great information here.

http://www.idreamofwires.org/