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There's lots to explore in this sonic playground so I got in touch with the app's creator Erik Sigth of Humbetune. In the conversation that follows, Erik shares how the idea came about, talks about unique features, and wraps it up with a bit of philosophy on the conversational element of the app.
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An interview with the creators of the RYK M185 and Intellijel Metropolis and Metropolix Eurorack sequencers
Ocenaudio is the fast, easy to use, cross-platform audio editor developed at the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil. The interface is straightforward to use yet the app is packed with features that are there when you need them. I got in touch with the team currently working on Ocenaudio in Brazil to learn about the story behind this app.
Xynthesizr is an iOS MIDI sequencer that lends itself to live performance by altering playback in real-time via the touch interface or MIDI. Generative features like probability-based pattern morphing and Life-like cellular automata build fascinating variations that are also interactive. Fans of Xynthesizr, including myself, tend to truly enjoy the way it works. I talked with Yuri Turov to learn more about the making of Xynthesizr and his newer XY pad synthesizer called Shoom.
An interview with the creators of the RYK M185 and Intellijel Metropolis and Metropolix Eurorack sequencers
I caught up with Stephen Hensley from 2hp to learn a bit more about the background of this innovative Eurorack company. What follows is my conversation with Stephen talking about his designs, moments of inspiration, Euclidean sequencers, synthesis methods and more.
After seeing the NiftyBUNDLE modular case and modules at the NAMM show this year, I was impressed with the build quality of the whole unit and the functionality for the price. I got in touch with Al Joelson of Cre8audio to find out more about the company and its products.
There's lots to explore in this sonic playground so I got in touch with the app's creator Erik Sigth of Humbetune. In the conversation that follows, Erik shares how the idea came about, talks about unique features, and wraps it up with a bit of philosophy on the conversational element of the app.
Ocenaudio is the fast, easy to use, cross-platform audio editor developed at the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil. The interface is straightforward to use yet the app is packed with features that are there when you need them. I got in touch with the team currently working on Ocenaudio in Brazil to learn about the story behind this app.
Xynthesizr is an iOS MIDI sequencer that lends itself to live performance by altering playback in real-time via the touch interface or MIDI. Generative features like probability-based pattern morphing and Life-like cellular automata build fascinating variations that are also interactive. Fans of Xynthesizr, including myself, tend to truly enjoy the way it works. I talked with Yuri Turov to learn more about the making of Xynthesizr and his newer XY pad synthesizer called Shoom.
A variety of MIDI sequencer styles and approaches are available with lots of creative options including Fugue Machine which was inspired by composition techniques used in Baroque music and Serialism. You can step sequence, loop record in an AudioUnit, create Euclidean polyrhythms, make semi-repeating generative phrases and use probability-based pattern morphing with the apps below. This is a short list of sequencers currently in vogue
The unique sound of string machines puts them in a class of their own. I’ve just recently discovered these sounds and the part they played in songs from New Order, Jean Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, The Cure, Pink Floyd, Massive Attack, the band Air and more. Here’s a brief overview from my research.
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