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I thought it would be helpful if we have a pinned thread here in EKT listing all the latest audio apps that either become available, feature price drops, or are especially useful so fellow music makers here can be aware and take advantage of new tech and great deals. In each listing, please include the name, platform, and a picture or YouTube video detailing the app, along with any links to iTunes/Google Play/etc. where the app can be purchased.
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please do! here's mine: https://soundcloud.com/arranha-ceus/ thanks!
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Minimogue VA Arrpe2600VA ASynth SoundfontIT - get them all EVM - get them all thats just for starters. mosca
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Our first compilation, We Are The Music Makers | Volume One came out back in 2004. Since then, I've always wanted to do a Volume 2, following the same formula of having the community contribute tracks, vote on the best tracks by the community, and then have a professional-pressed CD of the release. It would be great if we could do a vinyl version as well, but of course that costs money - the way we did it back in 2004 was by getting at least 100 preorders to fund the CD pressing. This was long before things like Kickstarter, GoFundMe, etc. changed the crowdfunding landscape. Now, we could do the same, or maybe go the Kickstarter route like we did with the Caustic Win…
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I KNOW THIS MIGHT BE NOT THE RIGHT PLACE... BUT YOU GUY DON'T HAVE A PLACE FOR IT I guess a lot of you are familiar with the music of the talented Nnirror. He uploaded a couple of years ago a great patch for MAX, and I've been trying to "convert" that patch into a max for Live instrument, but I hardly can understand the process, unfortunately, my lack of knowledge in the program is my failure. This patch is awesome, I want to use it in my DAW, so I was thinking if maybe one of the members on this blog has the ability to convert this, I would be more than grateful to receive such a gift. I'm going to leave links to the patch in GitHub and a video of the patch…
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https://help.ableton.com/hc/en-us/articles/209069989-Using-multiple-hard-drives This article recommends using 3 hard drives. Can I get away with only 2? How abouts installing the program to system disk and then using an external Samsung t7 ssd for samples and libraries & audio recording and file caching ?? Thanks y'all Would I benefit using a 3rd 500gb t7 for audio recording and caching?
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What's been activating your GAS lately? I've been stuck in a limbo where I know I need to upgrade my audio interface (to something with real multiple inputs—perhaps the KMI K-mix), and at some point get some good monitors (or at least something better than my logitech 5.1 setup that I've been producing with for the past 5 years or so..), but keep looking at ebay/gumtree/local sites/facebook groups with the hope of finding good deals on synths. My latest desire has been alternating between an analog/VA poly (for lush space chords) and something like a DX7 or CZ101.. I somehow got it into my head that it needs to be an all-in-one keyboard unit, therefore negating the…
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I need a digital recorder, and I was just going to go with the maudio microtrack, but apparently that has been discontinued. I need something in the same price range, with a stereo in port. Any recommendations watmm? I'd love a Sony PCM dm50, but that's too expensive...
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A couple of hopefully-interesting patches for the Pulsar 23. I also took the opportunity to dust off my real-time ASCII filter [with which I’ve been preparing some cool things for next month.] You can freely access the entire WAV files of this sessions [+ some bonuses] for sampling in here.
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So I'm looking into getting some more software to augment my creative process. I'm a complete noob when it comes to Max and a lot of DAW's as well. Is this the only way to get my hands on it and is there a cheaper alternative? http://cycling74.com/products/max/ I also want to use it with this because it seems interesting. http://www.dynamictonality.com/spectools.htm (also just logging this because I'm about to reformat today) I want to get Reaktor eventually as well. Do you think Reason + Reaktor + Max = a decent workflow? Is there overlap here? Suggestions for freeware/cheaper versions of Reaktor and Max are welcome as well. I was also co…
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I am so sorry to have to break this bad news. This is a pretty monumental loss, in a year where we've already lost some excellent synthesists (Mira Calix, Klaus Schulze, and Vangelis)... dang, I don't have much else to say Sequential posted this:
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what are some plugins that you people have paid money for?
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https://cdm.link/2020/11/ableton-live-11-is-coming-feature-by-feature-heres-whats-new-in-detail/ Waiting for Ned Rush to get ahold of this and make a Windowlicker tutorial using the new spectral time effect
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Hey everyone, I used to pop in here a lot, mostly to talk about cassette tapes and stuff like that but also share any tidbits I gleaned from incessant but ultimately unused research I'd do myself. Embarrassingly I sort of overthought and waffled on ever actually making music. Years and years have gone by and now I'm in a position where I have a strong itch to do it but no idea where to start. I do have basic and focused ideas on what I want to do and use thankfully, so my questions are more about hardware and software recs. I'll list my basic questions: A good affordable audio interface. I have Tascam US-122L but it's in use with my tape d…
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Hello everyone! I'd like to share with you a few excerpts of me playing my new chaotic pointcloud system, in which the particles are being audioreactive to the incoming audio signal. You can find these and quite a few more project files in my Patreon page: https://linktr.ee/uisato
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seriously though, i think it's kinda weird how people here don't seem to care much about harmony. i mean there have been a few threads on the topic in the past but nothing really substantial. and don't tell me the folks here are simply not interested in discussing this topic and prefer educate themselves on their own, cause that's a fucking lie. how do i know? i've listened to your tunes in YLC, guys. the harmony's pretty bad (most of the time). no the truth is, the vast majority of watmmers don't seem to be interested in harmony at all, hence why the topic is hardly ever discussed - usually in a superficial way. there's this gap between those who know a little bit about …
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I could just google this but usually "electronic musician" means "EDM". So I'd rather get the opinions of people here where they found some book useful for their own music in some way... music composition/theory/creativity whatever, not just music theory. I am doubtful there are many, but i've been reading a lot of books in general lately and think I should at least try to look to see if I can find some good books on the topic.
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I'll start lol!!! Aaron Baird - YouTube
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https://learningsynths.ableton.com/en/get-started
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I searched and couldn’t find anything, but I know we’ve talked about this before and it’s probably a thread: Reading the harmony thread and several others on here about “rules” and all those pesky little standards we all have regarding them got me curious. What are all your opinions of sampling other artists work- rules, etiquette, what should or shouldn’t be, etc. Not trying to open the whole “is a dj a musician” debate at all- I’m only specifically talking about making a “non-remix” track, or whatever. Your original work- how do u go about deciding what’s off limits or not. No judgement at all, just curious about everyone’s process. Personally, I draw th…
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Anyone into do it yourself kits and stuff here? Ive had an SSL G4000 built for me and im getting a pultec next, thought as ive got some free time im going to try something myself not really bothered about modular at the moment, its outboard i want so im going to attempt a few 1176 compressors from Hairball Audio http://www.hairballaudio.com/catalog/fet-rackand keep one and sell another and try and build up from there. aim is to end up being able to build kit usually out of my price range & make a bit of money on the side while im at it, bringing joy to friends who want cheaper clones I can solder, but dont even own a multimeter yet. yes im sca…
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Hi guys, my brain doesn't handle it or lack creativity. I'm wondering about a general approach. DAW is Reaper or Studio One. I want to generally be able to make a measurement at one point/track. Let's say, the simplest, some current average volume level. Depending on the current measurement I want to control parameters, at best ANY, whichever I like. Let's say some feedback parameter of some VST plugin. What is the approach here? Some extra plugin which measures - and permanently spits out control messages? MIDI CC? Aww I did not yet or use Midi cc. Or is there something I do not see? Thx for your input
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People like Sean from Autechre always seem to bash on people that making music in a Linear way. It is extremely limited compared to making music In a non-Linear way according to him. I wonder.. In what way is it more limited? Linear-music making is also created with sounds/noise made in a amount of time right? Do you unlock more time if you get it done in Non-Linear way? What way is the best way to sequence music ? How do you sequence your music if not the traditional way? Peace
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Argeïphontes Lyre
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Okay here we go: Akira Rabelais has released several albums in the time of glitch and microsound and developed a great freeware software with a truly enigmatic interface. You can get it here: http://akirarabelais...e/software.html Scanner and Terre Thaemlitz also used it a lot in their own music. It's hard to describe what you can do with the App but it can create a very uncommon bunch of sound with some simple rules. Has somebody also worked with the Argeïphontes Lyre software and can tell me what I can use for parameters to get good results? I have used the software a lot but I would like to share experience with other users too.
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