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    Max/MSP

    in EKT General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by lin

    I'm looking into getting some more software to augment my creative process.

     

    Then I wouldn't go for Reaktor or Max.

     

    You might end re-inventing the wheel instead of doing music.

     

    In my humble opinion, limitations enhance creativity while endless possibilities annihilate it. If I were you I'd go with a pretty minimalist kit instead, and work its limitations.

     

    I used Reason for 10 years, knew it upside down doing lots of weird CV/Combinator stuffs... and was considering switching to Max for years.

     

    I finally went for Ableton Live / Five12 Numerology combo with very few yet carefully chosen synths and effects, and couldn't be happier.

     

    Do you want to understand how a synth works and how to patch it to your will, or do you want to know how to code it ? These are 2 really different things IMO.

    Studio Pics

    in EKT General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by lin

    Ok ! Then you have to use Reaktor as a AU inside your Numerology stack, create a dedicated IAC buss, route the MIDI out of your Reaktor ensemble to that IAC buss and re-route it inside your stack. You'll get latency this way though, as well as increased CPU usage.

     

    You'll get better timing and less CPU usage keeping Reaktor standalone, or with both N3 and Reaktor sync'd/rewired to a 3rd DAW.

     

    You can also try to recreate your Reaktor ensemble in Numerology. I don't know how complex you went with your ensemble, but I'm sure you can easily reach similar (if not identical) results. That be the most elegant solution.

     

    You can also post on Five12's forum, Numerology has a very helpful and friendly user base. I'm "nil" there. Slightydrybeans post there too !

    Studio Pics

    in EKT General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by lin

    AUs can't directly output MIDI, they have to use IAC MIDI busses for that purpose. You can try having Ableton as a rewire/clock master, and slave Numerology and Reaktor to it ? I think that'd be your best bet, most flexible set-up too. Drop Jim an email, I'm sure he'll gladly help you !

     

    edit : hmm I may have misunderstood your post, are you actually talking about N3 AU/VST or any AU/VST ?

    Studio Pics

    in EKT General Discussion

    Posted

    I use Preset Playlists instead of the timeline, less timing/sync issues. Also, once you get used to it it's damn easy/fast to edit : you duplicate a preset, change what you want to change, set the number of bars and voilà.

     

     

    i can still do all my Reaktor automation/randomization CC fuckery as it sends sequences to all my gear.

     

     

    I bet you can also make all your CC wizardry with Numerology too ! ;)

     

     

     

    Numerology has made me start using my hardware in completely new ways, i am a happy man

     

    It has totally change my way of making music too, I share your happiness !

    Studio Pics

    in EKT General Discussion

    Posted

    Audioblysk : use groups instead of individual tracks, narrow your set-up to 8 stems instead of your current 20 ? Apc40 is a different beast than the monome though. On the above vid, I use mlr, which is a live loop masher/re-arranger with nothing pre-sequenced. Incredibly flexible, requires training to get the right timing (Live is ways safer / more forgiving) to perform. I believe there are some monome-emulators for the Apc40 though, I'd recommend you give mlr (or other monome app) a try before selling your Apc40 !

     

    'beans : I've borrowed a Launchpad from a friend, the integration to Numerology is fantastic. Believe me, it won't gather dust ;)

    Studio Pics

    in EKT General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by lin

    That's ok, I guess I can live with that partial lack of cuteness in the studio. Next time I'll post a pic of my newly adopted 2 kittens on my monome 256. I'll have to put some ham on the pads to keep them in frame for a few seconds.

    What TV series are you watching at moment?

    in General Banter

    Posted

    Community

    Fringe(if you love SCI-FI, watch this fucking show! It needs your support)

    Parks and Rec(Ron FUCKING Swanson)

    Louie

     

    Loving those series, especially Parks and Rec and Fringe. And especially Parks and Rec :)

    I'm also re-re-re-watching all Seinfeld's episodes, best TV show ever.

    Can't wait for the new Arrested Development season & movie too !

     

    Could anyone recommend what Adult Swim series I should watch next?

     

    I've already watched:

     

    ATHF

    Harvey Birdman

    Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job

    Robot Chicken

    Frisky Dingo

    The Boondocks

     

    Sealab 2021 and Metalocalypse !

    "Obscure" Rephlex

    in Rephlex Records

    Posted · Edited by lin

    Really like the astrobotnia releases, especially part 1.

     

    pretty much any aleksi perala under any of his monikers is a MUST.

     

    Definitely, his most recent stuffs are fantastic. When it comes to Astrobotnia, I think Part 3 is my favorite tho.

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