Use Any Picture to Make Music on Your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad

Posted on 07. Feb, 2012 by in Blog, iOS

A new form of entertainment has finally arrived! Pixound is a deep musical “toy” that lets you play any picture musically. It’s a toy, because it’s pure fun to play (at any age) and deep because this “toy” can be used to play seriously good music. A reviewer has deemed Pixound “The greatest musical toy ever invented!” It’s so much fun that people have bought iPhones just to have Pixound! Since there is no limit to what pictures you can play from art and graphics to photos and they can be combined with thousands of different musical settings, there is no limit to the music you can create and enjoy. You owe it to yourself to try Pixound.

Features:
• Play any picture from outer space to art masterpieces
• Play in any key or scale (over 60 scales/modes)
• Add Bass and Drums
• Add Song Progressions
• Select from over 127 instruments for four voices R, B, G and bass
• Save your own settings or load our advanced Presets
• Add Reverb and Chorus effects
• Much more and even more to come in updates!

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5 Minutes To A Better Mix: Mix Versions [Video]

Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording, Tutorials

5 Minutes To A Better Mix: Mix Versions. Even though it’s possible to recall a mix at a moment’s notice these days, it’s a good idea to “print” a few versions of the mix at mixdown, just in case.

5 Minutes To A Better Mix: Power Of The Pad

Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording, Tutorials

5 Minutes To A Better Mix : Power Of The Pad After all your instruments are recorded and mixed, consider laying down a string patch or pad of some kind to breath life into your mix.

5 Minutes To A Better Mix: Percussion Layers [Video]

Posted on 29. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording, Tutorials

5 Minutes To A Better Mix: Percussion Layers You’d be surprised to find out how many popular songs over the years have percussion layered all over the place to give the mix more energy and drive. You can do the same thing.

5 Minutes To A Better Mix: The Minimal Verse [Video]

Posted on 28. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording, Tutorials

5 Minutes To A Better Mix II: The Minimal Verse. There’s a reason why great mixes pop when they hit the chorus. It’s more interesting than the verse! And one way to make that happen, is to simply cut out all the fluff in the verse by muting tracks

5 Minutes To A Better Mix : The Wide Chorus [Video]

Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording, Tutorials

5 Minutes To A Better Mix: The Wide Chorus. As a mixer you want to do everything in your power to make a mix pop. One way to achieve this is to make the chorus sound wider than your verses.

5 Minutes To A Better Mix: Octave Guitar [Video]

Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording, Tutorials

5 Minutes To A Better Mix: Octave Guitar Tricks. Another way to quickly beef up a guitar part and bring interest to your mix is to experiment with octave doubles. It’s fast, fun, and easy to do.

5 Minutes To A Better Mix : The Instant Double [Video]

Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording, Tutorials

5 Minutes To A Better Mix : The Instant Double Doubles are one of the most effective ways to fill out a mix. If you forgot to record some, here’s how to make a legit instant double, no phasing issues needed.

5 Minutes To A Better Mix :The Attack Principle [Video]

Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording, Tutorials

5 Minutes To A Better Mix :The Attack Principle- Mixing is an illusion, and knowing that will help you get your tracks to sit perfectly together in the mix.

NPR Reveals How Much Money It Took To Make Katy Perry’s Last Album A Mega Hit [Audio]

Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Music Business, Musicians

If you listen to commercial radio, this is not news: Katy Perry had a huge year. She went No.1 five times. She was the most played artist on the radio. But the record industry is so weird, it’s hard to know whether this kind of success translates into huge amounts of money.

5 Minutes To A Better Mix : Reverb Glue [Video]

Posted on 23. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording, Tutorials

5 Minutes To A Better Mix Reverb Glue – One way to quickly take your disjointed home recorded tracks and give them a sense of unity and cohesion is to run them all through a little reverb “glue”.

5 Minutes To A Better Mix: Switch Vocal Delays [Video]

Posted on 23. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording, Tutorials

5 Minutes To A Better Mix II: Switch Vocal Delays – One easy way to create interest in a mix is to have your lead vocal running through different types of delays at different sections of the song and simply automating which one to come on at which time.

5 Minutes To A Better Mix II: Dynamic Delay [Video]

Posted on 23. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording, Tutorials

5 Minutes To A Better Mix II: Dynamic Delay – In order to get that perfect lead vocal delay sound, you need a delay that rings out beautifully when the singer cuts of a note, but doesn’t overtake the vocal when he’s singing. You need a dynamic delay and this is how you do it.

16-Channel Digital Live Sound Mixer with iPad Control [Video]

Posted on 22. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Gear, iOS

Mackie revealed their new DL1608 16-channel live sound mixer, which is designed to integrate with your iPad for an unprecedented level of hands-on control. It features a set of 16 Onyx microphone preamps and high-quality 24-bit Cirrus Logic converters. Onboard iPad integration adds processing and effects, as well as wireless mixing capability. The DL1608 even supports up to 10 wireless iPad connections at once, providing an innovative solution for onstage monitor control and remote mixing.

Mackie DL1608 Features:

16-channel mixer with 16 Onyx mic preamps and high-end Cirrus Logic converters
iPad integration gives you access to powerful touch-sensitive plug-ins
6 x aux sends and support for up to 10 wireless iPad connections provide easy monitor mixing
4-band EQ, gate and compression on inputs and 31-band GEQ and comp/limiter on outputs
Record the mix to the iPad or integrate audio from any app

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Real Time Polyphonic Pitch Correction & Pitch Mapping [Video & Audio]

Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording

Zynaptiq announced the imminent release of PITCHMAP, which is described as “the world’s first and only audio plug-in capable of polyphonic pitch-correction and pitch-mapping in real-time”.

PITCHMAP allows real-time correction of pitch inaccuracies within mixed signals, as well as completely altering the tonality, chords, harmonies or melodies of a musical signal on-the-fly, a process Zynaptiq refers to as Pitch Mapping. PITCHMAP does this using Zynaptiq’s proprietary, artificial intelligence based MAP technology (Mixed-Signal Audio Processing) to de-mix an incoming signal – like, for example, a full mix – into individual elements, and then allows the user to arbitrarily or automatically correct and modify their pitches. Additionally, PITCHMAP provides means to deliberately induce processing “errors” to make results sound synthetic in a very futuristic and unique way.

“Our DSP Developer Stephan M. Bernsee has come up with what we believe to be a real game-changer.” Zynaptiq CEO Denis H. Goekdag said. “PITCHMAP lets you reach into a recording and change the pitch-related aspects of the composition on-the-fly. You can change an entire song from minor to major with just a couple of clicks, simultaneously correcting any tuning issues and changing the key. While there are other pitch processing solutions available, PITCHMAP combines polyphonic capability, a real-time workflow and an exceptional processing quality based on techniques that model the human auditory system, thus opening up a whole new level of creativity.”

Zynaptiq GmbH, based in Hannover, Germany, creates audio software based on artificial intelligence technology, and was founded in 2011 by Stephan M. Bernsee and Denis H. Goekdag, known for their involvement with Prosoniq, Hartmann Music, Surround SFX and the DSP Dimension, amongst others.

PITCHMAP provides all of the following functionality in real-time:
Automatic correction of pitch inaccuracies in polyphonic/mixed signals.
Pitch Mapping: Change harmonies and melodies on the fly.
Pitch Mapping via GUI-created source/destination maps or real-time MIDI-input.
Macro controls for near-instant creation of harmony- and key-changes.
Snapshot functionality for fast workflow and easy automation.
Perceptive modeling based Natural mode for voice-adapted processing.
Continuously variable Electrify parameter for making results sound synthetic in an exciting and unique way.

PITCHMAP, as well as a free trial, will be available from the Zynaptiq website January 23th, 2012. It will initially be released as Mac AU (AudioUnits) Plug-In, with VST and AAX support for both Mac and Windows platforms planned for later in 2012.
PITCHMAP is priced at USD/EUR 399,- and a limited-time introductory price of USD/EUR 269,- is available until April 1st, 2012 (prices in EUR inclusive of 19% VAT).

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Breakout Box for Apogee Duet 2

Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Gear

This solidly built, aluminum breakout box is available as a separate accessory for the Apogee Duet 2. I/O consists of two 1/4″ instrument inputs, two XLR microphone inputs, and two balanced XLR outputs. The breakout box features studio-quality connectors and includes a 6.6′ cable for connection to and from Duet 2


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Drum Module Dock for iPad [Video First Look]

Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Gear, iOS

The new DM Dock from Alesis brings the iPad into the world of electronic percussion. This infinitely expandable drum module uses you trigger sounds from your iPad via a full compliment of 13 individual 1/4″ TRS trigger inputs. Adding new sounds is as easy as downloading them to the DM Dock’s custom app. The DM Dock supports dual-zone pads, 3-zone cymbals, continuous controller hats, and multiple chokes.

Alesis DM Dock Features:
Infinitely expandable iPad electronic drum/percussion module
13 individual 1/4″ TRS trigger inputs that support dual-zone pads, 3-zone rides, continuous hats, multiple chokes
Wireless access to new sounds via the dedicated iOS DM Dock app
Hinged door enclosure securely locks your iPad in place
Includes professional audio and MIDI I/O

Also Check Out iPad Dock for Guitarists with Dedicated App and Hands-on Controls [Video]

iPad Dock for Guitarists with Dedicated App and Hands-on Controls [Video]

Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Gear, iOS, Recording

Here’s a cool new way to incorporate your iPad into your live guitar setup. The Alesis Amp Dock lets you use your iPad to provide your guitar rig with powerful tone shaping. It includes a dedicated app and a set of great hands-on and pedalboard-style controls. A kickstand lets the Amp Dock stay firmly positioned on your amp, and a hinged enclosure keeps your iPad locked safely inside.

Alesis Amp Dock Features:
iPad guitar tone module
Includes both analog electronics and assignable soft-control knobs
Kickstand for stable on-amp positioning
Hinged door enclosure securely locks your iPad in place
Professional audio and MIDI I/O onboard

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Also Check Out! Drum Module Dock for iPad

5 Minutes To A Better Mix II: Sidechain Compression [Video]

Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording, Tutorials

5 Minutes To A Better Mix II: Sidechain Compression Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to get your guitars to compress in volume slightly ONLY when the vocal is singing and then come right back when the vocal stops? This can get it done.

5 Minutes To A Better Mix II: Vocal Presence [Video]

Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by in Blog, Recording, Tutorials

5 Minutes To A Better Mix II: Vocal Presence – Enhance your vocal tracks with a bit of presence. If you don’t have a harmonic exciter, this little tip can do wonders for your lead vocal.

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