OctoCell is a new Max for Live synth co-developed by Michel Geiss, studio technician for synth legend Jean-Michel Jarre. On paper, it resembles Ableton’s own Operator synth with a combination of Additive, FM and subtractive synthesis, but after spending a few minutes with OctoCell it
Gotharman’s, a Danish boutique synth company specialising in handcrafted devices had previously produced the SpazeDrum Analog Drum Synthesizer and the Tiny LD Granular Workstation has now revealed the Urano, a new modular synthesizer prototype with memory. Urano has a wide range of digital modules for
Last year ago we posted an article on the risks of shopping for music gear online from overseas businesses. Now with the ever-revolving door of lockdowns across Australia, many of us are looking at ways to be more productive at home and the ease of
Sequential have announced ‘Take 5’, a new compact analog polyphonic synth which promises “Genuine Sequential sound and quality at a price within your reach”. With a full size 44 key Fatar aftertouch equipped keybed, two VCOs and 1 sub-oscillator per voice and what’s described as a ‘Prophet-5-lineage 4-pole analog filter’, Take 5
Universal Audio’s impressive line of UAFX effect pedals now have a free companion mobile app for iOS and Android. The UAFX Control Mobile App connects directly to UAFX pedals via Bluetooth giving quick access to advanced customization features such as bypass routing options, footswitch modes and
Native Instruments’ new ASHLIGHT release joins STRAYLIGHT and PHARLIGHT as a cinematic trio of sample based granular KONTAKT instruments dubbed ‘The Light Trilogy’. It shares the atmospheric soundscape focus the series is known for but takes things in a much darker, and more rhythmic direction. The interface will be familiar to anyone acquainted with the
How good is free stuff, especially when it comes from the lords over at Berlin’s Manifest Audio, who have released a set of modulation devices for Ableton Live 10 Suite and above. The pack includes six mod tools that are designed to ‘inject life into
Grooves have been part of Ableton Live for a long time and serve as an easy way to apply a new rhythmic feel to any audio or MIDI of content. For those not so familiar with Grooves, we decided to take a closer look at
Modal Electronics have established a strong reputation for their range of powerful digital synthesizers. They also continue to support their product line through a variety of free content such as live streamed tutorials, and of course patch libraries. These serve as a valuable source of creative
One of the things that I love about Ableton’s Push controller, it doesn’t matter how long it’s been around people continue to find creative ways of using it to make music. Now keep in mind that Push 2 was released back in 2017 for Ableton
