Ableton Preferences – Link MIDI (Tutorial Video)
Ableton Preferences – Link MIDI We’re continuing our Ableton Preferences series. This time we cover the Link/MIDI tab. Next time we’ll cover the File/Folder tab su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-SgdDPbkmc” showinfo=”no” rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” https=”yes”
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Dynamic Tonality – XronoMorph | Explore Rhythms in New Ways (Free Download)
XronoMorph – Explore Rhythms in New Ways Check out this awesome free application from Dynamic Tonality. It offers a new way of approaching rhythm composition. XronoMorph utilized mathematical approach that uses two main methods: perfect balance and well-formedness. Check out the video demo on the bottom. A few words from the developer. divider style=”clear” Perfectly Balanced and Well-Formed Rhythms The mathematical principles utilized by XronoMorph are perfect balance and well-formedness (MOS). Perfect balance is a generalization of the polyrhythms found in many African and jazz musical traditions. A rhythm is perfectly balanced when the mean position (centre of gravity) of all its rhythmic events, when arranged on a circle, is the centre of that circle. Well-formedness is a generalization of the additive rhythms found in aksak (Balkan), sub-Saharan African, and progressive rock musical traditions. Well-formed rhythms contain no more than two interonset intervals, arranged as evenly as possible. WF rhythm …
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How to Build a Drum Robot – Ableton Connection Kit
su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98dLKR6XoPA” showinfo=”no” rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” https=”yes” /su_youtube_advanced What is Arduino? Arduino is a Micro Controller which lets us connect many types of hardware gear like LEDS, Motors, Knobs, Faders, Sensors (proximity, humidity, light etc) and even Touch screens. We can then use the computer to program the Arduino to control or react to the connected hardware in any way we want. The possibilities are endless. There are many types of Arduino boards with different capabilities. For this video we are using the Arduino Uno R3. Check out this list of cool Arduino projects. LED Cube Auto Lacing Shoe The Eye Writer Twitter Mood Light Secret Knock Detecting Door Lock Turn Signal Biking Jacket And many more! You can find the Arduino in most online and retail electronic stores like: Sparkfun Adafruit Digikey But for the Arduino to do what we want it to do we need to program it using the …
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Use Drums as a MIDI Controller | Subaqueous
Use Drums as a MIDI Controller In this video Isaac Cotec, a certified Ableton trainer, explains how to convert live drums into a MIDI controller. The only thing you need is a free VST plugin called KTdrumtrigger, drums and some cheap mics, (Cotec uses a set of piezo mics that you can grab here at Amazon.) Check out the video to get a full explanation. Great for any musician trying to enhance their live performance or to add a human feel to your tracks. su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=208zeYXD0W8″ showinfo=”no” rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes”
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KordBod – Not Your Ordinary Chord Generator
KordBod – Not Your Ordinary Chord Generator ISLA Instruments launched a kick starter for a powerful little toy called KordBod. A sleek, multi dimensional chord generator. Equipped with a two octave key board, LED display, chord modifier, a ribbon slider, a memory bank and some rotary knobs. The KordBot can be used as a step sequencer, an apreggiator and as a powerful learning device. KordBot is designed to give you easy access to a variety of chords allowing you to create a comprehensive progression on the fly. On the left side of the device you have access to the type of chord structure you’d like to play, be it a diminished 7th or a minor 9th. On the right side, you have a keyboard layout which allows you to choose the root note of your chord. On the top of the KordBot there are six chord memory pads that you …
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Beat Lab Presents: Moldover, The Godfather of Controllerism
Beat Lab Presents: Moldover, The Godfather of Controllerism Beat Lab Academy recently hosted a workshop featuring a man who has been regarded as the Godfather of Controllerism. A renegade in the game of electronic music, a genius of craftsmanship, and an extremely creative musician, Moldover came over to show off some homemade controllers, talk a little bit about the art of creating them,  and how to push the boundaries of live performance in electronic music. Controllerism is the term used to describe the growing scene of developing and creating homemade controllers. With the widespread use of DAW’s that incorporate the use of controllers, and the multitude of ways that they can be used, it was only a matter of time until very bright and creative minds developed ways to create the most suitable controllers for their styles. Moldover, a mad genius of sorts, has been developing DIY controllers …
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