I am constantly using Midi effects and tricks in my own workflow. I look for plug-ins that output midi data (Audio Damage Axon for example). The video above from The Ableton Cookbook shows you how to record the Arpeggiator’s notes while manipulating the device.
“The traditional signal chain in Ableton goes from the MIDI clip to a MIDI effect and then into an Instrument or Instrument Rack, where the MIDI information is interpreted and output as audio. This means that, if you press record on a MIDI Clip that has an effect on it, you’ll get a recording not of the effected MIDI signal, but of the unaffected MIDI signal. If you want to capture these affected MIDI events, you are going to have to do some MIDI routing. In this video, I show you how this is done!” – theabletoncookbook.com
For more info: theabletoncookbook.com
This entry was written by , posted on December 20, 2011 at 9:23 am, filed under Ableton Live, effects and tagged Ableton Live, arpeggiator, midi, The Ableton Cookbook. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
$99 and a shipment from Brasil and you can Midi your Monotribe. No soldering.
“the monotribe retains all of it’s original functionality. drums = ch 10. synth = ch 1. responds to midi tempo sync /stop/start” – FSK1138
For more info: amazingmachines.com.br
via palmsounds.net
This entry was written by , posted on November 25, 2011 at 1:36 pm, filed under synthesizer and tagged Amazingmachines, Brasil, midi, Monotribe. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
There has definitely been a resurgence of hardware in recording studios. I’ve personally been building an arsenal of kit from the past such as an Ensoniq ESQ-1 and new pieces such as a Jomox Mbrane and Doepfer Dark Time. Possible proof of this hardware comeback is the fact that Motu has rereleased a new version of a very classic Midi interface the MIDI Express XT. It has lots of I/O, routing, special timing tricks and more.
“Built with MOTU’s award-winning MIDI interface technology, the MIDI Express XT is a professional MIDI interface and SMPTE synchronizer that provides plug-and-play connectivity to any USB-equipped Mac or Windows computer. The Express XT provides 8 MIDI IN, 9 MIDI OUT, 128 MIDI channels and compatibility with all Mac and Windows software. Sixteen convenient, one-touch presets (8 factory and 8 user programmable) give you instant front-panel access to multiple operational configurations. The included ClockWorks™ console software for Mac OS X and Windows provides comprehensive MIDI routing, merging and muting.” – motu.com
For more info: motu.com/products/midi/xpressxt_usb
This entry was written by , posted on September 28, 2011 at 4:09 am, filed under hardware and tagged interface, midi, Midi Express XT, MOTU. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
The future of iOS music. Polychord virtual MIDI (BETA preview) from Shoulda Woulda Coulda on Vimeo.
The iOS music creation environment is devoloping. First we had great single purpose apps. Next there was audio copy/paste between some apps. Then apps like Tabletop showed up multiple devices in a single app. Coming soon we can sync multiple single purpose apps (video above). It’s starting to seem like this is all heading somewhere. All you old time mouse point and clickers (myself included) better sharpen your fingertips!
“Now you’ll be able to have your music apps talk to each other, while they run in the background, and use polychord to control them. In this video we show how polychord can control another app (MoDrum) running in the background — all through virtual MIDI, all without any cables. Polychord sends MIDI clock signals out, keeping everything in sync. Stay tuned — we’ll have even more exciting things to share soon as we test out polychord with some of the iPad synthesizers that are supporting this game-changing new feature.” – Shoulda Woulda Coulda
For more info: polychordapp.com
photo credit: Matrixsynth
This entry was written by , posted on August 20, 2011 at 6:02 am, filed under iPad and tagged Funkbox, iOS, iPad, midi, Polychord, sync. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
MIDI-fied Roland TR77 from Brandon Daniel on Vimeo.
I would certainly love to get some classic analog drum machines MIDIed like this. According to Wikipedia the TR77 was Roland’s very first product. Hey Brandon how about some individual outs and some tuning for the kick drum (always the one weak point in most early drum machines)?
“Just finished building trigger shaper/converter circuits x12 for this project, and it works! Still need to work something out for the Guiro, but all in all, I’m happy with it.Sounds triggered over MIDI from the Electribe.” – Brandon Daniel
For more info: wikipedia.org/Roland_Rhythm_77
This entry was written by , posted on July 17, 2011 at 6:52 am, filed under drum machine and tagged drum machine, midi, roland, Roland TR77. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
I try almost any audio creation app for iOS. I definitely have a group of favorites and Polychord is one of them. If you make verse chorus type of music connect Polychord to your DAW and recording. The MIDI generated is a nice secret weapon. Polychord 2 was recently released so if you passed by the original I suggest taking a look at 2.0.
“Shoulda Woulda Coulda, Inc. is readying a major update to their iPad music composition tool, Polychord. The version 2 update brings a vast quantity of new exciting features to this highly-rated app including the ability to record your song data, a new graphical user interface, and Palettes.” – Future Music
For more info: polychordapp.com
This entry was written by , posted on May 17, 2011 at 6:46 am, filed under drum machine, iPad, synthesizer and tagged drum machine, iPad, midi, Polychord, Polychord 2, synthesizer. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
SoundPrism Pro – Demo by thingstocome
Last night I had some time to hook up SoundPrism Pro (iTunes link) to Ableton Live via the Camera Connection Kit and a small M-Audio MIDI interface I had lying around. I am very pleased that it worked easily and the results are wonderful. I was able to record all the pretty chord and bass selections SoundPrism spit out. It took less than a few minutes to create verse and chorus melodies that work together. In this quick demo I used some free Roland TR-808 samples and a software Korg Wavestation through D16′s Devastor distortion. Truly inspirational.
“It’s like getting a futuristic keyboard in the present.” – Lee Kaczor (iTunes review)
For more info: audanika.com
This entry was written by , posted on March 28, 2011 at 4:48 am, filed under Ableton Live, iPad and tagged Ableton Live, Audanika, iOS, midi, SoundPrism, SoundPrism Pro. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
KVR Audio has an interesting article from Chris Halaby where takes us back and shows us the very early days of software sequencers. The story is written from his point of view and I am sure the German companies would slant things differently. I also think Atari’s were rock solid and I never knew anyone who needed to keep a spare around. That said, it’s a great read and I appreciate some of the new info there. Check it out: click here
“Dave’s idea was to use the Mac to replace the dedicated hardware that people like me were using in recording sessions. In November of 1984, he bought a Macintosh, and after learning to program in a GUI environment, wrote the first version of ‘Sequencer’ (a software version of the aforementioned box) in six months. I loaned him my DSX for a couple of weeks so he could make sure that his software would be able to everything the DSX could do. In order to connect to the Mac he designed a simple MIDI interface that could be connected to the printer and modem ports (RS-422) and in a stroke of brilliance made the package narrow enough so that one could screw two separate interfaces to the ports on back of their Mac and get a total of 32 MIDI channels.” – Chris Halaby
Read: The Early Days of Software Sequencers
photo credit: Marco Raaphorst
This entry was written by , posted on December 21, 2010 at 9:50 am, filed under interviews and tagged Atari, Chris Halaby, KVR, midi, Opcode, sequencer. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
Slam Tracks have released a set of Punk Midi grooves for you to use in you DAW. $20 get you 500 patterns and fills. Every now and then I will use a prefab Midi part from a collection. It’s a good way to break out of your kick/snare/a few high hats doledrums.
“Over 500 slamming MIDI punk grooves and fills packed with the raw material you need for classic and modern punk styles. Hundreds of MIDI drum loops and drum fills ready to drag and drop into the drum virtual instrument of your choice.” – slamtracks.com
For more info including audio samples: slamtracks.com/punk
photo credit: What What
This entry was written by , posted on at 7:10 am, filed under drum machine and tagged Grooves, midi, punk, Slam Tracks. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
This week Peter Kirn of Create Digital Music posted a great article on the upcoming full MIdi support in iOS 4.2. We are getting “WiFi Midi” which appears to be an Apple proprietary system for Apple devices to communicate wirelessly and official USB Midi support via the iPad Camera Connection Kit (Amazon link). It seems we will enter the next phase of music software and hardware on iOS devices once developers have the new Core MIDI goodness in their hands for a while. Is my Atari ST jealous yet? Read the full article on CDM here: createdigitalmusic.com/on-ipad-midi
“In iOS 4.2, best known for leveling the playing field between Apple’s handhelds and tablet, you’ll get full-blown MIDI support. It was clear in leaked details from earlier releases that Apple’s Core MIDI framework was finding new life on the mobile OS, but not directly what that would mean for hardware. Now, the hardware picture is clear.” – Peter Kirn
photo credit: ConfortModerne
This entry was written by , posted on November 5, 2010 at 6:15 am, filed under apple, iPad, iPhone and tagged apple, iOS, iPad, iPhone, midi. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
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