Rhythm studio is available in the AppStore for a very generous price of 69p. It's a universal app so it will work on both your iPhone and iPad. Pulse code, Inc give the promise that all updates and additions will be free so you won't have to worry about in app purchases when more instruments are added.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Rhythm studio app update
Pulse Code, Inc. Have recently released an update to their ever popular Rhythm Studio app. I've been waiting for this update for a while now I'm glad to finally get my hands on it and have a play around with the new devices. My favourite by far has to be the HORNET ribbon synthesizer, a nifty little device that's perfect for those little squelchy acid sounds. Check out the video that I've uploaded below for a quick demo. It's pretty much me just having a little jam session with the new instruments.
Rhythm studio is available in the AppStore for a very generous price of 69p. It's a universal app so it will work on both your iPhone and iPad. Pulse code, Inc give the promise that all updates and additions will be free so you won't have to worry about in app purchases when more instruments are added.
Rhythm studio is available in the AppStore for a very generous price of 69p. It's a universal app so it will work on both your iPhone and iPad. Pulse code, Inc give the promise that all updates and additions will be free so you won't have to worry about in app purchases when more instruments are added.
Thursday, 6 October 2011
A few words on Steve Jobs, RIP.
Apple.com has changed its front page to a memorial to Jobs with a short message in his honour. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com
I wish Tim Cook all the best in filling his boots and keeping his legacy alive.
Steve, you will truly be missed.
Steve Jobs 1955-2011
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Let's talk iPhone
Guess what I was doing last night? That's right, the same as pretty much every other tech head and gadget freak out there. I was sitting at my desk following the Apple keynote via the Engadget live blog. I was also voicing my opinions and conversing with some of you on Twitter via the iPad. I actually broke a personal record for my Tweet with the most Re-Tweets (I think it was like 40 times. Sad, I know).
'let's talk iphone' was a strange one, and I suppose Apples choice to not give us a live feed should have told us something. That something being that there was nothing actually really exciting going on. What we saw lat night was basically a recap on iOS5/iCloud with a few release dates and the new iPhone 4s. All of this bundled together and spread out across various stats and numbers that made the whole thing sound more impressive.
A lot of us were expecting the announcement of the redesigned iPhone 5, maybe Facebook integration on system level or something completely different. But what we got instead was an identical iPhone 4 that was a little bit faster and took better pictures. You can also talk to it thanks to the new Siri voice recognition feature although I'm not quite sure if I'd ever use it. It does look pretty clever though, it might be a fun pastime to just sit there and insult it for a while.
I'm not even sure why this new Siri feature is only limited to the 4s, surely it could have been built directly into iOS5. Or is it to do with a better built in microphone or something like that? Who knows. But I can't really see it really influencing anyone's decision on upgrading or not. I don't know anyone that uses voice recognition software in the way that they did in that demo video. I've always found the whole talking to technology thing a bit creepy to be honest.
Don't get me wrong, I haven't lost all faith in Apple (I'm actually writing this on an iPad) but I'm just saying that yesterday's keynote was a bit of a letdown. I'm quite positive that we will see some shiny new tech from them soon, be it the iPhone 5 or a third generation iPad. To be honest I'm quite capable of waiting a few months for a new redesigned iPhone, my fouth generation model hasn't let me down yet. Who knows, maybe I'll get lucky and they'll release it on the day that my 2 year contract runs out. That way I can upgrade straight away and once again be an early adopter, one of the cool kids. But saying that, I could just lie and say I have an iPhone 4s. Who would know? They look exactly the same.
Anyway, the best news for me was the release date for iOS5. Bring on October 12th!
I know this post hasn't had anything to do with music but the iOS platform has made quite a name for itself as the way to go for portable music software. I thought I'd stick it up here anyway.
'let's talk iphone' was a strange one, and I suppose Apples choice to not give us a live feed should have told us something. That something being that there was nothing actually really exciting going on. What we saw lat night was basically a recap on iOS5/iCloud with a few release dates and the new iPhone 4s. All of this bundled together and spread out across various stats and numbers that made the whole thing sound more impressive.
A lot of us were expecting the announcement of the redesigned iPhone 5, maybe Facebook integration on system level or something completely different. But what we got instead was an identical iPhone 4 that was a little bit faster and took better pictures. You can also talk to it thanks to the new Siri voice recognition feature although I'm not quite sure if I'd ever use it. It does look pretty clever though, it might be a fun pastime to just sit there and insult it for a while.
I'm not even sure why this new Siri feature is only limited to the 4s, surely it could have been built directly into iOS5. Or is it to do with a better built in microphone or something like that? Who knows. But I can't really see it really influencing anyone's decision on upgrading or not. I don't know anyone that uses voice recognition software in the way that they did in that demo video. I've always found the whole talking to technology thing a bit creepy to be honest.
Don't get me wrong, I haven't lost all faith in Apple (I'm actually writing this on an iPad) but I'm just saying that yesterday's keynote was a bit of a letdown. I'm quite positive that we will see some shiny new tech from them soon, be it the iPhone 5 or a third generation iPad. To be honest I'm quite capable of waiting a few months for a new redesigned iPhone, my fouth generation model hasn't let me down yet. Who knows, maybe I'll get lucky and they'll release it on the day that my 2 year contract runs out. That way I can upgrade straight away and once again be an early adopter, one of the cool kids. But saying that, I could just lie and say I have an iPhone 4s. Who would know? They look exactly the same.
Anyway, the best news for me was the release date for iOS5. Bring on October 12th!
I know this post hasn't had anything to do with music but the iOS platform has made quite a name for itself as the way to go for portable music software. I thought I'd stick it up here anyway.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Pulverizer envelope follower
Here's another quick tip from propellerheads featuring the new pulverizer effect in Reason 6.
This is probably my favourite device that's included in the new Reason update and I cant wait to get my hands of it.
the video shows a creative use of CV routing using the matrix pattern sequencer and the envelope follower section of Pulverizer.
Reason 6 will be available on September 30th. Only a few days to go.
This is probably my favourite device that's included in the new Reason update and I cant wait to get my hands of it.
the video shows a creative use of CV routing using the matrix pattern sequencer and the envelope follower section of Pulverizer.
Reason 6 will be available on September 30th. Only a few days to go.
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Name your price for reason 6.
Propellerhead have announced that If you own both reason and record you will be able to name the price that you're willing to pay to upgrade to reason 6.
The guys at Propellerhead software are asking 'what's reason 6 worth to me?'
You can pay as much or as little as you want for this upgrade.
Watch the video for more info.
The guys at Propellerhead software are asking 'what's reason 6 worth to me?'
You can pay as much or as little as you want for this upgrade.
Watch the video for more info.
Friday, 16 September 2011
Propellerheads Echo micro tutorial
Here's the third micro tutorial that propellerheads have put out there. This time it features the brand new echo effect that will be introduced in Reason 6.
The video showcases some of the features and sounds that the effect is capable of creating.
We're getting closer to the actual realese of reason 6 and this only teases me further. I really can't wait to dive into this software and play about with the new features.
Reason 6 comes out on September 30th.
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Remix Opportunity
Remix my latest track 'King Jellyfish' for a chance to to featured on my latest EP.
I always like hearing remixes of my work. It's a great way to hear what other producers/artists can do with your sounds.
Last year I released my second SKatterBrain album 'The Basic condition of Life' and along with that I put out a free remix album that featured every album track remixed my a different artist.
That seemed like a long time ago and my production skills and style have changed considerably.
So here's the deal; I provide you with the stems and you do pretty much whatever you want with them. I'll pick some of my favourites to go on this new EP. If I don't pick your remix for this release then there's still a good chance that it will surface on another release in the future.
I always like hearing remixes of my work. It's a great way to hear what other producers/artists can do with your sounds.
Last year I released my second SKatterBrain album 'The Basic condition of Life' and along with that I put out a free remix album that featured every album track remixed my a different artist.
That seemed like a long time ago and my production skills and style have changed considerably.
So here's the deal; I provide you with the stems and you do pretty much whatever you want with them. I'll pick some of my favourites to go on this new EP. If I don't pick your remix for this release then there's still a good chance that it will surface on another release in the future.
Get the stems here (.RAR)
Here's a clip of the original track.
King Jellyfish [preview] by Dan303
Some basic guidelines:
- Any genre or style is fine.
- There must be at least 1 recognisable part. (Otherwise it's not much of a remix really)
- You have to program your own drums. (I don't provide drum stems & it's more creative if you use your own)
- If you put it on your own site you must make it clear that it's your remix of 'King Jellyfish by SKatterBrain'. (I don't mind putting it out there on the web so people can listen to it)
- If it get's onto the EP and you've already uploaded it elsewhere then a link to the EP would be nice.
- When your remix is done post a link to the .WAV file to DanWeatherall@Dan303.com (Make sure you include your artist name and a link to somewhere people can find out more about you/your music)
Here's a clip of the original track.
King Jellyfish [preview] by Dan303
Some basic guidelines:
- Any genre or style is fine.
- There must be at least 1 recognisable part. (Otherwise it's not much of a remix really)
- You have to program your own drums. (I don't provide drum stems & it's more creative if you use your own)
- If you put it on your own site you must make it clear that it's your remix of 'King Jellyfish by SKatterBrain'. (I don't mind putting it out there on the web so people can listen to it)
- If it get's onto the EP and you've already uploaded it elsewhere then a link to the EP would be nice.
- When your remix is done post a link to the .WAV file to DanWeatherall@Dan303.com (Make sure you include your artist name and a link to somewhere people can find out more about you/your music)
Can't wait to listen to some of these remixes, good luck.
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