Lemur 4 coming soon

Liine have Just dropped a teaser video over at their YouTube page with the tag line "Lemur 4. The learning curve is about to drop.".

I brought Lemur the day it was released for iPad but I have to admit I don't use it as often as I should. It's an awesome controller when coupled with your DAW, but to really use it to it's full potential you need at least a basic knowledge of coding. By the looks of this teaser that's all about to change. Hopefully well see a simpler template editor as well as some brand new features. Check out the video below.



Lemur is available in the AppStore for £34.99, it's not cheap but if you're looking to turn your iPad into a feature packed touch screen controller then it's worth the hefty price tag.

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Propellerhead's Figure App is now universal

That's right, it's now a universal app, which means that you can run Propellerhead's Figure on your iPad in full screen mode instead of in x2 mode.


There's also a few other new features added in this update:


• Legato notes - Create tied notes in the pattern by drawing finger right on Rhythm wheel, then up/down 
• Clear all function - clear a whole track with one tap
• VU meters in mixer
• Updated translation (Russian and chinese)
• Choose language in Settings

You can get figure from the AppStore for just 69p.

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Ableton Live Riser Device - Free Max For Live Download - Point Blank

Here's one for you Ableton live users with Max for Live. It's a free Riser effect from Point Blank, perfect for break-downs and build-ups in your tracks.



You can grab the device from Point Blank Facebook page here.

"Point Blank instructor and course developer Daniel Herbert has created this Max For Live custom device for creating rises and sweeps in Ableton Live. Perfect for breakdowns and buildups! Watch the video to see how it works, what makes it unique and and how to set it up.

We are giving it away absolutely free via the link above.

Check out Point Blank's range of Ableton Live Online courses here:http://www.pointblankonline.net/courses/ableton-live-courses.php

Watch more free tutorials on our sample course page:http://www.pointblankonline.net/sample-a-course/

Please subscribe to our channel to make sure you don't miss future exclusive tutorials from Point Blank Online school."

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Beat Evolve for iOS review

Beat Evolve from Team Popo is a fun little iOS app which shares a few similarities between with Yammaha's   TNR-i app. It's a music sequencer based around a 16x16 beat grid. However this app boasts something that the TNR-i doesn't; the ability to randomise and evolve the patterns that you put into it. You can even further customise how the pattern evolves.

However, the built in instruments are a bit limited compared to the TNR-i and I feel Beat Evolve would feel more at home keeping you entertained on the couch rather than in your studio.



If you're looking for a cheap and fun alternative to the TNR-i then it's definitely worth checking this one out. While it may not be a serious music making tool it will definitely keep you busy when on your downtime.

Beat Evolve is available in the AppStore for iPad and iPhone now.

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Introducing the Transient Master - Native Instruments

Here's a quick overview of the new Transient Master plug-in from Native Instruments. The plug-in itself looks pretty cool but the video alone does a good job of explaining what transient shaping actually is. The visuals in this video makes it easy to grasp the concept of the process and where to use it while mixing.

Check out the Video below.



"Get instant dynamic control! Transient Master is the go-to tool for positioning drums and percussion, letting you mix from front to back and dial-in just the right amount of space. Find out more at: http://www.native-instruments.com/transientmaster"

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How to add groove with ReGroove - Propellerhead

Want to breathe a little life into your Reason tracks? then Maybe you should experiment with the built in ReGroove mixer. The ReGroove mixer is a feature that is often overlooked in Reason but it can do so much to help your tracks along and get them feeling a little funkier.

Here's a short YouTube tutorial from the guys over at Propellerhead software that shows of some of the features that ReGroove has to offer.



"More info on Reason: https://www.propellerheads.se/products/reason/

Want your tracks to really groove? Tired of using the same shuffle setting for everything? ReGroove is there for you and product specialist Mattias will help you understand how to do it! Learn how to change the global shuffle, assign a groove to a track, create your own groove templates and some other tips and tricks in this Reason Tips video."

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Samples Back Online

In the last post I mentioned that some of the links to the free samples that are on offer here at Voltage-Controlled weren't working. I've now re-uploaded them to a different file hosting site (FileFactory) and they should be available to download again.

As always, if you run into any problems or would like to send feedback about the site you can get in contact with me at DanWeatherall@voltage-controlled.com

-Dan

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