This Week.....Stanton SCS.4DJ, OCTAPAD SPD-30, M-Audio Venom, Realtime Music Visualization With TouchDesigner and Ableton Live Compression Basics
Stanton SCS.4DJ - Digital DJ Mixstation:
Fully integrated computer, software and controller. The SCS.4DJ is a controller in its true form, but it also has built-in software that makes it able to simply stand alone without any computer. You just need a source with music like a USB Stick. A very good buy if you're simply looking to get a standalone DJ unit for playing digital media. No more computer issues. Just plug and play.
OCTAPAD SPD-30:
Not a new product but I only jut found it and it is very cool none the less. The size of a briefcase, the Octapad offered drummers and percussionists the equivalent of an entire electronic rig in one self-contained unit. The SPD-30 blends the world’s most essential sounds with the latest triggering technology in a road-tough package that’s ready for the most demanding performers. It has support from people like Pan-Pot have recently been seen using it in their live sets.
M-Audio Venom -12-Voice Virtual Analog Synthesizer:
The M-Audio Venom 49-key synthesizer combines the character of classic analog synths with modern digital processing to deliver an aggressive, infectious new sound. Wet your appetite with the included presets, then sink your teeth into creating original sounds—from atmospheric and subtle, to angry and downright nasty. Easily tweak parameters from the intuitive top-panel interface, or explore endless sound design and configuration possibilities with the included software editor.
Realtime Music Visualization With TouchDesigner:
Some cool visuals based of an old idea - This project explores ‘the possibility of synesthesia in the format of audiovisual performance. The audio triggers the mechanism of lines that flows according to the frequency spectrum.’ Creating a visual representation of the sound. Like most music players have done for ages but a lot better looking.
Ableton Live Guide - Compression Basics:
I can't embed the video for this but here is the link
In this episode Peter introduces Compression , and talks about the four key elements of a compressor - Threshold, Ratio, Attack and Release.
That's it...Enjoy
Mark (",)
