Free Reaktor module from Akai for LPD8
Akai are feeling generous and have released a free module for Reaktor designed to work with Akai’s LPD8 drum pad controller. The module comprises of analog drum machine samples and is quite good so go download it for yourself and have some fun.
Nomome - Launchpad as monome
Well the internet moves fast! While I was sleeping Novation anouced the release of the programmers reference, a break down of how the launchpad handles midi. Within a couple of hours there was a post on the monome forums by Matt DiFonzo introducing the nomome. The nomome is a monome emulator for the launchpad, allowing you to use the launchpad as, you guessed it, a monome.
The nomome is in early development but if your the proud owner of a new launchpad download it and try it out. Don’t forget to rep Matt DiFonzo and send him any bugs you get. You need max/msp runtime and a virtual midi port to run it. All available for free.
Have fun.
Zander
Proteus VX 2
E-mu are currently giving away their Proteus VX 2 synth, all you have to do is sign up for thier newsletter. Spam email address at the ready. Well worth a gander I think.
Proteus VX 2 is a sampling synthesizer so it could be useful for making some cool sounds. It runs in standalone and VSTI modes and comes with a composer bank with plenty of presets to get you going.
Tal bassline screenshot
I’ve just upload a review of Togu audio line’s Tal bassline synth for your reading enjoyment. Tal bassline is an awsome synth that somewhat resembles the Roland SH-101 and is capable of some great baseline sounds. Its a stable plugin too which would make it great for live work and best of all it’s availble for free!
Thanks Togu audio line
Zander
I’ve just finished a new review of DSK’s wicked mini drumz 2 plugin here . It includes a download. Very cool plugin.
DSK mini drumz 2
Zander
It’s nice to see a big music software company showing a little bit of Christmas generousty and in this case it’s Native instruments. They have relesed the Kore sound pack compliation Vol 1 which you can download for free. To use it you’ll need the free Kore 2 player which also has some sounds bundled with it. The sounds range from synthesizers, acoustic instruments, percussion, groove construction kits and multi-effects patches and are taken from 12 different Kore packs.
Kore free player
Although you might not like the sounds this will be a good way to test out Kore 2 which is aimed to be used live.
Download Kore sound pack Vol 1
Mr Ray 73 screenshot
Emulating the Fender Rhodes piano is never an easy job but GSI have surpassed themselves and challenged the leaders in the market with this tasty offering. Article includes free download of plugin.
