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NLog Review

Posted on: January 3rd, 2012 by Alex Matheu No Comments
NLog Review

NLog is a virtual analog synthesizer from Tempo Rubato, and it comes in several different flavors : NLog Synth Pro for iPad, NLog Midi Synth for iPhone and NLog Poly Synth for Mac OSX This review will talk about each of these versions, and compare some of the similarities as well as the differences. First [...]

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Nick Collins Interview

Posted on: December 7th, 2011 by Alex Matheu No Comments
Nick Collins Interview

Nick Collins is a pioneer in computer music, his work has established the groundwork for many projects in algorithmic beat slicing and generative music. He has embraced the fusion of math and music, and also developed software to create music in exciting new ways. i3: Can you tell us a little about yourself, and how [...]

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Interview with Clint Sand of Synnack

Posted on: October 18th, 2011 by Alex Matheu No Comments
Interview with Clint Sand of Synnack

Clint is the mastermind behind Synnack, an experimental electronic band that is breaking new grounds in synth programming, and innovative sound scape development. Clint also runs Max for Live, a site dedicated to Ableton Live’s Max/MSP programming environment. Clint’s musical history is quite long and varied, and it was a pleasure to catch up with [...]

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Interview with NLog Developer Rolf Wohrmann

Posted on: August 30th, 2011 by Alex Matheu No Comments
Interview with NLog Developer Rolf Wohrmann

We had a chance to catch up with Rolf Wöhrmann from Tempo Rubato, the creator of the wonderful NLog line of synthesizers. NLog is a line of professional quality virtual analogue synthesizers for iOS, and MacOS. i3: NLog has an amazingly warm sound, and really nails that classic FM synthesizer feeling. Can you tell us [...]

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What is up with Noises? by ViHart

Posted on: August 26th, 2011 by Juan Espinosa No Comments

What is up with Noises? (The Science and Mathematics of Sound, Frequency, and Pitch) – http://vihart.com

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What is the future of MIDI on iOS?

Posted on: August 23rd, 2011 by Alex Matheu 1 Comment
What is the future of MIDI on iOS?

Times are changing, the power of the devices that we carry around is increasing every month, be it from apps being released/updated or new hardware add-ons, the landscape is constantly evolving. There is a big movement happening right now, and I can safely say this is only the beginning. This movement is reshaping how we [...]

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Interview with Nanostudio Developer Matt Borstel

Posted on: June 8th, 2011 by Juan Espinosa 8 Comments
Interview with Nanostudio Developer Matt Borstel

It was only yesterday that the music production field was balanced with affordable DAW systems for the bedroom musician, but as technology continues to advance, the field continues to grow- by becoming smaller. From gigantic studio rigs, to PC setups, to arguing over the “better” laptop producer, today’s on-the-go beatsmith can capture ideas quickly or [...]

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Control: Distaudio Interview

Posted on: April 17th, 2011 by Juan Espinosa No Comments
Control: Distaudio Interview

Distaudio is the electronic rock band of Heath Friend. With an uncanny balance of experimental glitches, break beats and power hitting guitars, Distaudio brings a sound only suitable to deliver strong messages of societal awareness. How was Distaudio formed? It’s probably going to sound really pathetic. It came about a lot to do with just [...]

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Using Single Track Compression in the Studio

Posted on: April 7th, 2011 by Alex Matheu No Comments
Using Single Track Compression in the Studio

Overview There are many different uses for compression, from tightening an instruments sound, to making an entire mix sound more even, or even using it as a side chain and letting it control the characteristics of one track with another. This tutorial focuses on using compression on a single track to tighten the sound of [...]

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LoopXtreme V1.2 iPhone App Review

Posted on: March 22nd, 2011 by Alex Matheu 1 Comment
LoopXtreme V1.2 iPhone App Review

Developer : Extremely Nice Apps http://www.extremelyniceapps.com/ The days of anticipating a return home to create music on your desktop or seeking a wall plug for your laptop are long gone. Today you can capture that fleeting moment of inspiration on the iPhone or iPod Touch with apps such as Extremely Nice Apps’ latest release, LoopXtreme. [...]

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