Developer John Howes let us know that Strokes – an all-in-one, cross platform sequencing workstation – is now available for iPad.
Strokes enables you to create entire arrangements, with endless variety and complex interactions between devices, either as a standalone application or from within a host such as AUM or Audiobus.
The sequencer features a collection of seven interconnected modules that interact with one another in real time:
Grids – 4 x channels of euclidean or step (XOX/TR) rhythm generators
Logic – 4 x channels of algorithmic rhythm generators
Matrix – 8 x synchronized per step/stroke parameter modulation sequencers
Weights – 4 x envelope followers
Shares – 4 x probability processors using markov chain pattern analysis
Notes – 7 x pitch presets for sequencing chords, melodies and kit changes
Patterns – 5 x device wide snapshots / presets
Find out more on the Cong Burn website and download Strokes.
Strokes is available now for iPad for $22.99. A desktop version is available for Mac and Windows for £35.
Teenage Engineering has proven the naysayers wrong again, selling out of their vocal synthesis choir dolls after 9 days.
When the dolls were introduced last week, some readers were intrigued by the unique design of the choir ‘dolls’, but others dumbfounded by the $249 price tag of the individual dolls and $2,000 price tag of a complete set, while others attributed their existence to ‘cognitive dissonance theory’ or argued that they are status items for the rich.
All 8 designs are now showing up as ‘sold out’ in the TE store.
The choir dolls work standalone, and come with a pre-programmed repertoire of classic songs. Put several of them together, though, and they harmonize, using algorithm-based counterpoint. You can also control your choir with OP–1 field, OP–Z, or any MIDI keyboard with Bluetooth connectivity. Connecting one doll pairs the whole choir.
Spitfire Audio believes that it’s created the “definitive” Wurlitzer electric piano plugin
The latest Spitfire Originals instrument emulates a true keyboard classic – the Wurlitzer electric piano.
Promising to be “the definitive rendition” of this much-loved instrument, Wurli is a 5.6GB library that gives you four presets: Classic, Funky, Mellow and Stabs.
There are five signals in play here: a direct input from the Wurli, an amplified sound (using an Ampeg B-15 amplifier), the speaker output of the piano, a timestretched and processed ‘pad’ signal that adds an atmospheric, ambient layer, and an overdriven sound.
Each preset makes use of (and enables you to tweak) one or more of these signals. Classic is the ‘standard tone’ and uses the Wurlitzer’s physical speaker output; Mellow combines the DI signal and amp with the pad; Funky brings together the DI, amp and overdriven signals; and Stabs makes use of a shorter sample length, giving it a more percussive flavour.
Attack and Release controls enable you to go beyond electric piano sounds and create more esoteric tones, and you can adjust the rate and depth of the tremolo effect.
As with the other Originals instruments, Wurli is designed to be easy to use, and costs a very reasonable $29/£29/€29. It runs on PC and Mac in VST/AU/AAX formats, and you can find out more on the Spitfire Audio website.
