sonicLAB has announced that Oceanic, a software bundle that they say “captures the essence of the ocean’s waves and transforms them into a symphony of additive sound synthesis,” is now available for iPad.
It’s available as a free download for iPad.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“In the vast realm of sound synthesis, nature has always been our muse. Its rhythmic raindrops, harmonious bird songs, and the mesmerizing dance of leaves in the wind have all inspired countless sonic creations. Yet, there’s one natural wonder that stands out in its grandeur and intricacy: the ocean.
With the “Oceanic” bundle of software, sonicLAB brings a unique sound design tool to your fingertips. Oceanic offers an innovative auditory experience with its heart lying on the ingenious application of Gerstner’s wave solutions, a mathematical representation of sea waves.”
Melbourne Instruments has released firmware 2.1 for the NINA synthesizer, an update that turns it into a standalone groovebox with a 4-part sequencer.
Sequencer Features:
4-Tracks—up to 64 steps with independent length per track, for polyrhythmic sequencing.
Per-step Automation—front panel parameters can be locked per step.
Polyphonic Sequencing — up to 12 voices available spread across 4 tracks.
64 Noise types — percussive hits, metallic textures, buzzes and digital percussion.
Motorized Automation— you can see the front panel move, turn automation on/off.
Time-based features —shuffle, micro-timing, clock multiplication, variable gate lengths, and probability.
Perform patterns—recall and chain up to 16 patterns.
Internal Storage for more than 4,000 patterns.
Save a pattern with all sound and sequencer data in save into a single file.
Standalone operation— no other gear required. Of course NINA works well with other gear too!
New features include: timing quantization, clear notes and clear steps.
NINA firmware 2.1 is available now as a free download.
Steve Roach: Life in the Soundcurrent – a documentary about the pioneering ambient electronic music pioneer – is now available to stream via Amazon Prime Video.
Steve Roach is one of the pioneers of ambient electronic music in the US. His career spans four decades, and his landmark albums include Structures from Silence, Dreamtime Return and Mystic Chords and Sacred Spaces.
Roach’s music is informed by his love of the desert spaces of the American southwest, European space music and shamanic music traditions. His music is centered around the sounds of modular and keyboard synthesizers, didgeridoo and hand percussion instruments.
Filmnet describes Life in the Soundcurrent as “much more than a documentary. It is a sensory experience, a visual journey into the life, legacy, and music of a remarkable artist, and a gentle reminder of the profound impact environment can have on creativity.”
