Audiomodern introduces Loopmixer “creative loop remixer” for iOS, Windows and Mac


Audiomodern’s Loopmix promises to remix your sample library. This “heavyweight multi-loop remixer” plugin will turn tired old loops into something totally new. It comes with 1.6 Gb of factory library and is available for Windows, Mac and iPad.

Audiomodern has a history of developing plugins that act as instant inspiration generators e.g., Playbeat  generates drum patterns on the fly, while Riffer spits out improvised melodies, riffs and sequences. Tools like these come in handy when you’re stuck in a creative rut, or simply feeling experimental.

Loopmix features an array of devices and processors that slice, dice, rearrange, pitch, reverse and remix loops. You can load up to 6 loops and Loopmix generate infinite loop variations.

Described as a “creative loop remixer”, it’s an audio sequencing environment that allows you to create sequenced patchworks out of six loops. Users are able to process each step of each loop within the sequencer, reversing, slicing, or pitch-shifting every snippet individually. The plugin can be controlled via MIDI, and can function as a live performance tool.

Parameters can be creatively randomized to produce unexpected and unpredictable results. There’s sophisticated controls for tweaking the randomization, enabling you to choose between several algorithms while selectively randomizing specific loops, steps or parameters.

A Disintegration Mode triggers Loopmix to progressively remove steps from the sequencer over the course of a chosen number of bars, and an Infinity Mode, which triggers randomization automatically at the beginning of a specific number of bars.

Loopmix comes with 180 built-in presets and 1.6GB of stock sounds, and you’re able to adds your own loops into the plugin – and that’s where the real fun starts. Chucking in stems from old projects or loops from your existing sample library is a fun way to reuse something old and transform it into something new.

Loopmix is available now with an intro price of €49/$49 for Mac and Windows and €9.99/ $9.99 for iPad till 4 December this year. A free trial is available on the Audiomodern website.

Official overview:

Features:

  • Generate Loop Remixes
  • Load your Own Sounds
  • Unique Randomization Parameters
  • 6 X Intelligent Sequencer Engines
  • Mangle up to 6 Audio Loops
  • Temporary Random Functionality
  • Generate Infinite Patterns and Grooves
  • Signature Infinity Mode
  • Drag MIDI Stems & Pattern
  • Drag Audio Stems & Pattern
  • Multi-Functional Performance Keyboard
  • Multi-Out (Desktop Only)
  • Exceptional Time-Stretching Algorithms
  • Smart Remix Pads Section
  • Disintegration Mode
  • Create your own Packs
  • Tag Presets by Genre
  • Drag Export/Import
  • Send MIDI to any Device, Plugin or Hardware
  • Advanced MIDI CC/Mapping editor
  • No Two Patterns will Ever be the Same
  • Available as VST • VST3 • AU • AAX •AUv3 • Standalone

 

Buy a Focusrite Scarlett or Clarett+ Audio interface and get free subscriptions to LANDR and Avid

 

Focusrite is giving its customers even more value for their money by signing new partnerships with LANDR and Avid.

 

To begin with, Focusrite has expanded its Hitmaker Expansion bundle with a new two-month subscription to the LANDR Studio suite, which includes auto-mastering, music distribution, online collaboration tools, samples and plugins. Additionally, users can also take advantage of an additional five free masters after this trial has expired. The expanded Hitmaker Expansion Bundle is available to anyone who registers a Scarlett (3rd Gen), Clarett+, Clarett USB or Red interface after 1 October 2022.

 

In addition, anyone who buys a Scarlett (3rd Gen or, Clarett+ audio interface can get a three-month subscription to Avid’s Pro Tools Artist and the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle, plus discounts after this trial ends. Specifically, there’s 25% off Pro Tools Artist or an annual subscription or 33% off Pro Tools Studio. Find out more about both of these offers on the Focusrite website.

Behringer Solina String-Ensemble Hands-on demo

 

Andertons has shared this hands-on demo of the upcoming Behringer Solina String-Ensemble, an unofficial Euro-format copy of the classic Solina String-Ensemble keyboard.

The original was made by Eminent, and marketed as the Solina String Ensemble and the ARP String Ensemble. It uses divide-down technology, which allowed for full polyphony using 70’s technology. The classic string synth sound was a staple of 70’s disco, pop and synth music.

Behringer Solina was originally teased with a target release date of 2018, but even at that time, the company said “We haven’t decided if and when we will build this recreation.” While they’ve previewed the Solina several times since then, it’s had no planned release date, because they can’t get the parts to put it into production.

But, now Behringer Solina is available.