NOISE is a free white noise user oscillator for the KORG Nu:Tekt NTS-1 digital synth kit.
It is based on the sine_test code in KORG’s logue-sdk. The code has been optimised to produce a Gaussian white noise output. Parameter A has no effect on the sound, while parameter B adds soft clipping to the white noise core signal, slightly boosting the level, reducing the dynamic range, and adding some extra overall presence.
You can use NOISE along with the NTS-1’s filters, envelopes, and effects to create a variety of timbres including percussion, sweeps, and more. Or use it with external synths such as the KORG Volca Modular.
Akai Professional has just launched the MPC One Retro Edition – a new MPC that offers all the features of the MPC One, but apparently it’s arrived from the late ‘80s – the grey pads and case are back, but the modern features remain.
The distinctive 16 grey pads are here, as is the retro-colored housing. However, under the hood this is a thoroughly modern standalone music-making powerhouse, with a quad-core processor and a seven-inch capacitive multi-touch screen.
In addition, if you are happy to be tethered to a computer, the MPC One Retro can also operate as a controller for the MPC2 software, which offers DAW-like levels of functionality. There’s plenty of connectivity, too, along with 4GB of on-board storage.
“Akai Professional and the MPC have a long-storied history that resonates profoundly with users from all around the world,” says Dan Gill, Akai Professional’s Senior Product Manager. “Each recalls their first MPC encounter and the role it played in their most cherished musical experiences.
“The MPC One Retro is our tribute to this rich history while proudly asserting our continued commitment to creating the most powerful standalone music production devices in the world,” adds Gill. “MPC One Retro truly embodies the best of the legendary products throughout the years and the ultimate modern standalone music production workflow.”
Madrone Music has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of the SyncArp MIDI Arpeggiator.
The Syncarp is a dedicated arpeggiator that offers real-time control over multiple parameters. In addition, the SyncArp will break up to 10 simultaneously played notes into an arpeggio. You can hold arpeggiated chords, add notes to them in real time, and transpose them.
The SyncArp can sync to an external MIDI clock signal, through either of its MIDI-in ports, or it can provide an internal clock.
Additionally, the SyncArp has six dedicated knobs that provide real time control over:
