How To Play Youtube Videos As A MIDI-Controlled Sampler


Producer William Jacobs shared this video, demonstrating how you can play Youtube videos as a MIDI-controlled sampler.

Jacobs demonstrates how you can use Youtube as a MIDI-controlled sampler. You could use the same approach to use Youtube as a MIDI-controlled VJ tool. He even demonstrates how to type comments using MIDI.

“Every single video on Youtube can be MIDI sequenced and turned into music,” he notes. “All you need is a keyboard/synth, some shortcuts, and your imagination…”

He took inspiration from this video, Interactive YouTube Drum Machine:

Watch the video and share your thoughts on this in the comments!

 

Maya by Monomono, New Max For Live Synth


Isotonik Studios has introduced Maya by Monomono, a 6-voice polyphonic Max for Live synthesizer that they say “blends the soul of vintage analog synths with modern flexibility.”

Maya by Monomono features Juno-inspired oscillators, a resonant VCF, and a lush built-in chorus.


Features:

  • 6-voice polyphonic Max For Live synthesizer
  • “Warm, vintage-inspired sound” with saw, square, sub & noise sources
  • Built-in chorus with three modes
  • Stereo note spread for spacious mixes
  • MPE & aftertouch support
  • Includes a standalone Chorus device for any track
  • Comes loaded with diverse presets and easy import/export
  • Compatible with Push 3 Standalone

Maya by Monomono is available now, priced at $45.

 

Behringer Introduces HALOS, A Mutable Instruments Rings Clone


Today, Behringer has introduced HALOS, a clone of the classic Mutable Instruments Rings module.

Like the original, HALOS is a modal resonator & physical modeling synthesizer in Eurorack format.

 

Features:

  • Clones Mutable Instruments Rings module
  • Three resonator modes: Modal, Sympathetic Strings, Non-linear/Dispersion
  • Advanced physical modeling algorithms for strings, membranes, and tubes
  • Pseudo-polyphony up to 4 notes
  • High-resolution CV control with 16-bit accuracy
  • 14 HP

Details are to be announced.