In this video, synthesist Paulee Alex Bow demonstrates how to use the vintage Commodore Amiga 500 computer as an effects pedal.
“With a sampler cartridge like Technosound Turbo anything is possible,” says Bow. “There’s all sorts of weird and wonderful sounds that came out of the thing!”
The Amiga 500 was originally introduced in 1987 as a home computer, and was a hit for its day, selling millions of units.
Watch the video and share your thoughts in the comments!
In this video, synthesist Gary P Hayes takes a look at recreating four Tangerine Dream Berlin School classics, using a modest Eurorack modular synth rig.
The video focuses on recreating the core sequences and sounds of Tangerine Dream’s Ricochet, Cherokee Lane, Rubycon and Phaedra.
While TD used massive modular systems to create many of their sounds, Hayes uses a compact rig, centered around inexpensive Behringer gear, including their Euro-format Moog 960, ‘D’ and ARP Solina copies.
What Hayes say about the video:
Using this impressive looking, but limited budget gear, I take you into building the key sequences or two from scratch and the top lines and pads.
The chapters break the video into the ‘Making of’ an excerpt of each work and then a ‘Mini Performance’ called ‘Essences’ – putting it into practice.
App developer Meteaure has introduced Polaris, a new music-making app for Android, that they say is designed to deliver a great experience, so users can focus on their creative process, and have fun while doing it.
It features six tracks controlled via a step sequencer, inspired by modern grooveboxes and drum machines. Each track features its own sample and synth engines, along with a multimode filter and extensive sound design capabilities.
Features:
Sequencer:
16 steps on a 4×4 grid
Parameter step modulation (volume, cutoff, decay and pitch)
Per-track step length control (1/32 bar to 1 bar)
Sep trig conditions (play once every 2 or 4 loops)
6 tracks, featuring:
A sample engine with 60+ factory samples and user sample import
A dual-oscillator synth engine
A multimode filter with dedicated modulation envelope
A distortion unit
Reverb and delay sends
Polaris is available now for €/$ 1.99 until April 3 (normally €/$ 3.99).
