68 Results for "pads"
Big Fish Audio Aura: 4 sound engines, endless soundscapes
Aura consists of 4 separate sound engines, each with a dedicated X/Y pad for parameter morphing. These are complemented by a collection of 23+ audio effects, 10 of which can be modulated...Best Sample Packs This Week: Beatbox vocals, a Nordish organ, morphing pads
11 Oct 2020 in Tech
We've got some awesome sample packs for you this week: beatbox magic, a Nordish organ, eastern ethnic instrumental fusion sounds, and morphing pads.
ZOOM H8 Review: The only portable recorder you’ll ever need?
Zoom says its H8 Handy Recorder is "the only recorder which adapts to your way of creating". Is it the only recorder you'll ever need? Our own Bob Malkowski takes it through its paces.AKAI MPK mini MK3 USB Keyboard controller: New keybed and more software
04 Aug 2020 in Studio
AKAI updates the MPK mini USB keyboard controller to MK3, with a new keybed, endless rotary encoders, an OLED display and a software pack that includes the new MPC Beats DAW. Not bad for $99.
Obsession: the new OB-Xa inspired aftershave from Synapse Audio
21 Jun 2020 in Synths
Synapse Audio has mixed up the juices and formulated a deep emulation of the classic Oberheim OB-Xa polyphonic analogue synthesizer and it smells good.
Waldorf Iridium: the Quantum in a desktop
12 Jun 2020 in Synths
Iridium features all the synthesis elements of the Quantum synthesizer in a solid metal desktop format with more polyphony but without the analog filters, keyboard and premium price tag.
Behringer Jam: an MPC-style sampling groove box?
Is Behringer working on an MPC-style sampling groove box named Jam? On the same day as the AKAI MPC Live II announcement, the company has posted a render on Facebook that suggests so.Deal: Get the Novation Launchpad Mini Mk2 for under 50 quid
Now is a great time to launch your tracks into a new dimension: Thomann is currently offering the Novation Launchpad Mini Mk2 for under 50 quid. Stock is limited, so you'll need to be quick!Novation Launchpad MK3: Live controller gets bigger pads & a sequencer!
15 Jan 2020 in Studio
MK3 brings aboard transport controls and other Live-specific shortcuts like Print To Clip and Capture MIDI, as well as eight Custom Modes and a Components Editor for deep customization.
Roland A-88MKII MIDI Controller could be the first to support MIDI 2.0
07 Jan 2020 in Synths
Roland has announced a new version of their slim but fully weighted A-88 MIDI controller. The A-88MKII comes with some useful expressive control but most remarkable is that it supports MIDI 2.0
Steinberg Padshop 2: Granular and Spectral oscillators co-existing in the Microcosmos
14 Nov 2019 in Synths
Steinberg has released an update to the rather wonderful Padshop virtual instrument and bringing samples together in a microcosmos of grains and spectra to discover completely new sounds.
Novation LaunchKey Mini Mk3 – new version of Ableton Live’s most portable controller
17 Sep 2019 in Studio
Novation has come up with a new and improved version of the LaunchKey Mini. They've added a creative arpeggiator and chord mode and brought it in-line with the style of their SL Mk3 super-controller.
Glassy – spectral modelled electric pianos and pads from the classy 90s
14 Aug 2019 in Synths
Sampleson has shifted its spectral modelling gaze onto the electric pianos of the 1990s and offers up the aptly named Glassy combining classic DX and Roland digital sounds with a snuggly pad generator
Alesis Strike Multipad: hit it, beat it, sample it, loop it
26 Nov 2018 in Studio
The performance pad controller is back with a sampling audio engine, on-screen editing, triggers, 9 velocity sensitive pads and audio looping in a device that you beat with sticks.
Strata: next generation control system for Ableton Live
22 Nov 2018 in Studio
Strata is a prototype advanced controller for Ableton Live from Envision Sound that claims to take control, performance and workflow to the next level. They are looking for Live users to get involved.