I have released 2 albums of synth-prog rock and ambient guitar looping, and started a blog about the process of making synth music. Check it out:
http://unatta.net
Regards!
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- Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:05 pm
- Forum: Music Sharing
- Topic: Ambient-Prog-Space music + blog
- Replies: 0
- Views: 655
- Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:56 am
- Forum: Ableton Live
- Topic: who's using a Nord Lead 1, 2, or 3 as their Controller?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2443
Re: who's using a Nord Lead 1, 2, or 3 as their Controller?
I've never played a Lead 1 or 2 (only the 3) so I can't compare. But Ironically my other synth is a Blofeld and while I've only had it a few weeks, I like it a lot so far. It sounds great and is quick & easy to program. It certainly has limitations, but for the price it's very impressive.
- Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:37 am
- Forum: Ableton Live
- Topic: who's using a Nord Lead 1, 2, or 3 as their Controller?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2443
Re: who's using a Nord Lead 1, 2, or 3 as their Controller?
I have the Lead 3 and while I don't use it as a controller, the LED encoders should make it superior to the others in that role. It's a wonderful synth with a very intuitive interface and some wicked oscillator modulation features. Where it falls flat is its anemic filter section- sounds that rely ...
- Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:32 pm
- Forum: Ableton Live
- Topic: Gong sound programming (synth)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2780
Re: Gong sound programming (synth)
I've gotten some pretty decent gong/deep cymbal sounds using the following method (on a Nord Lead 3, so try to adapt any specific functions as necessary):
Oscillators: 2 FM-modulated sine waves with high FM amount (very noisy tones, but different from a pure noise source). Now use Osc2 to further ...
Oscillators: 2 FM-modulated sine waves with high FM amount (very noisy tones, but different from a pure noise source). Now use Osc2 to further ...
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:24 pm
- Forum: Tips & Tricks
- Topic: Dj'ing with the APC40
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5957
Re: Dj'ing with the APC40
For effects, I had two custom racks on channels 1 and 2. If you know my 1-knob DJ effects:
http://tarekith.com/assets/TarekithDJEFXv6.5.zip
I'm not a DJ, but I've been working on a similar concept (lots of bang for very few controls) since I got an APC a few weeks ago. I have to say your ...
http://tarekith.com/assets/TarekithDJEFXv6.5.zip
I'm not a DJ, but I've been working on a similar concept (lots of bang for very few controls) since I got an APC a few weeks ago. I have to say your ...
- Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:37 pm
- Forum: Ableton Live
- Topic: shark week
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4585
Re: shark week
I used to love Shark Week, but I agree it's gotten lame. Too many sensationalist survivor stories, not enough science. The one about the guy who could hypnotize sharks by rubbing their noses was sweet, though.
it's been one day and you're bashing it FFS!! even then on day one you found some cool ...
it's been one day and you're bashing it FFS!! even then on day one you found some cool ...
- Tue Aug 04, 2009 2:13 pm
- Forum: Ableton Live
- Topic: shark week
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4585
Re: shark week
I used to love Shark Week, but I agree it's gotten lame. Too many sensationalist survivor stories, not enough science. The one about the guy who could hypnotize sharks by rubbing their noses was sweet, though.
- Tue Aug 04, 2009 2:33 am
- Forum: Ableton Live
- Topic: Free drum samples!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2040
Re: Free drum samples!
Thanks, pedx1ng! I appreciate the feedback.
- Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:28 pm
- Forum: Ableton Live
- Topic: Free drum samples!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2040
Re: Free drum samples!
I'm afraid I can't really compare the NL2 and 3, as I don't have both. All I can say is I like the 3 a lot. Besides the VA stuff, it has some great sounding FM features that are very easy to use, and the interface is brilliant.
- Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:10 am
- Forum: Ableton Live
- Topic: Free drum samples!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2040
Free drum samples!
I've been sampling a lot of drum hits (and a few basses) I've made on my Nord Lead 3 so I can use them more easily, and I thought, why not share? So I put together a 20 MB ZIP file with 100 samples, free download:
http://unatta.net/extras
Enjoy!
http://unatta.net/extras
Enjoy!
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:49 pm
- Forum: Ableton Live
- Topic: hmmmmm Apc40
- Replies: 56
- Views: 17340
Re: hmmmmm Apc40
I heard back from Akai tech support, and they basically confirmed my solution- delete manual MIDI maps and disable any unnecessary Control Surface ports. I guess my Remote SL was conflicting with the APC. I'm hoping this doesn't mean ALL other control surface or manual assignments are forbidden ...
- Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:07 am
- Forum: Tips & Tricks
- Topic: Q. for Waldorf Attack VST users
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5187
Re: Q. for Waldorf Attack VST users
Yeah, I've noticed that too. Even loading individually they still have the wrong names in Live's dropdown menu. Frustrating.
- Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:32 pm
- Forum: Tips & Tricks
- Topic: Q. for Waldorf Attack VST users
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5187
Re: Q. for Waldorf Attack VST users
Hmm. That's exactly the way I'd expect it to work, and just what I've been trying to do (changing programs per clip). Not sure why it doesn't work for me. Well, at least I know it's *possible*. Thanks.
edit: maybe it's a bug with the Mac VST? Other synths respond to PC correctly. No luck with ...
edit: maybe it's a bug with the Mac VST? Other synths respond to PC correctly. No luck with ...
- Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:14 pm
- Forum: Tips & Tricks
- Topic: Q. for Waldorf Attack VST users
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5187
Re: Q. for Waldorf Attack VST users
Do you mean for playing the "pitched" synth sounds, like the basses that some kits have in the upper octave? I've never tried to do that, but if Waldorf's opaque manual is to be believed, it sounds like the upper 12 voices respond to MIDI channels 1-12, respectively. So if you programmed a bass ...
- Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:41 pm
- Forum: Tips & Tricks
- Topic: Q. for Waldorf Attack VST users
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5187
Q. for Waldorf Attack VST users
OK, this is really more of a Waldorf question, but since their manual says that all Program/Bank related issues are the responsibility of the host app, I'll ask here.
I understand how to populate my bank of 16 drum kits, but I can't switch between kits except by using Live's drop-down menu (not an ...
I understand how to populate my bank of 16 drum kits, but I can't switch between kits except by using Live's drop-down menu (not an ...