tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914231658218137482024-03-14T19:18:06.259+05:30Control MIDIAll About MIDI ControllersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591423165821813748.post-91364832414878095482009-11-15T20:46:00.006+05:302009-11-16T00:26:39.648+05:30Maschine Turns 1.1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/1221/nativeinstrumentsmaschi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/1221/nativeinstrumentsmaschi.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Heads up people, NI has just released the Maschine 1.1 Update. Maschine is a new wave hardware/software combo that allows you to use your laptop like an MPC through a hardware controller. But there are quite a few advantages to Maschine that you will not get with the MPC machines and that has mainly to do with the flexibility that software tools have.<br /><br />Anyway, I would've gone on to describe the the 1.1 version but this three part video series from its makers do a far better job. So Ima let 'em finish ;).<br /><br />PS - nearly forgot to tell you that it is available (the update that is) for free to all Maschine Users From The NI wesbite. Check it out here - <a href="http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/producer/maschine/overview/maschine-11/?page=1225">http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/producer/maschine/overview/maschine-11/?page=1225</a> yee haw!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><br /><object height="237" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.native-instruments.com/en/embed/1070"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.native-instruments.com/en/embed/1070" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" height="237" width="420"></embed></object><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bl07mupnHYM&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bl07mupnHYM&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2SGc3AxzMlA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2SGc3AxzMlA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dj6UCWO7fbg&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dj6UCWO7fbg&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><br /></center><br /><br />PPS - Found a cool video of the Maschine in Live action. (last video was, erm... sorry about that one!)<br /><br /><center><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/F-K5rSHEQJs&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/F-K5rSHEQJs&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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But there are some that work better than others and in this post I am going to focus on the the controllers I would choose for working live.<br /><br />The reason why I am choosing live situations is because – a)That's what got me in to MIDI Controllers in the first place and b)It is often the situation where people want to know which ones are the most suitable.<br /><br />If you are solo performer things will be that much simpler. However, if you decide to hook up for some live PA action – that is where problems begin. DJs do not have this problem though. They will just plug in to the same Mixer and be done with. But if you are a modern DJ who uses a laptop and a controller, hooking up might be confusing. For this, I find the best solution is to either hook up to the same analogue mixer and output from their or use an audio interface that has robust I/O and routing capabilities.<br /><br />For now, here are some of the smaller audio interfaces that can used in Live situations (i.e. with laptops). Most of them are meant for recording situations but they have the requisite I/Os and dedicated monitoring capabilities to work for live situations. All of the images link to their product pages where you can get more detailed information about them and also find some user reviews and ratings.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3532009-10381297?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpro-audio.musiciansfriend.com%2Fproduct%2FApogee-Duet-Firewire-Interface%3Fsku%3D234444&cjsku=234444" target="_blank"><img alt="Apogee Duet FireWire Interface" src="http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/tn/5/4/1/536541.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-3532009-10381297" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br /><br />My first option would be the Apogee Duet for simple and high quality audio interface. Although it is meant for recording, it can be translated in to live performance. It has balanced and unbalanced inputs. Two outputs for powered speakers and also headphone monitoring. You will be losing out on the functionality of the knob but you have your MIDI Controller for those works. This is a FireWire 400 audio interface and should be used with a Mac. For new MacBooks, Apogee has a <a href="http://www.apogeedigital.com/store/standard-cables.php">FW800 to FW400 adapter</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3532009-10381297?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpro-audio.musiciansfriend.com%2Fproduct%2FNative-Instruments-AUDIO-4-DJ-Interface%3Fsku%3D703595&cjsku=703595" target="_blank"><img alt="Native Instruments AUDIO 4 DJ Interface" src="http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/tn/6/3/0/582630.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-3532009-10381297" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br />Next are the purpose built audio 8 and audio 4 Dj audio interfaces from Native Instruments. These are made for DJs and performers who want pro quality sound. With switchable inputs and cool number of outputs, you will have all your bases covered.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3532009-10381297?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpro-audio.musiciansfriend.com%2Fproduct%2FPreSonus-INSPIRE-1394-FireWire-Audio-Interface%3Fsku%3D241483&cjsku=241483" target="_blank"><img alt="PreSonus Inspire 1394 FireWire Audio Interface ¹" src="http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/tn/5/8/7/572587.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3532009-10381297" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br /><br />This here is the Presonus Inspire 1394 FireWire audio interface. I am deliberately choosing smaller interfaces so that they are easier to carry (and okay to keep in public view). Presonus has a name for making good quality audio interfaces and this one is a favorite for small start up home and project studios. It has separate headphone and line outs. Works on both OS X and Windows. It has balanced mic inputs as well so you can have someone MC-ing along. This boxes can be daisy-chained, so you can have up to 16 inputs and proportionate outputs with multiple Presonus Inspire boxes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3532009-10381297?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpro-audio.musiciansfriend.com%2Fproduct%2FBehringer-UCONTROL-UCA202-USBAudio-Interface%3Fsku%3D702540&cjsku=702540" target="_blank"><img alt="Behringer U-CONTROL UCA202 USB-Audio Interface" src="http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/tn/2/3/9/387239.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-3532009-10381297" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br /><br />If you want a USB interface for REALLY cheap, you have the Behnringer UControl UCA202 USB audio interface at your disposal. At only $30, you cannot be asking for more than what it already provides. It gives you a pair in and a pair out with separate headphone monitoring (1/4") and it even has digital audio out via the optical S/PDIF out.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3532009-10381297?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpro-audio.musiciansfriend.com%2Fproduct%3Fsku%3D248154V&cjsku=248154V" target="_blank"><img alt="Mackie Onyx Satellite Recording Interface Factory B-Stock ¹" src="http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/tn/8/1/3/421813.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-3532009-10381297" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br /><br />This piece from Mackie has been on my radar for quite some time now. Even though Mackie is not primarily known for making audio interfaces, this is a great little piece that will serve double purposes. The Mackie Onyx Satellite is a FireWire Interface that has two parts. The pod and the dock. The idea here is that the pod can be carried along for location work and the dock will stay attached to your studio back home. Why this appeals to me is because for under $200 I can get something that will essentially act as two separate audio interfaces. Once I am done with my live work, I can easily come back to my studio and plug the pod back in, without having to worry about rewiring the entire thing. After all, I do not have the budget to buy two audio interfaces! I am just a poor musician.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3532009-10381297?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpro-audio.musiciansfriend.com%2Fproduct%2FNative-Instruments-AUDIO-KONTROL-1-USB-2.0-Audio-MIDI-Interface-%3Fsku%3D240306&cjsku=240306" target="_blank"><img alt="Native Instruments AUDIO KONTROL 1 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface" src="http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/tn/0/0/1/444001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-3532009-10381297" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br /><br />Since this is the Control MIDI blog and this post is about audio interfaces, I cannot help but mention this nifty little piece from Native Instruments. This is another purpose built audio interface meant for working with software and it incorporates MIDI functionality. So this can act as your secondary controller. It is meant to be used with a few specific apps but since there's MIDI, it is as good as a second MIDI controller waiting to be mapped to your favorite software. It is a FireWire device and works on both Mac and Windows.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3532009-10381297?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpro-audio.musiciansfriend.com%2Fproduct%2FStanton-Final-Scratch-Open-DJ-Firewire-Audio-Interface%3Fsku%3D702666&cjsku=702666" target="_blank"><img alt="Stanton FinalScratch OPEN DJ FireWire Audio Interface ¹" src="http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/tn/2/6/2/503262.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3532009-10381297" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br /><br />Stanton brings this piece of audio interface goodie that has all the I/Os a digital DJ can ever need. The Stanton Final Scratch Scratchamp is a FireWire Interface and has 2 pairs of output and 2 pairs of input along with 1 pair of auxiliary input and one balanced mic input. That's everything you will ever need onstage. Further more, Stanton advertises this as a system meant for audio apps like Live and MixVibes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3532009-10381297?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpro-audio.musiciansfriend.com%2Fproduct%2FStanton-SCS.1m-Digital-Mix-Controller%3Fsku%3D631021&cjsku=631021" target="_blank"><img alt="Stanton SCS.1m Digital Mix Controller" src="http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/tn/6/1/6/551616.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3532009-10381297" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br /><br />This is the second most expensive piece that I am going to mention on this post. This is the Stanton SCS.1m Digital Mix Controller. This amazing piece that has scribble strips, infinite rotary knobs and a four channel setup for one helluva digital DJ-ing experience. It is also a great FireWire audio interface that has been designed for DJs and live performers. This one retails for about $600-800 depending on where you are buying it form.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.xone.co.uk/4D/"><img alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" src="http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/7352/4dtop.jpg" border="0" /><br /></a><br /><br />And this is just for kicks because most of us mere mortals do not need this kind of power. This by far the most expensive piece on this post. It has amazing Allen&Heath audio quality. The name speaks for itself. It is an interface that has a lot of MIDI control, everything glows under UV and a lot of them are backlit. All in all, if you want to blow about $2800 on some fantastic audio and MIDI gear – this beast is it.<br /><br />---<br /><br />When it comes to using audio interfaces at home with your MIDI controllers, your choice is completely your choice. It is only restricted by the laptop/desktop that you are using and the amount that you are willing to spend on it. 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<div class="MsoNormal">Ableton MIDI Controller: AKAI APC40 Ableton Performance Controller Review</div><div class="MsoNormal">The NAMM has always been a place where a lot of excitement gathers and everything sort of goes into the public domain as soon as the news is released. So it came as a surprise to no one that the news of a new, ‘officially approved’ Ableton Live Controller would spread like absolute wildfire.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Since it was first announced at the 2009 NAMM, it has been the center of attraction within the community of Live users. Nothing has garnered so much attention from the Live users than the APC40. Not even the announcement of Cycling ’74 bringing the flexibility of Max/MSP to Live. Let’s face it, that one was a bit too technical to suit t he taste of the masses.</div><div class="MsoNormal">But this delectable offering from the MPC making people at Akai has caught everyone’s attention. So here we go, taking a headlong plunge in to the depths of the APC40 and see what it’s all about.</div><div class="MsoNormal">The APC40 brings back the ‘Live’ part into Ableton Live. It is a MIDI Controller, true but it is more than that. It is like an instrument that let’s you do whatever you want with it. It allows the user to harness everything that is Ableton Live. And that very statement should tell you how much potential it carries.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2329/akaiapc40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2329/akaiapc40.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal">Let’s take a quick look at the main features: -</div><ul><li>Every control on the damn this is customizable and that means every pot, slider and button</li>
<li>The clip launch button matrix with multicolor feedback is an absolute first in a consumer product. And it completely sells the product (else it is not very different from the MPD32).</li>
<li>Session overview</li>
<li>Mixer Section</li>
<li>Transport control</li>
<li>Track Selection and Device Control Encoders</li>
<li>Track Control</li>
<li>Tempo control</li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal">There’s a crossfader yes, but it is too darn close to the <i>Stop, Play </i>and <i>Record </i>buttons. So don’t expect to be busting out two click flares on this one.<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">And once the Max for Live is completely implemented, you can use the grid like a step sequencer (or anything else that you want actually!)<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">You might have had a lot of controllers before that claimed to ‘Plug ‘n Play’ but we know where those things went. You’d either spending way too much time figuring out what was going on or it wouldn’t work at all. Well, you will be glad to hear that with this baby, it is all about connecting the USB cable and firing up Live on your system. Once you’ve done that, you are all set to do whatever you want with it.<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The two-way communication (apparently proprietary) between the APC40 and Live makes the controller reflect (almost) everything that is happening within the software and vice-versa. So the problem of not knowing what the heck is going on in there is gone now.<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The controller is not hard to figure out at all and is actually very intuitive. Those who have been working with Ableton for a while now will not need the Quickstart manual at all. For those have started on Live only yesterday, there’s a handy manual that familiarizes you with the major areas of the controller, but that’s where it ends.<br />
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The APC40 is very well laid out and made to reflect the session view as much as possible. So you have the clip launching button matrix and 8 faders corresponding to the columns. There is a 9<sup>th</sup> fader that represents the master line fader. So if you can get your head around the basics of Live, you will easily know what’s what on the APC40.<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">As is usual with Akai, the construction quality of the APC is really good. So it is safe to take it on several tours without needing to mollycoddle it. It has a metal chassis that instantly reminds of my own MPK49 from Akai. The side panels are rubber textured and have a solid and non-slip feel to them. With so many rubber buttons on thing you will really want to start messing around as soon as possible.<br />
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A lot of people have complained about the ‘plasticky’ feel of the knobs and they are justified in saying that. Rubberized knobs would’ve been a great idea because both the stage and the booth tend to get sweaty. There have also been complaints about the faders being too close together. But there is a flipside to this one where people are saying that they like being able to control two or more faders with one hand. So this one is a matter of personal choice it seems. However, all the controls are placed firmly within the circuit board and hence feel sturdy enough to take abuse.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/7707/apc40buttons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/7707/apc40buttons.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal">The clip launching button matrix/grid has an 8x5 layout. The buttons have four states in total: -<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Off – No clip present in the slot</div><div class="MsoNormal">Amber – Clip present but not playing</div><div class="MsoNormal">Green – Clip present and playing</div><div class="MsoNormal">Red – Recording.<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">All that is really intuitive, so no worrying about what means what. Once again, if you know live this will be a cinch to pickup. There’s a row of buttons directly below the grid. These are clip stop buttons, one dedicated button for each track. Beneath that is a row of track select buttons that choose which track is being controlled by the knobs on the APC. Tracks in Live are the vertical rows of clips that have a name or number assigned to them at the top.<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Below these are three rows of half buttons. From top row to bottom, these toggle track mute, Solo/cue and Arm Record respectively.<br />
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Ableton Session view is called that for a reason. It has become the default choice for those who are developing interfaces for the live. This has already been proven by the likes of Ohm from Livid and Monome from the Monome Project. But the main complaint is about the layout of the knobs on the APC. Having such crucial controls as bank select, tempo nudge, shift and tap tempo in the middle of all that knob real estate is actually a bit cramped. Most people have taken issues with the ergonomics of the APC and that is mainly where the APC loses points. Some also have pointed out that it is a right hand oriented setup.<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">However, there is a large group of people who said that will just get used to the new setup after a few sessions with it. So for some it is not that big a deal and certainly not a deal breaker.<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Regardless of the different things that people have to say about the layout, one thing has hooked them all – they all love the lighting around the knobs. These LED position indicators are simply great to look.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/9035/6a00c225209792604a01101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/9035/6a00c225209792604a01101.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal">A lot of people (including me) would’ve liked to have some more buttons underneath the knobs to make the thing more customizable. Even though we can live with that, I cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would put something like a crossfader so close to the transport controls! I mean really! One missed crossfade or cut and your entire set is ruined because you accidentally hit a transport button!<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The multicolored LEDS were a great idea and I love the feedback they give out. The USB interface is great as well. The thing does not crash even when a lot is going on within the software. But since the only thing that is flowing through the USB is MIDI data, it cannot be too much for modern USB2.0 standards that are known to handle not only live MIDI but also live Audio quite well without failing. Just make sure that you have a good USB2.0 cable. Apparently there <i>is</i> a difference and I sure would not like to find out the hard way.<br />
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So that covers everything that I wanted to say about the APC40. Should Akai want to bring out another version (and it really should) – they should concentrate more on the ergonomics and well – read these reviews! <span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></div><div class="MsoNormal">Catch you people later!</div><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Akai APC40 Ableton Performance Controller</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Akai APC40 Ableton Performance Controller is designed to be a powerful, intuitive controller for electronic-music performance artists, DJs, hip-hop producers and traditional musicians using Ableton Live on stage and in the studio. Virtual view The APC40 talks directly to Ableton Live and Live talks directly to the APC40. This exclusive bidirectional communication makes the Akai Professional APC40 an advanced controller that receives feedback from the software and displays it on its clip matrix of 40 triggers, and on LED rings surrounding each knob. The clip matrix gives you an instant view of clip status: what's loaded, what's playing, and what's being recorded. Each state displays on the matrix in a different color so you quickly get a picture of clip state. Shift your clip focus and get an overview of the clips you have loaded for your set. The Akai APC40 controller has 16 knobs, each surrounded by a ring of LEDs. These LED rings indicate the currently selected parameters' values, and make seeing your settings on dark stages a breeze. The APC40 controller's advanced visual feedback focuses your performing with focused more on the music and less on squinting at the computer screen. In fact, you might even forget that the computer is there. Premium controls Ableton selected Akai Professional as a partner because of its leadership position in great-feeling controllers that are rock solid, rugged, and precise. From the legendary MPC series that changed the way music is made to the industry-standard MPD and MPK controllers, Akai Professional is revered by musicians, DJs, and producers everywhere for creating the feel that powers their creativity. The APC40 is built with a rugged, metal chassis and slip-proof rubber detailing. Knobs and faders are solid and precise for pinpoint performance. It even features a high quality, replaceable crossfader.Creative control The Akai APC40 controller comes with a special edition of Ableton Live Lite so you can use it out of the box even if you're new to Live. There's also a free patch that upgrades full versions of Live so if you're already a Live user, you can take full advantage of the APC40. The APC40 has two banks of eight knobs. The first set controls Global parameters so you'll always have instant access to your main sends, pans, and other essentials. The second bank of eight knobs is dynamically reassigned to the Track you select. You can control eight track parameters at a time, and as you switch channels, the Track knobs follow your focus. You also get special clip-status views and feedback that only the APC40's matrix can display. The matrix is not limited to only 40 clips: you can scroll and shift, enabling access to an unlimited number of cells. The APC40 has a wide range of controllers. The eight Global knobs can access four banks of controls; the eight Track knobs control nine different track parameters each. This gives you a massive total of 72 controller</span><br />
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Alright you guys, this is quite big! How big? Well Logic/Pro Tools etc meets Reason BIG! How many of you out there have been working simultaneously on some DAW and have had Reason on Rewire? Well this, looks like your answer to it all! if it is good enough that is, truth is, no one knows yet!<br />
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That's because it goes in to Beta today and it will released worlwide on Spetember 9 this year. But we do have pictures to savour!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/4249/recordsequencer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/4249/recordsequencer.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is obviously the arrangement area. Reminds me of pro tools more than anything else. but every DAW has an area like this and they look similar to each other. So far, I am sold on Logic 8!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/6959/recordback.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/6959/recordback.jpg" /></a></div>If you have ever used Reason, you will know exactly what this is - it is <strike>Reason's</strike> Record's emulation of the patching bay of a hardware setup, meant to make it easier for hardware users.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/4520/recordrack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/4520/recordrack.jpg" /></a></div>One thing I am noticing is that Record has two racks side by side. Saw it in the patch bay picture too. I have to check this out in further detail. Expect Updates soon.<br />
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Ah, the mixer and arrangement areas. Oh so familiar. I wonder how good Record will be. If it has as good MIDI sequencing as Logic, I am sold! But I have often wanted to work directly inside Reason instead of running two apps (and so have millions of other users I am sure!). Propellerheads - fellas, you are on my radar for high alert!<br />
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And finallythe mixer area. Look like Reason got in to bed with Pro Tools and had one very steamy session! :P This looks delish! Alright, I am so finding out as much as I can about this. Stay tuned you guys!<br />
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Okay folks, I was not planning to start posting here again in this manner, but sometimes your hands are tied! <a href="http://www.propellerheads.se/">Propellerheads</a> has brought out this teasing video about <i>something</i> new that has everyone raving about it, but no one is telling <i>WHAT THE HECK IS IT?!!!</i> Well, I suppose that the whole idea behind sending out a teaser, but at least this is a lot better than Stanton's '<a href="http://media.createdigitalmedia.net/cdmu/images/2008/09/dascratch.jpg">DaScratch</a>' Attempt!!! It was seriously - pathetic!<br />
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Anyway, more on this as news is released. It seems like there will be a <a href="http://www.theproducersconference.com/">Producers' Conference</a> starting soon, so we will hear more deatails as time goes by. I just hope the reactions were genuine 'coz I sure am curious about this!<br />
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