Motion Soundscape: December 2022

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Synths and Apps #4

Korg & Korg with SpaceFields and ClassicFX apps. The Korg MS2000 sequence is recorded as loop in the SpaceFields app. The app then plays this loop, modifying it into an ambient background with one of the factory presets. This sequence from the synth is also added to the final mix. Sound from Korg MicroX processed by ClassicFX app, make it deeper and extended. Howling and whistling sounds are made on the Korg MicroX by changing the frequency and resonance of low pass filter in the one of factory preset. Both sources was mixed and recorded live.

Besides real time signal processing, SpaceFields can also be used as a sampler on iOS or Mac with preloaded audio files. This app can be fully controlled via a MIDI controller with triggering sample playback.

SpaceFields - Space Ambient Machine >> App Store

SpaceFields (iOS, Mac, Audio unit) is a mangler effect for creating slowly changing rhythmic sound structures in a deep reverb space from any external signal. Great for experimenting and designing ambient and noise backgrounds with rhythmic elements. >>> More about this app

ClassicFX - Reworked classic audio effects >> App Store

A complete sound effects processor and a mono to stereo converter with equalizer, effects and reverb, based on specially designed high-quality processing algorithms and suitable for any kind of audio sources. >>> More about this app

Monday, December 26, 2022

Synths and Apps #3

SoundSaw minimal.

Noisy minimal provides by SoundSaw app, as main effect on the mix of modded Korg Poly-800 mkII (thru Roland Space Echo RE-201) and Alesis Micron. SoundSaw also controlled by Korg nanoKontrol2 midi controller. This app adds excellent noise and lofi sound when processing drum sequences. Notice to how interesting changes the sound of Korg when turn on Roland RE-201 at the beginning.

With the iPad uses the external audio interface Focusrite Scarlett 6i6.

Modded Korg Poly-800 mkII

SoundSaw - The Art of Sound Destruction >> App Store

SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene. >>> More about this app

Saturday, December 24, 2022

Synths and Apps #2

Noise Patterns.

Bass line - Moog SlimPhatty with sequencer Doepfer DarkTime. NoiseBox device with filterbank Akai MFC42 and Roland Space Echo RE-201 generate noise and glitch. All output processed with VintageRack app with effects - PhaseBox (phaser), Dimension D (chorus), EasyFlange (flanger), TremOvibe (tremolo and vibrato), TubeSpring (spring reverb).

VintageRack effects could be a great addition not only for single instrument, but also as master effects for mix bus of several sound sources. When using an external audio interface this app is very convenient for live performance.

Using iOS apps for live performance

Mystery NoiseBox - Hardware DIY prototype of SoundScaper

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Synths and Apps #1

This is a series of short demos of my apps with different synths. How they can change the sound, make it brighter and more engaging or even drastically change it. I really like hardware synths, but these apps will work great with any soft synth on iOS or Mac, also as with a live instruments. So it will be a small series of holiday sound experiments!

EP1: Roland Juno-60 with VintageRack, AltiSpace, Classic FX, SpaceFields (iOS, Mac, Audio unit)

VintageRack - Easy LoFi Vintage Vibe Effects >> App Store

VintageRack is a minimalistic and convenient multi-effect application that contains modules realistically simulating notable retro gear from the early digital age with their natural lo-fi and warm aesthetics. >>> More about this app

AltiSpace 2 - Advanced Convolution Reverb >> App Store

AltiSpace is a convolution reverb app with advanced controls that provides realistic sounding natural acoustic space or vintage reverb devices for any track or mix. >>> More about this app

ClassicFX - Reworked classic audio effects >> App Store

A complete sound effects processor and a mono to stereo converter with equalizer, effects and reverb, based on specially designed high-quality processing algorithms and suitable for any kind of audio sources. >>> More about this app

SpaceFields - Space Ambient Machine >> App Store

SpaceFields is a mangler effect for creating slowly changing rhythmic sound structures in a deep reverb space from any external signal. Great for experimenting and designing ambient and noise backgrounds with rhythmic elements. >>> More about this app

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Ken Karsh - My Romance (Serenading Pandora)

My distinguished feline assistant Pandora is truly the star of this show, as you will see in this performance. The guitars were processed with VintageRack by Igor Vasiliev. I’m having some fun with the Jazz standard (and our wedding dance song) “My Romance.” Enjoy and Happy Holidays!.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

VintageRack demo jam

VintageRack Demo Jam by Colin Powell.

A brief walkthrough of the app and then a trawl through all of the included presets whilst jamming along with some other apps in AUM. If you want to jump straight to the music, it starts around the 5 minute mark.