What it does, and does well, is translate touch into control in ways that are both simple and complex, in the right ways – simple in that setting up a layout is easy and direct – and complex in that parameters can describe not just touches and movements, but the relationships between different touches and movements. It doesn’t attempt to provide the ability to mimic a GUI. This is why I keep coming back to Konkreet Performer. On the other hand, though, what’s the point of replicating an instrument GUI? Generally speaking there will be too many controls, and they will be too functionally and ergonomically diverse to provide a fluid performance experience. And in some cases, that can add to the playability and usability of the instrument.
Touchosc martin mpc full#
I admit that there’s a certain cool factor in having a Lemur or TouchOSC template that allows full access to every parameter on a Reaktor instrument’s GUI. My experience of touch surfaces as controllers is that they shouldn’t be clones of what they’re controlling.
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(if this is actually someone messing with me through a Blogger security hole, well played sir, by which I mean, get a life ? Apologies to anyone whose votes were lost… it kept resetting to different numbers of votes. UPDATE: the built in Blogger poll is broken and I’ve switched to a widget from. Please vote and select multiple options if you use multiple touch surface apps. Hey kids, there’s a new poll on the left. This entry was posted in Chroma, Ensemble, ensembles and tagged Analog, Bassline, Gris-Gris, instrument, ipad, Konkreet Performer, Lemur, MIDI, Monosynth, reaktor, Sequenced, sequencer, touch surface, touchosc, Virtual Analog on Decemby peterdines. Remember, Chroma is a Reaktor ensemble and requires a full installation of Reaktor 5.8.0, not just Reaktor player. Some synths may work perfectly for note sequences but not for slur and glide.Ĭhroma is 24.99 USD temporarily reduced in price to $19.99 and can be purchased and downloaded immediately. Tested and fully working synths include NI Massive, NI Absynth, U-he Tyrell and Tal Noisemaker. Want more sounds? Here ya go:Ĭhroma’s MIDI output can be used to trigger external synths as well, depending on the completeness of the synth’s MIDI implementation. Flux controls are also provided for the mix and filter feedback sections. A dedicated filter LFO with a morphing shape control and chaos flux knob provide mutating automation. Check out the effects bank for some wild quasi-modular sounds. The Gris-Gris synth is easy to program, surprisingly versatile, screams like a bastard and can be played on its own with MIDI input. It is my firmly held opinion that not nearly enough people use KP and if you want something really special and unusual on your iPad you should rush right over to Konkreet Labs or head straight for the App Store and buy a license. TouchOSC and Lemur templates are included in the package but there’s something special about Konkreet Performer that sets things on fire when it’s paired with Chroma and Gris Gris, a certain magic in the way it morphs and distorts sound.
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Now, about those Konkreet Performer mappings: Since there is now full OSC support in the Reaktor plugin version, you can do everything with Chroma in your preferred DAW that you can do stand-alone. Sequences can be created and controlled via mouse, MIDI, Konkreet Performer, TouchOSC and Lemur. Slur features in Chroma match up with legato and glide features in the Gris-Gris synth to create a slinky sinuous note articulation.
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Touchosc martin mpc free#
Ladies, Gentlemen, Exalted Bipeds, may I introduce to you my latest creation, the Chroma and Gris-Gris ensemble:Ĭhroma is a performance oriented monosequencer and VA carefully tuned for ergonomic ease of use and glitch free operation in standalone and plugin mode.