Synthesis Technology E520 Kickstarter is Live and almost funded already!

Posted on November 15, 2019 by flux302

The Synthesis Technology E520 is a much anticipated FX module. The Kickstarter page has now gone live as of only 4 hours ago and is already more than 3/4 of the way funded.

Focused on Spectral FFT fx to manipulate audio. Pitch shifting vocoding and spectral crushing to name a few. the E520 is also capable of high quality time domain fx such as looping, delays, and more.

The Kickstarter has some interesting rewards such as early bird pricing and a bundle that includes a 4ms pod case for stand alone usage. check out the kickstarter now to secure your early bird price!

I recently sat down with Paul Schreiber of Synthesis technology for an indepth interview about the e520. Check out the SynthSummitShow episode

Paul is known for being an excellent interview and though we were planning on keeping this one to just an hour…. well there is just too much good stuff to talk about!

be sure to check out the kickstarter and share it around to support another impressive module from synthtech!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/697230891/synthtech-e520-hyperion-stereo-effects-processor?fbclid=IwAR1siu_il33ZBU9-gevCthKdU-t8Q088my9nU-aE2Lfm-_u0FWxBq2cHdZs

here is a link to the E520 demo page for some nice audio examples. https://synthtech.com/eurorack/E520_DEMO/

IK Multimedia’s iRig Stream stereo audio interface now available

Posted on November 7, 2019 by flux302

ovember 7, 2019 – IK Multimedia announces the availability of iRig Stream. This mobile-friendly audio tool is part of IK’s Creator Series for video content creators, YouTubers, live streamers, musicians, DJs, podcasters and other social media broadcasters looking to capture high quality audio directly using a mobile device.

Ideal for content creators and musicians, iRig Stream is a mobile audio interface that combines multiple audio sources down to one track for recording or streaming in mono or stereo with the user’s mobile device and their favorite app.

Two line-level RCAs offer quick connection to mixers, keyboards and outboard gear, and the included Lightning, USB-C and USB-A cables can connect to the latest smartphones, tablets and laptops.

An innovative headphone/microphone jack offers both direct monitoring and an easy way to add a voice-over to a stream. Compatible with most earbud/mic combos as well as IK’s analog iRig accessories, it offers a comprehensive solution in an ultra-compact unit.

An intuitive set of gain indicators and gain control make it easy to set the appropriate level, and 24-bit, 48 kHz A/D converters ensure superior sound. A Stereo/Mono switch ensures compatibility with the widest range of apps, including mono-only apps like Instagram, and a loopback feature lets users playback music on their device at the same time they stream.

Five-time Latin GRAMMY-nominated producer, composer and percussionist Tony Succar has relied heavily on tools in the iRig range to grow his social media following. In the video here, he gives a glimpse into the way the new iRig Stream can now help artists and social media creators stream their videos and performances more easily.

Pricing and availability
iRig Stream is available for $/€99.99* from the IK Multimedia online store and from authorized IK dealersworldwide.

* All prices excluding taxes

For more information, please visit: www.ikmultimedia.com/irigstream

To see iRig Stream in action, visit: www.ikmultimedia.com/irigstream/video

ELK audio releases open source dev kit for raspberry pi

Posted on November 5, 2019 by flux302

Elk Audio OS for everyone! – Elk releases open source version of award winning Audio Operating System and Development Kit for Raspberry Pi.

Elk Audio OS is the award-winning Audio Operating System from Elk (formerly known as MIND Music Labs) that allows you to run existing VST and other plugin formats on hardware instruments and audio devices in real time with ultra low latency. And this using only general purpose ARM and x86 CPUs, opening up for a new generation of digital instruments and remote 5G network experiences.
In the upcoming weeks a beta version of the Elk Audio Operating System will be made available under a Dual licensing model (open-source & commercial), but already today, the Elk Audio OS SDK & documentation is available and is free for anyone to start using. Available on elk.audio is also an Elk Audio OS Development Kit for Raspberry Pi that includes a custom Elk Pi Audio Hat. The Elk Pi Hat alone is one of the most advanced pro Audio Hats in the markets with down to 1 ms latency, multichannel and support for Raspberry 4 coming up in the very near future.
“The idea behind the Elk Audio OS is to make a whole new generation of connected musical instruments possible. Instruments that can connect people around the world and spur new kinds of musical creativity. We believe there are so many potential instrument makers out there who could create fantastic things if they just had the right tools, and it is for them we have created Elk. So today I’m very happy to announce that we have reached a major milestone in our company, when we can make Elk available to everyone through the open source release.”– Michele Beninicaso CEO at Elk (former MIND Music Labs)
Elk Audio OS is officially endorsed by Steinberg, owners of the VST format, is supported in the VST3 SDK and is fully compatible with plugins written in JUCE, making Elk the perfect solution for companies and makers alike interested in developing new digital hardware instruments. With VST being the defacto standard for software instruments and effects there is already a vast library of existing world class plugins out there waiting for a new life as hardware. An example of this is theRetrologue desktop prototype synth built on the VST synth with the same name debuted earlier this year at SuperBooth in Berlin.
“When working with Elk Audio OS on the Retrologue we immediately recognized something that could be a game changer. Running the same VST plugin on hardware as you do on desktop opens up for new possibilities and new ways of working. Getting Elk Audio OS available under open source is really exciting and I believe that this could make Elk a standard for digital hardware instruments.”– Florian Haack, Steinberg
ADCIf you are one of the lucky ones to have grabbed a spot at the Elk workshop at this years ADC (Audio Developer Conference) this news should be even more exciting. Not only will you get a hands on workshop from the core team of developers behind the Elk Audio OS, but you are also the first ones out to get access to the full Elk Audio OS Development Kit, including the Elk Pi Audio Hat. For those of you who have not secured a spot, make sure not to miss the planned talk on Elk Audio OS!