MUSICLAB

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Tag: Tools

  • 1.000 oscillators?

    1.000 oscillators?

    Not only: plus 200 filters and 200 LFOs plus an 8 track recorder and surround spatialisation (2 or 4 channels).

    Obviously to take advantage of such an arsenal you need a lot of computing power, and for this reason it is recommended an Apple M1 ARM-based processor (Windows version still on build) but no one forces you to really use 1.000 oscillators, obviously.

    Mille (this the name of the synth) can create amazing dense and evolving drones that sound very huge, and is designed for stereo or quadraphonic surround sound, meaning 500 or 250 oscillators per channel, Imagine the wall of sound you can create.

    There is no VST version understandably, nor ever will be, but you can export later single tracks, stereo or quadraphonic files, according to your needs, or connect the audio output directly to a daw using an audio router as explained here.

    The presentation video is exhaustive and well done, if you are interested in this type of tool (it only works stand alone, and that’s good) I recommend watching it. It’s not a freebie, but it costs a fair and low price like all the other special tools produced by Gleetchlab.

    Before buying it, try the synth on your PC, a demo version is available.

    Mille, introduction and presentation
    Mille, demo and tutorial
    Selfie after half hour of use

  • Uillean Pipes?

    Uillean Pipes?

    You had the Irish harp, now is time for uillean pipes.

    The uilleann pipes are the characteristic national bagpipe of Ireland. Like any bagpipes they were a battle musical instrument, but we know them above all thanks to their somewhat new age use by Enya (Clannad? U2? Remember?). Yes, uillean pipes have a fascinating sound, and they are also very difficult to play.

    For the LABS serie, Spitfire Audio present Uillean Pipes.

    “Made in collaboration with award-winning composer Hannah Peel, LABS Uilleann pipes features in her score for the National Theatre production of ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’. Also known as the Irish Bagpipe, Uilleann pipes utilise multiple drones, regulators and chanters to produce acres of sonic possibilities. Performed with traditional Celtic flourishes and ornamentations, this rarely sampled instrument provides an unconventional way to add texture and interest to contemporary music”.

    Just download and install the free virtual instrument LABS, download Uillean Pipes and run on the hill shouting freedooomm freedooom… Maybe add to your download also Gaelic Voices and you are ready.

    They sound pretty good, recommended.

    A master on uillean pipes
    Kakaroke moment:

    mmm mmmmm mmmm mmmm
    mmm mmmmMmmmmm mmmm
    mm mmmmmm mmmmm
    (repeat)