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I Composed a Soundtrack for an Adventure Game That Doesn’t Exist — in OneSeq
Read article →: I Composed a Soundtrack for an Adventure Game That Doesn’t Exist — in OneSeqListen to Periapsis and read Jadzia’s first-person account of composing it inside OneSeq, from the workstation’s origins to the 0.4.4 Fractal preview.
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MongoDB and Python: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Introduction to MongoDB and Python MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database known for its flexibility and scalability. It stores data in a JSON-like format called BSON, which stands for Binary JSON. This format allows MongoDB to handle large volumes of unstructured data effectively. Python, on the other hand, is a versatile programming language favored for…
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YouTube Music Premium Trial Period: Everything You Need to Know
Introduction to YouTube Music Premium YouTube Music Premium is a subscription service that elevates the standard YouTube Music experience by offering a range of exclusive features. Launched by YouTube to directly compete with other music streaming giants like Spotify and Apple Music, YouTube Music Premium focuses on an ad-free experience and additional functionalities that provide…
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Exploring ‘Back to December’: Taylor Swift’s Poignant Apology Unveiled
Introduction to ‘Back to December’ Released as part of her third studio album 'Speak Now,' Taylor Swift's single 'Back to December' offers a poignant reflection on regret and apology, which was somewhat of a thematic departure for the singer-songwriter known primarily at that time for her narratives of young love and heartbreak. Swift, who is…
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Max4Live News for July 30th 2024
Divine 1.2 is a commercially licensed Max4Live device that offers an enhanced approach to harmonic creativity in Ableton Live by generating note sequences on a chosen scale and mode. Powered by intuitive MIDI engines, this software tool performs advanced calculations for chorological intervals, provides unique rhythmic consistency, and randomly adjusts notes to create a distinct…
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Eurorack News for July 30th 2024
The Endline Eurorack module is an audio processing module designed by Clank. The module, with a 10hp frame includes four stereo channels intended for receiving signals from voices, mixers, and sub-mixers and outputs a well-balanced audio result. It features dual mono or single stereo sends with two dedicated returns for the outgoing signals. This allows…
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Max4Live News for July 29th 2024
The XY-Node Mixer is a Max4Live device for Ableton Live, developed by Metamagicum. This audio effect tool functions as a macro controller, featuring four nodes within a two-dimensional space. The software calculates the distance of four different sound sources and modifies their sonic parameters based on their positions, allowing the user to blend these audio…
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Eurorack News for July 29th 2024
The Opp Ned is a compact Eurorack module developed by Noise Engineering. It functions as a four-channel arpeggiator designed for creating intricate, customizable patterns that can be finely controlled using CV. Twelve pre-loaded favoured arpeggio patterns are included – tetrads, major, pentatonic major, minor third, and pentatonic minor – but users have the freedom to…
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July 2024’s Game-Changing Eurorack and Max4Live Devices
Hello dear readers, Welcome back to The Metal Vortex! Today, we’re thrilled to bring you some exciting new content from the LAME Music Production Eurorack and Max4live blog. From innovative Eurorack modules to cutting-edge Max4Live devices, we’ve curated the best of the best to inspire your music production journey. Without further ado, here are our…
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