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Re: Looping Software
If I get enough interest I can release a windows version quite
quickly say within a month. Let me know how many of you on this list
are PC only folk and interested in the software and I'll see if I can
make it happen sooner rather than later.
Stefan
On Feb 20, 2006, at 4:21 PM, Doug Cox wrote:
> Very nice!
>
> What's the realistic time frame on the "coming soon" version for
> Windows?
>
> Doug
>
> Stefan Smulovitz wrote:
>
>> Hello loopers,
>>
>> I'm a musician and software developer that has developed a piece
>> of software called Kenaxis (http://www.kenaxis.com/) that might
>> interest many of you. I've used it while performing with the
>> likes of Fred Frith, Evan Parker and Uri Caine - It allows for
>> looping in many ways with many layers. There is also a surround
>> sound version called Kenaxis VBAP that lets you loop while
>> spinning sounds around in 5.1 or other surround sound
>> configurations.
>>
>> First - there is a 30 second delay with complete mix and feedback
>> control. Effects can be added to the delay either post or pre
>> loop. There is a built-in filter as well, great for creating the
>> faux stereo effects that have been talked about.
>>
>> Second there are 6 "klangs" that you can record loops into. Once
>> a sound is recorded into one of these klangs you can adjust the
>> loop points and pitch. These Klangs can alternatively be used to
>> play back prerecorded samples as well.
>>
>> Third there is a granular synth engine that you can record your
>> loops into and create all kinds of time stretched or textural
>> playback with.
>>
>> All the parameters can be controlled via MIDI controller so a
>> foot pedal like the Behringer FCB 1010 or the MDI mixer evolution
>> UC33 are great for hands on manipulation of the loops.
>>
>> There are a ton of other features in the software, random
>> generators to change loops points and pitch, analog synthesis and
>> more - check out the site, download a demo version or check out
>> the videos I've made showing how to use Kenaxis for more info.
>> (http://www.kenaxis.com/)
>>
>> If you have any questions you are welcome to email me:
>> stefan@kenaxis.com.
>>
>> As an active musician and software developer (this is a one man
>> operation) if you start using the software and you have any
>> requests - I'm happy to try and improve the software and make it
>> work better for you.
>>
>> Stefan
>>
>>
>