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Re: Looping Software
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
>
>