Re: Looping Software

[Doug Cox <dougcox@pdq.net>]

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
>
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