MIDI MPE Version of the Song-Haven Animoog Presets

This is a guest post from sound professional the original Song-Haven presets which are now updated for the recent Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression (MPE) MIDI extension. MPE-ready Animoog presets are required to fully enjoy playing Animoog on the LinnStrument and the ROLI Seaboard. Yes, I’ll now have to update the table of Animoog presets accordingly :-) Thanks Steffen! — Alex / … Continue reading MIDI MPE Version of the Song-Haven Animoog Presets

Animoog Z Announced by Moog Music — my Beta Testing Perspective

Synths are like friends. It’s not how many you have that matters, it’s the time you spent developing familiarity and building a relationship with your synth that brings joy and value. And today, our dear friend Animoog comes back to us with a new dimension. Welcome Animoog Z ! I’m happy to announce Moog Music … Continue reading Animoog Z Announced by Moog Music — my Beta Testing Perspective

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Announcing ‘stars’ by Satri, an album of Moog and Seaboard synth solos

A gift to myself, a gift to my fans. stars stars is a collection of my favorite solos from previous releases, with some of the original tracks shortened and most of them mastered for an enhanced listening experience. As usual these live Animoog, Model 15, Seaboard and Minimoog improvisations are downloadable for free on Bandcamp … Continue reading Announcing ‘stars’ by Satri, an album of Moog and Seaboard synth solos

Minimoog Model D App Launched by Moog — An Overview of Resources

What to expect in this article: what is the Model D app, link to Model D presets, video tutorials and which documentation to read. You’ll find more, even newly free Animoog presets and timbres! Enjoy :-) Welcome, Minimoog Model D Dear Animoog enthusiasts, rejoice! A few weeks ago Moog Music released a new stellar app-instrument, modern … Continue reading Minimoog Model D App Launched by Moog — An Overview of Resources

Announcing ‘RISE 42’ by Satri, an Album of ROLI Seaboard RISE 49 Solos

I recently turned 43 and I am proud to give you —= RISE 42 =— , my fifth music album. It entirely consists of improvised solos played live on the innovative and multiple award-winning ROLI Seaboard RISE 49 keyboard. I particularly enjoyed the freedom it provides for exploring and playing with soundscapes in new ways. I acquired … Continue reading Announcing ‘RISE 42’ by Satri, an Album of ROLI Seaboard RISE 49 Solos

The Table of Animoog Presets v1.6 Released: over 3,148 Presets and 5,129 Timbres

I’m happy to write to you and I bring good news: an updated version of the Table of Animoog Presets, adding 572 new presets and 274 new timbres to Animoog from 6 expansion packs. This table that I’m gladly compiling for the community of Animoog players now lists a total of 3,148 presets and 5,129 … Continue reading The Table of Animoog Presets v1.6 Released: over 3,148 Presets and 5,129 Timbres

Animoog on the LinnStrument and the ROLI Seaboard with Expressive MIDI

One of my ongoing quests is to find an alternative controller for Animoog that would suit my playing style. This post focuses on the compatibility and capabilities of the Linnstrument and the ROLI Seaboard with Animoog now that Animoog supports MPE, aka Expressive MIDI. Animoog MIDI MPE Support Animoog 2.4.0 released about a month ago brought support for … Continue reading Animoog on the LinnStrument and the ROLI Seaboard with Expressive MIDI

Animoog for iPhone 1.3.0 Released, as well as Model 15 1.1.0 and Animoog 2.4.4

For those amongst us playing Animoog on their iPhones and iPod Touch, we have great news! The first update since last February, here’s a welcomed major update to Animoog for iPhone which includes several features we already have in its larger brother Animoog for iPad. The latter got minor improvements and is now at version 2.4.4. If you’re … Continue reading Animoog for iPhone 1.3.0 Released, as well as Model 15 1.1.0 and Animoog 2.4.4

The ‘Expressive MIDI’ Proposal and Animoog

Animoog and modern alternative controllers push the MIDI standard beyond its current capabilities — not surprising considering it’s a protocol devised in 1983! A few major stakeholders including Apple, ROLI and Moog Music are working on an extension to the MIDI standard, currently named Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression specification. You guessed right, Animoog would directly benefit from this … Continue reading The ‘Expressive MIDI’ Proposal and Animoog