Sent to you by Scott via Google Reader: Alchemy, an amazing sample
manipulator via Berkleemusic Blogs by Loudon Stearns on 2/3/10

Hello all, this is usually where I post cool stuff about Ableton Live,
but I have really been getting into the Alchemy sample manipulator by
Camel Audio. It is just an amazing program with a huge range of sonic
possibilities. Once you master all the parameters and possibilities in
Live’s Sampler, it will be time to think about moving on to something
that offers even more control.

For a traditional sampler, creating true-to-life sampled instruments,
Native Instruments Kontakt is the way to go. While Kontakt has some
awesome sound design tools, Alchemy kills it in that regard, and I find
the Alchemy interface easier to deal with. The the constant scrolling
required in Kontakt gets tiresome fast. Anyway, here is a great video
on Alchemy if you are thinking of making a purchase:

http://ping.fm/kmddr

Oh, and because I can’t help put a bit of Live stuff in here as well,
check out this cool vid, 20 Ableton tricks in 8 minutes:

http://ping.fm/XVshj

Both of the links are at synthtopia.com, a great blog for the latest in
music tech goodness!


Have fun. Make Music.

-L-Don

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