GridLok
Tempo-synced MIDI LFO TEMPLATES for Logic Automation
(Note: Logic Pro 6/7 Supported)
Watch the flash demo. Flash 6.0 is reqiured.
Listen to the .mp3 demo.
Tempo-synced Automation LFOs for Logic
Electronic Music producers: If you’ve ever needed sample-accurate
synchronization for Logic’s track automation parameters but didn’t
want to spend the time to programming MIDI data from scratch, then GridLok is
a product you must surely have been dreaming about.
This was certainly the case for artist and producer Majool, except
that the slave-drivers here at KEYFAX NewMedia actually encouraged him to do
it; and painstakingly program every imaginable timing from whole notes to 192nd
notes, in dotted and triplet values, in different waveforms, and polarities.
In the final analysis GridLok comprises 260 tempo-synced MIDI LFO templates
for Logic Automation, saved within a single Logic file (Logic V5 and up is recommended).
Application
GridLok is a quick and easy solution for creating rhythmic automation patterns
for all tracks within Logic (Audio Tracks, Instrument Tracks, MIDI Tracks, Aux
Tracks, Busses and Master Outs).
These templates can be used to automate any ‘automatable’ parameter
within Logic or any MIDI device in the outside world. While tempo-synced, the
templates are tempo independent since their original form is that of MIDI Controller
Data.
As a groove-creator for dance producers, GridLok will both save huge amounts
of time, and open creative doors
Using Logic's nifty conversion functions you are a few clicks away from having
4 bars of almost any rhythmic value as Sample-Accurate Track Automation Data.
By copying and pasting different GridLok templates together and taking advantage
of Logic's powerful event transform functions you can easily create your own
interesting groove templates to suit your automation needs
Bonus Grooves
GridLok comes loaded with 20 slammin' groove templates to tweak even the most
simple sounds into a sound designer’s dream. Great for synth programming,
sound design and music creation alike.
Logic versions/compatible products
We strongly recommend using the included V5 and up (Logic Audio) file, which
utilizes .MIDS instead of the objects, included in the regular V5 and up file.
Using .MIDS puts numerous micro breakpoints in between larger breakpoints in
order to simulate curve shapes.
In the regular V5 and up file, the files that contain curves are not displayed
properly (i.e. Curves 1,2,3 and various Grooves), due to Logic Audio's limited
automation features. While the files will work as intended, their visual display
viewed as Track Automation or Hyperdraw will not be accurate. Once converted
to Track Automation you cannot convert back to Hyperdraw data without destroying
the curves intended shape and feel. Also, editing the various points on the
curve will corrupt the shape and feel!!! Hence, we strongly recommend using
the included V5 and up (Logic Audio) file which utilizes the .MIDS.
Using GridLok you can take advantage of various curve shapes, previously unavailable
to Gold users! However, altering the type of a curve is only available in Logic
Platinum using the curve tools.
Using GridLok you can take advantage of various curve shapes, previously unavailable
to Gold users! However, altering the type of a curve is only available in Logic
Platinum using the curve tools.
Contents of the GridLok .zip
GridLok is all found within one Logic file. In the GridLok folder you will
find three versions for:
- GridLok V5 Logic Audio
- GridLok V5 Platinum and Gold
- GridLok V4.8
You also get two folders containing audio/MIDI material used for demonstration.
About the GridLok creative team
The concept and data of GridLok has been put together by dance producer and
artist Majool, in conjunction with KEYFAX NewMedia, creators and producers of
the Twiddly.Bits MIDI Sample libraries and the Phat.Boy MIDI Performance Controller.
DJ’s/Producers/Engineers Speak Out
"GRIDLOK IS NOT ONLY A USEFUL TOOL, IT IS ALSO AN INVALUABLE TIME-SAVING
DEVICE...FREEING UP HOURS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE SPENT LABOURIOUSLY DRAWING
IN CONTROL DATA...
"GRIDLOK’S DATA FILES COVER ALL THE QUANTIZES NEEDED TO CREATE DIVERSE
RHYTHMS AND CAN BE USED TO CONTROL A MULTITUDE OF PARAMETERS FROM SURROUND PANS
TO PLUG-INS… A MUST FOR ANY MUSICIAN/ENGINEER USING AUTOMATION."
Tipper
Fuel Records/MyUtopia Recordings
www.liquidinjuredhearing.com
myutopiarecordings.com
“YEH, THEY’RE REALLY COOL. I GUESS THEY’D BE EVEN EASIER
TO USE WITH THE NEW LOGIC VERSIONS (Si tested GridLok on 4.8.) IT’S ALMOST
LIKE ADDING TEMPO MATCHED OSCILLATORS AND LFO’S TO YOUR FAVE PLUG-INS,
NOT TO MENTION HAVING TEMPO-MATCHED “GATES” ON ALL YER TRACKS. A
LOT OF FUN, AND A MASSIVE TIME-SAVER. I LIKE!”
Si Begg
NovaMute Records
www.squat.com
“GRIDLOK IS GOLD FOR ANY PRODUCER… IT’S SOMETHING I’VE
WANTED FOR A LONG TIME. WITH HOURS, DAYS, WEEKS OF TIME SAVED PROGRAMMING IN
CONTROL DATA, ONE CAN NOW COMBINE GRIDLOK’S ALREADY PROGRAMMED COLLECTION
OF DIFFERENT RHYTHMS AND WAVE DATA TO CREATE FURTHER NEW, COMPLEX, INTRICATE
PATTERNS, RHYTHMS, AND EFFECTS… I CAN SPEND MORE OF MY TIME PRODUCING
AND COMPOSING AND TAKING THE MUSIC TO THE NEXT LEVEL, WHICH ULTIMATELY IS WHAT
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY IS ALL ABOUT.”
Kenji Williams of ABA STRUCTURE (as heard on John Digweed's Bedrock
compilation.)
www.abastructure.net
ABA Structure performs live shows internationally combining live violin and
dance music - with the likes of Underworld, Donald Glaude, Infected Mushroom,
and notably collaborating with visionary artists such as Alex Grey on unique
multimedia shows and DVDs.
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