Rayzoon has released version 2.2.0 of its virtual drummer Jamstix. This update offers new functions, many enhancements as well as various bug fixes. The update is available now to all Jamstix 2 owners at no charge.
Last week we saw this tiny little synth (Korg MS-10 emulation) on a Nintendo DS. Many people were enthusiastic about this little device, but often with many cool japanese ideas, it was intended only for Japan!
To celebrate the release of Synful Orchestra 2.4.4, Synful have created 14 new sound examples using the new string playing modes. Some of these examples sound absolutely realistic. Others use the Synful Orchestra controls to modify the sounds and create imaginary musical instruments.
IK Multimedia is proud to announce that the new AmpliTube X-GEAR 1.1 has been released as a free download for all registered StompIO users and all registered owners of at least one powered by AmpliTube product including: Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix, AmpliTube 2 and AmpliTube Metal. AmpliTube X-GEAR is the first completely expandable guitar amp and effects modeling software system, available as a plug-in and standalone version for Mac/PC.
PSP Audiware is happy to inform us that a new version (1.1.0) of PSP Xenon has been released.
Last year SPL has launched the RackPack modular system and started with two different preamps and the Transient Designer as the first modules. This year the RackPack is extended with six new modules, so that studio and live engineers can choose from a wide variety of processors to configure individual RackPacks.
We are back from the 2008 edition of Frankfurts MusikMesse. There was plenty of interesting news to check out there, and we had gave it a day to come down to a roundup of what we thought was the best of the new gear.
Mackie today delved into an entirely new genre with its U.Series Production Mixers the U.420 and the U.420d. Designed for the needs of todays musicians, DJs and producers, Mackie U.Series provides flexible connections and an intuitive, centralized user interface to ease workflow and maximize creativity.
genoQs machines is excited to announce NEMO, their new MIDI sequencer. Based on the technology already proven with Octopus, NEMO is a highend machine, continuing their tradition of realtime everything MIDI instruments.
9th mipa – Musikmesse International Press Award 2008
Below are the gearjunkies.com relevant categories. Read and decide for yourself if you agree with the jury of 100 magazines from all over the world who got together to vote for the best products of 2007/2008 in more than 40 categories.
Numark announces the DDS80, the new rack-mountable standard for DJ performance using digital media. The DDS80 comes with two components that make it perfect for DJing weddings, clubs or other performances using CDs, USB hard drives, iPod, or nearly any digital media via USB.
The idea behind the Transient Designer TDESIGN is to give the user direct control over the attack and sustain characteristics of natural sounds. Take a recording of an unremarkable drum kit and dial in some really hard-hitting attack or take a very percussive sound and soften the attack.
The Jupiter-8V is the software recreation of Rolands famous Jupiter-8 coupled with a new generation of features.
Gear and girls, good combination….to make a long story short: an overview:
The Korg DS-10 is a music-creation software for the Nintendo DS that combines the superior interface of the Nintendo DS and the design concept of the famous MS-10 synthesizer.