These are the releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
Discover the new cutting edge of synthesis with RAZOR – a refreshing, truly new instrument based on additive synthesis. Created by maverick Berlin producer Errorsmith in partnership with NATIVE INSTRUMENTS, RAZOR has a characteristically dynamic and precise sound suited to tense basses, bristling leads and shifting, sci-fi soundscapes. RAZOR’s approach to additive synthesis is pragmatic and musical, providing detailed control without sacrificing usability. So shake off the virtual analog dust – go additive and carve a new path with RAZOR.
Today Novation put this teaser video of their upcoming new product on Youtube. Looking at it, we are geussing that it’s another step into the DJ market with a … DJ Controller. There is no official date set for a product release yet. We’ll have to wait…
Way Out Ware today announced the release, and immediate availability of their latest instrument developed for the iPad, SynthX. SynthX is a full-featured professional grade analog modeling synth that has been designed from the ground up for use on the iPad. SynthX melds a 6 voice/oscillator synth engine modeled after a vintage ARP synthesizer with a flexible and intuitive user interface.
SoundPrism Pro is a MIDI Controller for iOS based on the popular SoundPrism App for iPad and iPhone. SoundPrism Pro supports Core MIDI via a wireless connection or USB via the Camera Connection Kit made by Apple (USB is iPad only). SoundPrism transforms complex music theoretical knowledge into an easy to use musical instrument. Anyone can create harmonic sound patterns now.
Native Instruments today introduced RAZOR, an innovative and highly distinctive software synthesizer designed together with forward-thinking electronic artist Errorsmith. For use in REAKTOR 5 and in the free REAKTOR PLAYER, RAZOR uses powerful additive synthesis to create intense and profoundly modern sounds for contemporary electronic music production.
Allen & Heath has unveiled the latest offering from its range of Xone headphones, the XD-20 in-ear monitors. Complementing Xone XD-53 and XD-40 professional DJ headphones, the XD-20s provide a set of quality, lightweight headphones designed for track browsing and replay.
Roland has posted a video on their RolandConnect website as a teaser for the coming MusikMesse early april. And that’s about it. A teaser. In true Roland style they don’t say anything more, to give us some clue of what to expect. But as Roland is most famous of their keyboard instruments (synths), the general expectation is that Roland is giving new life to one of their classic synths. Just like they have done with the SH and Juno models.
ValhallaDSP is happy to announce the release of ValhallaRoom for OSX (AU/AU64/VST/RTAS). ValhallaRoom is a versatile, true stereo algorithmic reverb. It features several original reverberation algorithms and has been designed from the ground up to produce a wide range of natural reverberation sounds: small ambiences, warm rooms, halls, plates, cathedrals, and into the void.
The algorithmic reverb tail of REFLECT is now made with a true stereo processor – this means that the spatial position of the input signal influences the character of the resultant reverb tail. As a nice side effect the new processor gives you an even wider stereo panorama and increased resolution and density in the reverb tail. To “warm up” the reverb tail an improved modulation algorithm has been added too.
TRIGGER 1.65 is now available. With this update, you can capture MIDI from your audio tracks and drag and drop them directly onto a MIDI track in your DAW. TRIGGER 1.65 also adds a link mode to the velocity and dynamic controls, and has an updated triggering engine so that it will work even more effortlessly on hard to trigger tracks! If you are already a TRIGGER customer, log into the USERS area at www.slatedigital.com. TRIGGER EX users, log into the USERS area and download the Maple Toms TCI’s for EX!
The Eleven Rack Expansion Pack, a software add-on option for Avid’s award-winning Eleven Rack guitar amp and effects processor, provides a series of new features and enhancements to the system.
Drum and Bass legends Aquasky join forces with Loopmasters to launch an exciting new sample label Monster Sounds! Alongside exclusive sample packs from Aquasky themselves alongside their cut up house alter-ego Black Noise, Aquasky have dug deep into them rolodex to bring you packs from top artists and producers from around the world in various cutting edge genres and styles, with the aim to release a pack every few weeks. Watch out for packs from Sy & Unkown, The Baker Brothers, Lee Mortimer, Kanji Kinetic and Organ Donors alongside some very exciting vocal-based packs tapping their huge network of top MCs and rappers focusing on the different sounds emanating from across the States kicking off with East Coast Rap Pack and Dirty South Rap Pack!
MFB’s step-sequencer URZWERG PRO is the extended version of their URZWERG. This advanced version has been inspired by feature requests and suggestions of many users to ensure better flexibility than ever. Most prominently, URZWERG PRO now offers output of MIDI-notes and -controllers as well as 32 individual step LEDs to keep track of the sequences’ status.
Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Angelicals sound bank for the Ultra Analog VA-1 and AAS Player plug-ins.