Carl Craig Talks Live Remixing on Maschine
At the Amsterdam Dance Event last year Native Instruments talked to visionary producer Carl Craig about how he uses NI Maschine to create remixes on the fly when performing live.
Monthly Archives: May 2013
123 Creative introduce X1 – Psytrance Bass Synth
It was always very difficult to make good sounding and stable 4/4 psytrance or trance bass that don’t have any unwanted clicks, random phase variations and overall instability. 123creative.com Psytrance Bass X1 changes everything!
Complete Traktor DJ set up for around 250 dollars
Always interested in DJ’ing but don’t want to spend a lot of money? Well maybe Lamebot’s method is for you an alternative then. He created a DJ setup with Native Instruments Traktor DJ Software, a Novation Launchpad and a Audio 2 soundcard. All new and all bought for around 250 dollars!
Jean-Michel Jarre joins Nile Rodgers as AFEM Ambassador
International dance music advocacy organisation the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) this week announced that electronic music pioneer Jean Michel Jarre has been appointed an Ambassador for the group.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #155
Below are some of the new 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.
Blue Cat Audio Releases Liny EQ 5.0
Blue Cat’s Liny EQ 5.0 is a complete rewrite of their low latency linear phase EQ plug-ins. Liny EQ is an 8 bands linear phase graphic equalizer with very low latency and comprehensive visual feedback: it processes audio signals without phase distortion, with an unusually short latency (less than 3 milliseconds). Version 5.0 has now a brand new, fully customizable user interface, and includes many new features and enhancements: premium visual feedback with EQ curves, spectrum and spectrogram displays, new EQ shapes, single and dual channels modes, a new presets manager, Windows AAX support, multiple display sizes, new MIDI and automation mapping capabilities, and much more.
Arturia memorialises Moogs birthday with Dr. Bobs Collector Pack promotion
Arturia is introducing a timely time- limited pricing promotion for its limited-edition Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack produced in collaboration with — and in aid of — The Bob Moog Foundation as a tribute to synthesizer pioneer Dr. Bob Moog who would have been 79 on May 23.
Roland debuts Integra-7 Editor Plug-in for MAC
The INTEGRA-7 SuperNATURAL® Sound Module, Roland’s premier next-generation rack, now offers powerful music production capabilities within your Mac-based DAW when paired with the new INTEGRA-7 Editor Plug-in for Mac. Roland’s latest plug-in editor provides visual control of the INTEGRA-7 parameters, which include more than 6,000 highly expressive sounds (SuperNATURAL sounds, PCM sounds, and all 12 SRX expansion boards), independent SuperNATURAL acoustic, synth, and drum sounds, and much more. A VST instrument (VSTi) version and an Audio Units (AU) version are both available, seamlessly integrating the INTEGRA-7 into your Mac-based DAW for rapid workflow and instant recall.
Tracktion 4 for Linux Now Available
Continuing the momentum that began with a brand re-launch and release of Tracktion 4 last January, followed by a recent bundling agreement with Behringer, Tracktion Software Corporation (TSC) is pleased to announced yet another milestone for their popular music creation software.
Studio People build The Best Studio in the World
Studio People design some of the best studio installations in the world but when they were asked to design, literally, the best studio in the world it took even them by surprise. But they rose to the challenge.
Platinum Notes 4.0 Available Now
Platinum Notes has been created by the developers behind DJ software Mixed In Key. It is currently used by the world’s best DJs. With Platinum Notes you will make your music files sound perfect. Platinum Notes uses studio filters to process your files. It corrects pitch, improves volume and makes every file ready to play anywhere – from your iTunes to a festival sound system. They designed it to work with music from Beatport, iTunes and other stores. Even if you buy WAV files, Platinum Notes will improve them.
Analogica from MusicRow for Reaktor
Analogica is a fat and smooth analog sounding filter ensemble for Native Instruments Reaktor. It offers a distinctive character, sweet and beautiful self oscillation sound, flexible design and an intuitive interface. Analogica enables you to fulfill any filtering mission with ease. It is not only perfectly suitable for elementary filtering tasks, but also capable of producing beautiful raw distortion sounds, interesting rhythmic patterns and unusual musical effects.
Experience Focusrite RedNet On Tour
Over the coming weeks, Focusrite is offering a unique opportunity to experience the benefits offered by their versatile new Ethernet-based recording system – as RedNet goes on the road. Visitors can experience for themselves how RedNet can change studios by seeing it in action, questioning the experts and finding out more.
Rob Papen Predator – bigger and better with Version 1.6.4.
Rob Papen Soundware is proud to announce availability of Predator 1.6.4, the latest update to its killer ‘phat’-sounding soft synth. Rob’s soft synths have always defined cutting-edge contemporary music production: powerful virtual instruments and plug-ins that intermix innovative design, uncompromising sound quality, and musical, production-grade presets designed to make tracks truly shine, whatever the musical genre.