Ableton announces Live 8 and Suite 8
Ableton is excited to announce the agenda for 2009: Ableton Live 8, Ableton Suite 8, new instruments.
Monthly Archives: January 2009
Native Instruments announces GUITAR RIG MOBILE
Native Instruments today announced GUITAR RIG MOBILE, a highly affordable all-in-one solution that turns any computer into a powerful and easy-to-use guitar recording and performance setup. Combining the new ultra-compact GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O USB 2.0 audio interface with the versatile GUITAR RIG 3 LE software, GUITAR RIG MOBILE offers studio-grade sound quality and a wide range of creative features that allows musicians and producers to “plug in and play” anywhere without any compromises.
Native Instruments introduces AUDIO 4 DJ
Native Instruments today introduced AUDIO 4 DJ, a performance-optimized USB 2.0 audio interface specifically designed for TRAKTOR and other DJ software. With its versatile feature set, outstanding audio quality, extremely low latency, and its compact and robust aluminium casing, AUDIO 4 DJ is the ideal centerpiece for a wide range of club and studio setups.
Native Instruments announces MASCHINE
Native Instruments today announced MASCHINE, a next-generation groove production studio that makes beat creation and arrangement more immediate and tactile than ever before. The system combines an advanced software sequencer and sampler with a seamlessly integrated,
highly functional performance controller. Finally merging a fast and intuitive groove-box workflow with the power and versatility of software, MASCHINE enables an inspiring and spontaneous creative approach for today’s computer-based music production setups.
Openlabs Gen5 … the images
The company’s new Gen5 series of NeKo and MiKo keyboard production stations, which are based on the award-winning NeKo 64, incorporates new features that are most sought after by today’s artists, producers, and engineers.
Official release of Cubase 5
Cubase 5 comes with fully integrated new tools for working with loops, beats and vocals, such as LoopMash and VariAudio, combining with new composition features and the first VST3 convolution reverb to take musical creativity to new heights. With stunning innovations and additional enhancements that boost productivity and performance, Cubase 5 represents the absolute cutting edge in digital audio workstations.
Going Stealth with Numark
STEALTH CONTROL is professional DJ performance in a sleek, heavy-duty metal chassis. Club DJs and remix artists alike will find STEALTH CONTROL enables them to spend less time with their keyboard and trackpad and more time focused on the music. STEALTH CONTROL’s design is based around Numark’s other popular control surfaces, such as Total Control and OMNI CONTROL. Its intuitive layout mirrors traditional “two decks and a mixer” setups, so DJs immediately feel at home using the controller.
Waldorf introduces Largo software synth
The Largo is a virtual instrument offering the same powerful synthesizer engine as found in the Waldorf Q-, MicroQ- and Blofeld-synthesizers. Many producers and synthesizer enthusiasts asked for a full-blown Waldorf Synthesizer for their virtual rack. Waldorf listened, and now they proudly present Largo. Largo is the first pure software synthesizer with Waldorf DNA. And again, it is the cutting edge sound that makes the big difference.
Spectrasonics NAMM 2009 News
This week Spectrasonics is very excited to be at Winter NAMM introducing three major Spectrasonics Announcements for 2009.
Open Labs releases Multiple New Products at NAMM
Open Labs, the leader in computer enhanced musical instruments, announces that in 2009, it will concentrate on creating innovative products, providing superior service and seeking to expand the company’s scope to provide the best possible solutions and services for its users. The company’s new Gen5 series of NeKo and MiKo keyboard production stations, which are based on the award-winning NeKo 64, incorporates new features that are most sought after by today’s artists, producers, and engineers.
Roland releases V-Synth GT Version 2.0
V-Synth GT System Program Version 2.0 is now available. One year after its triumphant debut, the world’s most expressive synthesizer evolves with a Version 2.0 software update. Features include a recharged cutting-edge sound set, dozens of newly enhanced effects, an Import Files feature, an enhanced user interface, and more. These new features strongly support sound design and live performance. Version 2.0 is available to all V-Synth® GT owners via free download.
Roland introduces AX-Synth
It’s time to escape the keyboard rig and rock the stage. The stylish AX-Synth represents Roland’s new generation of remote keyboards, but for the first time, this one has a sound generator onboard. It’s self-contained and equipped with powerful, solo-oriented sounds from Roland’s latest, greatest synths. Strap on an AX and steal the show.
Korg Kaossilator … Pink!
Korg is now offering a limited edition pink color version of its popular KAOSSILATOR, powerful pocket-sized instrument that packs Korg’s renowned sounds along with innovative performance features in an ultra-compact unit. This color option is in addition to the traditional yellow color.
Numark MixMeister Control shipping with Fusion Live software
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, announces that the Numark MixMeister Control is now shipping with MixMeister Fusion Live software.
And more new gear from Alesis at the NAMM
lesis, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics, announces MultiMix 4 USB, a four-channel desktop mixer with USB output and JamDock, the first dock for iPod designed specifically for practicing musicians.