Yesterday we visited the official presentation of the Pioneer CDJ-2000 in Amsterdam. The video below is a short impression of this great day. Next to several endorsements of DJ’s, there was a cool DJ set by Laidback Luke. Afterwards we got to play with CDJ-2000…
After a long journey Flux:: today proudly presents, Syrah – The Creative Adaptive-Dynamics Processor. A new generation dynamics processor, always adapting to the music and to the beat of the material! Utilizing a range of delicate proprietary processing algorithms, Syrah makes a truly musical dynamics processor, and will be well suited as a creative versatile processor for recording and mixing, as well as for delicate and demanding mastering tasks.
Native Instruments recently released TRAKTOR PRO 1.2, a free software update for the latest generation of its digital DJ products including the DUO and LE versions. The update brings many improvements that make the latest TRAKTOR generation even more powerful and convenient, including extended performance effects, state-of-the-art keylock quality, advanced controller display support and more.
Last week KORG introduced the microSAMPLER to the world. The first videos (from Japan) are appearing on Youtube now. The microSAMPLER Compact Sampling Keyboard is next to the microKORG and microKORG XL, the third model to be added to the microSERIES family.
The CDJ-2000 is the ultimate technologically advanced multi-format player in the world. No matter what your media preference is, the CDJ-2000 can handle them all with great performance, reliability, and confidence. It enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files on CD, DVD-ROM, SD card and USB memorydevices. You can also assign various buttons of the CDJ-2000 to trigger other devices, such as DJ effecters and software with MIDI mapping capability. With Pioneer’s new “Pro DJ Link” you can connect up to fourCDJ-2000’s and share a single music source from just one player. For displaying song titles, jacket art as well as detailed track information, the CDJ-2000 has a unique 6.1” Full Color LCD panel andGraphic User Interface so DJs can find information needed to select a song easily at a glance. Both the CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 turntables include rekordbox, Pioneer’s proprietary music management software that organizes and catalogs a DJ’s entire music library. When music files are imported to rekordbox, thesoftware analyzes each file and prepares them for use specifically with the new CDJ turntables.The CDJ-2000 is the natural selection for performing DJs worldwide.
IK is proud to announce the availability of the new ARC System TDM for Pro Tools HD Accel. Together with ARC Native, it is the first and only acoustic correction system in a plug-in. Finally you can “take your room out of the mix,” removing the acoustical problems created by untreated rooms, or perfecting even the most professionally treated studio.
An interview with the great man himself, taken from the documentary ‘Totally Wired’. Dieter Doepfer talks about the inspiration for the A100 series, his collaborations with Kraftwerk, and the future of modular.
Spectrasonics has released Stylus RMX(r) version 1.9, the company’s first 64-bit native Mac software. The new version of the award-winning groove software is now compatible with Apple’s recently released ‘Snow Leopard’ 64 bit operating system and the emerging 64-bit native host applications for music production on the OSX platform. Since native Windows 64-bit compatibility has been available since version 1.7, Stylus RMX is now fully cross-platform 64-bit native software and is also compatible with 32-bit Mac and Windows systems and hosts. The new 1.9 version also includes various technical fixes and compatibility updates with other recent software releases such as Apple’s Logic 9.
Studiologic is proudly shipping new Numa Nero keyboard controller, with its sexy ebony stylings. Handmade in Italy and featuring Fatar’s 88-note Grand Touch progressively graded grand hammer-action key bed, the Numa symbolizes style, grace, quality of materials, craftsmanship, and technological innovation.
Crysonics third Generation industry Leading Professional Spectral Audio Vitality / Enhancement Processor with Countless New Features and improvements such as an 11 Band Look-ahead Soft limiter /EQ /Maximizer , New effect Mix Palette and can now be used with Mono sources with exceptional results! plus many other features and improvements. For the first time the Spectralive NXT V3 Vitality processor is also available for Mac OS X!
Over time Toontrack Music has produced and made available industry leading drum and percussion sounds heard in movies, TV-shows, video games, at live venues and on countless hit albums. They have recorded numerous libraries with hundreds of the finest drums and cymbals totaling 200+ gigs of user content derived from 1,000,000 plus sound files. Until now, its been 100% acoustic. They felt it was time to plug-in, flip the switch and begin sampling electronic drums. It is with great excitement that we introduce the Electronic EZX®. A modern collection of classic, circuit bent and resampled electronic drum sounds suited for any of genre imaginable. The Electronic EZX®, like all their libraries, is optimized for impact, sonic integrity, and immediate usability.
Celemony today is pleased to invite all registered Melodyne users to participate in the beta testing of Melodyne editor, the first Melodyne product featuring the Melodyne DNA technology.
Voxengo Polysquasher version 2.1 update is now available for download. Voxengo Polysquasher is a mastering compressor plug-in for professional audio and sound production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.
Streetly Electronics has announced initial deliveries of its M4000 cycling tape replay keyboard instrument. The new instrument improves on the classic Mellotron M400 design of the 1970s to offer as standard a total of 24 individual tape sound sets, plus an additional 16 two-sound combinations, with programmable attack, a much lighter keyboard feel, improved playing height, and an air filtration system and positively-pressurized cabinet.
Digital Performer 7 is now shipping, and headlining the new features are eleven new guitar effects plug-ins that produce authentic guitar tones based on physical modeling technology that emulates classic stomp boxes, amps and cabinets. In seconds, you can start with a pedal, feed the signal to a custom amp, then run it through a vintage speaker cabinet. The result? Amazing tone, which you can then tweak until it’s perfect. Or experiment with virtually infinite combinations in the signal chain. To get started, download these effects chains (as DP clippings) and drag and drop them onto your dry guitar tracks in Digital Performer 7.