Monthly Archives: March 2010

Synths and workstations

Jazzmutant Lemur – Gearjunkies Video

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With the groundbreaking Lemur controller Jazzmutant have revolutionised the way in which performers can now interact with light, video and sound. The Lemur offers an unrivalled package of intuitive features beneath a futuristic multitouch-sensitive surface, and as result has won fans across the globe including the groundbreaking musicians Richie Hawtin, Björk and Ryuichi Sakamoto. The video below is a demonstration of the Lemur together with the new MU software and Ableton Live.

DJ Software, MusikMesse, VIDEOS

Touch Ableton Live with Mu by JazzMutant

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JazzMutant announce Mu for Lemur – controlling Ableton Live has never been easier, faster or more intuitive for the ultimate hands-on live performance and music production experience. JazzMutant’s Lemur has already established itself as the ultimate controller, pioneering multi-touch hands-on control and bridging the gap between man and machine in ways that have revolutionised music creation. Now with their new Mu plug-in JazzMutant is set to bring ultimate integration between the Lemur controller and Ableton Live.

MusikMesse, Studio Hardware

Alesis unveils the iO2 EXPRESS

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Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and electronic drums, announces the iO2 EXPRESS recording interface. The iO2 EXPRESS is a compact audio-recording interface for home, project and portable studio recording setups. This two-channel USB device for Mac and PC-based systems enables users to record at up to 24-bit resolution for input into virtually all DAW, recording and performance software. The compact recording interface is small enough to comfortably fit into a mobile recording rig, laptop bag or backpack, yet contains high-quality components and circuitry suitable for the studio.

DJ GEAR, MusikMesse

Numark introduce M6 USB DJ Mixer

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Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, announces M6 USB, its new four-channel USB DJ mixer. M6 USB enables virtually any DJ to step up to a four-channel mixer. This club-style design not only works with any standard audio sources, but it also has a USB computer connection. When connected to a DJ’s Mac or PC, the plug-and-play connection enables DJs to mix in audio in from music-player software and record their set into virtually any audio recording application.

Studio Software

Modartt releases K1 grand piano for Pianoteq

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Modartt have expanded their collection of high class pianos in the latest version 3.6 of Pianoteq by the addition of the magnificent K1 Grand Piano. This new instrument, produced in the Modartt virtual piano factory, combines stunning dynamics, sharp attacks and powerful fortissimos with a very nice woody percussive quality.

DJ GEAR, MusikMesse

Numark announces X5 DJ Mixer

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Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, announces X5, its new two-channel digital mixer. Borrowing from the industrial design of the award-winning Numark family of ITCH controllers, X5 perfectly complements the company’s V7 motorized turntable software controller.

MusikMesse, Studio Hardware, VIDEOS

New Tannoy Reveal monitors – Video

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Building upon a world-class reputation, the all new Tannoy Reveal series represents the latest evolution of Tannoy’s high resolution monitor technology. So, if you’re looking for an industry standard reference monitor without the excessive price tag, look no further. Video below is Uffe Kjems Hansen presenting The new Tannoy Reveal monitors at Musikmesse 2010.

DJ GEAR, MusikMesse, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Hercules introduces DJ Console Mk4

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In mid-January at the 2010 NAMM show, Hercules offered a sneak preview of its latest DJ controller. Today, at the Musikmesse European trade fair in Frankfurt, the manufacturer is pleased to announce the release date and retail price of its new Hercules DJ Console Mk4. This 2-deck portable DJ controller, featuring built-in audio, will be available in June 2010, at a suggested retail price of $199.99.

Studio Software

VirSyn Matrix 2.0 released

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MATRIX 2.0 – The Voice Coder goes classic. Inspired by the legendary VSM 201 Vocoder from Sennheiser Virsyn have spent MATRIX an additional Filter module modelling the analog Sound of the VSM. But to make it even better they´ve extended the filter range by adding two additional filters for the high end and MATRIX got two Filterbanks for stereo operation. MATRIX 2 also comes with a redesigned user interface, some additional presets and they´ve spent an internal noise generator for whisper effects.