Monthly Archives: January 2011

Studio Hardware, Studio Software, VIDEOS

Steinberg Cubase 6 and Cubase Artist 6 – A Closer Look

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Bristling with new features and enhancements, Cubase 6 is your go-to software for recording, editing, mixing and producing music in all its creative forms. Advanced multitrack editing tools, a new take-comping system and VST Expression 2 (a revolutionary approach to MIDI) form the center of a next-generation production environment, while the refined new interface gives faster access and more intuitive control than ever before. Inspiring VST 3 effects and instruments like HALion Sonic SE, VST Amp Rack and LoopMash 2 fuel your creative imagination.

Sonnox team up with Fraunhofer for new Pro-Codec plug-in
Studio Software

Sonnox team up with Fraunhofer for new Pro-Codec plug-in

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A pioneering collaboration between mp3 creator, Germany-based Fraunhofer IIS, and innovative plug-in designer/manufacturer Sonnox Ltd., has resulted in a groundbreaking plug-in set to revolutionize the way audio is mastered for online distribution. The new Sonnox Fraunhofer Pro-Codec plug-in makes it possible for the first time to precisely audition codecs in real time. This breaks away from the current time-consuming cycle of having to encode the mix to mp3/AAC, preview it, tweak it and then go back and re-render. The entire process is accomplished ‘on the fly,’ and frees the engineer to focus on producing a compensated, optimized mix.

Shure SRH940 Studio Headphones announced
Studio Hardware

Shure SRH940 Studio Headphones announced

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Shure have announced the coming release of the SRH940 Headphones. Designed for professional audio engineers and studio professionals, SRH940 Headphones provide accurate response across the entire audio spectrum to deliver smooth high-end extension with tight bass. Two included detachable cables (straight and coiled) and a replacement set of velour ear pads ensure a long-lasting lifetime of use.

Introducing Groovemaker Cool & Dre app
DJ Software

Introducing Groovemaker Cool & Dre app

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GrooveMaker Cool & Dre provides the elements for making ‘West Coast‘ and ‘Dirty South‘ style hip-hop beats for today’s radio and dance floor hit anthems and club-shakers. If you love the music from major hit record labels like Cash Money, Interscope and Def Jam, or the beats behind today’s super stars like Lil’ Wayne, Trey Songs, The Game, Mary J. Blige, and Nicki Minaj then you are going to love making beats with GrooveMaker Cool & Dre.

Reloop Jockey 3 – The Mission III
DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Reloop Jockey 3 – The Mission III

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Since the introduction of the highly successful Digital Jockey series, Reloop stands for digital tradition and consistent further development on the DJ controller market. With MISSION III, namely the Jockey 3, the Digital Jockey series will be newly defined.

Full Metal Jockey: When holding the new Jockey 3 in your hands for the first time, the sturdy significant metal construction as well as the high-quality manufacturing with nut-inserted potentiometers, smooth-running faders and backlit solid rubber buttons will immediately attract attention.

Studio Software, VIDEOS

Rob Papen Punch VSTi – A Closer Look

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Punch is a brand new speaker busting, body rattling software instrument from Rob Papen. It delivers synthesized drums in the finest audio quality and with some innovative new features for today’s music producer. You can use synthesis to build your own unique sounding drums, but also your own samples can be loaded into Punch to complete your kit. Your sounds can then be crafted using the stunning features, filters and huge synth power we all know from other RP synthesizers. 

Alesis StudioDock Pro Audio Dock For iPad
Studio Software

Alesis StudioDock Pro Audio Dock For iPad

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A product that didn’t get the attention it maybe deserves, this past week, but the Studiodock from Alesis could be the missing link in the studio for your iPad and music apps. The StudioDock is the first device that enables anyone with an iPad to create, produce, and perform music with virtually any pro audio gear or instruments. The StudioDock is a universal docking station specifically designed for the iPad, and it gives musicians, recording engineers, and music producers the connectivity they need to create and perform with iPad. Connect all your pro audio gear to virtually any app in the App Store with the StudioDock.

Tascam presents US-200 and US-600 USB Audio/MIDI Interfaces
Studio Hardware

Tascam presents US-200 and US-600 USB Audio/MIDI Interfaces

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TASCAM, an industry leader in digital interfaces, has launched two stylish, lightweight, units perfectly suited for mobile musicians and home recording enthusiasts: the US-200 and US-600 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interfaces. Each has a MIDI input and output, and each uses USB 2.0 for high-speed, low-latency conversion. Both interfaces have a ¼” stereo headphone output with zero-latency direct monitoring, switchable in either mono or stereo.

Synths and workstations

The SHOW in Video

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After the press releases and announcements from the WinterNAMM, now the videos are coming in. We have listed some interesting videos (as links) below for you to check out the ones you might think interests you. The list is very much subjectif and totally incomplete I am sure… We will try to update the list the coming days.

Finally – Get your Teenage Engineering OP-1
Synths and workstations

Finally – Get your Teenage Engineering OP-1

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We just got the news that Teenage Engineering finally is releasing the most anticipated product of the last two years (give or take a few months). However, the first batch of OP-1‘s has already been sold out. Teenage Engineering is ready for your reservation of an OP-1 synthesizer. As soon as new stock has arrived you will be notified. The OP-1 will be sold at a price of 799 Euros.