These are the 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.
For over 40 years Lexicon has been considered the gold standard of digital reverb and effects processing. Now that same distinctive, smooth, rich “Lexicon Sound” is available in a plug-in specifically designed to take any home or project studio to the next level. The MPX Native Reverb Plug-in delivers the legendary Lexicon sound through a single polymorphic plug-in with seven different reverb types and over one hundred of the most versatile and finely crafted studio presets.
iRig MIDI – the Core MIDI interface for iPhone / iPod touch / iPad is now shipping! With 3 MIDI ports (IN / OUT / THRU), USB micro port for charging your device during long playing sessions, compatible with over 100 Core MIDI apps including GarageBand™ and the free SampleTank and iRig MIDI Recorder app included, iRig MIDI is the best way to get MIDI in and out of your iOS device! Get yours today for only $69.99 /€54.99 (ex. VAT).
This weekend just some more great ‘turntablism’ stuff from The Disablists (Mighty Atom, Asian Hawk and Clever Monkey). Together they are four times UK DMC Team Champions and in the video they perform a live turntable remix of Souls of Mischief’s seminal track “93 ’til Infinity“.
algoriddim, makers of djay Apps for Mac and iOS devices, today announced significant enhancements to its already feature-rich djay App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to take advantage of the newly released features of iOS 5. With this update, djay Apps now feature professional audio FX, integrated iCloud capabilities, enhanced music library features and the ability to include sounds from other music apps using the audio cut and paste feature. The updates ensure that djay remains without peer among apps for both professional DJs and music enthusiasts, making sure that anyone with these two turntables on any iOS or Mac device will be the life of the party.
The VCC RC TUBE model brings the sound of a 1950’s all tube broadcast mixing console into your Digital Audio Workstation. Using both a channel plugin and mixbuss plugin, the RC TUBE will add true, nonlinear, dynamic analog artifacts that will make your mixes warmer, fatter, deeper, and richer sounding.
SmartAV thrilled to announce the release of Tango 2, the next hardware generation of our innovative audio workstation controller. This major upgrade improves upon the already impressive efficiencies of the Tango workflow, enhancing the user’s experience to allow for even greater control and customization capabilities. While the latest changes to the Tango are functional as well as cosmetic, the physical size and footprint of the system will remain the same, retaining the Tango’s stylish design and unique usability.
The XPC Expansion Controllers are a perfect addition to your Block or OhmRGB. These hand-held controllers plug right into your expansion jack and extend your realm of control. The XPC controllers are plug and play and don’t require any special setup. Housed in a sleek anodized aluminum case, these handy modules come in a variety of configurations that adds more continuous control to your rig.
The Wavetable expansion features an inspiring selection of 200 presets for ElectraX programmed by a team of professional sound designers using new wavetables.
Groove Machine is virtual ‘Groove Box’ within your sequencer, perfect for live performance or use it as a hybrid synthesizer, drum sampler or to create loops.
The Soundplane A is a computer music controller with the sensitivity and feel of an acoustic instrument. It detects a wide range of touches on its walnut playing surface, from a light tickle to a very firm press. The Soundplane A can be configured as either a 150-note keyboard with position and pressure sensing on each key, or as one continuous surface.
We got word from Native Instruments that they will release a new instrument for their Kontakt 5 Engine soon, called Damage. Developed in conjunction with Heavyocity, Damage is followup for their EVOLVE series and provides an arsenal of deeply sampled drums, crushing loops, and smashing one-shots, all recorded in brutal detail.
Elektron have let us know that there are new sounds available for the Octatrack. Together with Loopmasters you can know get some Dubstep and Electro sounds for your Octatrack sampler. Next to this news Elektron also have a program going so you can upgrade your Machinedrum SPS-1 MKII to SPS-1UW+ MKII.
After years without any addition to their Synthesizer Anthology series, Arturia will bring back to life in software format one of the world’s most sough-after synthesizers.
Sonalksis is pleased to announce the launch of Version 3 of the Sonalksis Studio One Plug-in Suite. All Sonalksis Plug-ins have been updated to take advantage of 64 bit processors and operating systems, and to ensure compatibility with your favourite audio software packages for years to come. Fully compatible with Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.