Allen & Heath has released new firmware V1.12 for the Xone:DB4 digital DJ FX mixer, with many enhancements and new features, including a rotary mixer mode, revised gain structure, new effects architecture, new FX types, and the addition of X:Link functionality to connect other compatible Xone products.
Mixed In Key has released Mashup (mashup.mixedinkey.com) for Windows and Mac OS X, a new software application that lets you quickly and easily beatmatch two or more audio files, edit them, and save your results to a new audio file. Mashup uses Mixed In Key 5’s harmonic algorithm to find compatible songs, and makes the process of mashup creation incredibly easy. “Our goal was to design software that could help you create a mashup in five minutes or less,” says Mixed In Key’s president Yakov Vorobyev. “We think that mashup creation should be easier than it is with Ableton Live.”
unItOne was designed with Ableton Live in mind but the format is sufficiently generic to be successful with any DAW. The layout was conceived as 8 channel strips (the 32 blue encoders and the buttons below them), 3 return tracks (the 12 yellow encoders), a master section (the 4 red encoders) and also a transport section on the right hand side. The return tracks double-up as a DJ mixer when used with the crossfader, for example as a 3 channel EQ with gains.
OTO MACHINES introduces “Der OTO“, a new firmware update for its BISCUIT FX processor. Der OTO turns Biscuit into a 2 oscillators monosynth with a 16 step sequencer, for FREE!
Allen & Heath’s new GLD live digital mixing system has debuted in Europe last week at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam, Holland. The user-friendly, cost effective and scalable system is conceptually based on the hugely successful digital iLive series. A standard GLD 32 input system offers 28 XLR mic inputs with plug n’ play I/O expanders allowing easy expansion up to 48 inputs (44 XLR mic inputs).
Upcoming 11 and 12th of february will open the first edition of Dancefair, the educational event for everybody involved in dance music, and Gearjunkies will be there at booth #41! Dancefair is held at Jaarbeurs, Utrecht. Many many producers, DJ’s, record labels, manufacturers and schools will be there to show you their ins and outs when it comes to dance music. On both days, there are plenty of workshops and instructions for visitors to learn from the pro’s and get involved.
The Tiger Synth is a highly versatile and flexible synthesizer being capable of complex multilayered sounds with some specific extras from the Aux oscillators, as well as groovy rhythmic sounds you would hardly expect from a synth, and, if you want, fairly typical synth sounds (brass, bass, strings PPG, DX, lead etc.).
Emulator Modular 1.0 is available now! – Emulator Modular is the most flexible multi-touch software available to lighting designers, music producers, DJ’s, and VJ’s.
Dangerous Music has recently announced their newest monitor controller, the “Dangerous Source” — a portable and desktop unit designed for the engineer on the go or to fit a limited space on the desktop. The Dangerous Source will be featured at Musikmesse after being shown at Winter NAMM and is set for release in early Q2, 2012; the price is to be announced.
AB Lemur Bundle is the first of the series. Available now as a free download, the package presents three Lemur templates by master designer Antonio Blanca, a force to be reckoned with when it comes to interface design. He’s created Lemur templates for many popular Reaktor factory ensembles. We present here three of these beautiful and unique creations which are sure to inspire musicians, composers and sound designers alike. They come bundled with adapted ‘Lemurized’ versions of the original Reaktor ensembles allowing for full Lemur control via OSC. Best of all, AB Lemur Bundle is completely free of charge.
Propellerhead has released ReCycle version 2.2 for sale—an update to the industry standard tool that creates REX files. Sporting a completely overhauled graphical user interface, ReCycle 2.2 adds new key commands, workflow enhancements and a new Online Help system—making Recycle even faster and easier to use. Version 2.2 is a 64-bit compatible application with full support for Windows 7 and Mac OS X Lion operating systems.