Monthly Archives: October 2013

New Firmware Update for Steinberg UR28M and UR824 USB available
Studio Hardware, Studio Software

New Firmware Update for Steinberg UR28M and UR824 USB available

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Steinberg have announced that they have enhanced their UR28M and UR824 USB audio interfaces with a comprehensive firmware update which adds several new features and improvemnets. This newly released firmware update for UR28M and UR824 USB audio interfaces boasts DSP-based guitar amp effects, VST 3 effects bundle, class-compliant mode for connectivity with iPads, loopback option for internet live streaming and a free version of Steinberg’s latest Cubase AI music production software.

Five Classic API Modules added in UAD Software version 7.3
Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Five Classic API Modules added in UAD Software version 7.3

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For over 40 years, API mixing consoles have become synonymous for audio excellence and multi-platinum recordings. From the Foo Fighters to Fleetwood Mac’s classic Rumours, API mixing desks are legendary for their colorful punch and warm analog detail. Now Universal Audio is pleased to release the API Vision Channel Strip Plug-In for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform and Apollo audio interfaces.

Producertech Ableton UK Training Weekends starting november
DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Producertech Ableton UK Training Weekends starting november

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The Producertech team are excited to announce the first of many live teaching events, starting in November with 2 Ableton Live weekends by certified trainer Rob Jones. These weekends, one for Beginners and one for Advanced level users, include 2 full days of training on Ableton software and music production in general, as well as instruction on Ableton’s control surface Push, free online courses and £100 worth of samples from Loopmasters.

RME QuadMic II Shipping Now
Studio Hardware

RME QuadMic II Shipping Now

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RME have announced that they started shipping their new QuadMic II PreAmp. Excellent Signal to Noise Ratio, lowest harmonic distortions and wide gain range make the QuadMic II a first choice for superior studio recordings. QuadMic II is battery powerable and thus excellent for remote applications.

Arturia re-creates Oberheim SEM module for the iPad – iSEM
Synths and workstations

Arturia re-creates Oberheim SEM module for the iPad – iSEM

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The Oberheim SEM was one of the world’s first self-contained synthesizer modules. It was primarily developed as a convenient solution for musicians who wanted to set up sequences without tying up their main synths. The SEM also worked very well as an expander to fatten up the tone of other synthesizers like the Minimoog™ or the ARP Odyssey. Arturia‘s re-creation for the iPad, iSEM, tips its hat to the familiar interface of the classic 1974 Oberheim SEM, but there’s more than meets the eye. They’ve added a few new features and some of the extra functionality that people have come to expect from Arturia products.

Sennheiser Delivers at Bruno Mars – Moonshine Jungle Tour
Synths and workstations

Sennheiser Delivers at Bruno Mars – Moonshine Jungle Tour

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Superstar Bruno Mars finished the North American leg of his Moonshine Jungle Tour in September ­ a run that consisted of over 40 U.S. and Canadian dates, a spectacular appearance on the MTV Video Music Awards, and an announcement that he will perform at the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show on February 2, 2014. This month, the Moonshine Jungle Tour continues on to Europe before setting out to Australia and New Zealand in early 2014. Bruno and his band rely on Sennheiser microphones and wireless systems.

AAS launches new Ultra Analog VA-2 synth
Synths and workstations

AAS launches new Ultra Analog VA-2 synth

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Applied Acoustics Systems released an all-new version of its award-wining Ultra Analog VA-2 analog synthesizer plug-in for Mac OS X and Windows. Ultra Analog VA-2 ships with a new streamlined interface, a new equalizer and compressor module, a new multi-effect processor, brings native 64-bit operation on Mac OS X, and more. The factory library has been redesigned with more than 600 presets including a sound bank by renowned sound designer Richard Devine.

Introducing… those new Moog Minifoogers
Studio Hardware

Introducing… those new Moog Minifoogers

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Last week we showed you the leaked advertisement of a new line of Minifoogers, so we kinda knew they were coming soon. And today Moog acknowledged the rumours by introducing … the new Minifoogers. A series of compact – easy to use stomp boxes designed primarily for use with electric guitar and bass. Each Minifooger is housed in a rugged cast aluminum enclosure and features a 100% analog signal path, true bypass design, optional battery power, and a single expression pedal input providing hands-free control of one specified parameter within each unit.

The Art Of The Mix by Waves Audio ADE Workshops
Synths and workstations

The Art Of The Mix by Waves Audio ADE Workshops

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For ADE, there’s always the possibility a visitor could come back the next year as a performer. To make this possible, Waves are making their ADE debut by introducing The Art Of The Mix, a four-day event series featuring mixing workshops led by some of dance music’s biggest stars including Dave Audé and Omid 16B. In between sessions, Yoni Leviatan of Waves will be demoing the Element synth and give visitors a chance to play it themselves.

JBL LSR308 Active Studio Monitors – Gearjunkies Review
Synths and workstations

JBL LSR308 Active Studio Monitors – Gearjunkies Review

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Even though JBL are not that well know in Europe for their product line of reference monitors, unlike in the US, their new 3 series may help with this. The new 3 series are JBL entry level reference monitors that come in 2 models. The LSR305 with a 5″woofer and the LSR308 with a 8″woofer. We will test the LSR308 and compare them with the competitors in the same price range. To that extent the price range isn’t entry level for your average producer. But of course there is a difference in sound quality. So these monitors are more like the 2nd pair you’d buy if you learned your first monitors don’t cut it anymore.