New Korg LittleBits modules announced: MIDI – CV and USB audio
LittleBits by Korg adds 3 new moduls to the collection: a MIDI, CV and USB I/O audio intercafe module.
Monthly Archives: June 2014
The Moog MF-104M Super Delay Returns
Moog announces the release of the MF-104M Super Delay – a 560 piece limited production analog delay based on Moog’s best selling analog delay, the MF-104M.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #202
Below are some of the new 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.
Eric Thoolen, co-founder of Gearjunkies and DJ2DJ passed away
Wednesday June 11th, Eric Thoolen, co-founder of Gearjunkies and DJ2DJ passed away at the age of 46 as a result of a cardiac arrest.
Eric suffered from a muscular disease that he could control for a long time. Still, 5 weeks ago complications arose, and as Eric said himself, his disease was catching up with him.
We will remember Eric for his enthusiasm and dedication for all he did for the websites. Apart from taking responsibilities for the looks of the sites, he was also committed in his role as editor, where he set out a strict publishing policy and inspired the rest of the team.
For both DJ2DJ and Gearjunkies, Eric has played an essential role in making them more succesfull than we thought was possible. His passing away shall be felt, he will be missed by the team both as a professional but maybe even more as a friend.
Our thoughts are with Eric’s family now, especially his parents and brother, supporting them with the loss of their beloved son and brother.
For further correspondence please contact Marc van den Hurk, marc@gearjunkies.com
Novation Bass Station II and the New Sound of P-Funk
Danny Bedrosian has keyboards in the blood. Born into a family of piano teachers, he began lessons at three and a half years old and was classically trained from that point, until age 19. Along with playing lots of choir and gospel music in his pre-teens, he caught the jazz bug at age nine. “I always thought my talent could be applied to any music,” he states. “It’s about communicating and applying your energy to whatever music you’re playing.”
Arturia announces availability of canny Connie organ emulation
As a high-end software recreation of the Sixties-vintage VOX Continental 300 transistor-based combo organ, VOX Continental-V is the latest addition to Arturia’s acclaimed Analog Classics lineup where it sits alongside an authentic recreation of another archetypal Sixties staple, Wurlitzer-V (based on the classic ‘Wurly’ electric piano).
Introducing Moog Werkstatt-01 Analog Synthesizer Kit
During Moogfest 2014, Moog Music facilitated a two-day workshop in which Moog engineers assisted 125 participants in building Werkstatt, an educational, patchable analog synthesizer designed specifically for the event. It was Moog’s first workshop since 1997 when Bob Moog held a theremin workshop in Portland, Maine. Led by Steve Dunnington, Moog Product Development Specialist, the Moogfest 2014 synth building workshop received overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants and since then, Moog has fielded numerous requests to offer the Werkstatt analog synthesizer in a wider release. In an effort to bring this educational synth to more customers, Moog is releasing a no-soldering-required version of Werkstatt called, Werkstatt-Ø1 Moogfest 2014 Analog Synthesizer in extremely limited quantities at select US dealers only.
Introducing the new Glorious GigBar DJ furniture
Gloriuos designs tasteful and functional furniture for DJ and studio equipment with the aim to be more than simple storage space for turntables, CD players, mixers or DJ controllers.
Bitwig introduces community controllers and the control script library
Bitwig is proud to announce Community Controllers, a new section of our website dedicated to Bitwig Studio’s capabilities for deep integration with virtually any hardware controller. This is possible due to the Bitwig “Open Controller API,” an open-source platform using JavaScript that allows anyone from hardware manufacturers to Bitwig Studio users to create, share, and collaborate on powerful controller scripts, for the best possible integration of controller hardware and Bitwig Studio.
Get Under the Hood With MicroKORG at Knitting Factory Event
Learn synthesis and max out your MicroKorg at “Under the Hood,” an exclusive event hosted by Korg USA. On June 23rd, 2014 at 7:00 PM EST, Korg will be at Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY, hosting an intimate, hands-on event featuring the popular MicroKorg. The event will include an in-depth sound design and programming session with Korg USA’s own Rich Formidoni, who will teach ways to unlock the MicroKorg’s full potential.
Don Williams Tours and Records with Presonus StudioLive
Country music legend Don Williams‘ career spans multiple decades. With an impressive 42 Top Ten hits to his credit, Williams was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010. At the tender age of 75, he’s still going strong, touring in support of his latest album, Reflections.
Producer Val Garay Gets into the Manley CORE
Val Garay knows a thing or two about recording. The Grammy-winning veteran producer‘s credits include a cross-section of some of the best sounding tracks of the last four decades, from artists as diverse as Kim Carnes, The Motels, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, James Taylor, Neil Diamond, Linda Ronstadt, Santana, and many more.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #201
Below are some of the new 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.
Flux Pure Analyzer System – Gearjunkies review
FLUX is a wellknown plugin company from France that makes very good quality products. On todays testbench is the FLUX Pure Analyzer System.
Eddy Cue & Jimmy Iovine – The feature of Beats music
Last week we posted that Apple bought Beats Music. The two companies talked to eachother before on various issues, like the music indsustry and where it is going. This move is planned for them to work together on projects in te best way. So, what are the plans they have?