Propellerhead caught up with music production duo KOAN Sound to learn a bit more about how they use Reason in their music. Little that they knew that they’d reveal some truly amazing tips for designing synths and bass lines. Read on to find out how they create those gut-wrenching bass sounds and mind-bending effects!
Arturia is proud to announce availability of its KeyLab range of professional-grade MIDI keyboard controllers complete with all-new accompanying Analog Lab synthesizer software. Furthermore Arturia released firmware updates for the Keylab series.
Output, a Los Angeles based music software company is opening it’s doors Nov 12, 2013 and launching REV – the world’s first collection (and a massive one) of instruments, loops, rises, pads, pulses, swells and more all in REVERSE. Released in partnership with Native Instruments, REV is built within the Kontakt engine and installable through the NI Service Center.
And they named it ‘FLOW‘! Mixed In Key have released their DJ mixing application that they announced a while back and where you could suggest its name. This new application is not just another DJ mixing program, according to MIK it’s a world-exclusive: the decks allow you to beatmatch and crossfade inside the same track.
The DJ44 is the first member of a new line called SOLID CONTROL. The device is packed in a covered alu case with massive alu faceplate and high quality controls. You will find all necessary controls to mix perfectly with two decks using the internal software mixer and effects of Traktor Pro.
The TMA-1 X are closed, dynamic headphones for DJing, monitoring and mobile devices. They feature an all-rounded sound, suitable for all types of music.
Pioneer unveils another DJ controller for the entry-level portion of the DJ controller market with a new addition to its “DDJ-S” Serato based line of controllers, the DDJ-SB. This new two channel controller features similar operability as Pioneer’s extremely popular DDJ-SX and recently announced DDJ-SR.
Native Instruments today released MASCHINE STUDIO and MASCHINE 2.0 – the new flagship groove production studio and next generation of MASCHINE software. MASCHINE STUDIO joins the acclaimed family of MASCHINE products with expanded tactile control and two hi-resolution color displays. Powerful new MASCHINE 2.0 delivers a new mixer page, new audio engine, dynamic drum synth plug-ins, and much more to all three MASCHINE hardware versions.
CONDUCTR is an Ableton Live controller for iPad. And it’s also a whole new approach to software control devices for touch surfaces, based on functionality, adaptability and intuitivity. CONDUCTR is highly customizable because it is designed to cover each artist needs. It is not just another controller: it is a reflection of its owner’s creativity. And just like any artist’s creativity, CONDUCTR will evolve within time, growing with new preset modules that you will be able to add to your own configuration in order to make it even more YOU. MADE BY MUSICIANS FOR MUSICIANS.
Nektar, the company behind the Panorama series of deep integration controller products, launched the Impact LX49. It is the first product in a new line of budget Nektar products, all offering integration with many of the most popular DAW Software Solutions. The 49 note velocity sensitive, full-size keyboard is fully featured with 9 faders, 9 control buttons, 8 pots, 6 transport buttons, 8 velocity sensitive pads, foot switch socket and control wheels. 5 user presets are designed for GM setups, “MIDI learn” capable DAWs and other music software.
Well, just after our review of the K612 Pro, AKG now is introducing their new flagship headphones, the K812. These superior reference headphones offer the most pure and natural sound possible. Designed for music professionals the K812 empower to experience the smallest sonic details with the most accurate balance for mixing, mastering as well as music production.
Audio Artery is proud to present One DJ version 1.2; the biggest update since the launch. Based on user feedback more than 200 bigger and smaller tweaks and fixes have been done to One DJ during the past months. A full support for numerous DJ Controllers has also been added. One DJ is now simply Harder, Better, Faster and Stronger than before.
Novation have made an update available for the Launchpad App. Audio Import, the most requested feature by our users, is now available via In App Purchase. This addition transforms the app into a powerful tool for users that want to perform original music on their iPad. Once purchased, users can import their own loops and samples via Dropbox, with additional import mechanisms coming soon.
Denon has released some new vinyl discs to show off your style with the new colored replacement vinyls for the SC3900 and DN-S3700 Digital DJ Controllers. Available in three colors (Clear, White, and Blue), these vinyl accessories for your fit perfectly on your Denon DJ direct drive platters and give you that true vinyl feel.
IK Multimedia have announced that have stgarted shipping their iRig Blueboard Midi pedalboard. It is the first wireless MIDI pedalboard for iOS and Mac that allows you to control your music apps and more from the floor.