Allen & Heath has released the latest version of its iLive firmware, V1.9, featuring a range of enhancements including new GEQ, Dynamic EQ and Multi-Band compressor emulations, increased MIDI control options, and improvements to the functionality in the supporting iLive Editor software and MixPad app.
Prime Beats is a revolutionary new online Beats Agency, providing premium quality urban, dance and pop beats (instrumentals) for MCs and vocalists looking to create chart topping tracks.
MIDI utilities specialist Kenton is proud to announce availability of its new SYNC-5 Active DIN Sync Splitter. As implied by name, the SYNC-5 Active DIN Sync Splitter has one DIN Sync input and five DIN Sync output ports to enable users to easily connect several DIN Sync devices to one DIN Sync controlling device — without the usual problems often associated with daisy-chaining devices.
As we can expect from Pioneer they also release a special colorsetting for their RMX-1000. At the end of this month you will be able to get a Remix Station in a stylish pearl white finnish.
Native Instruments today announced that the world’s first 2+2 channel control mixer TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 is now available in stores worldwide and at the NI Online Shop. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 is constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum and provides two stand-alone channels with two full Remix channels, a high-quality soundcard, and a host of new features that offer DJs top-of-the line performance coupled with tour-ready reliability. These hardware and software advancements make TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 the first professional club mixer from Native Instruments.
Yesterday the Serato DJ software is released. The software had been introduced last month together with the introduction of the Pioneer DDJ-SX. This newest DJ software from Serato offers the best feature set for all-in-one controllers and sets a new standard for controller DJs. With many new features including amazing new FX Powered by iZotope, MIDI mapping and a brand new user interface, Serato DJ delivers the most powerful all-in-one DJ solutions.
Word from Denon DJ is that their new MC2000 DJ controller is now available is stores right now. The MC2000 doesn’t need to be plugged into a mains power supply for you to get thrashing out tunes – it’s USB Bus powered which means if you want to show off your latest mix then you simply need to power up your laptop and plug in the MC2000 with a USB cable (supplied). Serato DJ Intro software detects the controller automatically and is ready to work from the moment you take out of the box and plug in – giving you true ‘plug & play’ functionality.
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.
Big announcement from Ableton today. Not only did they release the details for Live 9 but they also introduced a specific Ableton controller, named Push. Ableton did the design of Push but they got help from the engineers at Akai Professional for this controller. Push combines Ableton’s vision for music making with Akai Professional’s years of experience making instruments.
Just last week we had the pleasure to see mr. Dave Clarke performing at the Amsterdam Dance Event. It was quite the night and we enjoyed the performance of him and all the other DJs. Next to showcase ringmaster Dave Clarke, the Melkweg venue underwent performances by Chicago’s finest Green Velvet, one of house music’s true pioneers DJ Sneak, the Detroit collective Octave One, Berlin based Marcel Fengler, Dutch leading tech lady Estroe, Clone Records artist Blawan and Dutchman Roger Gerressen.
With the past announcement of the Pioneer DDJ-SX DJ controller there was also the announcement of the new Serato DJ software. The Pioneer controller will be a dedicated Serato DJ controller. Serato DJ delivers all the features and performance to meet the demands of DJs at the top of their game and sets the new standard for controller DJs. The software will be released on November 1st, as will the DDJ-SX.
As they always do, Pioneer has also announced different color settings for their pro DJ headphones, HDJ-2000 and HDJ-1500. Both the new HDJ-2000-W and HDJ-1500-W will be available at the end of this year with suggested retail prices of $450 (320 Euro) and $209 (189 Euro) respectively.
Native Instruments announced the TRAKTOR Cookery School, produced in partnership with leading online music retailer Beatport. Taking place between October 17 and October 19 at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the TRAKTOR Cookery School adds a culinary twist to the world of electronic music and digital DJing.
Introduced at the past BPM Show where Reloop announced this really cool gadget, they today made it all official. Reloop will bring the mixtape back! – DJs know the situation. Inspiration hits you and you want to record a new live mix to share with friends or promoters online. The only issue is, there’s no fast or hassle-free way of capturing the moment without the need of a computer and recording software. Reloop has created a smart solution to this problem with the launch of TAPE – an easy and secure digital recording device with the retro design of the beloved mixtape.
Casting shapes for the sound artists pursuit. This is the origin of Vestax as a musical instrument manufacturer. Vestax don’t want you to listen to an unnecessarily fabricated version of your favourite song. They want you to listen to the groove and sound the artist intended. HMX-05 is designed with our obsession for sound as a musical instrument manufacturer. Vestax long history in the DJ and pro audio industry allows them to listen carefully to the feedback of pro users and consumers alike. The result of this research is simply the best headphone they have ever designed: HMX-05.