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.
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, announces the redesign of the popular DJ|iO portable USB audio interface. Numark will showcase DJ|iO at Booth # 400 at the 2011 Summer NAMM show from July 21- 23 in Nashville, TN.
As any Mac user probably knows by now, yesterday Apple have released Lion (Mac OS® X). Since yesterday we get a lot of questions if it is safe to upgrade to Lion, referring to the use with audio applications, plugins, audio interfaces, etc. To be honest we don’t know much more then you. What we do know, however, is that there are many comments on the internet and in the Twittershpere that people are having issues with the new OS X.
Algoriddim have just released djay 3.1.3 for Mac — a free update for all registered users of djay 3 that takes full advantage of exclusive features the brand-new OS X Lion with a new full screen mode, improved multi-touch control and more.
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ equipment, introduces NDX900, a professional DJ controller and MP3/CD/USB player. Numark will showcase NDX900 at Booth # 400 at the 2011 Summer NAMM show from July 21st- 23rd in Nashville, TN.
Long-time Eventide user and Grammy Award winning alternative record producer/engineer FLOOD will be fielding questions on recording techniques on Eventide.com‘s forum for the month of July.
Pioneer have released a firmware update for the DJM-2000 which will add new features and improve performance. The DJM-2000 is the mixer of choice of many top DJs and is used in number of famous clubs around the world for its excellent sound quality, operability and unique features.
As is known, Reloop‘s successful RHP series stands for premium headphones that appeal to and inspire quality-spoiled discjockeys. With the RHP-5 Reloop presents new rotatable and retractable compact headphones with highest wearing comfort, intended for DJs as well as leisure time purposes.
Beatport is one of the major download websites for EDM (Electronic Dance Music). For years and years the website has been operated on the Flash platform. Several months ago they developed a ‘next version’ website running HTML-5. After a beta test period Beatport is now celebrating the formal launch of their newly re-engineered site. More than 20 percent of the Beatport customers were a part of the beta testing and feedback process.
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.
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles, is pleased to announce that Peter Luts has installed a Solid State Logic Matrix, X-Rack and X-Patch at the heart of his home studio. The prolific Belgian dance producer first rose to prominence as a key creative force behind such global superstars as Ian Van Dahl and Anna Grace, as well as his own project, Lasgo, who’s debut single Something sold over five million copies. Also an in-demand remixer, Peter’s discography reveals a prolific desire to produce music and a hectic workload, which drove him to explore ways to improve his workflow and expand his sonic palette.
The Octatrack DPS-1 is an 8 track dynamic performance sampler. The Octatrack is ideal for radical audio processing and performance oriented sampling. Every track features real-time pitch scaling & time stretch and the next generation Elektron step sequencer has been designed with maximum usability and efficiency in mind.
Since last week IK Multimedia has started teasing us with two new up and coming products. To be clear we really don’t have a clue! Is it a new FX plugin or an instrument plugin (Sampletank update thingy)?. Who knows? The only fact that we do know is that IK have posted several audio samples on Soundcloud. Listen and let us know what you think this is, … what kind of products we might expect from them.
Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and electronic drums, announces the iO Dock, the world’s first pro-audio dock for Apple’s iPad and iPad 2 is now shipping to pro-audio and instrument retailers everywhere.