Dynaudio DBM50 – Desktop Monitors Now Available
From the handcrafted Dynaudio drivers to its beautiful exterior, DBM50 is specifically engineered to perfectly reproduce desktop mixes and truly represents a revolutionary new angle in desktop mixing.
Studio Hardware
Presonus Audiobox 1.2 Update Now Available
PreSonus is shipping AudioBox 1.2, a free update that significantly enhances the performance and versatility of their AudioBox 1818VSL interface and also provides a number of new features for its AudioBox USB, AudioBox 22VSL and AudioBox 44VSL audio/MIDI interfaces.
Denon SC2900 Official Announcement
Denon DJ SC2900 marks a revolution for Professional, Club and Studio DJs by bringing Denon DJs first ever static-platter controller and media player combining the ultimate in ground-breaking design and the highest in industry-standard quality.
MOTU Track16 Desktop Interface Introduced
MOTU just introduced their new desktop audio interface, Track16. Simple operation. Clean design. Studio-grade sound quality. Track16 exhibits these design principles through and through. And don’t let its compact size deceive you. There’s plenty of I/O available for a well-equipped personal studio, ready for multi-player recording sessions. Track16’s pristine mic preamps, balanced line-level audio connections, and renowned MOTU engineering deliver world-class audio quality.
Liine and Livid announce Hybrid Control for Ableton Live
Liine and Livid have teamed up to create a truly unique Ableton Live control experience. Griid software and Code hardware can now be linked as a single controller via free scripts. This hybrid control concept represents an innovative combination of multitouch control and hardware.
Paul Epworth and Universal Audio on Adeles 21 Album
When Paul Epworth co-wrote and produced “Rolling In The Deep” off Adele’s instantly classic album, 21, little did he know just how far that track would take him. Flash forward to the 2012 GRAMMY Awards ceremony where Epworth humbly accepted statues in two highly coveted categories — Song of the Year and Record of the Year — for his work on the track. To further hammer home the point, Epworth also triumphed in the categories of Album of the Year for 21 and Producer of the Year — an impressive feat, by any measure.
Denon SC2900 – Pre-Release Video
Last week Denon DJ started to tease with the mysterious “29” video. Soon after that rumours emerged that it would be the new SC2900 Media Player. And today they made it public that it is the SC2900 indeed and published an pre-release overview video of this puppy! It’s time to see what’s really behind the shadows and LEDs…
Native Instruments Kontrol F1 Available Now
A week after the (unvoluntary) release of the Traktor Pro 2.5 update, Native Instruments announce that the Kontrol F1 is now available worldwide.
Open Labs Music OS 3.2 Update Available
Open Labs, the industry leader and pioneer for nearly a decade in all-in-one music production workstations and live performance software, is proud to announce Music OS™ 3.2 UPDATE. Music OS 3.2 delivers enhanced playback and live performance features tailored specifically for the ‘live’ musician. Playback or ‘backing tracks’ are now a common instrument for live musicians and have been recognized as an essential tool when trying to reproduce recorded material live onstage. Playback consists of prerecorded tracks ranging from a basic ‘click track’ to an entire performance including lead vocals, guitar parts, drums and much, much more.
Propellerhead Rack Extensions xplained – Video
In this video you’ll get a look at some of the first Rack Extensions to arrive in Reason’s rack, hear direct from the developers themselves and, most importantly, see just how massive this expansion will be for your music.
Hercules introduces DJControl Instinct for DJ Beginners
For all those who feel that they have an instinct for mixing, and for everyone dreaming of getting behind the decks to host great parties with their own music and setting the dance floor on fire, Hercules is proud to unveil its new mixing console for computers: Hercules DJControl Instinct.
Vestax VCI-380 – Video Overview
Almost at the same time as the release of the 2.2.1 update of Serato’s Itch, Vestax released their VCI-380 DJ Controller. The VCI-380 is a two channel DJ controller with a built-in Digital DJ mixer, powerful and creative, opening the door to limitless possibilities of controllerism. Mix, scratch, cue, effect, sample, trigger, loop and slice.
Serato ITCH 2.2.1 for the Vestax VCI-380 Released
Serato have announced that an ITCH 2.2.1 update for the Vestax VCI-380 DJ Controller is available. The free update can be downloaded via the Serato website. The update of ITCH 2.2.1 has been a collaborative research & development effort between Serato and Vestax to provide new enhancements which are compatible with the long awaited Vestax VCI-380 controller, which is available for purchase today.
Ivo Glanzmann introduces the 4TrackTrigger Controller
One of the most interesting DJ controllers of the last years is, without doubt, the 4MidiLoop DJ controller. Its developer Ivo Glanzmann now introduces another great looking midi controller for sophisticated DJs, called 4TrackTrigger. This new Traktor controller has been developed together with the German Faderfox company.
Arturia Spark and NI Traktor – Syncing Tutorial
There are millions of tutorials on Youtube but now and then we come across a tutorial we think is pretty cool. The video belows shows us how Tomeso syncs the Arturia Spark with Native Instruments Traktor DJ software. Why? Well because you can! This way DJs could make their sets just that bit more special by creating and adding their own beats!