Studio Hardware

Behringer X32 powered by Midas Coming Soon

Behringer X32 powered by Midas Coming Soon

Announced many, many moons ago, Behringer has finally set a date (July 27th) for its worldwide release, the Behringer X32 Digital Mixing Console. The X32 console sets a new benchmark for live sound mixing along with unprecedented value. Behringer is proud to offer the full-featured X32 digital mixing console with it’s large input and output channel count, comprehensive processing, flexible expansion options and intuitive user interface—all at a price point that anyone can afford!

Hosa announces Beatport DJ Series cables and accessories

Hosa announces Beatport DJ Series cables and accessories

For years DJ’s have connected their gear with cables made for consumer electronics. Hosa Technology’s Beatport DJ Series products are specifically designed and manufactured for DJ’s and, as a result, are built to withstand the punishment that gear typically encounters as it’s moved from one location to the next. The Beatport DJ Series consists of road-worthy products with a unique look—giving DJ’s a reliable connectivity solution while keeping visual focus on their workstation.

 

Denon …. project 29

Oh that looks pretty cool. Well, all new gear looks great to us. But Denon just released this exciting, mysterious video teaser of a new product they’re working on. Looking at the video it is not clear to say if it’s a new controller or media player, or even …..? What you see is what you get, so we will have to wait on more details on what this new product will be, when and how much!

More Pioneer RMX-1000 action with Taku Takahashi

Pioneer have another demonstration video released of their new remix station controller, the RMX-1000. The RMX-1000 incorporates four remixing functions: Isolate FX, Scene FX, X-Pad FX and Release FX for simple musical arrangements with intuitive control, all accessible at the user’s fingertips. The device includes Pioneer’s remixbox™ editing software to enable users to customize almost every function and feature of the unit. The system can also act as a USB controller when used with the included VST/AU RMX-1000 Plug-in software.

Ofer Shabi (UPIA) on recording album SPL in Cubase

UK-based newcomers Sound Pressure Level are X Factor 2011 participant Roxy Yarnold, Sammie Ellard-King and Alex Wallace who have recently been recording their debut long player The Recipe in Soho Sonic Studios, situated in the heart of London. Production team UPIA, owned by OJ (Ofer Shabi) and Sefi Carmel, produced SPL’s entire album in Cubase 6. Steinberg met up with OJ to talk about the band and the many projects he’s previously been caught up in.

Elysia nvelope 500 Released

Elysia nvelope 500 Released

High-end studio processor manufacturer elysia is excited to announce the release of their newest product for the 500 series – the nvelope 500. This two-space stereo dynamics processor is capable of making subtle or drastic changes to a sound by altering its impulse structure, providing direct control over the envelope of a signal by shaping the intensity of its attack and sustain.

Reloop Terminal Mix 4 Available Now

Reloop Terminal Mix 4 Available Now

Reloop is proud to present it’s first digital mixing controller designed especially for Serato: Terminal Mix 4. By introducing the Terminal Mix 4, Reloop have broken new ground once again with this fully integrated 4-channel mixer* offering a wealth of features, including 3-fold EQ with intelligent kill technique* and filter modulation capabilities per channel. Any of the 4 channels can be easily assigned to the crossfader via the controls on the front panel, where you will also be able to adjust the curve of the crossfader.

Electro-Harmonix Superego Synth Engine effects pedal released

Electro-Harmonix Superego Synth Engine effects pedal released

Recently we showed you the video of this new effects pedal from Electro-Harmonix. Today we got word that this pedal officially has been released. EHX’s new Superego Synth Engine can capture and hold notes or chords, perform fluid glissandos and create oscillator like synthesizer effects. It enables the player to stack or layer sounds, create infinite sustain, even tweak attack and decay. The Superego’s effects loop also lets a musician insert effects into the wet signal.

DJ Theo Parrish – Video Interview

Love of the music should be the driving force of any producer, performer or DJ.! In the video below Theo Parrish tells us how he feels about the new technology that has revolutionised modern DJ’ing. For example he is saying: “Im not comfortable with convenience replacing artistry…”. If that is true or not is a complete different discussion. But whatever this man is saying, you should listen. Like we did!

Native Instruments release Maschine Expansion Platinum Bounce

Native Instruments release Maschine Expansion Platinum Bounce

Native Instruments today introduced PLATINUM BOUNCE, a new MASCHINE Expansion featuring a versatile toolbox for producers working in the area of contemporary urban club music. For instant use with MASCHINE or MASCHINE MIKRO, PLATINUM BOUNCE was created by cutting-edge music producers and sound designers – processed to achieve the distinctive upfront sound of contemporary hits for the radio and the hottest clubs. 

MOTU MicroBook II Now Shipping

MOTU MicroBook II Now Shipping

MOTU have announced that they have started shipping their new ‘personal studio recording’ solution.  The MicroBook II provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level device. The mic preamp delivers neutral coloration and pristine sound, with 20 dB pad and 48V phantom power for condenser mics. Programmable outputs provide flexible monitoring options.

Pioneer DJM-850 Performance Mixer Walkthrough

With two colour choices, four channels, one hundred effect combinations and endless creative possibilities, the new Pioneer DJM-850 is set to become home and mobile DJs’; most sought-after mixer. The DJM-850 is primed and ready for plug and play, with preconfigured, studio-quality effects accessible at the touch of a button. The mixer rivals software’s creative possibilities liberating DJs from their laptops and allowing for a more natural DJing experience.