Alesis announced Q61, QX61 and QX25
Alesis, maker of tools and instruments for today’s music makers, introduces the Q61, QX61 and QX25 USB MIDI keyboard controllers.
Studio Hardware
Akai introduces MAX49 USB/MIDI/CV controller
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, introduces MAX49, a revolutionary USB/MIDI/CV controller for use with virtually any MIDI or Control Voltage hardware and MIDI software.
Audio. Video. Disco. With Serato
Today Serato announced Serator Video, for playing, scratching and mixing video files from Scratch Live and ITCH. This plugin enables DJ’s to use turntables, CDJs or supported controllers to control video playback in the same way as audio.
Nektar unveil Panorama P4 controller for Reason
At NAMM Nektar Technology, the California based new brand for Advanced Control unveil Panorama P4, the first dedicated Keyboard Controller for the highly acclaimed Propellerhead Reason Music Creation Software.
Gemini reveals new First Mix controllers
Gemini, an esteemed manufacturer of DJ and Pro Audio equipment, today introduced their newest USB DJ controllers, the FirstMix I/O and FirstMix Pro. Both digital controllers make professional DJ features more accessible and intuitive, and they’ll both be displayed at Booth 20453.
Serato Itch 2.1 Update – Video
Serato ITCH 2.1 is here – The free software update is now available online at www.serato.com. The latest version features enhancements and bug fixes for all Serato ITCH users with 2.1 offering improved stability and increased performance.
Livid Instruments unveils the CNTRL:R
CNTRL:R is a contemporary MIDI performance instrument for creative music production. Housed in a lightweight aluminum body, this controller is ideal for live performance and studio production. Create rhythms, sequence and perform drums, launch clips, mix tracks, and have complete control over your performance with CNTRL:R’s advanced set of features. High quality faders, push button encoders, rotary knobs, expression pedal inputs, and keypads backed with RGB lights give you all the controls you need for an interactive performance. With scripts available for Ableton Live and NI Traktor, the CNTRL:R meets the needs of anyone looking to perform electronic music. CNTRL:R is designed and hand crafted in Austin, TX.
Moog announces the release of Minitaur
Moog Music has announced the release of Minitaur, the newest addition to Moog’s Taurus Bass Synthesizer family.
New Akai MPC on the NAMM 2012?
It looks like that Akai will be announcing a new MPC model on the NAMM this year. On Twitter they posted a teaser.
Apogee Ships the 8-Channel Mic Preamp Module
Apogee Electronics is pleased to announce the 8-Channel Mic Preamp Module for Symphony I/O is now shipping and available world wide.
Put some Sasha in your DAW – Sasha Soundlab
AudioRaiders has invaded Sasha’s studio to bring you the first collection of sounds and software instruments that truly capture the heart and soul of one of electronic dance music’s most iconic producers. This is not just a sample library. You can customize every sound and loop to fit your style.
The Martians are coming! – Ministry Of Control project
Maybe you have seen this video already. Rumours have been going around who’s behind it all. Going with the latest trend of ‘viraling’ new products we guess it won’t take long before a new DJ controller will be unveiled. We have tried to figure out who’s behind it, but to be honest our guess is as good as yours.
Native Instruments Kontrol S2 – Gearjunkies Review
It finally arrived last month, the Native Instruments Kontrol S2 Midi Controller. Just before the BPM show in England it was revealed online by Native Instruments. Because of its price and smaller size, it’s being seen as “the smaller brother” by many. In this case Native’s top controller, the Kontrol S4. We quickly started playing…
SSL Nucleus upgrade adds new features
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and control surfaces, today releases new features for its multi-award winning Nucleus control surface. Nucleus users can now download dedicated DAW control profiles for Ableton Live and Propellerhead Reason (in addition to existing profiles for Pro Tools, Logic and Cubase/Nuendo and any other DAW applications that support MCU or HUI).
iXiMix TrakProDJ Deluxe Edition Released
TrakProDJ – “Deluxe Edition” is the latest generation 4 Deck enhanced version of the popular TrakProDJ control software offering a dedicated touch control system for the Traktor DJ platform and other MIDI compatible DJ software.