Serato Announces New DJ Intro Software for Vestax Typhoon and VCI-100MkII Midi DJ Controllers
Available for free download, Serato’s new “DJ Intro” software is fully compatible with the Vestax Typhoon and VCI-100MkII midi DJ controllers.
Studio Hardware
SmartAV Tango 2 Audio Workstation Controller Released
SmartAV thrilled to announce the release of Tango 2, the next hardware generation of our innovative audio workstation controller. This major upgrade improves upon the already impressive efficiencies of the Tango workflow, enhancing the user’s experience to allow for even greater control and customization capabilities. While the latest changes to the Tango are functional as well as cosmetic, the physical size and footprint of the system will remain the same, retaining the Tango’s stylish design and unique usability.
Expansion Controllers for Livid Instruments OhmRGB and Block
The XPC Expansion Controllers are a perfect addition to your Block or OhmRGB. These hand-held controllers plug right into your expansion jack and extend your realm of control. The XPC controllers are plug and play and don’t require any special setup. Housed in a sleek anodized aluminum case, these handy modules come in a variety of configurations that adds more continuous control to your rig.
Madrona Labs Soundplane A Controller announced
The Soundplane A is a computer music controller with the sensitivity and feel of an acoustic instrument. It detects a wide range of touches on its walnut playing surface, from a light tickle to a very firm press. The Soundplane A can be configured as either a 150-note keyboard with position and pressure sensing on each key, or as one continuous surface.
Celemony Artists Series – New Melodyne tutorials and films
In six new video tutorials, Celemony demonstrates techniques for the editing of lead vocals, the creation of way-out guitar parts, and the extraction and remixing of lead vocals from a playback using Melodyne. Other themes covered in the tutorials include the construction of beats from one-shot samples and the creative use of Melodyne’s Amplitude and Formant tools.
La Roux’s Ben Langmaid installs SSL Mynx and E Series modules
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles, is pleased to announce that Ben Langmaid, one half of electropop duo La Roux, recently installed a Solid State Logic Mynx carrying two E Series EQ modules in his London-based studio. In the five years since joining forces with Elly Jackson, La Roux’s striking lead singer, the outfit have risen swiftly through the pop ranks, even scooping a Grammy award earlier this year (2011) for their eponymously titled debut album.
15 Years of Classic Sound – RODE limited edition Classic II tube
To commemorate the Classic and Classic II tube microphones, RØDE has announced a custom edition of its Classic II, exclusively limited to an edition of 500 worldwide. The release of this microphone coincides with RØDE’s decision to retire the RØDE Classic lineage, following a celebrated 15 years as the Australian microphone manufacturer’s flagship model.
M-Audio Fast Track C400 and C600 Recording Interfaces Available Now
Word from AVID is that their new C-Series, the next generation M-Audio Fast Track C400 and C600 Recording Interfaces are now available at a store near you. The Fast Track C400 and C600 combine advanced audio interface technology with hands-on controls and monitor management for fast, easy music creation.
Focusrite launch Saffire Mix Control v2.4
Focusrite have posted an update to Saffire Mix Control, the Mac and PC-compatible mixer software that comes free with all Saffire PRO and Liquid Saffire Firewire audio interfaces. The highlight of the release is compatibility with Mac OS v10.7 (Lion), the latest version of the Apple OS X operating system.
MOTU 896mk3 Hybrid FireWire/USB2 audio interface now shipping
MOTU is shipping the 896mk3 Hybrid, an enhanced version of their popular 896 audio interface that now provides flexible connectivity to Mac or Windows computers via Firewire or high-speed USB 2.0. Features include eight XLR/TRS “combo” style analog inputs with high-quality preamps, ten XLR analog outputs, a total of 28 inputs and 32 outputs, 192 kHz analog operation, signal overload protection, a 32-bit floating point DSP for digital mixing and effects processing, two banks of configurable optical I/O, and support for time code synchronization.
Producer Danny Byrd takes control with SSL Nucleus
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and control surfaces, is pleased to announce that producer Danny Byrd has installed a Solid State Logic Nucleus control surface in his home studio. The renowned drum ‘n’ bass producer has just started working on his third album for Hospital Records, and the new addition to his studio is already lifting both the quality of his productions and his studio workflow.
ONE – Not Just Another DJ Software
Currently in its (final) beta test, this looks like an interesting new software for DJs. As far as we can see it has a modular character. Set it up just as you’d prefer. Apart from the information shown in the video, there’s none. So watch the video and see for yourself what ONE is about. As soon as we know more about it, … you will too! Have a nice weekend!
Vestax VCI-400 DJ Controller Introduced
Yep, they call it the VCI-400. The controller Vestax started to tease on their website earlier this week will be an addition to their VCI series of DJ controllers. No matter what DJ software you use (Serato, Virtual DJ, Traktor Pro, Torq, Mixvibes, Mixx, Deckadance, djDecks, etc. it can handle it.
MASCHINE MIKRO Now Available Worldwide
Native Instruments is excited to announce that MACHINE MIKRO, a highly affordable new entry into the world of its popular groove production system, is now available in stores worldwide. With its compact controller, MASCHINE MIKRO makes the acclaimed tactile and intuitive music creation approach of MASCHINE available at a significantly reduced physical footprint and price.