Bundled with TRAKTOR Pioneer DDJ-T1 Edition software, this new controller delivers all of the most popular TRAKTOR features — without the need to upgrade the software. 4-channel deck control, 6 effects and recording all come as standard, meaning that the DDJ-T1 helps DJs unlock the full potential of the software at no extra cost.
The public beta test for the upcoming Maschine 1.6 update has started. If you are a Maschine owner, you can download a fully functional 1.6 beta version, and submit eventual bug findings to the Maschine team over a special “bug tracker” web page. The public beta version has already been tested extensively by our internal testing team, but for general reasons it should still be used with caution in performance-critical environments.
Steinberg has just released driver updates for the MR816 audio interfaces. This version of “TOOLS for MR” is not compatible with Cubase version 4.x as the Link features are not supported anymore! All Cubase version 4 users, please use “TOOLS for MR” version 1.6.0 which can be found at the bottom of this page.
Rupert Neve Designs has introduced of the Portico 543 Mono Compressor, which delivers unobtrusive, musical-sounding dynamic control and brick-wall limiting found in the Portico 5043 module to the 500 series format. The 543 features a fully controllable compressor-limiter with feed-forward/feed-back modes, Peak/RMS detection and a built-in sidechain high-pass filter. With an unrivaled heritage and a tremendous feature set, the 543 yields a combination of rich warmth, flexibility and precision that is sure to resonate in the ears of sound engineers the world over.
Torq® 2.0 DJ software takes you beyond beat matching and into the future of DJ performance and real-time production. Don’t just spin tracks—reinvent them. Take advantage of all four decks to create unique, complex, and dynamic mixes. Develop your own sound using high-quality, innovative effects and a powerful built-in sampler. Go beyond crossfading by transitioning between tracks in exciting new ways using the innovative new Traq Morph™ feature. You can easily integrate Torq 2.0 with turntables, CD decks, and a variety of popular DJ controllers—or run the software on its own. Designed for rock-solid stability and peak performance, Torq 2.0 gives you unlimited ways to create your own sound on the dance floor, in the studio, and beyond.
This webinar will show attendees how to utilize state-of-the-art transient and tempo detection, advanced audio quantization and drum replacement functions — developed in conjunction with recording professionals and top-notch studio drummers. To round out this webinar, attendees will be introduced to the revolutionary VST Expression 2 technology for creating and editing multiple controller values in a single graphical interface directly on the note they belong to. Invaluable for demanding orchestral arrangements as well as cutting-edge electronic music, VST Expression 2 reinvents the composer’s editing workflow.
Recently we posted an article on this beautiful new controller from Monome called ARC. Below is a video showing us how it works with a monome controller. We still think it’s just beautiful.
On January 19, TC Electronic announced that they will cease further development of the PowerCore platform. Softube offers a crossgrade for PowerCore users that own Tube-Tech CL 1B or Vintage Amp Room for PowerCore.
Released in 2008, the popular ERGO (Enhanced Room Geometry Optimization) is a stand-alone hardware room correction system that corrects recording studio acoustics and is compatible with all recording and monitoring systems. The state-of-the-art ERGO improves any studio mixing space by correcting for “real world” acoustic problems. In addition to firmware and software updates, KRK ERGO now offers support for Microsoft® Windows® 7 (64 and 32-bit) and Apple® Mac OSX Snow Leopard® operating systems, making it fully compatible with all major operating systems used in recording and production.
Drawing on the heritage of Soundcraft‘s acclaimed Si Series digital live sound mixers, the Si Compact packs powerful digital mixing facilities along with stunning Lexicon effects into a small footprint console. All this and more without compromising a powerful feature set. The Si Compact 16 feature 16 recallable mic pre amps plus 4 stereo returns for a total of 24 inputs to mix; each input is ‘fully equipped’ with compressors, gates, parametric EQ, High Pass Filter and delay.
TC Electronic and Universal Audio announce collaboration to offer a high value crossgrade option to UAD-2 for registered PowerCore users worldwide, as further development for the PowerCore range comes to a halt. As part of a larger strategic review, TC Electronic has decided to cease further development of the PowerCore product range. With the most recent release of software version 4.0, PowerCore is fully compatible with current operating systems and DAWs – 32 bit as well as 64 bit.
From time to time there’s always a new product that still surprises us. It stands out as NOT following the current ‘standard’. The 4MidiLoop stands out of the crowd and is definitely not your standard DJ controller like the S4 Kontrol or the DN-MC6000. We already knew the little Faderfox controllers, and it’s save to say the 4MidiLoop is based on this Faderfox technology.
At the past NAMM Electro-Harmonix has unveiled four new products. All will be available in the coming months, except the new Killswitch pedal which is available as we speak (now!).
Bristling with new features and enhancements, Cubase 6 is your go-to software for recording, editing, mixing and producing music in all its creative forms. Advanced multitrack editing tools, a new take-comping system and VST Expression 2 (a revolutionary approach to MIDI) form the center of a next-generation production environment, while the refined new interface gives faster access and more intuitive control than ever before. Inspiring VST 3 effects and instruments like HALion Sonic SE, VST Amp Rack and LoopMash 2 fuel your creative imagination.
Mixvibes product engineers, their Pro DJ team and the R&D software team worked together hand in hand to offer you a controller that simply matches its software. This symbiosis is characterized, for example, by the Hot Plug function. You will now be able to plug your controller on the fly, while your CROSS DJ is already running.