Native Instruments just announced that TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, its first integrated DJ system, will be in stores beginning November 1st. It will be available for a suggested retail price of $999 / 899 EUR, with the optional flightcase being available for $189 / 169 EUR. Pre-orders for TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 are also now accepted in the NI Online Shop.
Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, introduces the DN-MC6000 Mixer and MIDI Controller, a four-channel/eight-source standalone digital DJ mixer with MIDI interface and internal sound card. With an astounding amount of features, real-time channel matrix operation, slim tabletop design, state-of-the-art solid steel chassis construction and quality sound, the DN-MC6000 is one of Denon DJ’s flagship controllers. Also acting as an audio interface (with a 2 in/2out stereo soundcard included), the DN-MC6000, when paired with the user’s software of choice, is a turnkey control solution for mobile DJs and party DJs, and a clear centerpiece to any DJ rig.
Avid surely is busy these days. After last months introduction of the new Mbox family, they now announce a new Pro Tools|HD Native system. Avid Pro Tools|HD Native takes full advantage of today’s high-power computers by offering you some of the top features of Pro Tools|HD at an incredible low price. Pro Tools|HD Native gives you blazing fast I/O, near-zero latency, automatic delay compensation, and full integration with Avid’s HD line of interfaces, leaving your CPU to handle plug-ins and mixing.
Sugar Factory, 365Media, Ableton and Media Satellite are teaming up to present Ableton Live workshops during the Amsterdam Dance Event. Musicians, DJs, producers or those just getting started will all benefit.
Universal Audio, a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio recording hardware and the award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins Platform, today announced the release of the new UAD-2 QUAD Omni (v5.7) DSP Accelerator Package.
The world’s first solar-powered instrument tuner is the new TASCAM TC-1S. The TC-1S charges its battery from a bank of solar cells on the front panel, and a USB input is also available for quick-charging when you’re completely in the dark. It’s wrapped in a shock-proof silicon cover, available in six colors, and a strap and clip keep it charging all day long on your gig bag. At a price under $40, every planet-conscious musician is going to need a TC-1S.
The world of professional touch controllers for Ableton Live is about to heat up! Liine are very happy to welcome Stuart Fisher, known as ST8 and responsible for LiveControl, into the Liine family. As key players from two distinct approaches to Ableton Live touch controllers, this partnership promises some very exciting developments just around the corner.
Vestax were one of the few manufacturers who managed to keep a lit on new products and surprised us with several new goodies and updates. Without any pre-release leaking onto the internet, Vestax introduced a new small midi controller, Mark IV for their PMC05Pro mixers, and Mark II for the VCI-100 controller.
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the MPK mini, USB keyboard and pad controller. MPK mini will be unveiled at the 2010 BPM EXPO in Birmingham, England on October 2nd.
Mackie announced the return of the MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro control surfaces. Featuring their industry-standard MCU , HUI and Logic Control protocols, the MCU Pro is the most widely-used and comprehensive control surface solution available.
At the coming BPM Show, Numark will introduce two new DJ software controllers. The iDJ3 is a new DJ software controller with USB computer audio interface. MIXTRACK PRO, is the Pro version of the earlier this year released MIXTRACK DJ software controller and computer audio interface designed to mix, scratch and perform.
Fabfilter PRO-C is a compressor/limiter plugin. But what does a compressor really do? To understand this we have to go back in time when professional studio’s didn’t use any compressors. The recording engineers had to manually control the faders in order to compensate for any changes in level. This was even before mix automation. John B. Howell was the first one to come up with the idea to develop a device which could control the level of audio signals. The first (experimental) version didn’t have any variable settings and acted more like a limiter. Still recording engineers wanted it because saved them a lot of effort. Since then the compressor has been evolving till current day even in the digital realm.
Hercules, a leader and pioneer in digital DJ controllers for computers, announces the newest version of their DJ Console line for Pro DJs, the DJ Console 4-Mx, an innovative and precise controller featuring large jog wheels (each equipped with touch sensor) a built-in audio interface tailored for DJing for easy connection with existing analog gear, and intuitive control over 2 and 4 virtual decks.
Ideal for use in the studio or on stage, the new M-Audio Oxygen 88 USB MIDI controller keyboard is designed to satisfy players who need the feel of a piano combined with the power of a modern MIDI controller. The 88-note, graded hammer-action keybed offers an impressive feel and response—while 32 assignable buttons, knobs, and faders provide complete control over your music software.
The Lexicon PCM Series has earned the reputation of being the best reverb processors in the world. Lexicon’s dedication to improving their products and the customer’s experience continues with this most recent update for the PCM92, PCM96 and PCM96 Surround hardware units.