On 11 April 2009, 365Mag, SAE and Media Satellite will be organizing the official Dutch launch of the long-awaited Ableton Live 8 and Suite 8 at the Sugar Factory in Amsterdam! Expect another full-feature workshop, special guests, free goodies… and Lee Burridge!
This is a video in which Richie Hawtin shows us his (2008) DJ Setup. It is a real nice and interesting document of how the work of a modern (digital) DJ has changed. Working with laptops, DJ software, big digital mixers with a ton of FX and so on.
Antelope Audio Will announce on the Messe 2009 a new range AD/DA converters and clock: The Zodiac DA series and the Rubicon Atomic clock.
the PMF activities within the first two month: already now the first labels are going to release DR labeled CDs! More than 500 Sign Ups on the website.
Inspired by some of the most innovative and popular software, Livid Instruments have designed the Ohm64 to put your hands on your digital performance. Adaptive and programmable, the Ohm will output MIDI for control, and listen to MIDI to be controlled.
A new software update is now available as a free download for all owners of MOTU “mk3” FireWire audio interfaces.
To demonstrate the ease of use of AxePort Pro, CEntrance has launched a Video Contest. AxePort users enter to win a cash prize for making a better video than the mock video featured on the CEntrance website. The under 2-minute videos are to be posted on YouTube and a link sent to CEntrance at contest@centrance.com with entry information. CEntrance staff members will vote on the best and award the cash prize. For complete contest information visit: http://centrance.com/
Wacom is introducing NEXTBEAT, a fully integrated professional DJ system, incorporating intuitive touch sensor controls and innovative live performance functions. Its wireless portable control unit enables performers to move free from the main device, resulting in more dynamic and energetic live performances, contrasting to the traditional style of DJs performing inside booths. Nextbeat is not just a revolutionary interface, it is an instrument DJs can create new, original, and intuitive music through playing Nextbeat.
This video shows the powerful control capabilities of the Maschine controller for Ableton Live. This is one of 20 tutorial videos that explain Maschine, the new computer-based groove production studio from Native Instruments.
Mixblendr is open source audio editing and remixing software that you can install on your website. Mixblendr lets fans create remixes in real-time in a browser, and lets bands host their own remix competitions.
At this years MusikMesse will introduce ZEN. It is a compact, classic analogue recording and mixing console. Dual inputs provide the mic/line input stage and the DAW return path, offering a flexible system for connecting to a DAW or stand alone recorder. With individual DAW record outputs, mono and stereo buses, auxes, a sophisticated monitor section and an optional digital output interface, Zen allows simple audio connection to the rest of the production set-up.
Recorded live at NAMM 2009. Composer, remixer and producer Justin Lassen (creator of the ‘Synaesthesia’ series) tells what he likes best about the SONAR V-Studio 700 package. The Fantom VS (Roland Synthesizer) and Channel Strip / EQ controls are among his favorite features.
Muse Research has announced that it is now shipping the new, affordable version of their esteemed Receptor line. The new RECEPTOR 2 is a high-performance, super-stable dedicated hardware plug-in player that runs hundreds of virtual instruments and effects with the convenience and portability of dedicated hardware. The RECEPTOR 2 joins the RECEPTOR 2 PRO and the RECEPTOR 2 PRO MAX to complete the series of products.
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of products for the DJ market, announces that its NS7 premium performance controller will be available worldwide on March 24, 2009. Numark developed NS7 in strategic partnership with software developer Serato.
NeoSynth24 is an Audio/MIDI expander available as an expansion board for CME keyboards (UF and VX series). It provides high quality audio instruments and effects and adds great sonic possibilities to CME keyboards.