Universal Audio have this week released two new ’emulation’ plug-ins for the UAD software platform and Apollo audio interfaces. In partnership with direct developer Brainworx, Universal Audio have added the Maag EQ4 Plug-In. Also added to the UAD software is the Fairchild Tube Limiter Plug-In Collection.
As was to be expected (sooner), today Pioneer released the follow-up of their CDJ-900 mediaplayer. Like it’s bigger brother this mediaplayer will now be available as ‘NEXUS’ version. The NXS line-up continues with the addition of the CDJ-900NXS digital player. The latest player builds on the success of its predecessor, the CDJ-900, plus it’s packed with new technology including a full colour LCD screen, Beat Divide, four-deck Beat Sync and the ability to play sets from a smartphone.
Zynaptiq announced the immediate availability of PITCHMAP 1.5, the latest edition of their real-time polyphonic pitch-mapping and pitchcorrection plug-in. This free update adds support for VST, RTAS and AAX Native on both Mac and Windows platforms, as well as many enhancements and fixes, and is available now.
Steinberg announced the release of Cubase iC Air, allowing users of Cubase 7 or Cubase Artist 7, together with Leap Motion Controller or Intel systems powered by the Intel Perceptual Computing SDK, to control Steinberg’s popular DAW intuitively by the command of gestures.
With the Samson’s Graphite M25 And M32 USB MIDI Controllers, “Mobile Musicians” get options for every level of production and performance. Whether you’re a producer, performer or DJ, Samson’s Graphite M25 and M32 USB MIDI Controllers give you all the music production control you need for home studio and mobile applications in two unique, ultra-portable designs.
Propellerhead caught up with music production duo KOAN Sound to learn a bit more about how they use Reason in their music. Little that they knew that they’d reveal some truly amazing tips for designing synths and bass lines. Read on to find out how they create those gut-wrenching bass sounds and mind-bending effects!
Arturia is proud to announce availability of its KeyLab range of professional-grade MIDI keyboard controllers complete with all-new accompanying Analog Lab synthesizer software. Furthermore Arturia released firmware updates for the Keylab series.
Steinberg released VST Connect Pro, which is a complete remote recording solution that lets you collaborate with any musician with an Internet connection and a computer anywhere on the planet. Data encryption, multi-track recording, live video chat, audio stream protection and MIDI support make geographical distance irrelevant to studio production workflows.
Eventide announced a new studio-quality microphone preamp in a compact stompbox form factor with an effects loop. The MixingLink fits neatly on a pedalboard or in a backpack, allowing vocalists immediate control over effects. Shipping in December, the Mixing Link will be available from authorized Eventide dealers and on Eventide.com.
Titan, is Prism Sound latest and greatest addition to the recording products range. Featuring the same world-beating performance found on all Prism Sound products trusted by artists, studios and engineers for over 20 years. Titan is a cutting-edge interface solution for today’s audio professional.
TC Electronic is proud to announce a new hardware option for TouchMonitor TM7: 16-channels of balanced AES I/O. This option has been available for TouchMonitor TM9 for some time, but market demands for a similar solution for TouchMonitor TM7 led to the development of this new option.
For musicians and home studio owners it is a well-known issue. After spending many hours on recording and mixing a song, the final mixdown cannot keep up with the loudness, punch and brilliance of a commercial production. While you may be well pleased with your mix when listened through your monitors, it just sounds unbalanced and dull over your home or car stereo.
Output, a Los Angeles based music software company is opening it’s doors Nov 12, 2013 and launching REV – the world’s first collection (and a massive one) of instruments, loops, rises, pads, pulses, swells and more all in REVERSE. Released in partnership with Native Instruments, REV is built within the Kontakt engine and installable through the NI Service Center.
Blue Cat Audio has released Blue Cat’s PatchWork, a new plug-in that can be described as a “universal plug-ins patchbay”: It can host up to 64 VST plug-ins into any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).
Native Instruments released ACTION STRIKES – an intuitive, playable orchestral percussion instrument for larger-than-life, cinematic rhythms. ACTION STRIKES delivers countless rhythmic possibilities via 12 unique ensembles, an additional 65 individual instruments, and 12 single hit sets – all with outstanding real-time control features.