Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo updates available now
Steinberg is happy to announce the availability of the Cubase 7.0.6, Cubase Artist 7.0.6 and Nuendo 6.0.6 maintenance updates.
Studio Hardware
iZotope introduces Nectar 2 Vocal Production Suite
iZotope have announced the upcoming release of Nectar 2, their vocal production suite. With Nectar flawless vocal production is just a click away. From quick corrections to limitless creativity, Nectar 2 treats your voice to sweet results.
Connect Directly to iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch with Apogee Lightning Cable
Apogee is pleased to announce iPad/iPhone Lightning cables are now available for all iOS compatible products, providing direct connectivity to the latest iPad/iPhone models including the new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c.
Introducing the Numark iDJ LIVE II Controller
There’s nothing virtual about it. The Numark iDJ Live II gives you real DJ controls so you can mix your music with precision. Featuring an updated low-profile design and USB connectivity, iDJ Live II lets you perform your way. Connect to any iOS device or to your laptop computer and use it with your favorite DJ app and software. Work the smooth crossfader, tweak the EQ knobs, spin the capacitive touch-activated platters, and hang on for the ride.
The Black Dog and Machinewerks introduce CS X51 Control Surface
The Black Dog announce their new company Machinewerks and Kickstarter campaign to fund the first production of their beautifully designed & built USB/Midi Control Surface for electronic musicians & DJs, the CS X51.
Akai Pro introduce new RPM500 and RPM800 Studio Monitors
Available in stores in October, Akai Professional’s newest studio reference monitors, RPM500 and RPM800, offer meticulous reproduction of even the most complex modern music with the perfect balance of finely tuned technologies. Both offer distributed Class A/B amplification, providing ultra-efficient power while ensuring minimal distortion. RPM500 provides 90 Watts total, with 50 Watts dedicated to its 5 ¼-inch woofer and 40 Watts to its silk-dome tweeter; RPM800 offers 120-Watts total, with 80 and 40 going to the woofer and tweeter, respectively.
Reloop RP-8000 and RP-7000 Introduced
Reloop emphasized their support for our vinyl brothers and introduced two new products at the past BPM Show in Birmingham. The Reloop RP-8000 combines modern DJ technology in an advanced turntable. This hybrid high torque turntable does the balancing act between approved direct drive technology and a digital control section for your DJ software.
Steinberg Cubasis version 1.6 update now available
Steinberg is happy to release a new update for its Cubasis app with version 1.6. The app is Steinberg’s streamlined, multitouch sequencer for the iPad. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze. You can also open your Cubasis projects in Cubase under Windows and OS X! Cubasis places touch-intuitive production tools in your hands, opening up a new world of possibilities for your creativity.
Akai unveils MPC Element
The New AKAI MPC Element combines with the all-new MPC Essentials software at a groundbreaking price to make the iconic MPC music-making experience available to everyone.
Akai introduces mobile MPX8 Sample Player
Akai revently introduced this small, portable, mobile sample player, the MPX8. With this device you can load virtually any sample via standard SD or SDHC card and assign it to any of the MPX8’s eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads.
Rane introduces the Sixty-Four DJ Mixer for Serato
After the relases of Serato DJ 1.5 last week we knew of the soon arrival of the Rane Sixty-Four DJ Mixer for Serato. But now Rane have made it official! They are pleased to officially announce the Rane Sixty-Four mixer for Serato DJ. Everything you love about the Rane Sixty-Two mixer and more in a four-channel mixer powerhouse. Rane and Serato continue their ten-year partnership with Rane’s professionally-crafted, art-expanding DJ gear integrated with Serato’s world-famous digital vinyl emulation software.
Audio Damage Does Hardware…!
Well, … look at that. Audio Damage have entered the ‘hardware’ world. They have introduced a trio of Eurorack models in the week they celebrate their 10th anniversary. Audio Damage have succeeded in releasing a hardware platform for their DSP effects, and are ludicrously proud to unveil the first three Audio Damage hardware products: DubJr, Grainshift, and Errorbox.
Celemony Melodyne now with AAX support
With a free update for Melodyne editor, assistant and essential, Celemony is now also supporting the AAX plug-in interface and, with it, the 64-bit operation of Melodyne under Avid Pro Tools 11.
Reloop Beatpad – djay controller
Reloop has announced their first DJ controller for iPad at the BPM Show in Birmingham which is especially designed for the DJAY app by Algoriddim. The Reloop Beatpad is a dedicated iOS controller, developed and optimized for this popular iOS DJ app by Algoriddim, offering a totally new and unimagined mixing experience with your iPhone, iPod or iPad.
Mixvibes Cross – Advanced HID Control with Pioneer CDJs – Video
Mixvibes released a new video showing their DJ software Cross, now on 4 full decks, with advanced HID control. Many clubs have standard hardware, and this standard is: Pioneer CDJs. Reason is, CDJs are EXTREMELY solid. So if you play in clubs, you play on CDJs. But anyway. Cross works extremely well with Pioneer. Why? Because Mixvibes develops rekordbox for Pioneer. Playing with Cross is like having the comfort of your computer, but in the club. All the features are mapped the same way, from Slip mode to pitch bend.