First-ever over-ear headphones from Marshall – The Monitor
Marshall just announced their first-ever over-ear headphones, The Monitor! This headphone embodies the strength and power that Marshall stands for in one epic sounding package.
Studio Hardware
Pioneer DDJ-SX, Serato Remote and DJ Nick Hook – Video
What do you get when you put DJ Nick Hook, a Pioneer DDJ-SX controller and an iPad with Serato Remote in one room? Well, we think you’ll get an awesome video. Nick shows up and close how he controls Serato with the DDJ-SX together with the Remote app.
Connecting Focusrite RedNet to Pro Tools HD
Focusrite RedNet is now able to connect with Pro Tools|HD systems. The video below is a clear demonstration on how the two systems can integrate. The RedNet 5 interface will provide as the bridge between the Pro Tools system and the Dante audio network.
Free Download: Focusrite TAPE App
Focusrite Tape is a beautiful recording solution, with easy to use 2-track recording, instant mastering, customisable tape artwork and social media connectivity. Record from the inbuilt iPad microphone, iTrack Solo, or even any Core Audio compliant audio interface – including interfaces from the Scarlett range – and instantly add polish with one button compression. Then simply add a title and album artwork and share online with friends and fans via SoundCloud.
Universal Audio release ENGL Amp plugins for UAD-2
When it comes to rock and metal guitars, for the past 20 years, ENGL Amplifiers are the goto amps. The clean tones and distortion textures are now avialble at your fingertips thanks to UAD direct developer Brainworx. The superbly crafted ENGL Amp plugins for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform and Apollo Audio Interface are now available.
Radial Engineering updates SW8 back tracking switcher
Radial Engineering is pleased to announce that it has updated the SW8 backing track switcher with several new features and functions.
Pulselocker – 4 million tracks online and offline!
Pulselocker is a music streaming and subscription service that lets DJs and music aficionados play millions of tracks, with the most popular mixing applications, online or off. With Pulselocker, DJs can stream full-length tracks, try new music before they buy, and buy the tracks they want to keep. Additionally, Pulselocker gives artists and labels new ways to monetize their current and back catalog. Based in San Francisco, Pulselocker is funded by Grammy award-winning artist, Ben Harris of Dirty Vegas.
Closer Look at iZotope Iris Sampling Re-Synthesiser – Video
Today we get a closer look at the iZotope Iris sampling re-synthesiser VST/AU/RTAS plugin by veteran EDM producer Dom Kane. This instrument is very innovative and in the beginning maybe daunting. So this video will give you a better view and knowledge about the possiblities of this plugin. Dom goes through an overview of the Iris interface and guides us through the use of the various panel controls, and how you can layer and and creat your own unique sounds!
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #165
Below are some of the new releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
Mackie announces re-designed MRmk3 Monitor Series
Mackie this week announced a complete redesign of its bestselling line of ultra-affordable powered studio monitors – the MRmk3 Powered Studio Monitors. A product of Mackie’s intensive music-centric voicing process, MRmk3 monitors are acoustically optimized at all stages to enhance the mixing, monitoring and multimedia experience in any home or project studio.
Sample Magic Release Magic AB Reference Plugin 1.1 Update
Sample Magic has announced the first update to its ‘Magic AB’ referencing plugin – the reference tool that allows producers to switch between the audio they are mixing and up to nine reference tracks in an instant.
Vestax VCI-380 in Red and White Limited Editions
We came across these at the past MusikMesse in Frankfurt, earlier this year. After that it got a bit quiet about them but yesterday Vestax announced that the special editions are now available as limited edition. Red and White have been their strong identify since the birth of Vestax. By tradition, each one of the hardware models has had just a couple of units in this special red finish, mostly not for resales. This time, Vestax is releasing them for everyone. The VCI-380Red and the VCI-380Wht are finished in Japan with a beautiful polished paint.
Virsyn releases AudioReverb for iOS
AudioReverb delivers studio quality reverb for Audiobus and your iTunes music library. It is an algorithmic reverberation app which combines the flexibility of vintage algorithmic reverbs with the sonic quality of convolution based reverbs.
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 – Gearjunkies Review
In the world of abundance of USB2 sound interfaces it can be rather challenging to find the unit that fits your needs. With that in mind we took a look at the newly introduced Scarlett 18i8 up close. The interface is another addition to the rather successful Scarlett series. The previous Scarlett series were more like the starter series of USB interfaces. Focusrite now is extending this with new models that have more ins and outs. The 18i8 in that regard seems to be aimed at the mid-range.
Pioneer introduces S-DJ X series active monitors
Today Pioneer introduces a new series of active monitors to the world with dance music in mind. The S-DJ X series have been developed with high-quality speaker technology. This technology, from Pioneer and sub-brand TAD, delivers accurate monitoring, a strong bass, and clear mid to high frequencies.