After the recent beta test period Image Line is ready to release FL Studio 11. FL Studio 11 is a complete software music production environment, representing more than 14 years of innovative developments and our commitment to Lifetime Free Updates. Everything you need in one package to compose, arrange, record, edit, mix and master professional quality music. FL Studio 11 is the fastest way from your brain to your speakers.
When thinking of the ‘Digital DJ‘ you quickly think of the DJ with a two or fourdeck controller witrh your typical Traktor or Serato software, probably. You would almost forget about products like the Novation Dicer. A small little device that integrates the ‘analogue’ with the ‘digital’. Even in this ‘digital dj era’ where innovations follow eachother by month almost, devices like the Dicer are still valid and used by many DJ’s. DJ Miaer shows that to us with a cool video showing off his DJ skills and using the Novation Dicers.
Genelec, the world’s pioneer in active monitoring, debuted its new M Series Bi-amplified Active Monitors in Frankfurt this year. The energy-efficient M Series takes a new approach to monitor design as part of Genelec’s larger on-going sustainable initiatives GES (Genelec Embedded Sustainability). The primary focus in developing the new M Series was to proceed with a sustainable mind-set without sacrificing the accuracy and reliability for which Genelec has been known for the past 35 years – while also offering something new and innovative for project studio customers.
Allen Morgan’s Signature Drums pump energy into your Groove Agent ONE drum library — with a range of excellently produced drum sounds for your beat productions. Faithfully recorded and elaborately pre-processed by LA-based producer Allen Morgan, all sounds are laid out as ready-to-use drum kits and include one-shot drum and effect samples.
IK Multimedia proudly announce new modules in the T-RackS Custom Shop: Bus Compressor, White Channel, Tape Echo plus a re-skin of the popular British Channel. Stay tuned as other new gear make their way to the Custom Shop.
Steinberg is pleased to announce the availability of the Cubasis 1.3 update. This update features the new 4-band parametric StudioEQ, a brickwall limiter, a CPU meter, FLAC file import and export and a MIDI panic button. In addition, 20 user reported problems were solved. Customers can download the update free of charge from the App Store.
Fairlight (Australia), a leader in audio and video post production solutions and DTS, Inc. a pioneer in next generation ultra high-definition audio solutions and audio enhancement technologies today collaboratively announced the release of Fairlight’s new 3DAW, a 3D audio production platform with native MDA mixing and format support. Answering the industry’s demand for an open next-generation audio format, DTS worked with experts in the content creation community to create the MDA specification.
Designed for the DAW user that seeks the legendary big sound of an SSL console while retaining the convenience of working in the box, Sigma is a unique analogue mix engine in a 2U rack unit, that is remote controlled using MIDI via Ethernet using a DAW or an iDevice compatible software interface.
AKG is showing off two new headphones for studio use at this year’s Musik Messe. The K612 PRO are High-Performance Studio Headphones, and its bigger brother the K712 Pro are Reference Studio Headphones.
At the MusikMesse Urs Heckmann is showing off his new U-he Tape Machine plugin. It is being described as “authentic tape simulation and beyond“. Meaning it is not just modelled after a vintage tape machine. With U-he Satin you will get lots of freedom to work with different settings and creat your own sound.
Tracktion 4, the newest generation of legendary Tracktion Music Production Software, is now bundled with a range of BEHRINGER interfaces, mixers and controllers. Effective May 1, 2013 customers who purchase qualifying BEHRINGER products will receive a FREE license for Tracktion 4 software—normally selling for $59.95. Owners of qualifying gear purchased before May 1 qualify for a generous 50% discount on the software.
Yamaha introduces the MGP32X and MGP24X analog consoles; the latest addition to the ground-breaking MGP Series that created a new paradigm for compact mixers combining analogue authenticity with comprehensive digital capabilities. The new consoles offer expanded mixing capability with more channels and three new digital features; USB device recording and playback, Graphic EQ and a multi-band compressor.
Universal Audio is proud to announce the Apollo 16 Audio Interface. Delivering world-class conversion with 16×16 analog I/O, this uncompromising FireWire/Thunderbolt-ready interface combines superior sound and flexible routing with powerful onboard UAD-2 QUAD processing. With its professional DB-25 connectivity and multi-unit cascading for up to 32×32 analog I/O, Apollo 16 sets a new standard in high-resolution recording with classic analog sound.
Avid announced two new portable audio interfaces for composing and recording high-quality music, Avid Fast Track Solo and Fast Track Duo. Both interfaces feature a robust industrial design, include Pro Tools Express software for Mac and PC, and connect directly to the iPad®, providing high-quality I/O for supported iOS apps.
Yamaha introduces the second generation of its HS Series powered studio monitors, building on the success of its legendary predecessors. The new lineup adds a 6.5″ full-range speaker, bringing more depth and flexibility to the series, making it easier to select the ideal monitor for an even wider variety of applications. By combining Yamaha’s acquired knowledge and expertise in studio monitor design with advanced sound analysis technologies, the HS Series provides stunning accuracy and exceptionally flat response ideal for nearfield monitoring.