Studio Hardware

Focusrite Saffire Works With Thunderbolt
Studio Hardware

Focusrite Saffire Works With Thunderbolt

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Since the introduction of the first Focusrite Saffire interface in 2005, FireWire (Apple’s trade name for IEEE 1394) has been a firm favourite among Focusrite interface users with its high speed and reliability. In particular, FireWire and USB represent a great partnership – by having your audio interface on one type of bus and your hard drives on the other, you get the highest possible performance from your computer audio system, and the fewest problems.

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Ableton Live 9 and Push Released

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Well, today is the day we all have been looking out for. Ableton today has globally released version 9 of the Live software together with the dedicated Push controller. Ableton has updated their website, but we experienced much slag as the website is very (VERY) busy. If you get through, you can pre-order the Push controller (with Live 9). Existing users can log in to the user account where you’ll find upgrade options. Prices for the Push controller range from 499 to 998 Euro, depending on which Live 9 version. There’s also more information on shipping information.

IK Multimedia AmpliTube Orange available now
Studio Hardware, Studio Software

IK Multimedia AmpliTube Orange available now

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The complete collection of Orange amps and cabinets inside AmpliTube Custom Shop is now available in one package: AmpliTube Orange. You get faithful “true to the original” models of some of Orange’s vintage and current dream machines. AmpliTube Orange includes 8 amp models: the AD 200, Dual Terror, OR 50, the Thunderverb 200, the Tiny Terror, the AD30TC, Rockerverb 50 the OR-120 and 9 matching configurable speaker cabinets.

Free Reference Mic with Presonus StudioLive 24.4.2
Studio Hardware

Free Reference Mic with Presonus StudioLive 24.4.2

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Only StudioLive digital mixers give you the same tools that the pros use for improving live sound and taming room acoustics: Smaart® from Rational Acoustics and a professional reference microphone. And now when you buy a StudioLive 24.4.2 Presonus will send you a PRM1 professional reference microphone so you can take advantage of this awesome PA feature (offer ends May 31, 2013).

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Novation Launchpad App available for free

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The Novation Launchpad is an easy to use app for iPad that will have you making beats and music instantly. It comes with eight ready-to-perform sessions that span different musical genres. You can re-combine the loops and sounds included in these sessions within the multi-colour Launchpad grid to make and remix your own music. The built-in time stretching always keeps you locked into the beat so your loops don’t go out of time.

Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Try Out Steinberg Cubase 7 – Trial Version

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Steinberg have announced that you can now try out the Cubase 7 advanced music production system with the free trial version available for download. Cubase 7 Trial is a 30-day trial version, available from the Steinberg website and comprises all the features available in Cubase 7, the award-winning digital audio workstation released in December 2012. It requires the USB-eLicenser dongle.

Daniel Myer talks Presonus Studio One
INTERVIEWS, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Daniel Myer talks Presonus Studio One

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Looking at Daniel Myer‘s discography, one has to wonder when he sleeps. From his work with influential electro-industrial crossover group Haujobb to his Xbox soundtrack work, the electronic dance-music pioneer has recorded more material in the past few years than most people do in a lifetime – no mean feat considering that he seems to also be perpetually on tour with several different bands.

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software, VIDEOS

Pioneer DDJ-WeGo Now Working with free Serato DJ Intro

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Pioneer’s DDJ-WeGO controller just got even more versatile, with the addition of the hugely popular Serato DJ Intro (ver 1.1.1) to its line-up of compatible DJ software. DJs can get inventive with designated buttons for all the software’s exciting features — and then upgrade to the full Serato DJ (1.1.2) for native control of all the innovative features demanded by pro-DJs, including four-deck control.

ModeStep team up with Denon DJ for UK Tour
DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

ModeStep team up with Denon DJ for UK Tour

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Modestep have been re-writing the live music rulebook across Europe, introducing a new wave of ‘Dubstep‘ and ‘Electronic-Rock Fusion‘ to the masses. Formed in 2010 by brothers; Tony and Josh Friend with Matthew Curtis and more recently Nick Tsang, the group started performing Dubstep vibes with soulful vocals (Josh), later adding rock elements to their music to create the familiar sound known today through UK chart hits such as “Sunlight” and “To the Stars”.

Mixvibes Free Update for CrossDJ Free
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Mixvibes Free Update for CrossDJ Free

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MixVibes have released a free update (version 2.3) for their CrossDJ Free DJ software. CrossDJ Free is the most sophisticated free DJ software on the market. Therefore the best way to start really djing. It has a fully featured professionnal DJ standards set up (waveforms, Cue/Play/Sync buttons, mixer, hot cues, scratching, loops, effects …) and, at the same time, a very intuive and simple interface.