Studio Hardware

New Apogee Symphony I/O Configurations and Pricing Available

New Apogee Symphony I/O Configurations and Pricing Available

Apogee Electronics is pleased to announce Symphony I/O, the company’s flagship audio interface, is now available in select configurations at incredible new prices. Introduced in July 2010, Symphony I/O quickly became the industry standard for professional multi-channel recording. Now in its third successful year, Apogee has the opportunity to realize the benefits of higher production volumes and lower costs and pass the savings on to its customers. Additionally, the new pricing and configuration structure will simplify the customer buying experience with clear, scalable choices.

Coming Soon: Serato DJ – Screenshots

With the past announcement of the Pioneer DDJ-SX DJ controller there was also the announcement of the new Serato DJ software. The Pioneer controller will be a dedicated Serato DJ controller. Serato DJ delivers all the features and performance to meet the demands of DJs at the top of their game and sets the new standard for controller DJs. The software will be released on November 1st, as will the DDJ-SX.

Official – Reloop Tape brings the mixtape back

Official – Reloop Tape brings the mixtape back

Introduced at the past BPM Show where Reloop announced this really cool gadget, they today made it all official. Reloop will bring the mixtape back! – DJs know the situation. Inspiration hits you and you want to record a new live mix to share with friends or promoters online. The only issue is, there’s no fast or hassle-free way of capturing the moment without the need of a computer and recording software. Reloop has created a smart solution to this problem with the launch of TAPE – an easy and secure digital recording device with the retro design of the beloved mixtape.

Reloop brings back the Mixtape with Reloop Tape!

More news from the BPM Show. Reloop have announced they will bring back the Mixtape. Well kinda! The Reloop Tape is a device for recording your mix quick and fast. Whenever inspiration hits you and you want to record a new live mix to share with friends or promoters online, the Reloop Tape gives you the opportunity. Reloop has created a smart solution to this problem with the launch of TAPE – an easy and secure digital recording USB device with the retro design of the beloved mixtape.

Introducing Vestax Spin2 DJAY Controller

Introducing Vestax Spin2 DJAY Controller

With the BPM Show starting this saturday, the first announcement just rolled in. Vestax will introduce a specifically designed controller for the algoriddim djay software. Spin2 is the world’s first 2-channel DJ controller to directly connect and natively control algoriddim djay for Mac, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch with integrated connections. Spin2 comes with all essential tools to DJ in a simplified layout, and with djay’s seamless integration with iTunes you can easily trigger loops, jump to cue points, add effects, play samples, scratch, beat sync and mix your favourite songs in your music library. Plug in your Mac, iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, launch djay and you’re ready to rock the party!

Official: Native Instruments announces TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2

Official: Native Instruments announces TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2

Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2, the world’s first 2+2 control mixer combining the industry’s leading DJ controller design with a high-quality soundcard and a host of new features, all housed inside an aircraft-grade aluminum chassis. New creative features inside the acclaimed TRAKTOR PRO software expand creative possibilities while premium-quality Innofaders™ assure rock-solid dependability when DJing, making KONTROL Z2 the first professional club mixer from Native Instruments.

Loopmasters Guy J. Artist Series Give-Away

We already informed you about the new concept from Loopmasters, their Artist Series. It’s an evolution of the DJ Mixtools series. Now artists release their own music as tracks but also as separate stems and individual samples. This way DJ’s get content for their sets and for example new controllers like the Kontrol F1 from Native Instruments. Perfect content for the Remixdecks in Traktor, we think. The first release in the new Artist Series is the Transitions EP from Guy J. And the cool thing is we are giving away three EP’s!

Pioneer DDJ-SX Video Overview

Yesterday Pioneer launched the DDJ-SX controller. It is the world’s first native controller for the brand new Serato DJ professional software, which launched yesterday as well. The DDJ-SX has been carefully designed and developed in partnership with Serato to deliver intuitive control of the included software’s exciting features. Dedicated buttons and dials give pro-DJs plug-and-play control of Serato’s four decks, up to eight Hot Cues, six samples, and ten high-quality FX Powered by iZotope.