Propellerhead caught up with music production duo KOAN Sound to learn a bit more about how they use Reason in their music. Little that they knew that they’d reveal some truly amazing tips for designing synths and bass lines. Read on to find out how they create those gut-wrenching bass sounds and mind-bending effects!
Arturia is proud to announce availability of its KeyLab range of professional-grade MIDI keyboard controllers complete with all-new accompanying Analog Lab synthesizer software. Furthermore Arturia released firmware updates for the Keylab series.
Trackhunter is an easy to use app aimed at DJs that makes discovering upfront underground dance music very quick and easy. It makes it possible to listen to all the new music regardless of genre so you can create your own style without having to follow anyone else. It lets you keep up to date with the new music from your favourite online digital stores; Amazon MP3, Audiojelly, Beatport, Dance Tunes, DJ Tunes, iTunes, Juno Download, Stompy, Track It Down and Traxsource.
Steinberg released VST Connect Pro, which is a complete remote recording solution that lets you collaborate with any musician with an Internet connection and a computer anywhere on the planet. Data encryption, multi-track recording, live video chat, audio stream protection and MIDI support make geographical distance irrelevant to studio production workflows.
Eventide announced a new studio-quality microphone preamp in a compact stompbox form factor with an effects loop. The MixingLink fits neatly on a pedalboard or in a backpack, allowing vocalists immediate control over effects. Shipping in December, the Mixing Link will be available from authorized Eventide dealers and on Eventide.com.
Titan, is Prism Sound latest and greatest addition to the recording products range. Featuring the same world-beating performance found on all Prism Sound products trusted by artists, studios and engineers for over 20 years. Titan is a cutting-edge interface solution for today’s audio professional.
TC Electronic is proud to announce a new hardware option for TouchMonitor TM7: 16-channels of balanced AES I/O. This option has been available for TouchMonitor TM9 for some time, but market demands for a similar solution for TouchMonitor TM7 led to the development of this new option.
For musicians and home studio owners it is a well-known issue. After spending many hours on recording and mixing a song, the final mixdown cannot keep up with the loudness, punch and brilliance of a commercial production. While you may be well pleased with your mix when listened through your monitors, it just sounds unbalanced and dull over your home or car stereo.
Output, a Los Angeles based music software company is opening it’s doors Nov 12, 2013 and launching REV – the world’s first collection (and a massive one) of instruments, loops, rises, pads, pulses, swells and more all in REVERSE. Released in partnership with Native Instruments, REV is built within the Kontakt engine and installable through the NI Service Center.
Blue Cat Audio has released Blue Cat’s PatchWork, a new plug-in that can be described as a “universal plug-ins patchbay”: It can host up to 64 VST plug-ins into any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).
Native Instruments released ACTION STRIKES – an intuitive, playable orchestral percussion instrument for larger-than-life, cinematic rhythms. ACTION STRIKES delivers countless rhythmic possibilities via 12 unique ensembles, an additional 65 individual instruments, and 12 single hit sets – all with outstanding real-time control features.
Positive Grid, the creators of JamUp Pro XT for iOS, proudly announce the launch of BIAS, the world’s most complete, accurate and versatile guitar amplifier modeler and designer. Equipped with 36 stunning replications of rock ‘n’ roll history’s most sought-after vintage and modern amps, Positive Grid’s new iPad app lets musicians dive deep into the guts of their gear to tweak every possible aspect of their architecture.
And they named it ‘FLOW‘! Mixed In Key have released their DJ mixing application that they announced a while back and where you could suggest its name. This new application is not just another DJ mixing program, according to MIK it’s a world-exclusive: the decks allow you to beatmatch and crossfade inside the same track.
The DJ44 is the first member of a new line called SOLID CONTROL. The device is packed in a covered alu case with massive alu faceplate and high quality controls. You will find all necessary controls to mix perfectly with two decks using the internal software mixer and effects of Traktor Pro.
Today Steinberg introduces a six-in, four-out USB audio interface, featuring comprehensive connectivity, with studio-grade sound quality and a great software bundle. The UR44 audio interface audio interface that will be available in January 2014, further extending the Steinberg UR range of USB 2.0 interfaces.