IK Multimedia have announced that have stgarted shipping their iRig Blueboard Midi pedalboard. It is the first wireless MIDI pedalboard for iOS and Mac that allows you to control your music apps and more from the floor.
Undertone have announced a new production run of their rackunit EQ, the UTA MPEQ-1. This run of the unit features slight modifications on appearance and sound. The first run of MPEQ-1s were essentially prototypes and required a handful of modifications to the PCBs. All of those modifications are now built into the design of the PCBs, so the units have a cleaner, more finished look inside as well.
The guys behind the Mixed In Key harmonic analysis software for DJ, have been quiet for about a year now. But with good reason as they have been working hard on a new software…. A DJ mixing software! And to be honest that is a bold move with several very strong players in this market already like Native Instruments Traktor and Serato. Fully aware of that, MIK have developed a software that does give new features that will give new creative possibilities for a DJ.
Harmony Systems announced the worldwide availability of Delora gbRemote 2.0, an application for the iPhone or iPod touch that functions as a remote controller for the Apple GarageBand music application for the Mac. This major version upgrade brings iOS7 styling and support, as well as significant feature additions. gbRemote is a complementary product to the Delora gbTouch for GarageBand app for the iPad, which now also supports iOS7.
Steinberg have announced that they have enhanced their UR28M and UR824 USB audio interfaces with a comprehensive firmware update which adds several new features and improvemnets. This newly released firmware update for UR28M and UR824 USB audio interfaces boasts DSP-based guitar amp effects, VST 3 effects bundle, class-compliant mode for connectivity with iPads, loopback option for internet live streaming and a free version of Steinberg’s latest Cubase AI music production software.
For over 40 years, API mixing consoles have become synonymous for audio excellence and multi-platinum recordings. From the Foo Fighters to Fleetwood Mac’s classic Rumours, API mixing desks are legendary for their colorful punch and warm analog detail. Now Universal Audio is pleased to release the API Vision Channel Strip Plug-In for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform and Apollo audio interfaces.
The Producertech team are excited to announce the first of many live teaching events, starting in November with 2 Ableton Live weekends by certified trainer Rob Jones. These weekends, one for Beginners and one for Advanced level users, include 2 full days of training on Ableton software and music production in general, as well as instruction on Ableton’s control surface Push, free online courses and £100 worth of samples from Loopmasters.
RME have announced that they started shipping their new QuadMic II PreAmp. Excellent Signal to Noise Ratio, lowest harmonic distortions and wide gain range make the QuadMic II a first choice for superior studio recordings. QuadMic II is battery powerable and thus excellent for remote applications.
Steinberg is happy to announce the release of the latest VST Sound Instrument Set, Allen Morgan Signature Drums Volume 2. Delivering new sounds for Groove Agent ONE, the drum machine available in previous versions of Cubase, the Nuendo Expansion Kit and Sequel 3, this content set features over 700 pre-processed hybrid sounds and 150 MIDI loops.
At the coming AES New York, Bettermaker will show a new product that will complete their EQ range. The new ATM Bettermaker EQ542 is a stereo analog parametric equalizer with plugin recall in 500 format.
Last week we showed you the leaked advertisement of a new line of Minifoogers, so we kinda knew they were coming soon. And today Moog acknowledged the rumours by introducing … the new Minifoogers. A series of compact – easy to use stomp boxes designed primarily for use with electric guitar and bass. Each Minifooger is housed in a rugged cast aluminum enclosure and features a 100% analog signal path, true bypass design, optional battery power, and a single expression pedal input providing hands-free control of one specified parameter within each unit.
Yet, … another quite original and ‘special’ new controller/instrument. According to developers Naonext it is much more than a controller, a real instrument: an interface based on movement, the Crystall Ball allows for intuitive control of MIDI synthesizers and computer-aided creation software.
Since 2006, Masterpiece Mastering owner Billy Stull, referred to by the legendary Rupert Neve as a man with “golden ears”, has taught audio engineers from around the world the craft of commercial CD mastering at one of his intensive three-day training sessions on Texas’ beautiful South Padre Island.
Virsyn are happy to announce the release of Cube Synth for iOS. The Cube Synth is a groundbreaking new iPad synthesizer giving you the power and flexibility of additive synthesis together with easy editing and morphing capabilities. Macro parameters allow you to control this beast with unequalled ease.
Raw Cutz is the fresh sample label from Erik Svahn and Matt Pelling, the guys behind Loopmasters and Equipped Music – it’s a fresh look at the world of sampling through the eyes of those that have been involved with the sampling industry since its inception in the early 1990s.