STUDIO

Blue Cat Audio Releases Liny EQ 5.0
Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Blue Cat Audio Releases Liny EQ 5.0

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Blue Cat’s Liny EQ 5.0 is a complete rewrite of their low latency linear phase EQ plug-ins. Liny EQ is an 8 bands linear phase graphic equalizer with very low latency and comprehensive visual feedback: it processes audio signals without phase distortion, with an unusually short latency (less than 3 milliseconds). Version 5.0 has now a brand new, fully customizable user interface, and includes many new features and enhancements: premium visual feedback with EQ curves, spectrum and spectrogram displays, new EQ shapes, single and dual channels modes, a new presets manager, Windows AAX support, multiple display sizes, new MIDI and automation mapping capabilities, and much more.

Platinum Notes 4.0 Available Now
DJ GEAR, Studio Software

Platinum Notes 4.0 Available Now

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Platinum Notes has been created by the developers behind DJ software Mixed In Key. It is currently used by the world’s best DJs. With Platinum Notes you will make your music files sound perfect. Platinum Notes uses studio filters to process your files. It corrects pitch, improves volume and makes every file ready to play anywhere – from your iTunes to a festival sound system. They designed it to work with music from Beatport, iTunes and other stores. Even if you buy WAV files, Platinum Notes will improve them.

Shure introduces new SE846 Sound Isolating Earphones
DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware

Shure introduces new SE846 Sound Isolating Earphones

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Last week Shure introduced the SE846 Sound Isolating Earphones featuring Quad High-Definition MicroDrivers with a three-way system configuration for dedicated low, mid and high frequency distribution. The patent-pending design of the SE846 includes a groundbreaking low-pass filter with true subwoofer that enables deep low-end performance without sacrificing clarity or detail.

Dave McNair – Mastering with Sonnox Pro-Codec on David Bowie album
INTERVIEWS, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Dave McNair – Mastering with Sonnox Pro-Codec on David Bowie album

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Present mastering/mixing engineer extraordinaire Dave McNair. With a list full of credits ranging from Iggy Pop and Rod Stewart to Los Lobos, Tina Turner and most recently David Bowie, his expertise and trusted ears represent the last step in the record making process. Dave recently, sat down with Sonnox to share his experience using the Sonnox Fraunhofer Pro-Codec.

Denon Engine DJ Update V1.1.0 Available Now
DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Denon Engine DJ Update V1.1.0 Available Now

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Denon DJ is pleased to announce new feature loaded and optimised legacy functions to its music management system Engine. Listening intently to user feedback, and maintaining a finger on the pulse of today’s DJ software and hardware demands, V 1.1.0 is now available. Running on PC/Mac or with the iOS iPad version, Engine’s new features make the live or studio DJ interaction experience even more fluid and precise.

Akai iMPC update 1.2. available
Studio Software

Akai iMPC update 1.2. available

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With the iMPC you can turn your iPad into an MPC. With more than 1,200 samples, 50 editable programs, 80 editable sequences, and iconic MPC workflow, iMPC is the first app to bring the look and feel of the classic Akai Pro MPC to your iPad. iMPC includes everything you need to create a beat quickly and easily, including built-in effects, plus the ability to create new sequences and record and overdub beats. Developed in partnership with Retronyms, the 1.2. update is now availbale at the appstore.

Studio Software

KAOZ THEORY Expansion for Native Instruments iMASCHINE introduced

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Native Instruments launched a new range of iMASCHINE Expansions with the release of KAOZ THEORY – created by the much-lauded DJ and producer Kerri ‘Kaoz’ Chandler. These new iMASCHINE Expansions will be created in collaboration with internationally renowned artists from different genres, and will be available for iMASCHINE only. Users can however export their iMaschine projects to the MASCHINE software for further editing and arranging. Native Instruments will continue to release compact iMASCHINE versions of their acclaimed iMASCHINE Expansions.

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Mixvibes Cross 2.4. Update available – 4 Decks and HID control

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Mixvibes have announced that a 2.4 update for the Cross DJ software is available now. Cross provides DJs with the relevant and professional tools which are needed in the modern age of Digital DJing, coupled with the best timecode Vinyl and CD emulation. Thanks to the perfect automated beat matching and new remix features, DJs can now focus on sampling, looping, audio FX and enjoy more creativity during their performances.

Focusrite releases Scarlett 18i8 and 6i6 USB Audio Interfaces
Studio Hardware

Focusrite releases Scarlett 18i8 and 6i6 USB Audio Interfaces

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The Scarlett range of Focusrite USB audio interfaces gets extended with two new models, the 18i8 (18 in, 8 out) and the 6i6 (6-in, 6-out). Both are aimed at recording artists, producers and bands and differ primarily in their I/O configuration. Both feature award-winning Focusrite mic pres, designed specifically for Focusrite’s computer music interfaces, and Focusrite’s renowned precision 24bit/96KHz conversion for maximum transparency. In addition to Mac® or Windows® operation, both interfaces are compatible with iOS® devices like the iPad® (via an Apple iPad camera connection kit.