The Focusrite Control 2802 small-format recording console is now available globally, having been unveiled to the world in April 2011. The Control 2802 marks Focusrite’s first foray into the console market for almost 20 years, following the company’s rich mixer heritage that launched them into the world of recording in the late ’80s.
SKYLIFE announces the upcoming release of new SampleRobot 4 Sampling Suite. With the Sampling Suite everybody who is into sampling will get a complete software package to master all sampling challenges elegantly and fast. Therefore the Sampling Suite offers a comprehensive and sophisticated set of tools for instrument mapping and export, auto sampling, MIDI remote control, format conversion, batch and auto-loop processing, sample playback and synthesis. It was never easier to build sample-based instruments on a professional top quality level.
Serato Audio Research announce the release of Serato Scratch Live 2.3, the latest free software update for Serato Scratch Live DJs.
The Pulveriser plugin is one of the three new effect devices within Reason 6, next to the Alligator en the Echo. In this micro tutorial Propellerhead take a look at the Pulveriser. Pulveriser is a sound demolition unit capable of destroying your signal but before you turn those knobs up to eleven, I wanted to show you that Pulveriser also excels at being an audio sweetener. In today’s world of pristine digital recording, meticulously sampled instruments, and quantized MIDI it’s sometimes necessary to add a little color and grit to your otherwise perfect material.
Harmony Systems, Inc. announced the worldwide availability of gbTouch 3, another significant upgrade to the Delora gbTouch iPad music application. gbTouch 3 functions as a remote controller for the Apple GarageBand application program on the Mac.
This one took Elysia longer than they thought… Anyway, the TDM version of the alpha compressor plugin is now available as a free upgrade to your existing license. Just download the new installer and you’ll be ready to go. Elysia would sincerely like to thank everybody for the great amount of patience you had with them.
PSP NobleQ combines the features of passive program equalizers with a wide range of frequency settings and extended functionality. To make this plug-in a versatile tool we added several modern features such as an adjustable high pass filter, and the ability to switch high peak and shelf filters to Boost or Attenuation operation.
xMix – Logic Edition is an interactive, user friendly MIDI DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) Control Surface specifically designed and optimized for use with Logic Pro 9. No drivers required. Powered by CoreMidi Networking Technology with speeds of almost zero latency, xMix-Logic Edition connects wirelessly and seamlessly interacts with Logic Pro 9. The xMix user interface displays the absolute state of play in Logic Pro direct to your iPad. Giving you the freedom to control your session from anywhere within wifi range, delivering a new sense of control in your studio.
The DJ Mixtools from Loopmasters is not your ordinary series of loop CDs/packs. It’s a concept that Loopmasters have introduced last year for the forward-thinking DJ and live artist. Imagine buying a track but then being able to separate that track into its key elements and having ROYALTY FREE access to remix, effect, chop and loop the parts in your own individual style to create an exciting and refreshing new mix… Recently loopmasters have expanded the series with five more editions.
TC-Helicon’s VoiceJam is the most powerful and creative audio looper for iPhone, and now a jaw-dropping inApp option is available with software version 1.2.50!
Z3TA+ 2 builds upon the solid foundation of this classic waveshaping synthesizer with improved controls via a complete user interface overhaul for extensive, hands-on control of parameters including envelopes, effects routing, waveshaping, and performance functions. Real-time performance and expression controls are centralized into the Performance Module featuring the new Adaptive Pitch Bend. All this provides new inspiration for sound design, real-time expression, and is all bounded by impeccable sound quality.
Cockos Software have just released REAPER in its latest version 4. REAPER updates are evolutionary, not revolutionary. REAPER 4 is not a radically new experience from REAPER 3, but adds a number of useful new features, ease of use improvements, and even more of that legendary REAPER customizability.
Urs had a busy month! – They’ve updated literally everything during the past weeks. After launching the new website and customer support system, they’ve had a very intense round of beta-testing, packaging and publishing. Their major plugins are rock solid on the latest operating systems and DAW upgrades, including MacOS X 10.7 “Lion“, and of course Windows 7 64-bit.
Native Instruments recently launched a time-limited special offer for its acclaimed TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 DJ controller. Throughout the months of August and September, all owners of a newly registered KONTROL X1 will receive a free upgrade from the included TRAKTOR LE software to the full-featured TRAKTOR PRO 2 version, gaining access to four decks, sample decks and loop recorder, comprehensive loop and cue functions, a selection of over 30 effects and a host of additional performance features.
From September 1st, a new free update for MASCHINE will be available. The 1.7 version builds on plug-in support offered by 1.6, allowing the finding and loading of individual presets from within the MASCHINE hardware browser-without ever having to touch your keyboard or mouse. This cements the tight integration between MASCHINE and KOMPLETE 8, utilizing Native Instrument’s new NIS sound format.