Gizmo (Skratchworx) recently did a review on the Novation Dicers. As part of that review he made this video with DJ Woody who does a snippet of his 1 hour “Turntables In Technicolor” using Novation Dicers.
According to a message on their Facebook wall Serato is about to reveal more on the next version of their DJ software Serato Itch. Features that night be included in this new version could be FLAC support, video support, 4-deck support for more controllers, a sampler, compatibility with Serato’s The Bridge to allow DJing with Ableton Live within ITCH (like Serato Scratch), vertical centre waveform option (like Serato Scratch).
Cakewalk‘s Jimmy Landry talks to TC a.k.a. Spitfire about his various roles as Paul Oakenfold’s songwriter, engineer, and assistant producer. TC also talks about who he is working with in the industry and how SONAR X1 helps him stay successful.
Producer, engineer and songwriter Johnny McDaid took the plunge with a UAD-2 Quad Omni for FieldWork Music Studios Mac Pro system. Intrigued, Source dropped by the studio to discover whether his leap from native to UAD plug-ins has lived up to his expectations…?
Apple probably made a brilliant move with the release of a Garageband app for the iPad (and iPad 2). With a price of only 5 dollars you get a very nice DAW for your iPad.
Ear Machine unveiled iQ, an equalizer plug-in designed to learn the user’s preference. iQ recommends equalizer settings by analyzing user ratings of examples. The result is displayed in a traditional equalizer window where users can fine-tune the recommendation.
Apple today introduced iPad 2, the next generation of its magical device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading ebooks and much more. iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. iPad 2 features Apple’s new dual-core A5 processor for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics and now includes two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime® and Photo Booth®, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, bringing the innovative FaceTime feature to iPad users for the first time. Though it is thinner, lighter, faster and packed with new features, iPad 2 still delivers up to 10 hours of battery life* that users have come to expect. iPad 2 is available in black or white, features models that run on AT&T’s and Verizon’s 3G networks, and introduces the innovative iPad 2 Smart Cover in a range of vibrant polyurethane and rich leather colors.
Apogee Electronics is pleased to announce JAM, a studio quality guitar input for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Mac. Featuring PureDIGITAL technology, JAM enables musicians to practice, record and rock out with ultimate tone using the guitar amps and effects in Apple’s GarageBand software on iPad 2 or Mac. No configuration necessary, just plug in and play and experience the legendary sound quality of Apogee.
Thanks to Cubic Carrot we have some redeemcodes for the Beat Monitor and Beat Counter Mac apps which are now available at the Mac App Store. Both apps are essential software for professional DJs. Check out below how you can win one of the codes that we have available. But be quick, this give-away ends coming sunday already!
bx_dynEQ V2 is the IMPROVED further development of the original dynamic M/S EQ by Brainworx. Of course bx_dynEQ V2 also still contains a “regular” stereo and mono version. Affordable updates will be available for V1 users and bx_bundle customers.
Sequel LE Campus is the new all-in-one solution for creative audio projects in the educational sector. Based on the popular music studio Sequel 2, the Campus edition offers intuitive tools for recording, editing and mixing audio material of any kind, along with brilliant instrument sounds, loops and effects for different musical genres. There are many creative ways to integrate Sequel LE Campus in class — from band recording to podcast production over to interview recording and sound design. Best of all, Sequel LE Campus comprises a multi-user license which allows for unlimited use in school as well as at home.
Apogee Electronics R&D is moving toward a new paradigm of digital audio interconnection based upon Thunderbolt. Betty Bennett, CEO and Co-founder of Apogee Electronics Corporation, identifies the groundbreaking technology as “an innovative new standard of Connectivity without Compromise”.
PIANO 2 GO transforms your iPod or iPad into a full-blown music making machine; it’s like having your own personal studio! Practice, compose and perform music anywhere using this portable mini-keyboard with a built-in dock for iPod or iPad. Whether a novice or professional, PIANO 2 GO will have you creating and performing music for all your family, friends and fans to enjoy.
Denon DJ just posted a quick overview showing you how to setup Hybrid midi mode with Serato Scratch Live 2.1 or above. You can now download the Firmware and Hybrid Mapping files for the Denon DN-S3700 and DN-S1200.