Waves Introduces W43 Noise Reduction Plugin
Ambient noise: Hiss. Hum. Traffic. Wind. Air conditioning. They can all wreak havoc on dialog tracks. With Waves W43, they’re a thing of the past.
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Loads of new stuff from Denon DJ at (US) DJ EXPO
Earlier today we showed you the new DN-X600 2-Channel Digital Mixer, featuring MIDI interface and an internal soundcard. But Denon didn’t stop there. They unveiled more new gear. Denon unveiled a full-blown mixer/MIDI controller, with four-deck/four-channel mixer control with built-in soundcard and microphone effect, and the ability to control DJ software for PCs through US, the DN-MC6000. The DN-SC2000 is a single deck MIDI controller. Next to these new products the DN-X1600 is now TRAKTOR® SCRATCH PRO certified, further expanding the unit’s capability.
New EQ module for the SSL X-Rack modular rack system
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, proudly announces a new module for the X-Rack modular rack system: the Stereo EQ Module.
Novation DICER available now
Novation’s Dicer is an ultra-compact cue point and looping controller for Digital DJs that fits directly onto the turntable, CDJ, mixer or laptop. It has been designed with Serato to integrate into their ‘Scratch Live’ Digital Vinyl System. However, it also works with Native Instruments’ Traktor Sctratch Pro. You can assign the pads to any MIDI function, from triggering effects to browsing your itunes library!
Realtime effects processor for the Korg Monotron
Monostudio is a realtime effects processor with built-in vintage drumcomputer. It enriches the sonic palette of the already extremely versatile Korg Monotron analogue ribbon synthesizer.
iLive-T consoles drive Brad Paisley tour’s Water World stage
One of the bright spots in the 2010 summer tour season has been the Brad Paisley H2O Tour, a fan-friendly affair that offers exceptional entertainment value. Two iLive-T digital consoles were chosen to run the two-hour pre-show concert at the “Water World Plaza Stage” just outside the main venue on a portable stage set-up. Up-and-coming country stars Steel Magnolia, Easton Corbin and Josh Thompson perform, with over 5,000 fans typically attending the Water World Plaza Stage.
Dance label Balloon Records installs SSL Matrix
Leading European Dance music label Balloon Records has installed a Solid State Logic Matrix to help record a wide range of projects – their own acts, commercials, voiceovers, and other bands. Their roster boasts a variety of successful artists, including Darren Baille (of the Guru Josh Project, who scored a worldwide hit with Infinity in 2008) and stars like Rene Rodrigezz, Merlin Milles and Alex De Vito.
AXON from Audio Damage released
Axon is a strange creature, and Audio Damage won’t tell you otherwise. Their goal was to come up with a new style of percussion sequencer/synth that wasn’t linear and x0xy, and they succeeded beyond the wildest expectations. The Neuron Sequencer in Axon is a fundamentally different way of thinking about rhythmic sequencing, and results in new patterns and styles that will bring your IDM, dance, and ambient tracks to another place.
Short preview of NI Abbey Road 80s Drums – Video
After the release of Native Instruments Abbey Road 60’s and 70’s Drums, we could expect Native Instruments to take on the 80’s as well. And they did! Just a litle short preview has been posted on Youtube. It gives some short impressions of the Abbey Road 80’s Drums, to be released later this month.
Focusrite Announce Saffire PRO 14
Joining Focusrite’s acclaimed audio interface range is the Saffire PRO 14. It’s an eight-input, six-output FireWire® audio interface designed for home-studio musicians wanting a simple but high-quality I/O device for their Mac or PC. Featuring two award-winning Saffire mic preamps, flexible I/O routing and class-leading 24-bit/96kHz A-D/D-A conversion with JetPLL? jitter-elimination technology, it’s capable of providing studio-quality recordings, more so than any other competing interface.
Win a signed Sander van Doorn album plus Rob Papen products
As many Time+Space regulars will know, Dutch Trance/Techno/Electro/House genius Sander van Doorn is a self-confessed Rob Papen fan. In a Time+Space interview with the man himself last year, Sander revealed he uses Predator in his productions ‘almost always’ and, in a studio feature with Future Music magazine, he proclaimed it was one of his favourite synths.
Voxengo LF Max Punch 1.3. update
Voxengo LF Max Punch version 1.3 update is now available for download. LF Max Punch is a professional audio effect plugin for music and sounds where low-frequency thump and punch are most welcome, and where distortion is applied specifically to bring the bass sound to life. LF Max Punch is available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.
GrooveMaker new DJ pack available Chris Domingo House
IK Multimedia is proud to announce the release of a new artist-created GrooveMaker® app for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad: GrooveMaker Chris Domingo House, played and composed by veteran of progressive house music, Chris Domingo. This is the latest addition to the popular GrooveMaker app range of 12 currently available titles.
Brainworx announces bx_shredspread
If you like to rock out hard from time to time Brainworx have something that you will like. Their brandnew M/S stereo width and tone control tool bx_shredspread was designed to bring you the wide and roaring guitar sound of the pros, hassle-free and fast.
Griid now available from iTunes
How could the simple task of launching clips from a controller be improved, making it as intuitive, fun and transparent as possible? Griid is the answer to that question. Griid is an advanced clip grid interface which allows you to control Ableton Live (running on your desktop or laptop) from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Using specially developed touch objects and simple gestures, Griid is carefully designed with the performance experience in mind.