STUDIO

MOTU Digital Performer 7.2 now available

MOTU Digital Performer 7.2 now available

Digital Performer beta testers could barely contain their excitement (and their non-disclosure agreements) when they first experimented with DP 7.2‘s new Themes. Within minutes of posting the first beta with this feature, comments like “AWESOME work guys!” and “I’m as giddy as a school girl!” came flooding in to MOTU Central. Want to see what all the excitement is about? If you own Version 7, you can now download the free Version 7.2 updater and see for yourself.

NI MASCHINE in the hands of a virtuoso – Video

After setting the Low End Theory (L.A.) on fire during the recent workshop, early MASCHINE adopters and hip-hop innovators Mr. Invisible still had the juice to record two fresh videos with us. Produced in one inspirational afternoon, these joints show their love for MASCHINE as a groovebox and its potential in the hands of a virtuoso – watch the pad-pressing frenzy of their beat-maker Justin Aswell and believe!

Pioneer CDJ-850 and Line-up Positioning Comparison – Video

The CDJ-2000s are quickly replacing the CDJ-1000Mk3 as the industry standard player in the world’s biggest clubs, while the CDJ-900 takes root in regular clubs. For semi-pro bedroom DJs and bars and completing the rekordbox™ enabled CDJ line-up, Pioneer recently announced the new CDJ-850, available from August 2010. Video below shows us more on what to expect from the CDJ-850.

Mackie introduces the Onyx Blackjack and Onyx Blackbird

Mackie introduces the Onyx Blackjack and Onyx Blackbird

The Onyx Blackjack is an ultra-compact desktop 2×2 USB interface, perfect for the home studio. It features two acclaimed Onyx mic preamp channels, each featuring built-in DIs for connecting guitars, etc. Separate level control for studio monitors and headphones, along with true analog hardware monitoring take the guesswork out of zero-latency recording. It is bus-powered, with a rugged, ergonomic chassis perfect for both portable and home studio applications.