djDecks v0.99 released
djDecks v0.99 is released. Changes include improved master tempo quality, Reloop Digital Jockey controller mapping, and some smaller fixes and improvements.
STUDIO
Continuum Version 4.07 and Continuum Stand available
HAKEN Audio are proud to announce that Version 4.07 firmware is now available for download for Continuum Fingerboards with built-in sounds. This release adds these new internal sounds: Slide Wind, Metal Bar, Pluck Tine, and a Feedback String. Check out the Internal Sounds area at HakenAudio.com for examples and descriptions of the internal sounds.
IK Multimedia AmpliTube iRig Now Shipping
IK Multimedia is pleased to announce that the iRig™ guitar and bass interface adapter for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad is now shipping worldwide. The new iRig interface allows guitar and bass players to plug their instruments directly into the headphone/microphone input jack on their mobile Apple device and access the new world of mobile guitar and bass tone – AmpliTube for iPhone.
Control your VSTi with your hands – AirPiano
The airpiano is a new musical interface which allows playing and controlling software instruments simply by moving hands in the air. The airpiano introduces a magical user experience, a cool performance element and an experimental instrument to explore.
Slate Digital TRIGGER EX Drum Replacer Now Available
Slate Digital’s TRIGGER multi channel drum replacement tool for VST, AU, and RTAS has been called the new “GOLD STANDARD” in drum replacement and has already won two awards, earning a 10/10 rating from Computer Music magazine.
Vestax introduces MKII of the VCI-300 Controller
In 2008, the VCI-300+ITCH was the beginning for Vestax and Serato to create a new DJ console of the next generation. The goal was clear. To design a light weight and compact digital DJ instrument with the touch of analog control. Preserving the concept of the VCI-300+ITCH, the VCI-300MKII comes with usability improvements based on feedback from VCI-300 customers. Vestax has considered every comment that has been received, and have put them all in act. Simply to give DJs what they want.
SSL release Free iPhone APP for X-Patch
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, has released their first iPhone App. The ‘Remote Control For X-Patch’ can be downloaded for free from the iTunes™ App Store now. The X-Patch Remote Control searches a network over Wi-Fi for SSL’s X-Patch devices. If your X-Patch is connected to a Wi fi network the Remote Control enables selection and recall of individual stored Logictivity™ Presets. There are up to 128 presets per X-Patch found, and where more than one X-Patch is found, each device can be independently selected and controlled.
FXpansion presents BFD Sleishman expansions
FXpansion is proud to present BFD Sleishman, a set of 2 expansion packs for BFD2 and BFD Eco that capture the sensitivity, tone and dynamic range of Sleishman drums. Sleishman’s extraordinary free-floating drums enjoy legendary status by those drummers in the know, and by those lucky enough to own them. The Sleishman system of suspending the shell without any physical contact with lugs and other hardware results in unbeatable sustain and purity of tone. The drums’ patented tuning system keeps both heads precisely in tune with each other, resulting in a very unique sound.
Novation Automap v3.5 now available
Automap has been updated. The latest version of the software (v3.5) — which enables Novation’s keyboards and controllers to take instant control of DAWs and plug-ins — has a number of new features that make it even more powerful.
Service update for Melodyne editor, Melodyne assistant and Melodyne essential
Celemony today released a service update for Melodyne editor, Melodyne assistant and Melodyne essential. The update resolves a compatibility problem with the new version 5.5 of Cubase and version 5 of Nuendo as well as offering various minor bug-fixes and optimizations for all three editions.
Prince: The internet is completely over – The Mirror interview
Peter Willis from UK’s newspaper The Mirror had an interview with performer and producer Prince. Prince makes a remarkable statement: The Internet’s completely over! Read the entire interview:
Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 – Gearjunkies Review
Finally it arrived! The first official Traktor controller from Native Instruments themselves. This thing is a monster in a tight little box! Never have I used a midi/DJ controller that was so easy and quick to figure out.
MHC Synthesizers and Effects release Extreme 1.5.3 for Mac OS X
Version 1.5.3 of Extreme for Mac OS X has been released. Extreme has got the same changes as we have recently implemented for Ambient Keys and Industrial Tones. It includes fixes for Snow Leopard and Logic 9 and we have moved to an Intel only codebase with optimizations for Intel processors, Power PC isn’t supported any longer. In addition, all soundpacks that used to be optional are now included.
New SKYLIFE SampleRobot and WaveRobot Educational Program
From now on all students and teachers can benefit from special rebate conditions for SKYLIFE SampleRobot, SampleRobot Essentials and WaveRobot products. There are also multi licenses available for universities, audio and film schools. The request can be sent via www.samplerobot.com.
Novation Dicer is now shipping worldwide
Novation is pleased to announce that Dicer, the controller for the digital DJ, is now shipping.