IK Multimedia announces iRig MIX and DJ Rig app
IK Multimedia is proud to announce iRig MIX, the first mobile mixer for iPhone, iPod touch or iPad devices.
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Livid Instruments unveils the CNTRL:R
CNTRL:R is a contemporary MIDI performance instrument for creative music production. Housed in a lightweight aluminum body, this controller is ideal for live performance and studio production. Create rhythms, sequence and perform drums, launch clips, mix tracks, and have complete control over your performance with CNTRL:R’s advanced set of features. High quality faders, push button encoders, rotary knobs, expression pedal inputs, and keypads backed with RGB lights give you all the controls you need for an interactive performance. With scripts available for Ableton Live and NI Traktor, the CNTRL:R meets the needs of anyone looking to perform electronic music. CNTRL:R is designed and hand crafted in Austin, TX.
Put some Sasha in your DAW – Sasha Soundlab
AudioRaiders has invaded Sasha’s studio to bring you the first collection of sounds and software instruments that truly capture the heart and soul of one of electronic dance music’s most iconic producers. This is not just a sample library. You can customize every sound and loop to fit your style.
The Martians are coming! – Ministry Of Control project
Maybe you have seen this video already. Rumours have been going around who’s behind it all. Going with the latest trend of ‘viraling’ new products we guess it won’t take long before a new DJ controller will be unveiled. We have tried to figure out who’s behind it, but to be honest our guess is as good as yours.
Native Instruments Kontrol S2 – Gearjunkies Review
It finally arrived last month, the Native Instruments Kontrol S2 Midi Controller. Just before the BPM show in England it was revealed online by Native Instruments. Because of its price and smaller size, it’s being seen as “the smaller brother” by many. In this case Native’s top controller, the Kontrol S4. We quickly started playing…
Win Balance, Reason 6, SoundCloud Pro Membership
The Unnofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW.com) and featured Reason artist Olivia Broadfield have just announced a new remix competition with over $1000 dollars in prizes!
Serato Scratch Live 2.3.3 Update – Video
Serato is happy to anounce the release of Scratch Live 2.3.3, a new maintenance and bug fix release for all SSL DJs. Serato Product Manager, Nick, gives the latest version of Scratch Live one final test before release. Nick uses the Novation Dicers for cues and loops, as well as the Vestax VFX-1 for DJ-FX control.
Noisepad – vintage drum machine for your iPad
The Noisepad is a user friendly drum computer packed with the latest samples, beats and vocals from A-list artists and producers. It adds a new dimension to your live-sets, parties and all places where you want to make noise. Realtime built in effects such as pitch, delay, cut-off, phase, reverb and bit-crush will bring your noise to life. If all that isn’t enough, you simply upload your own samples to the custom soundbanks using iTunes.
Arturia releases Prophet V, CS-80 V version 2.5 updates and Spark 1.4
Arturia announces a major update to two of its classic synthesizers: The Prophet V and the CS-80V. Furthermore version 1.4 of the Spark Creative Drum Machine is released as well.
iXiMix TrakProDJ Deluxe Edition Released
TrakProDJ – “Deluxe Edition” is the latest generation 4 Deck enhanced version of the popular TrakProDJ control software offering a dedicated touch control system for the Traktor DJ platform and other MIDI compatible DJ software.
Red Bull BPM DJ app available now
The Red Bull BPM DJ app is now available via the Apple App store for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Download the app for free and get extra features to turn your mobile device into a complete DJ setup via in-app purchasing. Also available: the new Output Booster that solves the problem of the low output volume of the iPad and iPhone.
Liine Remiix Minus App released
Remiix Minus by Liine is an interactive record, available as an app for iPhone and iPad. It lets you combine, transform and re-arrange ten top tracks from the Minus catalogue. Use effects to transform the sounds and record and share your own version with your friends.
Free Christmas Synth from Native Instruments
SKANNER is the holiday gift for you from Native Instruments: Stephan Schmitt’s raucous and exciting new synth is available for download now. SKANNER can be used either with the latest version (5.6.2) of the free REAKTOR 5 PLAYER, or REAKTOR 5.6.2. Play samples like a synth – SKANNER will rip through your holiday lethargy.
And The Technical Grammy goes to… Celemony!
Cause for great joy at Celemony: the Recording Academy has announced that the Munich software house (“Melodyne”) will be honored in February 2012 with the Technical Grammy. The Technical Grammy is one of the most important international awards and is awarded to individuals and companies who have made contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording field.
XILS-lab releases sound sets for Synthix soft synth plug-in
XILS-lab is proud to announce availability of the Synthax A and Synthax B sound sets for its Synthix soft synth plug-in — a Mac (OS X 10.3.9 and later; Audio Unit, VST, RTAS — Pro Tools 7.0 and later) and PC (Windows XP, Vista, and 7; VST, RTAS — Pro Tools 7.0 and later) compatible virtual recreation of the much-sought-after Synthex, a lush-sounding, 1982-vintage, eight-voice programmable analogue polysynth (independently designed by Mario Maggi and built by Italian home-organ manufacturer Elka) — as of December 14, 2011.