Since the very first day the Apple iPad (1) was released we have had one at the office where we try out and play with a lot of music apps released for this tablet. Since its initial release there wasn’t any really decent integration for the studio. To be honest … after a while I got a bit bored with the iPad because of the lack of good usage in the studio.
VoiceLive 2 is the world’s most popular vocal multi effects processor, having been severely road-tested by singers all over the world for years. So, when something proves to be really great – why not go the extra mile and take it up a notch? Apart from all the amazing features of the original VoiceLive 2, this new Extreme Edition offers twice the looping memory, an enhanced microphone preamp for ultimate transparancy, new breathtaking Extreme Edition presets and an appearance that is sure to make a major impact on any stage with its new, extruded aluminum chassis and artwork in the coolest of blue!
The next big Mastering Plugin from Vengeance! 5 (!) unique Stereo PlugIns in one big bundle. Your mixes sound narrow, without life? Your vocalist just recorded mono files? You want to boost your basslines to the max? Bring your lead sounds to the front? Discover a new “depth” in your tracks, you never heard before, with Vengeance Stereo Bundle!
Steinberg today announced the shipping of the Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5033 EQ and 5043 compressor, two pro-audio VST/AU signal processing plug-ins, unveiled at this year’s NAMM show. Each plug-in is available as boxed version at authorized Steinberg dealers and as boxed or download version through the Steinberg Online Shop for EUR 499/GBP 422.* The bundle price is EUR 799/GBP 677.*
Touch Digital Controllers have launched their new company with the first product, the impOSCar2 Controller. This hardware controller was undoubtedly inspired by the GForce ImpOSCar 2 controller by Mario Jurisch (synth-project.de). Touch Digital Controllers Ltd was formed in 2010 by Richard Lawson and Kent Spong, both of whom have been working directly within the music industry for over a decade serving the vintage instrument community through their respective businesses: RL Music and KSR.
The award-winning Fireface UFX has been updated with a spectacular feature: an integrated digital recorder for all inputs and outputs directly to USB memory devices via the front USB port. The UFX records on USB thumb drives or hard drives with up to 2 TB capacity.
Anticipated for several years already, the GForce ImpOSCar 2 VSTi is now available (as a Mac plugin). ImpOSCar2 is the successor to our multi-award winning impOSCar software synthesizer. If you’re not familiar with the impOSCar then you’re in for a real treat. However, if you fell in love with it first time around, be prepared to fall in love all over again.
Pioneer‘s popular DDJ-T1 controller for users of Traktor software is about to get even better. Hot on the heels of Native Instruments release of Traktor 2, Pioneer will today update the DDJ-T1 software to Traktor Pioneer DDJ-T1 Edition 2.
The DDJ-S1 offers familiarity, innovation and pure controllerism to maximize performance with Serato ITCH software (which is included). The perfect home or mobile DJ set-up, the DDJ-S1 features balanced XLR input/output for connection direct to professional PA equipment, and a microphone talk-over feature to make MC’ing a breeze. Add to this the simple Plug and Play connection, amazing software features and superior hardware control, and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is a major force to be reckoned with.
IK Multimedia is proud to announce that five new gear models, designed and developed in close cooperation with Seymour Duncan® and Orange®, are now available on the AmpliTube Custom Shop. The Custom Shop in AmpliTube 3 brings an entirely new shopping experience for software plug-ins that is like visiting a real guitar store, one that is open 24/7 with a complete offering of legendary brands for building your truly custom tone from the comfort of your studio.
BEAT to MIDI will be the first VST release from Forge Audio Designs. BEAT to MIDI is a fast acting, low overhead Beat Detection and Drum Replacement tool which producers and musicians can implement to extract MIDI data from Drum loops.
In March 2010 Flux:: announced a partnership with IRCAM in Paris, France. IRCAM (Institute for Research and Coordination in Acoustics and Music) is one of the world’s leading public research institutes within the fields of musical expression, musical research, sound, and acoustics.
Singer/Songwriter Olivia Broadfield composes and records all her music from the confines of her home studio. At its heart is the Focusrite Saffire PRO 24. Olivia speaks to FocusriteTV about why she loves it so much.
Native Instruments today launched a time-limited special offer for its acclaimed TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 DJ system. Throughout the month of July, all owners of a newly registered KONTROL S4 unit are eligible for a free “Scratch Upgrade Kit“, which allows users to mix and scratch with timecode control via directly connected turntables or CD decks.