If you don’t mind the Nintendo-ish, PSP-ish looks, the KDJ-ONE is another ‘gadget’ that can be an alternative to an iPad with music apps. The KDJ-ONE provides a completely portable and wireless handheld production environment featuring an advanced synthesizer, sequencer, and multitrack audio editing with ACIDized WAV support.
TC-Helicon VoiceTone Correct XT is the ultimate vocal production pedal, updated with a raft of new features including intelligent Anti-Feedback. With TC-Helicon’s VoiceTone Correct XT, professional sounding vocals are now within the reach of any vocalist. Updated from its winning predecessor, Correct XT makes it quicker and easier for any vocalist to get that polished, produced sound.
We almost missed it but next to the new DJX900USB mixer, Behringer unveiled the new NOX Series DJ mixers on their website, just days before the NAMM Show starts. BEHRINGER NOX Series DJ Mixers are built to connect directly to your computer and take your music straight into the digital realm. In an instant, these mixers allow you to record and play any digital music file with your PC or Mac computer without the need for any special drivers! Plus they’ve included the infinium “contact-free” VCA Crossfader, the legendary XENYX mic and premium-grade phono preamps, and beat-syncable FX for years of flawless performance.
TC-Helicon, the only pro audio company 100 percent dedicated to the needs of vocalists, announces the VoiceJam app – a powerful iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad app for creating music on the fly. The application provides real-time audio looping, layering and an intuitive live performance interface to musicians everywhere. The portability of the iPhone and iPad allows musicians to be creative with the sounds around them, wherever they go. Despite its name, VoiceJam is not limited to the voice – if it’s audible, it’s loopable!
Hercules, a leader and pioneer in digital DJ controllers for computers, announces the latest addition to their DJ Console line, the DJ 4Set. The Hercules DJ 4Set combines the functions and feel of a pro controller with the simplicity users need to host memorable parties all night long. It is a must-have solution for mixing fans who dream of setting the dance floor on fire with their mixes, without having to spend days in advance getting to know their new gear.
IK Multimedia is proud to announce iRig Mic: the first handheld quality condenser microphone for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad – designed for all vocal and mobile sound needs.
BIAS recently released Peak Studio — an exciting new software suite for audio editing, mastering, and delivery on Mac OS X. Peak Studio includes Peak Pro 7, the latest evolution of the award-winning audio editor for the Mac, along with a complementary suite of powerful tools for mastering, restoration, streamlined analog archiving, and more.
Loopmasters is currently running a “Sneeky Peek” giveaway. The audio candy that’s there for you has different flavours. These are: Andy Karakasis, High Rankin, Justin Robertson, Meat Katie, Prince Fatty, Rasmus Faber, Semus Haji & Paul Emanuel, Timo Maas, Total Science and Utah Saints.
Emulator is the most revolutionary experience for DJ’s in the last 30 years!, is the first REAL and USABLE Multi-Touch DJ System that allows the crowd to see exactly what the DJ is doing on a huge transparent touch screen. The art of DJ’ing is now part of the clubs lightshow, this is the next level in DJ performance!
PSP N2O is a semi-modular multi-effect plug-in which offers unparalleled flexibility and total sound creation freedom. The high-quality sound processing modules can be routed in any configuration, allowing for endless musical journeys. While built upon the same basic concept as PSP Nitro, PSP N2O, with its new modules and extended modulation features, explores completely new sonic areas.
Audioprom was originally called Sausage Sequencer. The idea was to build a sound sequencer that uses slices of sausages placed on the iPad as physical markers to make sounds. After the first prototype they realized that sausages, or any other food item, is sensed reliably only when touching your hand. As soon as you let go of the sausage, the iPad thinks it’s gone too.
Recently Matt Pelling and his team at Loopmasters have come up with their new ‘Mix Tools‘ concept, which allows you to DJ with set parts of a track (known as stems) and splice all sorts of bits together to make live re-edits on the fly. DontStayIn got the in for a chat on this new idea, and beat 500MB of free Mix Tool samples out of them to give to our budding DSI DJs! Cool eh?
Sonic Charge is the first in 2011 to release something new! Well, it is an update for their uTonic drum software, Sonic Charge µTonic version 3.0. The first major upgrade to their flagship drum machine in over five years. And what an upgrade it is. Sporting over 20 new features and a brand new look, µTonic is as good as new again.
We’ll have to wait a little bit longer but the new polysynth ‘Phosphor‘ from Audio Damage is almost ready. Just a few more weeks till release, the UI is one thing that’s finalised already. And it’s looking good!
Turn your iPad into the ultimate mobile guitar and bass multi-effect processor and recording studio! Use the AmpliTube iRig interface adapter to connect your guitar or bass to your iPad and you are ready to rock! Play, practice and record anytime, anywhere with world-class guitar and bass tones and a full portable studio. AmpliTube 2 for iPad gives you incredibly realistic tones and effects, plus full recording and processing capabilities in a powerful mobile app, all from the leaders in analog gear modeling software for professional recording studios.