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Avid Mbox 3 expected to be released next week…

Avid Mbox 3 expected to be released next week…

As the internet was flooded with rumours on the arrival on a new Mbox from AVID last week, there were still no pictures to be found. But, … the pictures below just came in. Apparently AVID didn’t succeed in keeping them under wraps untill the official release. Like with the Mbox2 there will be two Mbox 3 versions. First the regular and a lighter‘ Mbox 3 Mini version. We don’t have any new specifications for both versions. It is to be expected that there will be no Mbox Pro version. Rumours are that it will be replaced by a totally new product expected at Winter NAMM 2011.

Arturia Analog Player available now

Arturia Analog Player available now

Analog Player features 1000 classic Arturia synth sounds made from the company’s flagship software synthesizers (Minimoog V, Prophet V, ARP 2600 V, Jupiter 8V,…). The straightforward editing functions give access to the essential parameters, making sound design easy- and a blast. And the smart preset manager allows getting the sound needed, without wasting time scrolling through endless menus.

LM2 – New loudness meter from TC Electronic

LM2 – New loudness meter from TC Electronic

TC Electronic is already at the forefront of loudness metering for the broadcast industry. For decades, TC has been responsible for some of the most reliable tools available for those needing to measure, correct and convert audio for a variety of broadcast applications. With LM2 TC Electronic is not only delivering the tools for next generation metering, it has also been instrumental in defining what those new standards should be.

Synthogy Ivory II Grand Pianos release next week

Synthogy Ivory II Grand Pianos release next week

The Virtual Piano that started it all, Ivory Grand Pianos redefined what virtual instruments could do, combining stunning, world-class piano samples with a powerful, software/DSP engine and custom user interface. Ivory’s worldwide critical acclaim and popularity has made it the industry standard, and the virtual piano of choice for the world’s most elite musicians.

Pioneer DJM-2000 – Gearjunkies Review Part 2 – Video

In part one of our Pioneer DJM-2000 review we told you how much we loved this machine. For us it is the ‘missing link’ to the CDJ-2000. When you connect the DJM-2000 with the CDJ’s through the PRODJ protocol, these devices will function as one. The DJM is packed with so many features that anyone can use/create their own style on it. Our team member Wytse Gerichhausen, who wrote the review, took the DJM by the hand and made this cool video. He made this video as a visual overview of what this ‘baby’ can do. Particularly the effects and the use of the touchscreen of this mixer. …. It was a sad day at the office when we had to return this review unit!

Pioneer DJM-2000 – Gearjunkies Review Part 1

Pioneer DJM-2000 – Gearjunkies Review Part 1

From mixer to instrument – At first look, the DJM-2000 looks like a small SVM-1000, (also equipped with a touchscreen), but it really isn’t a small SVM. The DJM-2000 is the missing link in a booth with CDJ-2000’s. Because you can connect the DJM-2000 with the CDJ’s through the PRODJ protocol, these devices will function as one. Almost anything becomes possible.

NI releases Classic Sounds of VINTAGE ORGANS

NI releases Classic Sounds of VINTAGE ORGANS

VINTAGE ORGANS brings the classic sounds of the past to your productions today. Five legendary organs have been brought up to date with their authentic character and charm preserved in perfect detail. The Hammond B-3, C-3 and M-3 models, the Vox Continental II and the Farfisa Compact were sampled in highest quality from the original instruments exclusively by Native Instruments. Five modern classics that no producer should be without!

Brainworx bx_shredspread – Tutorial Video

bx_shredspread is a stereo processor to be used on any stereo guitar subgroup or stereo guitar channels. bx_shredspread’ s main purpose is to make sure your stereo (“doubled”) guitar signals sound “wide and phatt” – as easy and fast as possible. bx_shredspread is a tool to control panning, stereo width and the “tone” of your stereo guitar tracks / groups. It automatically avoids typical phase problems that can occur when using M/S technology via some sophisticated algorithms for stereo width, EQ and pan. Although mainly created for guitars bx_shredspread may also be used on keyboard groups, organs, choirs, etc.

 

Pianist Pro app now with MIDI Mobilizer support

One of the conclusions in the first part of our iPad article series was that the apps we tested and played with were cool and fun to play with. The only real issue was the midi/io function or better, the lack of! If music apps will play a part in studio environments, apps will have to be improved on this level! We don’t know if MooCowMusic has listened to us, but anyway, they have implemented the support for the Line6 Midi Mobilizer.

New videos on the Ohm Studio Collaboration Software

The Ohm Studio is evolving faster every day. In the past there were the brainstorms, then the different features specifications, then coding hundreds of independent modules, and now the guys at Ohm Force are finally putting all the pieces of the puzzle together. They’re in the process of implementing them one by one on the ever-evolving Ohm Studio’s graphic user interface. Not that they want to put you to sleep with this kind of techie blah blah, it is just their way of telling you thatthey are very excited about the iminent arrival of the Ohm Studio’s Beta Version, later this year!

Denon DN-HC1000S New Effects Mapping for Serato Scratch Live 2.1

Denon DN-HC1000S New Effects Mapping for Serato Scratch Live 2.1

The Denon DN-HC1000S USB MIDI controller for Serato Scratch Live now has added extra mappings for the latest update of Scratch Live 2.1, allowing complete control of the software’s DJ-FX. The DN-HC1000S provides new mapping with control of both the Super Knob and Ultra Knob in Scratch Live 2.1. Now, a DJ can easily access a huge range of software effects with the versatile control of this popular controller.

Blue Cat Audio MB-5 Dynamix Unleashed

Blue Cat Audio MB-5 Dynamix Unleashed

Blue Cat’s MB-5 Dynamix multiband dynamics processor is the most flexible audio tool Blue Cat have ever released: check out its 5 independent powerful processors and its cross-band side chaining capabilities, you won’t find these elsewhere! It is available as a single plug-in or within the refreshed Blue Cat’s Master Pack and All Plugins Pack bundles, or the brand new Energy Pack dynamics plug-ins package. As a side note, it is also their first plug-in that supports the 64-bit VST format on Mac.