Waves Introduces W43 Noise Reduction Plugin
Ambient noise: Hiss. Hum. Traffic. Wind. Air conditioning. They can all wreak havoc on dialog tracks. With Waves W43, they’re a thing of the past.
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Loads of new stuff from Denon DJ at (US) DJ EXPO
Earlier today we showed you the new DN-X600 2-Channel Digital Mixer, featuring MIDI interface and an internal soundcard. But Denon didn’t stop there. They unveiled more new gear. Denon unveiled a full-blown mixer/MIDI controller, with four-deck/four-channel mixer control with built-in soundcard and microphone effect, and the ability to control DJ software for PCs through US, the DN-MC6000. The DN-SC2000 is a single deck MIDI controller. Next to these new products the DN-X1600 is now TRAKTOR® SCRATCH PRO certified, further expanding the unit’s capability.
Novation DICER available now
Novation’s Dicer is an ultra-compact cue point and looping controller for Digital DJs that fits directly onto the turntable, CDJ, mixer or laptop. It has been designed with Serato to integrate into their ‘Scratch Live’ Digital Vinyl System. However, it also works with Native Instruments’ Traktor Sctratch Pro. You can assign the pads to any MIDI function, from triggering effects to browsing your itunes library!
Realtime effects processor for the Korg Monotron
Monostudio is a realtime effects processor with built-in vintage drumcomputer. It enriches the sonic palette of the already extremely versatile Korg Monotron analogue ribbon synthesizer.
AXON from Audio Damage released
Axon is a strange creature, and Audio Damage won’t tell you otherwise. Their goal was to come up with a new style of percussion sequencer/synth that wasn’t linear and x0xy, and they succeeded beyond the wildest expectations. The Neuron Sequencer in Axon is a fundamentally different way of thinking about rhythmic sequencing, and results in new patterns and styles that will bring your IDM, dance, and ambient tracks to another place.
Short preview of NI Abbey Road 80s Drums – Video
After the release of Native Instruments Abbey Road 60’s and 70’s Drums, we could expect Native Instruments to take on the 80’s as well. And they did! Just a litle short preview has been posted on Youtube. It gives some short impressions of the Abbey Road 80’s Drums, to be released later this month.
Win a signed Sander van Doorn album plus Rob Papen products
As many Time+Space regulars will know, Dutch Trance/Techno/Electro/House genius Sander van Doorn is a self-confessed Rob Papen fan. In a Time+Space interview with the man himself last year, Sander revealed he uses Predator in his productions ‘almost always’ and, in a studio feature with Future Music magazine, he proclaimed it was one of his favourite synths.
Voxengo LF Max Punch 1.3. update
Voxengo LF Max Punch version 1.3 update is now available for download. LF Max Punch is a professional audio effect plugin for music and sounds where low-frequency thump and punch are most welcome, and where distortion is applied specifically to bring the bass sound to life. LF Max Punch is available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.
GrooveMaker new DJ pack available Chris Domingo House
IK Multimedia is proud to announce the release of a new artist-created GrooveMaker® app for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad: GrooveMaker Chris Domingo House, played and composed by veteran of progressive house music, Chris Domingo. This is the latest addition to the popular GrooveMaker app range of 12 currently available titles.
Brainworx announces bx_shredspread
If you like to rock out hard from time to time Brainworx have something that you will like. Their brandnew M/S stereo width and tone control tool bx_shredspread was designed to bring you the wide and roaring guitar sound of the pros, hassle-free and fast.
Griid now available from iTunes
How could the simple task of launching clips from a controller be improved, making it as intuitive, fun and transparent as possible? Griid is the answer to that question. Griid is an advanced clip grid interface which allows you to control Ableton Live (running on your desktop or laptop) from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Using specially developed touch objects and simple gestures, Griid is carefully designed with the performance experience in mind.
Loopseque simple app for creating music
Loopseque is an incredibly simple app for creating music. With Loopseque making music is like playing a game. Create beats, switch fast between patterns and arrange compositions. You can access your music instantly and everywhere.
Camel Audio releases Planet Earth Sound Library
Camel Audio is really pleased to announce the release of the Planet Earth Sound Library for Alchemy and Alchemy Player. Planet Earth is a new Sound Library packed full of great sounds for electronica, ambient and dance music producers. Until the end of August you can choose what you want to pay for it, with at least 50% of the proceeds going to charity.
Ircam Tools a proper introduction – Video
The IRCAM Tools products express the result of over twenty years of fundamental research within the realms of music related digital signal processing. First out, we present a series of products evolved from two major fields of technology, Acoustic & Cognitive Spaces, and Sound Analysis & Synthesis.
Turntable Tricknology with DJ Shiftee – Video
DJ Shiftee explains some of the special tricks and techniques he used in his live dubstep remix with Traktor Scratch Pro, Kontrol X1 and Maschine (see the original performance here. If you want to create a similar advanced routine with turntables and/or controllers, you should be able to get some inspiration from this video.