FL Studio 9.5 beta preview – Video
ImageLine is pleased to announce the FL Studio 9.5 beta is available for testing. This video below shows some of the new features in FL Studio 9.5 Beta.
Studio Software
Mackie introduces the Onyx Blackjack and Onyx Blackbird
The Onyx Blackjack is an ultra-compact desktop 2×2 USB interface, perfect for the home studio. It features two acclaimed Onyx mic preamp channels, each featuring built-in DIs for connecting guitars, etc. Separate level control for studio monitors and headphones, along with true analog hardware monitoring take the guesswork out of zero-latency recording. It is bus-powered, with a rugged, ergonomic chassis perfect for both portable and home studio applications.
Numark V7 together with Akai APC20 – Video
Novamusik just posted this cool part 1 of a 3 part demonstration of the Numark v7 DJ turntable controller and the Akai APC20 controller with Mike Hoska.
MAC Support update for Cakewalk V-Studio 20
Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces immediate availability of a new Mac Support update for the V-Studio 20. The free V-Studio 20 Mac Support update is available at www.cakewalk.com.
Propellerhead announce release date for Reason 5 and Record 1.5
Propellerhead just announced the new Reason 5 and Record 1.5 to be available in stores worldwide from August 25th, 2010. Reason and Record together build a complete music production enivronement. To learn about the new KONG Drum module and Neptune, the Voiceprocessor please follow the links below.
Another Guitar iPhone application – Peavey AmpKit LiNK
Peavey Electronics and leading iPhone applications developer Agile Partners have joined forces to launch AmpKit, an unparalleled guitar amp and effects iPhone application, and AmpKit LiNK, a high fidelity audio interface for the iPhone, iPod touch* and iPad. Together, AmpKit and AmpKit LiNK provide musicians of all skill levels with a powerful and convenient way to jam with high quality tones anytime and anywhere.
djDecks v0.99 released
djDecks v0.99 is released. Changes include improved master tempo quality, Reloop Digital Jockey controller mapping, and some smaller fixes and improvements.
Continuum Version 4.07 and Continuum Stand available
HAKEN Audio are proud to announce that Version 4.07 firmware is now available for download for Continuum Fingerboards with built-in sounds. This release adds these new internal sounds: Slide Wind, Metal Bar, Pluck Tine, and a Feedback String. Check out the Internal Sounds area at HakenAudio.com for examples and descriptions of the internal sounds.
IK Multimedia AmpliTube iRig Now Shipping
IK Multimedia is pleased to announce that the iRig™ guitar and bass interface adapter for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad is now shipping worldwide. The new iRig interface allows guitar and bass players to plug their instruments directly into the headphone/microphone input jack on their mobile Apple device and access the new world of mobile guitar and bass tone – AmpliTube for iPhone.
Control your VSTi with your hands – AirPiano
The airpiano is a new musical interface which allows playing and controlling software instruments simply by moving hands in the air. The airpiano introduces a magical user experience, a cool performance element and an experimental instrument to explore.
Slate Digital TRIGGER EX Drum Replacer Now Available
Slate Digital’s TRIGGER multi channel drum replacement tool for VST, AU, and RTAS has been called the new “GOLD STANDARD” in drum replacement and has already won two awards, earning a 10/10 rating from Computer Music magazine.
Vestax introduces MKII of the VCI-300 Controller
In 2008, the VCI-300+ITCH was the beginning for Vestax and Serato to create a new DJ console of the next generation. The goal was clear. To design a light weight and compact digital DJ instrument with the touch of analog control. Preserving the concept of the VCI-300+ITCH, the VCI-300MKII comes with usability improvements based on feedback from VCI-300 customers. Vestax has considered every comment that has been received, and have put them all in act. Simply to give DJs what they want.
SSL release Free iPhone APP for X-Patch
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, has released their first iPhone App. The ‘Remote Control For X-Patch’ can be downloaded for free from the iTunes™ App Store now. The X-Patch Remote Control searches a network over Wi-Fi for SSL’s X-Patch devices. If your X-Patch is connected to a Wi fi network the Remote Control enables selection and recall of individual stored Logictivity™ Presets. There are up to 128 presets per X-Patch found, and where more than one X-Patch is found, each device can be independently selected and controlled.
FXpansion presents BFD Sleishman expansions
FXpansion is proud to present BFD Sleishman, a set of 2 expansion packs for BFD2 and BFD Eco that capture the sensitivity, tone and dynamic range of Sleishman drums. Sleishman’s extraordinary free-floating drums enjoy legendary status by those drummers in the know, and by those lucky enough to own them. The Sleishman system of suspending the shell without any physical contact with lugs and other hardware results in unbeatable sustain and purity of tone. The drums’ patented tuning system keeps both heads precisely in tune with each other, resulting in a very unique sound.
Novation Automap v3.5 now available
Automap has been updated. The latest version of the software (v3.5) — which enables Novation’s keyboards and controllers to take instant control of DAWs and plug-ins — has a number of new features that make it even more powerful.