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Flying Colors talk Presonus ADL-700 and Firestudio

Flying Colors talk Presonus ADL-700 and Firestudio

Steve Morse, Casey McPherson, and Dave LaRue talk about recording the new Flying Colors album – in the studio and on the road – using the PreSonus ADL 700 Channel Strip and the FireStudio Mobile. In today’s hype-strewn music industry landscape, the term “supergroup” is best avoided. Still, it’s hard to resist speaking in superlatives when you talk about Flying Colors.

Serato DJ 1.3 adds new FX and more Controller support

Serato DJ 1.3 adds new FX and more Controller support

Serato have released a new version of their Serato DJ software. Version 1.3.0 is the latest update which includes brand new FX, powered by iZotope for Serato’s new FX Expansion Packs. Favorite FX to customize your FX lists, Slip Mode for all supported controllers, support for the Novation Twitch, Vestax VCI-300 + VFX1, and a healthy dose of maintenance / bug fixes for continued stability and performance.

Limited Time NI TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Price Reduction

Limited Time NI TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Price Reduction

Native Instruments just have announced that they will be launching a limited-time offer for the popular KONTROL S2 all-in-one DJ controller system. They have reduced the price to $399 / 399 € / ¥ 39,800 throughout August 2013. You can order the controller through the Native Instruments website or at participating retailers. Don’t wait too long however, as the offer is valid until august 31 2013 (or until stock lasts).

Free Download: Focusrite TAPE App

Free Download: Focusrite TAPE App

Focusrite Tape is a beautiful recording solution, with easy to use 2-track recording, instant mastering, customisable tape artwork and social media connectivity. Record from the inbuilt iPad microphone, iTrack Solo, or even any Core Audio compliant audio interface – including interfaces from the Scarlett range – and instantly add polish with one button compression. Then simply add a title and album artwork and share online with friends and fans via SoundCloud.

Pulselocker – 4 million tracks online and offline!

Pulselocker – 4 million tracks online and offline!

Pulselocker is a music streaming and subscription service that lets DJs and music aficionados play millions of tracks, with the most popular mixing applications, online or off. With Pulselocker, DJs can stream full-length tracks, try new music before they buy, and buy the tracks they want to keep. Additionally, Pulselocker gives artists and labels new ways to monetize their current and back catalog. Based in San Francisco, Pulselocker is funded by Grammy award-winning artist, Ben Harris of Dirty Vegas.

Closer Look at iZotope Iris Sampling Re-Synthesiser – Video

Closer Look at iZotope Iris Sampling Re-Synthesiser – Video

Today we get a closer look at the iZotope Iris sampling re-synthesiser VST/AU/RTAS plugin by veteran EDM producer Dom Kane. This instrument is very innovative and in the beginning maybe daunting. So this video will give you a better view and knowledge about the possiblities of this plugin. Dom goes through an overview of the Iris interface and guides us through the use of the various panel controls, and how you can layer and and creat your own unique sounds!