The McDSP AE400 is made up of four bands of fixed and active equalization. Each band is completely overlapping with all other bands and has its own Q (bandwidth), fixed gain, and active gain controls. A key filter for each band allows the active gain response to be as selective or broad as needed, based on the Q (bandwidth) control. Each band can use the input signal or selected side chain signal to trigger the active EQ response.
Softube is happy to announce that Spring Reverb is now available in the Rack Extensions format for Propellerheads Reason. Spring Reverb will bring a unique and interesting flavor of reverberation to all Reason users. The sound and workflow is identical to the VST, AAX, RTAS and AU versions which are already available for other DAW platforms. Spring Reverb RE can be purchased in Propellerheads webshop for USD 79 / EUR 65.
touchAble is the Ableton live controller app for iPad. The app provides a powerful, intuitive and reliable multitouch control solution for professional use and includes templates for lives plugins and is fully compatible with vsts, audiounits and instruments. touchAble is supported by many professional musicians, performers, djs and composers around the world, who use touchAble on stage or in studio.
Nic Chagall and Bossi are thrilled to announce that they will be taking part in Pioneer’s new DJ Art Mix project. Based on the company’s celebrated CDJ-2000 Nexus model, the duo will work alongside renowned German urban illustrator Norm/ab_artig to custom design a unique Cosmic Gate CDJ player. In a special month-long online auction, commencing mid-October, music and art fans will be able to place bids on Cosmic Gate’s and other participating DJs media players, with all proceeds channelled to VH1’s Save The Music Foundation.
At the past MusikMesse in Frankfurt Reloop already introduced us to their RMX-80 Digital DJ Mixer. With this mixer Reloop would be attempting to take on the market leader (for club mixers) at that point. And they do have a good weapon for that as the RMX-80 comes loaded with an impressive wealth of features and innovations, staking its claim for the crown among todays choice professional DJ tools.
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 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.
Fyrd Instruments is a new manufacturer of boutique software and hardware for computer-based music production. The French company’s mission is to develop innovative, evolving and fully-integrated solutions for music enthusiasts. Fyrd Instruments focus on producing musical instruments with high quality at an affordable price.
The new Precision Compressor/Limiter, modeled after a classic British dynamic processor is now available in the T-RackS Custom Shop. The Precision Compressor/Limiter is based on a classic 1970s solid-state compressor/limiter unit that’s been the “must-have” compressor/limiter in studios worldwide for over 40 years.
Our friends from Sweden have released a video in which they show us how easy it can be to start a track in Reason 7 within ten minutes. Carlo shows you how to set up a project, fill in some beats, synths and vocals and start mixing your first track.
With the new RX 3, iZotope brings you the most robust and best-sounding audio repair toolkit on the market. With cutting-edge tools like Dereverb and a real-time Dialogue Denoiser, plus enhanced workflows and a redesigned UI, RX 3 rescues troubled audio with unprecedented power and precision.
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).
What do you get when you put DJ Nick Hook, a Pioneer DDJ-SX controller and an iPad with Serato Remote in one room? Well, we think you’ll get an awesome video. Nick shows up and close how he controls Serato with the DDJ-SX together with the Remote app.
Focusrite RedNet is now able to connect with Pro Tools|HD systems. The video below is a clear demonstration on how the two systems can integrate. The RedNet 5 interface will provide as the bridge between the Pro Tools system and the Dante audio network.