Kawai announces a real piano MIDI controller
It looks like that Kawai has teamed up with Pianoteq and Ivory and build a MIDI controller our of a real piano. The NAMM 2013 starts in a few days, so we must wait for the details.
Studio Software
Remote control app for Cubase – iC Pro
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH today announced the release of their latest iOS app, Cubase iC Pro, which allows users to remote control Cubase, Steinberg’s popular DAW.
Gemini GMX Pro DJ Controller announced
Gemini, an esteemed manufacturer of DJ and Pro Audio equipment, is pleased to exhibit the GMX Pro, a full featured media controller within a compact form factor. Gemini will give NAMM attendees a chance to see their new product and take it for a test spin at Booth 5700 Hall B.
Now you can put Toolroom Records in your DAW
Before, when someone mentioned Toolroom we would have thought immediately of Mark Knight and his gang at Toolroom Records. But now the label has also ventured in the market of Loops & Samples. They recently released volume two of their sample pack ‘Toolroom Records Samples’. So this means we missed Volume 1!
Behringer Launches XiQ Monitor Mix App for iPhone/iPod Touch
Behringer’s latest addition to the X32 Digital Mixer now allows the band to mix their own monitors using any iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad by simply downloading the XiQ app from the Apple App store. Designed to run on any device supporting iOS 5.1 or later the XiQ app is available free of charge.
Zynaptiq Releases UNVEIL Version 1.6
Zynaptiq announces version 1.6 of UNVEIL, their realtime de-reverberation and signal focusing plug-in. This free update adds VST x64 support for Windows users, enables the Preview function for AudioSuite use of the AAX version, as well as several minor enhancements and fixes, and will be available February 15th, 2013.
So! … What is Reason? – Video
Maybe you’ve heard your friend mention it… maybe you’ve seen the box in the music store… maybe you’ve been searching for software to record your music. Whatever led you to ask “What is Reason?” Propellerhead have posted a introductory video to answer that question and let you see what you can do with this intuitive DAW software.
Behringer X32 Digital Mix Console – Gearjunkies Review
Behringer announced the X32 last year as ‘The Game Changer‘. This is quite the bold statement to be honest, … and is this statement correct? Well, let us be the judge of that. The behringer X32 is a digital mixing console and midi controller. This studio and live mixing console has full digital control with some stunning specifications. Just to name a few: 32 analog inputs, 16 mix busses, 8 DCA groups, 32 IN and 32 audio OUT USB/FireWire audio interface, color display, Mackie HUI Midi controller, LCD and LED VU meters (per channel), virtual effect racks with 8 stereo slots, and on and on!
Pioneer XDJ-Aero – Gearjunkies Review
When Pioneer introduced the CDJ-2000nexus last month there was a lot of fuss in the DJ World. Namely the Sync feature stirred up a lot of heated discussions. But there was more, the fact that the new Industry Standard had the ability to connect wirelessly with devices containing RekordBox gave room for discussion. But when the Pioneer XDJ-AERO was announced a couple of months before, everybody thought that this unit had such great possibilities. Everone was excited about the way of wireless connectivity with IOS and ANDROID devices and the sync feature. So, isn’t that what the Nexus brings us too? At the introduction of the XDJ-Aero we got excited about its features and wanted to test the AERO ourselves. So read all about our findings in the review: XDJ-AERO, the perfect home solution: yes or no?
Reloop Airphones available now
Traveling DJs will love the new Airphones as they represent a smart combination of compact DJ headphones and an active noise canceling function. Reloop’s Silent Air technolgy smoothly fades out ambient noise such as plane engines, city noise or disturbing noise in trains or offices – this way the DJ will always arrive laidback to his next gig.
Mixvibes CrossDJ for iPhone update available
MixVibes recently released a stand-alone, freemium DJ app for iPhone. Today, it announces an update. The Paris-based company has a 10 years experience in developing pro DJ software. Its flagship product, CrossDJ, is already available on PC/Mac and iPad.
Native Instruments introduces SCARBEE RICKENBACKER BASS
Native Instruments today introduced SCARBEE RICKENBACKER® BASS, a new KONTAKT instrument featuring the sound of a Rickenbacker® 4003 bass guitar. Sampled by bassist and instrument designer Thomas Skarbye, SCARBEE RICKENBACKER® BASS is also the first software version of this bass to be approved by Rickenbacker®.
Cubase Control with the Nektar Panorama Keyboard Controller
Nektar, the company known for the Panorama P4 and P6 USB controller keyboards that feature deep integration with Propellerhead’s Reason, have announced Panorama integration with Steinberg’s acclaimed DAW Cubase.
Teenage Engineering introduces the OD-11 Cloud Speaker
Teenage Engineering have recently introduced the OD-11 cloud speaker. It is a re-designed, re-developed new version of the Carlsson OD-11 which was introduced in the mid 70s and became a very popular speaker for Hi-Fi systems. Teenage Engineering worked closely with the Carlsson Foundation for this new version.
IK Multimedia Announces iRig Recorder for Android
IK Multimedia is proud to announce iRig Recorder for the Android operating system. iRig Recorder is a powerful audio recording and editing app that turns a mobile Android device into a professional field recorder, and makes it easy to capture interviews, classes, rehearsals, music performances, lectures, and more, with outstanding quality. When used with the IK range of mobile microphones and accessories for Android including iRig MIC, iRig MIC Cast and iRig PRE, iRig Recorder provides a complete, ultra-portable solution, to any recording needs on the go for the popular Android platform.