Product Updates from TK Audio
After a couple of successful years for their products BC1, DP1 and The Blender TK Audio decided it was time to make them even better.
Synths and workstations
XILS Lab introduce XILS V+ Vocoder Instrument
Following a year of intense instrument modelling deep inside XILS-lab’s ear-opening laboratories, the XILS V+ virtual instrument and effects plug-in has finally emerged, sounding nigh on indistinguishable from an instantly-recognisable keyboard vocoder classic much loved by both contemporary and acclaimed artists alike. But what keyboard vocoder are we talking about here exactly? And what’s a vocoder, anyway?
Elysia new xfilter 500 available now
High-end studio processor manufacturer elysia is proud to announce availability of the xfilter 500, a true stereo EQ in 500 series format as of right now.
Camel Audio Alchemy Mobile v2 update
Alchemy Mobile v2 is the latest update to Camel Audio’s popular iOS sample manipulation synthesiser for your iPhone/iPad. The 2.0.18 update provides support for the general pasteboard so you can easily paste audio into Garageband and other non-ACP apps.
Sample Magic release AB reference plugin
Sample Magic is proud to announce the release of its new ‘Magic AB’ referencing plugin, a simple, powerful reference tool that allows the producer to switch between the audio they are working on in their DAW and up to nine reference tracks in an instant.
Carl Craig Talks Live Remixing on Maschine
At the Amsterdam Dance Event last year Native Instruments talked to visionary producer Carl Craig about how he uses NI Maschine to create remixes on the fly when performing live.
123 Creative introduce X1 – Psytrance Bass Synth
It was always very difficult to make good sounding and stable 4/4 psytrance or trance bass that don’t have any unwanted clicks, random phase variations and overall instability. 123creative.com Psytrance Bass X1 changes everything!
Jean-Michel Jarre joins Nile Rodgers as AFEM Ambassador
International dance music advocacy organisation the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) this week announced that electronic music pioneer Jean Michel Jarre has been appointed an Ambassador for the group.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #155
Below are some of the new releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
Arturia memorialises Moogs birthday with Dr. Bobs Collector Pack promotion
Arturia is introducing a timely time- limited pricing promotion for its limited-edition Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack produced in collaboration with — and in aid of — The Bob Moog Foundation as a tribute to synthesizer pioneer Dr. Bob Moog who would have been 79 on May 23.
Roland debuts Integra-7 Editor Plug-in for MAC
The INTEGRA-7 SuperNATURAL® Sound Module, Roland’s premier next-generation rack, now offers powerful music production capabilities within your Mac-based DAW when paired with the new INTEGRA-7 Editor Plug-in for Mac. Roland’s latest plug-in editor provides visual control of the INTEGRA-7 parameters, which include more than 6,000 highly expressive sounds (SuperNATURAL sounds, PCM sounds, and all 12 SRX expansion boards), independent SuperNATURAL acoustic, synth, and drum sounds, and much more. A VST instrument (VSTi) version and an Audio Units (AU) version are both available, seamlessly integrating the INTEGRA-7 into your Mac-based DAW for rapid workflow and instant recall.
Studio People build The Best Studio in the World
Studio People design some of the best studio installations in the world but when they were asked to design, literally, the best studio in the world it took even them by surprise. But they rose to the challenge.
Analogica from MusicRow for Reaktor
Analogica is a fat and smooth analog sounding filter ensemble for Native Instruments Reaktor. It offers a distinctive character, sweet and beautiful self oscillation sound, flexible design and an intuitive interface. Analogica enables you to fulfill any filtering mission with ease. It is not only perfectly suitable for elementary filtering tasks, but also capable of producing beautiful raw distortion sounds, interesting rhythmic patterns and unusual musical effects.
Experience Focusrite RedNet On Tour
Over the coming weeks, Focusrite is offering a unique opportunity to experience the benefits offered by their versatile new Ethernet-based recording system – as RedNet goes on the road. Visitors can experience for themselves how RedNet can change studios by seeing it in action, questioning the experts and finding out more.
Rob Papen Predator – bigger and better with Version 1.6.4.
Rob Papen Soundware is proud to announce availability of Predator 1.6.4, the latest update to its killer ‘phat’-sounding soft synth. Rob’s soft synths have always defined cutting-edge contemporary music production: powerful virtual instruments and plug-ins that intermix innovative design, uncompromising sound quality, and musical, production-grade presets designed to make tracks truly shine, whatever the musical genre.