Camel Audio Releases Alchemy v1.55
Alchemy v1.55 is an update to Camel Audio‘s popular sample manipulation synthesiser, offering faster preset loading, faster scanning for new presets and host of other improvements and fixes.
Synths and workstations
Novation Launchpad demonstration by M4SONIC
We have posted videos by this guy from Australia before. M4Sonic shows incredible skills when it comes to using the Novation Launchpad. Or sometimes even two launchpads!
Waves Audio and DiGiCo Announce New Partnership: DiGiGrid
DiGiCo, the world’s leading manufacturer of live mixing consoles, its studio sound sister company Soundtracs and Waves Audio, the world’s leading developer of professional audio plugins, are proud to introduce DiGiGrid™: The perfect partnership of audio hardware and software.
Elektron Spotlight on Vero Elektra
Originality is a trait some musicians aim for, while others feel content in refining already established forms of expression. Vero Elektra belongs to the former category. Her moody, yet upbeat, chill wave tracks, infused with vocal snippets functioning as sounds among the rest rather than conveyors of messages, have unique qualities. They strive beyond.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
Below are the 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.
Waldorf introduces new synth Rocket
With Rocket Waldorf introduces a new mini synthesizer that boasts a feature set uncommon in its class. With its advanced oscillator section this small black cube can generate sharp edged leads, gargantuan basses as well as vast synthesizer soundscapes that can resound as an 8-voice chord if desired.
Heat for Android – Synthesizer with full VST integration
Heat is not only a synthesizer with a beautiful sound. Mainly targetting Android devices, the synthesizer can be fully integrated as VST plugin to be used in the sequencer of your choice.
Sugar Bytes and Antares join Plugin Boutique
Plugin Boutique are happy to announce the addition of two new labels to the Plugin Boutique shop. Introducing Antares and Sugar Bytes. They are proud to bring them into the growing list of top quality Plugin manufacturers available in the shop. They also continue to grow their great selection of FREE plugins and have recently added Bass Gnomes, Erik Wollo and Tonebytes. There are more than a hundred quality free plugins in the free plugins area.
Caught on camera: Ableton Push Controller Exclusive Preview
Cristiano Nicolini of helloLIVE is working hard at his studio preparing for the Ableton Push workshop, that is going to be held at Dancefair in Utrecht on 16th and 17th of February. The whole world is in anticipation of the Ableton Push controller, but we caught one in real life here in the Netherlands. A unique opportunity to get some pictures and ask Christiano a few questions about … Push!
discoDSP Discovery Pro R6.0 released
discoDSP have announced the relase of the next version of their synht Discovery. Discovery Pro 6 archives even higher quality and features than his small cousin Discovery, retaining all previous functionalities. They spent countless hours of hard coding, design and engineering, bringing the best discoDSP team work in the form of a new instrument.
Lauflicht Step Sequencer 3 available now
Lauflicht have announced that a new version of the step sequencer plugin is available. The greatest new features are the multiple Novation Launchpads support and the pattern load and mix mode.
The Analogue Monologues – Part VIII: The Korg MS20 – Video
With the eminent release of the new Korg MS-20 Mini just around the corner, Vince Clarke shows us what the original was all about. The Analogue Monologues is a series of mini video-documentaries made by Vince Clarke (Depeche Mode/Yazoo/Erasure). In each webisode Vince talks about one of his analogue synths and explains where the on/off switch is. This series proves, once and for all, that he really doesn’t know much about anything (a must see!).
Studio Electronics Boomstar 5089 – Video Demos
Back to the raw power and purity of non-programmable discrete analog––where STUDIO ELECTRONICS started in 1985. The snap and punch of hardware envelopes drive the BOOMSTAR’s brilliant voltage controlled circuits with unparalleled sonic integrity and versatility. BOOMSTAR is the ultimate desktop analog synthesizer for those who remember and desire still, the electronic Analog sound that changed the world and for seekers who have yet to discover that magic and delight… in their time.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
Below are the 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.
Something For The Weekend: The Animals House of the Rising Sun Old School Computer Remix
Ok, maybe this video is already one year old. That doesn’t mean it’s outdated or … whatever. We liked it and thought you might too. We came across this video thanks to AIAIAI, who have posted this on their website too. We think it is just a very cool example of ingenious use of the materials at your disposal, or just some people with a lot of free time. Anywho, check out this video from PureTune.