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Native Instruments hosts Google’s Eric Schmidt for a talk about ‘disruptive technology’
As part of his visit to the German capital, Google’s Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt stopped by the global headquarters of Native Instruments on Monday evening for a special event. In front of an audience of entrepreneurs, students and journalists, Eric Schmidt gave a speech about innovation, market disruption and the future of the Internet.
Native Instruments announces TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 all-in-one DJ system
Native Instruments today officially announced TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 – a new all-in-one DJ controller designed for state-of-the-art TRAKTOR PRO 2 control. Offering DJs an entirely new performance dynamic, TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 is a breakthrough innovation built on the desire to bring the sole focus of digital DJs back towards the crowd and away from the laptop – accomplishing this through new and inspiring technology.
M-Audio Oxygen Series Keyboard Controllers Now Available
M-Audio, synonymous with innovative keyboard technology, announces the availability of their newly updated MIDI keyboard controller line, Oxygen series. The Oxygen series expand on playability and include a wide array of sounds with two virtual instruments for players, songwriters, and producers.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #219
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.
Native Instruments introduces CARIBBEAN CURRENT Expansion for MASCHINE
Native Instruments today introduced CARIBBEAN CURRENT – a new MASCHINE Expansion that pairs the sounds and rhythms of traditional Caribbean music with a modern, club-oriented aesthetic. CARIBBEAN CURRENT features all-new patterns, custom MASSIVE presets, a dub siren, and exclusive kits created and inspired by artists in the upcoming NI documentary ‘Sabroso! A Road Trip to Colombia’s Caribbean Coast’. CARIBBEAN CURRENT is available now at the NI Online Shop and runs in the MASCHINE 2 software on MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, or MASCHINE MIKRO. A compact version for iMASCHINE is also available via the in-app store.
Apogee Introduces New Ensemble
Apogee Electronics, industry leader in digital audio recording technology since 1985, is pleased to introduce the all new Ensemble – a 30×34 Thunderbolt 2 audio interface for the next generation of home, project and professional Mac-based studios. Blending the best of Apogee’s acclaimed innovations from products like Symphony I/O, Duet, Quartet and JAM with groundbreaking new features and the power of Intel’s Thunderbolt technology, Ensemble provides everything you need to record, edit, mix and master professional quality audio on your Mac using Logic Pro, Pro Tools or any Core Audio based DAW.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #218
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.
TASCAM has announced the DR-60DmkII DSLR Recoder
Tascam has updated our recorder for use with DSLR video to the DR-60DmkII. The four-channel recorder gets new microphone preamps with up to 64dB of gain for recording quiet voices on set.
HOFA-Plugins releases IQ-Limiter
IQ-Limiter is a brickwall limiter which allows to transparently increase loudness using only few controls due to its intelligent algorithms.
Propellerhead Releases Reason 8
Propellerhead Software today announced that Reason 8 is now available for purchase. This major new version of the award-winning Reason music production software introduces a completely redesigned user interface and streamlined new workflow that sparks your creativity, moves you faster from idea to music and is more fun than ever.
Helmholtz Sound Synthesizer The worlds first synth can be yours!
The Helmholtz Sound Synthesizer, build by Mac Kohl around 1905 is considered to be the first electronic synthesizer. And it can be yours! It is on auction at Bonham’s with a guide price of $20.000 – $30.000.
Pioneer RMX-500 – Gearjunkies review
Effect processors today are part of the standard tools DJs use. Many DJ mixers have them build in and DJ software features effects as well. Overall the available choice is overwhelming. Yet as DJ hardware effect processors Pioneer is the market leader. Build in to the DJM900 and DJM2000, which are also the default standards in most clubs. Also the standalone RMX-1000 effect processor is well known amongst DJs and even producers. So Pioneer came with the RMX-500 its little brother. Because we like the RMX-1000 very much we were keen to check out the RMX-500 and put the results in this review.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #217
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.
Blue Cat Audio Release New Scripting Plug-In
Blue Cat Audio have released Blue Cat’s Plug’n Script, a new scripting plug-in that can be programmed to quickly build custom audio and MIDI effects or virtual instruments, without quitting your favorite Digital Audio Workstation.
Universal Audio announces new UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt
Universal Audio is proud to announce the new line of UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt DSP Accelerators, shipping early October.