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Novation announces Launch Control XL
Novation release the ultimate mixer and device controller for Ableton Live. Designed to help Ableton users focus more on their music and less on their laptop screens, Novation’s new Launch Control XL provides hands-on control over everything in Ableton Live.
New VST Connect Performer for iPad from Steinberg
Steinberg announced the immediate availability of the VST Connect Performer app for iPad through the App Store. The iPad version of VST Connect Performer offers online remote recording collaboration with producers and musicians in real time.
Tascam releases three new master clock generators
TASCAM has introduced three master clock generators for studio and broadcast applications. Each of the CG-series clock generators has a high-quality OCXO.
Pioneer releases the PLX-1000 high-torque direct drive professional turntable
Pioneer is marking 20 years in the DJ industry with the launch of a modern classic: the PLX-1000 professional turntable.
Numark Unveils NV DJ Controller with color screens
Numark announces NV, an intelligent controller for Serato DJ. Featuring high-resolution color screens that provide extensive visualization of Serato’s flagship DJ platform and advanced interactive controls, NV opens all-new doors for the modern performing artist.
Thermionic Culture Vulture available for UAD platform
Universal Audio is pleased to announce the Thermionic Culture Vulture Plug-In for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform and Apollo audio interfaces.
Reloop announces RHP-10 mono
The RHP-10 Mono is the latest member of the Reloop headphones family, and the first devoted to one-ear monitoring. The single ear-cup construction is designed for fast cueing of a track which, thanks to the large driver, is also possible when the ambient noise levels are high.
IK Multimedia launches iRig MIDI 2
IK Multimedia is now shipping iRig MIDI 2, the first portable Lightning/USB MIDI interface for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch as well as Mac and PC.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #206
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.
Kickstart project from the Netherlands – Tuna Knobs
Real knobs for your tablet to control your MIDI and DJ’s apps – Why did’t anyone think of these a few years ago… O wait, I did, buy I’m not a techician, just a blogger with G.A.S… Check out this nice Kickstart project from the Netherlands: Tuna Knobs. For me, this is the most usable gadget for tablets ever made!
Modulas launches the Modulus 002 synthesizer
Modulus, a Bristol-based start-up that designs and manufactures musical instruments, has launched the Modulus.002, the world’s first analogue/digital music synthesizer de- signed for the Internet age. Designed and built in the UK by a team of passionate synthesizer experts, it creates the rich analogue sounds that have been at the heart of creative music since the 1960’s by using a mix of classic analogue techniques and the latest digital technology to give reliability and innovation.
Kontrol-DJ multitouch screen for DJ controllers.
The Dj controller hardware industry looks saturated and out of ideas lately. The first commercial Dj MIDI controller (KDJ-500) was released 11 years ago and things hasn’t changed very much since then. There is no doubt that nowadays we have an excellent variety of professional Dj controllers out there. Digital Dj movement has growth exponentially and it’s a mature collective inside the Dj artists.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #205
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.
Microsofts Dan Moore Joins Tracktion Team
Tracktion Software Corporation (TSC) has recently tapped Dan Moore for a key business development role involving its popular Tracktion Music Production Software brand.
Positive Grid Announces BIAS Desktop
Positive Grid announces BIAS Desktop, a groundbreaking guitar-amp designer and modeler plug-in for both Mac OS X and Windows. Available in VST, Audio Units, RTAS and AAX formats, BIAS Desktop features the most realistic modeler engine, Amp Matching (a pioneering first for DAW plug-ins), BIAS Expansion Packs and the ToneCloud preset-sharing platform.