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inMusic adds Karl Detken to the Numark team
inMusic, home of industry- leading music and audio technology brands, is pleased to announce the appointment of Karl Detken as the Numark Director of Marketing. In this new role, Detken will be responsible for driving the company’s marketing strategy; increasing uptake of products in key markets; and refining the company’s communication strategy, product marketing, and customer messaging initiatives.
Native Instruments launches the Future of djing video series
Native Instruments today kicked off THE FUTURE OF DJING – a new video series featuring acclaimed international artists and how new technologies found on TRAKTOR products inspires creativity. Throughout the summer of 2014, THE FUTURE OF DJING series will highlight the artist, and how technological innovation plays a role in their performance.
PreSonus Unveils the All-New Nimbit
Nimbit, the musician’s direct-to-fan marketing and promotions platform by PreSonus, has received a complete redesign, including a new look, extensive new features, a new money-saving pricing plan, and much more. Artists can use Nimbit to quickly and easily deliver everything fans need to stream and buy music, purchase merchandise, plan to attend shows, and generally follow the artist’s career-all from Nimbit.com, their Facebook page, or their Web site. The result is improved business management and more effective fan engagement that increases sales and grows your email list.
TONE2 Audiosoftware release Deep Space soundset for Rayblaster
Exploring the experimental and atmospheric side of Rayblaster’s Impulse Modeling synthesis, the Deep Space set is filled with 200 intricate sound impressions that will help you set the mood perfectly.
Tracktion software Color Editor Returns in Tracktion 5
Tracktion Software Corporation (TSC) has announced the release of an all new, updated graphical user interface (GUI) color editor for its Tracktion 5 (T5) Music Production Software. The updated editor features simplified controls for easier theme manipulation than in previous versions. T5 users can now create customized software environments to match their current mood or project.
Steinberg updates Nuendo to 6.5
Steinberg announced the forthcoming release of Nuendo 6.5, a purchasable update to their award-winning post-production software.
Sound Magic Announces Neo Piano Formula 1 transgene virtual piano
Formula 1 is the first virtual piano which made by some kinds of “transgene” technology. It is a combination of famous piano timbre such as Steinway, Bosendorfer, Fazioli and Bluthner. It has a unique tone which you could find apart in above great pianos, but not all in real world.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #200
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.
SSL Duende X-Valvecomp, X-Saturator & X-Phase – Gearjunkies review
Solid State Logic (SSL) recently came out with 3 new plugins in their Duende Series: the X-Valvecomp, X-saturator & X-Phase.Time for a test drive!
Artist Pedro Reyes builds musical instruments from weapons
We would all like to see violence give way to peace, and killing to creation. Mexican sculptor Pedro Reyes wants to show the world that this is possible by transforming confiscated weapons into musical instruments. A new short film from Sennheiser explores the incredible art of Pedro Reyes as part of the audio specialist’s MOMENTUM project, which seeks to showcase the life and work of some of the world’s most inspirational people, sharing their projects and unique achievements in the world of sound.
Moog announces the Moog Theremini
Moog Music announced the official release of the Theremini; a re-imagining of one of the oldest electronic musical instruments, and Bob Moog’s first love – the Theremin. It is the only known instrument that you play without touching. Moving your hands in the space around its antennas controls pitch and volume. The Theremini combines a powerful sound engine derived from Moog’s award winning synthesizer, Animoog, with the traditional no-touch playing of a Theremin.
It’s official: Apple to Acquire Beats Music & Beats Electronics
Apple today announced it has agreed to acquire the critically acclaimed subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics, which makes the popular Beats headphones, speakers and audio software. As part of the acquisition, Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre will join Apple. Apple is acquiring the two companies for a total of $3 billion, consisting of a purchase price of approximately $2.6 billion and approximately $400 million that will vest over time.
Native Instruments introduces Arcane Attic Expansion for Machine
Native Instruments announced today ARCANE ATTIC – a new MASCHINE Expansion featuring gritty field recordings. Designed for unconventional beat making across all styles and genres, this Expansion was created, recorded, and designed by BOOM Library. ARCANE ATTIC also comes with new presets for MASSIVE and MASCHINE’s Drum Synths, with a selection of sounds that perfectly complement the out of the ordinary sample material.
Dangerous Music releases new Dangerous Compressor
Dangerous Music has released the new ‘Dangerous Compressor‘ a dual-mono/stereo compressor for tracking, mixing and mastering designed by legendary mastering gear guru Chris Muth.
Algoriddim introduces djay 2.5 compatibility with Spotify
Algoriddim is excited to announce there partnership with Spotify and a major update to djay for iPad and iPhone. With this latest release of djay 2.5 a free update for all existing users of djay 2. Now you can now mix over 20 million songs from Spotify on your iPad and iPhone.