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e-instruments unveil advanced Session Keys Grand Pianos
e-instruments announce the immediate availability of Session Keys Grand S and Grand Y, two Kontakt based instruments with a new and innovative approach to create the perfect Piano sound for music productions. Carefully selected acoustic grand pianos, meticulously recorded and combined with an inventive feature set, deliver unmatched versatility in a truly inspiring set of instruments.
Win iPad Air with Positive Grid Video Contest
Positive Grid announces the first amp creation competition as a celebration of their over 1 million ToneCloud views for its BIAS amp designer app for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Simply by submitting a short video demoing your custom BIAS amp, till April 18 you can win an iPad Air + $25 iTunes Cards!
Spektre Spiral Pulse – Free Ableton Live Project
Loopmasters have teamed up with top Techno duo Spektre and have released a free Ableton Live project. This was done to further the knowledge of the producer community and share this knowledge of the world class producers they work with and share some of the wealth.
Introducing the Digitech Bass Whammy Bass Pedal
The next generation Bass Whammy uses the most advanced pitch detection and polyphonic note tracking technology to create the world’s best pitch shifting effect pedal optimized for bass. The Bass Whammy maintains the classic settings from the original with many modern upgrades.
Introducing the MOTU HDX-SDI Interface for video
With the blazing speed of Thunderbolt technology, the HDX-SDI video interface turns your Thunderbolt-equipped Mac or PC into a powerful HD/SD video production workstation equipped with all the I/O you need.
Ear Trumpet introduce new sister to microphone series: Mabel
Ear Trumpet Labs announces the release of Mabel, a new microphone designed specifically for studio work. Mabel is a hand-built multi-pattern condenser microphone utilizing two cardioid medium-large diaphragm (26mm) capsules, designed primarily for capturing demanding sources like acoustic instruments, drum overheads, and vocals.
New inspirational sounds for Tone2 ElectraX synth
The Rompler soundset utilizes ElectraX‘ powerful multi-layer capabilities with a rich blend of sampling and synthesis. This creative sound library features a selection of 200 breathtaking presets, new inspirational sounds that cover a wide spectrum of music styles and built to provide a wealth of inspiration.
Time Limited Price Drop for Kontrol S4 and S2 Controllers
Native Instruments launched “It’s all about the drop” – a limited-time special offer on the industry-standard TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 and TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 all-in-one DJ controllers. TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 will be reduced by 100€ / $, while the S2 will be available for 50 € / $ off standard retail price. The price drop will run until April 30, 2014, both at resellers and in the NI Online Shop.
Eventide H3000 Factory ready for Pro Tools 11
Eventide is proud to announce the release of H3000 Factory and Blackhole 64-bit plug-in update supporting AAX64/Pro Tools 11 and VST Mac. They know that many of you have been waiting – thanks for your patience. To celebrate this release, they’re running a super sale starting today through April 30, 2014.
Russell Hewitt talks new Radial Engineering 500 series gear
You could say that Nuevo Flamenco artist Russ Hewitt has one of those storied successful arranged marriages… to his career that is. As a student of classical guitar at UNT, the Texas born Hewitt shifted focus and committed to a new style of music that would allow him to keep his schedule full and his bills paid. His commitment to Nuevo Flamenco has certainly paid off, not only because of his success but he also found a passion for a style of music of which he is now considered a modern virtuoso.
Elektron Analog Rytm Audio Examples
The Analog Rytm is a one stop solution beat machine. Distinguished by the power of analog drum sounds fused with samples. Perfected by the immediacy of drum pads coupled with Elektron sequencing.
Neogen Hybrid Morphing Synth from Tekit Audio available now
Tek’it Audio has announced that Neogen, a hybrid morphing synthesizer VST plug-in, has been released. Neogen is a hybrid (phase distortion / subtractive) polyphonic synthesizer with sound morphing capabilities and a rhythmic arpeggiator/sequencer. Design your sound using the 56 variation of waveform shapes, the sub-oscillator, 11 filter types, 3 envelopes, 5 effects including a two voices chorus and an auto-pan.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #196
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.
Akai MPC Headphones Available Now
Announced last year, Akai have now let us know that their MPC Professional music production headphones have hit the stores now. The headphones were designed to match each new MPC in design, quality, and purpose. Each is designed to empower producers with the ability to hear their tracks and hone their craft with unmatched clarity and precision. In addition, MPC headphones provide an exceptional experience for simply listening on the go to a personal music library.
Synth-Project custom iVCS3 Controller
The ‘wizard’ of do-it-yourself software (synth) controllers Mario Jurisch has finished yet another great project. This time he developed and created the iSP3 Controller for the iVCS3 iOS App which emulate the EMS VCS3 Synth.