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V-Moda introduce new XS Headphones
V-MODA is thrilled to announce the latest addition to their award-wining M-Class Series – the XS. Designed for ultimate comfort and sleek ergonomic fit, the XS reflects V-MODA’s commitment to fashion-forward wearable technology, combining professional-grade quality and a personalized style.
Native Instruments Molekular: An Introduction (Video)
Native Instruments reputation for high-quality production software, be it through their comprehensive groove box Maschine, amp and pedal simulator Guitar Rig, modular sound design environment Reaktor or various soft synths and samplers, has made them a regular on the hard drives of some of the biggest names in production, engineering and songwriting. While they are now a truly global company, they haven’t strayed too far from their sound design roots, with more experimental sample libraries and Reaktor ensembles regularly rolling out of their Berlin base.
Highly anticipated Bitwig Studio available now
Today was the day many of us looked out for, as the 26th of march is the relase date of the Bitwig Studio software. Record and arrange, improvise and perform, or do it all at once. Choose between several display profiles. Design your own sounds with dedicated container devices. Combine built-in instruments, effects, and VST plug-ins.
Mark Kelley (The Roots) – Behind The Demo (Video)
As a member of The Legendary Roots Crew (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon), Mark Kelley‘s infectious bass grooves are heard by millions on TV every night. With his first Loop Loft release, “Mark Kelley – Bass Loops Vol 1”, The Looploft bring his signature style of deep pocket, fat tone and funky grooves directly to your DAW.
CR2 expand their sample pack line with Heavy Electro
Continuing Sample Tools by Cr2’s commitment to giving you the ultimate production toolkits, Heavy Electro contains over 1.3 GB of content which includes nearly 900mb of essential audio and MIDI alongside 27 minutes of our trademark Prod-Cast video tutorials. We have raised the bar once again however as Heavy Electro also includes 20 of the finest NI Massive presets. Our aim is to give you ALL the tools you need to create the next dance floor bomb
Native Instruments introduce Multi Effect System – MOLEKULAR
Native Instruments released MOLEKULAR, a modular multi-effects system for the flagship synthesis studio REAKTOR 5 or the free REAKTOR 5 PLAYER. MOLEKULAR features 35 exclusive creative effects for advanced, creative sound manipulation. MOLEKULAR’s modular design allows for an unprecedented level of routing freedom and its Morphing Field provides inspiring performance possibilities for producers.
Teenage Engineering release Sketch OS for OP-1
Teenage Engineering are happy to annouce SKETCH! the new OS for the OP-1. Sketch features a brand new synth engine called Dsynth and a sequencer called Sketch.
Final Touch – Mastering System for iPad Available Now
Positive Grid, maker of #1 selling mobile apps BIAS and JamUp, proudly announce the release of Final Touch – Complete Mastering System for iPad, a professional mastering suite that combines nuanced techniques of mastering with Positive Grid’s expertise on mobile design, offering the highest mastering control, precision and flexibility possible on an iPad.
Ableton Push and Playing Hardware Drum Machines – Video
You’re probably already familiar with Ableton Push, the instrument for playing melodies, triggering clips, sequencing beats, and more. If you’ve been paying attention, you might also know that Push can be used to play and control hardware synthesizers. Today, we’re revisiting the topic hardware setups to show you how using the powerful drum pads and sequencer modes in Push, you can also get incredible expression from your drum machines.
Serato DJ 1.6.1 Update available now
Two exciting new features that Serato DJ 1.6.1 brings are the ability to open multiple performance panels at once and being able to select the location for your recordings. Keep reading for a run through on how these features work, and how they could help you.
sE Electronics Magneto vs. AKG Perception 200 – Gearjunkies Comparison
On the NAMM in 2014 sE Electronics introduced a new large-diaphragm microphone, called the Magneto. Together with the X1 and X1R this microphone makes the sE Electronics budget line complete. With the help of the Dutch distributor (Total Sonic) we set up a comparison test with the AKG Perception 200.
Introducing the SBS Designs Iso-Q2 Isolator and Equalizer
The Iso-Q2 brings the SBS Designs trademark sound to the Pro Audio market with a very open & dynamic sound and a tremendous amount of depth that will improve the fidelity of any sound system Iso-Q2 is installed in. Iso-Q2 offers ultimate flexibility to dig into music to reconstruct it like no other processor available to the market place. The voicing of the Iso-q2 is the signature sound that will be found in all of its counterparts in the SBS Designs line.
Soundtoys introduces Spinal Tap Quirky Delay Plugin
Inspired by the classic Prime Time from 1978, Little PrimalTap captures the highly distinctive sonic imprint of this quirky, and well-loved (by those in the know) vintage digital delay. Don’t be fooled by it’s simple interface, Little PrimalTap lets you unleash your creative urges to echo, loop, warp, distort, mangle, or create cacophonous cascades of otherworldly sounds.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #195
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.
MicroGranny Monophonic Granular Sampler that fits in your hand
microGranny 2.0 is monophonic granular sampler. It reads wav samples from microSD card and applies granular algorithms to them. You can also adjust start, end, sample rate (tuned or free run), crush and envelope (attack release). MIDI Input allows external control of all parameters as well as transposition of the samples, or playing individual grains by different keys.