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Pulsecode introduces a TR-808 for the iPad
Well this year can be seen as the year of the revival of the TR-808 with the attention it got due to the re-issue by the new Roland AIRA Series. Now Pulsecode have introduced a ‘virtual’ version for your iPad. Boom 808 integrates one of the most popular drum machines of the 80’s into the modern mobile producers workflow.
More performance from Akai with the APC40 MKII – Video
One of the few real new announcements at the MusikMesse was the MKII version of the AKAI APC40 Ableton Live controller. Combining deep control over Live with an enormous library of hand-selected sound content & virtual instruments, APC40 MKII puts endless creative capability at your fingertips.
Free Niche Audio Sample pack from Loopmasters
Niche Audio is the label for producers looking for top flight mix ingredients and perfectly processed Maschine and Ableton Live expansion packs in contemporary styles and genres, mixed and engineered with precision, allowing you total flexibility and inspiration to take your music to the next level!
Dave Pensado Talks iZotope Nectar 2
Dave Pensado (of the popular audio talk show Pensado’s Place) dives into Nectar 2. Learn about Dave’s favorite modules, including Nectar 2’s Delay and EMT-140 modeled Plate Reverb, and hear Nectar 2 on Dave’s latest mix.
Fairlight introduces EVO.Live Mixing System
Fairlight introduces EVO.Live – a new generation digital audio mixing system for the most demanding on-air and live productions. Built on Fairlight’s leading-edge audio processing and control surface technologies, this new system comes with true live credentials, offering the best possible price/performance value and unique operational features.
Korg introduces more piano with the LP-180
Korg announces the LP-180 Digital Piano, featuring rich, expressive, realistic piano sounds based on the latest Korg technology. This slim, 88-note piano combines the sounds and action from Korg’s affordable SP-170 stage piano with the modern aesthetic of Korg’s flagship LP-380 lifestyle piano. The slim-line cabinet fits easily into nearly any environment, and the two available finishes complement nearly any décor––chic black or elegant white. When not in use, the LP-180 can enhance any living space or commercial location. With a smooth top/keyboard cover, and no exposed hinges, it can easily blend into a room––ideal for apartment dwellers, churches, restaurants, or anyone looking for a space-saving, visually striking digital piano.
Radial Engineering introducing Headload Guitar Amp
Radial Engineering is pleased to announce the Headload – a guitar amplifier attenuator that allows the artist to reduce the volume levels on stage while driving the amp hard for maximum tone.
Modern and vintage synth sounds with AAS Reverence Soundbank
Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS) are very excited to release the Reverence sound bank for Ultra Analog VA-2 – the first collaboration with artist and sound designer Sean Divine.
batZode Blowfinger – Midi wind controller app
batZode introduces an app thtat turns your iPad into a ‘breath’ midi controller, Blowfinger. The iPad becomes a super-expressive, easy-to-play wireless MIDI wind controller, using either keyboard or simple woodwind technique. (It also works as a breath controller.) Just blow into any iPhone headset mic or the optional pro mouthpiece and experience the soul-to-MIDI connection you’ve been missing.
Reason iPad controller app Delora rsTouch Pro 2.1 available
Harmony Systems announces the worldwide availability of Delora rsTouch Pro 2.1, an upgrade to their iPad application that provides control surface functionality for the Propellerhead Reason music application on a Mac or PC. rsTouch Pro 2.1 adds support for 9 more Reason Rack Extension devices, and improves functionality when using FX (Sends) in Mixer Mode.
All Presonus Music Creation Suit Recording Kit available now
PreSonus’ new Music Creation Suite is a complete, integrated music-creation solution that’s ideal for educators, students, and home studio enthusiasts. PreSonus will offer lesson plans and instructional videos to help music educators get the most from the new hardware/software recording and composition kit.
Hot Since 82 and Dave Smith meet and talk synths – Video
San Francisco’s Dave Smith is a synthesizer pioneer par excellence, responsible for some of the biggest advancements in musical technology ever, including founding the legendary gear-maker Sequential Circuits and inventing the MIDI protocol. Hot Since 82 (aka Daley Padley) is a house producer and DJ from Yorkshire, England, who, up until now, has produced his tracks entirely in-the-box. So when Padley recently stopped through San Francisco to promote his Little Black Book album, Beatport got the two gear fanatics together at Smith’s lab to compare notes on the analog-vs.-digital world.
MusikMesse 2014 Impressions – Part 2
At Gearjunkies, we’re all about gear. So it’s good for us that at MusikMesse, there’s plenty to satisfy our gear need. Below you’ll find a small impression of some of the gear that is being presented to us. It’s just a small selection, but we wanted to share this with you. Enjoy!
Mixvibes Cross DVS Introduced
In January 2014, Mixvibes introduced Cross 3, its new flagship Mac/PC software bringing major video features, frequency colored waveforms, rekordbox sync & more. Now, they introduce Cross DVS which is a convenient package letting users switch to Cross without changing hardware. Cross DVS includes 2 timecode records and a licence key to Cross. It fits in any existing setups seamlessly, since Cross works with any soundcard.
A Look into the future with the Chrystal Ball – Gearjunkies Messe Video
In this video we take a closer look at the Nanonext Chrystal Ball controller. Designed to create and control sound, light and video, Crystall Ball gives all your computer-aided creative work a new dimension. More than a controller, it is an intuitive, interactive and infinitely customisable tool. In a studio or live, let your senses speak and give free rein to your stage performance!