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Pioneer Introducing new Professional DJ In-Ear Headphones
Today Pioneer introduced the new and versatile DJE-2000 and DJE-1500 in-ear headphones, giving DJs a professional option for in-ear monitoring and preparing sets on the road. Available in black or white, the DJE range boasts a powerful sound across the frequencies, superior noise dampening, and secure over-ear and in-ear positions for maximum comfort.
Manley Labs introducing new CORE Analog Channel Strip
Manley Labs will exhibit the CORE, an analog channel strip, at MusikMesse 2014 Hall 5.1, Stand B61A. The Manley CORE is an innovative and affordable mic preamplifier, compressor, equalizer, and limiter combo-unit that combines the greatest hits of the Manley product line with fresh technology.
Tone 2 release Arpmania expansion for Nemesis
Add movement and depth to your track with the Arpmania expansion for Nemesis. Expand your sound collection with a set of diverse & vibrant sounds built to cut through the mix and enhance your track. Featuring evolving arpeggios, rhythmic gates, pulsating bass lines and tight groove sequences, Arpmania offers an
inspiring range of sounds, all running in perfect sync to the tempo of your track.
Eventide introduced Mixing Link Mic Pre with FX Loop
Mixing Link is a compact, high quality Microphone (mic) Preamp with an Effects Loop for easy and convenient patching of various audio between your mic (or instrument) and your stompbox, mobile device, amp, console, and computer interface. Mixing Link can be used in many ways to fit into virtually any audio setup.
Native Instruments Announces Spring Sale Specials
Native Instruments launched ‘Spring Breaks‘ and ‘DYNAMIC DUO‘ sales specials. First off there’s the offer to get the full version of the Traktor Pro software when buying a Traktor Kontrol X1 controller. And secondly the MASCHINE controller is bundled with Komplete 9. Both sale specials will run until March 31, 2014.
RotoSound Introduces Six New Effects Pedals
Following on from the massive success of the reissue of the Vintage Fuzz Pedal, Rotosound are proud to announce the launch of a rainbow collection of six new and original retro guitar effects pedals. The green Wobbler tremolo, the yellow King Henry phaser, the red Pusher compressor, the blue Crusader chorus, plus the black Aftermath analogue delay and Leveller EQ pedals.
Novation with FL Studio – Tutorial and Competition
Ableton Live users know the power of Novation‘s eponymous grid controller Launchpad S, but here Novation demonstrates its power with FL Studio 11 in a new live performance. Accompanied by a tutorial on how to use FL Studio 11 and Launchpad together to play live.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #193
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.
Something For The Weekend: Secondhand Sureshots
For this week we have an interesting video. It is a dublab documentary project featuring four amazing, LA-based beat makers: Daedelus, J.Rocc, Nobody and Ras G – in a secret mission to create new musical magic from the dusty remains of thrift store vinyl. DVD and vinyl released through Stones Throw Records. Visit dublab.com/secondhand for more information on the film and release.
Mixed In Key Mashup software updated to version 2
Almsot exactly two years ago the guys behind Mixed In Key wanted to create their mashups in 5 minutes or less, but there was no easy way to do it. Then they created the Mashup software. This week they released the next version, 2.0. Mashup 2.0 software helps to beatmatch tracks and save results to new audio files. It’s the ultra-fast audio editor that they always wanted for Windows and Mac.
Infinite Channel Reverb 8 for TC Electronic System 6000 MKII
TC Electronic has been at the forefront of reverb research and development for decades. With the arrival of Reverb 8, multichannel reverb reaches the next level, bringing world-class room simulation to new 3D sound formats.
Native Instruments SoCal Hip Hop Maschine Expansion: Marble Rims
Native Instruments released MARBLE RIMS – a new MASCHINE Expansion offering producers the laid-back, sun-kissed flavor of classic and contemporary SoCal hip hop. Adding to the scope of included kits and sounds, MARBLE RIMS delivers exclusive recordings from renowned West Coast artists and producers.
From Guitar to Sitar with the Kashmir Sitar plugin
In cooperation with G-Sonique engineers, 123creative.com releases Kashmir Sitar – Guitar to Sitar plugin. As sitars are mythical oriental instruments, quite expensive and difficult to play, this plugin makes it easy to convert your guitar into a realistic sounding Sitar, … in real time!
Available Now: Drumatom – Drum Leakage Suppression Tool
The folks at Plugin-Alliance have announced that after an intense public beta phase the V1.1 release of DRUMATOM is now available. DRUMATOM is the first and only software that can help you reduce the crosstalk captured by microphones when you record drums with multiple mics without the use of noise gates, filters etc. Hear your drums as punchy and real as never before.
Virsyn MicroTERA for the iPad available now
Wave Shaping Synthesis is a type of distortion synthesis that can create dynamic spectra in a controlled way. In wave shaping it is possible to change the spectrum with the amplitude of the sound. A simple example of this method is the clipping caused by overdriving an audio amplifier.