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Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Max Reverb demonstration video
Last month at the NAMM, EHX introduced the Holy Grail Max, giving fans of reverberation more options in their quest for the perfect space for their instrument or voice. This new pedal shares the Holy Grail’s classic Spring and spatial Hall reverbs. A new Plate reverb, with a wonderfully complex, lush tone, and Reverse reverb for the sonically adventurous, were also added.
Orange Amps introduces Limited Edition White Amps
Orange Amplification are launching a limited edition white finish of their Rockerverb guitar amp heads and combos, Thunderverb 200 and 50 heads and legendary PPC412 and the more compact PPC212 Speaker Enclosures
Supercharge your audio with Supercharger GT from Native Instruments
With SUPERCHARGER GT, Native Instruments takes the sound of modern tube compression even further with superior control, additional saturation, and sonic sculpting. This feature-rich follow-up to the SUPERCHARGER compressor released in December 2013, this new GT version goes beyond modern tube compression by adding dedicated Saturation and Character modes and additional controls for complete sonic fine-tuning.
Putting On The Ritz with Elektron Octapack 6 – Indie Dance
Put on the ritz! Octa Pak 6 – Indie Dance is here, bristling with sounds inspired by the disco era and the sounds of the 1980s. The sound pack is custom built for the Octatrack and is filled with cutting edge samples from Loopmasters, pre-arranged and loaded for ease of use. It comes with an Octatrack set featuring 16 built in patterns, essentially all you need to jump right in and start creating/mixing and mangling. Also included are 16 Scenes ready to be assigned for adding fills, filters and FX to your live set.
Reset Robot talks Reason – Interview
The people at Propellerhead caught up with producer & DJ ResetRobot to find out more about his creative process and his use of the Reason DAW software. Emerging rejuvenated from the studio in 2009, Reset Robot announced himself with the licensing of no fewer than 6 tracks to the internationally acclaimed Sci+Tec label, under the stewardship of Ali Shirazinia – better known to the world as Dubfire. Further releases followed on Get Physical, Soma, Adam Beyer’s Drumcode, and with his feet still firmly planted in the underground, Portsmouth’s own Wolf Trap label.
Universal Audio adds new plugins to the UAD-2 platform
With the release of the version 7.5 software of the UAD-2 software, Universal Audio has introduced two new additions to the software. First there’s the UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Plug-In Collection, this new plug-in collection delivers the first genuine representation of the UA 610 preamp’s revered tube character. Secondly they add the BAX Dangerous EQ collection, which has been developed by Brainworx. This collection is a premium “finishing EQ” that offers world-class sonics, unique frequency curves and features.
UAD software Version 7.5 featuring new enhancements
Universal Audio has released UAD Powered Plug-Ins Software v7.5, unveiling UA’s new Unison™ technology to Apollo QUAD and Apollo DUO interfaces and adding several key features for Mac users.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #192
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.
Cakewalk Z3TA+ has arrived and is available at Appstore
The legendary Z3TA+ synthesizer has been used on countless records, and it’s distinctive sound has been a staple of electronic artists the world over. And now Z3TA+ iOS puts the full power of Z3TA+2 on your iPad.
BIAS Amplifier app now available for iPhone
Three months ago, when Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com) first unleashed its BIAS amplifier modeler and designer app for the iPad, guitarists and bassists around the world enjoyed it so much that they began clamoring for an even more portable iPhone-compatible version. Now, their requests have been answered with the official iTunes App Store launch of BIAS for iPhone.
Focusrite Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary with Documentary and Competition
In honour of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd.’s 25th Anniversary (and 29 years since the creation of the Focusrite brand) the company are running a dream recording competition, giving you and three of your bandmates a once in a lifetime opportunity to record a track with Grammy award-winning Producer, Guy Massey at the world famous AIR Studios in London, UK.
Matt Colton loves the honesty of the ATC SCM150ASL Pro
ATC is proud to announce that MPG Mastering Engineer of the Year Award-winner Matt Colton has installed a pair of SCM150ASL PRO three-way active loudspeakers for critical listening in his room at Alchemy Mastering in West London.
Interview with Launchpad Wizzard M4Sonic plus cool competition
M4SONIC has proved that with nothing more than talent and a Launchpad, it’s possible to achieve worldwide fame and success. His track Virus has over 8 million views on YouTube – and for the first time you can get the Virus project and all the sounds FREE for Launchpad App to make your own remix and win big!
M-Audio introduces new M3 Series – Three-Way Studio Monitors
M-Audio just have announced the immediate release of their new additions to their industry-leading studio monitor line, the new 3-way M3 studio reference monitors, which are now available in stores. Featuring an innovative inline design and superior imaging, the M3 Series are compact yet deliver an immersive audio experience with dedicated low-, mid-, and high-frequency drivers, each with its own dedicated amplifier.
What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music!
What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music explores the challenges that a life in music can bring. Shot at the 2013 Red Bull Music Academy in New York by award-winning director Ralf Schmerberg, and produced by his Berlin based artist collective Mindpirates.