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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #185
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.
New Turntable Cartridges from Reloop and Ortofon
For the first time Reloop presented 5 new cartridge systems at the past BPM Show in Birmingham. These new Reloop systems were designed and produced in Denmark in close cooperation with the world’s leading cartridge and stylus manufacturer Ortofon. The cartridges are now available worldwide.
200 Rich Sounds for Tone 2 Nemesis with Chartbreaker soundset
Taking you on a unique journey into uncharted sonic territory, the ChartBreaker set is filled with intricate sound impressions that will help you set the mood perfectly for your next club banger. A blend of 200 rich sounds brought together to infuse your track with cone trashing basses, mashed-up synths, vivid leads, evocative vocals, hypnotic arpeggios and swooping effects. All to bring you the best in raw club sounds and the ideal companion for storming the charts.
Novation Bass Station II – Gearjunkies Review
The new Bass station II is the successor of the well respected Bass Station that came to light 21 years ago. I still remember the original Bass Station as a good sounding analog synthesizer, and a brilliant small midi controller that had its twerps with the pots but made up for its characteristic sound. During the renaissance of the analog synthesizer we have seen a lot of reissues but also some new designs with innovations that simply weren’t possible a few decades ago. The Bass station II is one of these. It still has the hands on approach you’d like to see with programming a synthesizer and added functionality for further tweaking with use of a function switch.
Seasonal Holiday Deals 2013 – Get your deals here!
Is it already? Yes, it is! The year is moving towards its end and 2014 is ready to take its place. And like the years before, this is the time many manufacturers are announcing sweet offers, rebates, deals and discounts for their products. So this post is a service to all our visitors. Below is a list of the ‘good deals’ we came across. This is the season the Holiday Deals are launched. We collect the interesting deals we come across and share them with you. This way you can get the best deal out of this season for the gear you really want!
Pro Audio Summit 2014 – Gathering of Producers, Engineers and Musicians
Dutch, pro audio magazine, Interface presents Pro Audio Summit. This is a intimate gathering of audio engineers and musicians in search of knowledge and new contacts. The event serves the educational needs of like minded individuals operating in the music industry through technical seminars. The extraordinary network area and exhibition floor will offer great opportunities to create new business. The organization is a co-operation between Wisseloord Studios, Gearslutz, Interface and Dancefair.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Well, just before we lock up the office for a couple of days we would like to wish you all a very loving and warm holiday. Around our parts we say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
U-he Diva Synthesiser – Gearjunkies Review
U-HE DIVA – which stands for (Dinosaur Impersonating Virtual Analogue Synthesizer) has been out for a while now and its latest incarnation is version 1.3. This update brings you the new digital osc which faithfully recreates a famous synth that was introduced at the end of the 90s. Famous for the classic ‘so called’ Super Saws. Also theres a new UHBIE filter this is an emulation of the OB-X/SEM filter and an arpeggiator.
Free update for Novation Launchpad app for iPad Available
Novation is pleased to announce a free update to its hugely popular Launchpad app for iPad, introducing the ability to record performances and share them via Dropbox, Soundcloud, and email. In addition, improvements to the Audio Import upgrade allow users to categorise their sounds and create individual libraries.
Ableton Push and Playing Hardware Instruments – Video
If you’ve been following things around here lately, you’ll already know about the Push instrument and its unique interface for playing melodies & beats and triggering clips. If you’re using hardware instruments, Push can also be a complementary performance and controller interface. Play scales according to Push’s scale mode, tap out drums on Push’s velocity-sensitive pads or go in deeper to tweak parameters straight from Push’s touch-sensitive knobs.
Line 6 to be Acquired by Yamaha Corporation
Yamaha Corporation and Line 6, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement for Yamaha to acquire Line 6, a leading manufacturer of innovative solutions for musicians. The acquisition expands Yamaha’s portfolio of modeling guitar processing products as well as pro-audio equipment, and offers new and exciting opportunities for accelerated growth for both companies.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #184
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.
Mixed In Key introduces version 6.0 of the key detection software
Mixed In Key have announced that their professional and harmonic Key Detection software has been updated to version 6.0. With many improvements and new features the software is available now for purchase for 58 dollars from the Mixed In Key website.