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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #180
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.
Three classic analog synthesizers in One – UVI UVX-10P
With the UVX-10P UVI introduces a vintage soft-synth inspired by three analog super-synths – the Roland JX-10, MKS-70 and JX-8P. A perfect complement to UVX-3P, UVX-10P delivers a huge analog sound at an outstanding price. Add a piece of vintage synth history to your collection today!
Numark NS7 II DJ Controller finally available
Announced last year already, Numark now announced the availability of the NS7 II — a dramatically enhanced and updated version of the industry’s most advanced and best-selling motorised DJ controller/mixer.
Native Instruments RAZOR 1.5 now available
Word from our friends from Germany, as they announce a major update for RAZOR. This innovative, highly popular additive synthesizer designed for tense basses, bristling leads and shifting, sci-fi soundscapes has been updated to version 1.5. This update adds significant new sounds and effects to the cutting edge instrument along with a new macro system for unparalleled integration with MASCHINE 2.0. The update is free for current owners while new customers can purchase RAZOR 1.5 for half price until December 9th, 2013.
New update available for Rob Papen Punch Drum plugin
Rob Papen Soundware is proud to announce availability of Punch 1.0.4, the much-anticipated latest update to its award- winning drum synthesis/sampler software instrument for Mac and PC.
DnB, Dubstep and Trap Sounds with Resonant Blaze Maschine Expansion
Native Instruments released RESONANT BLAZE – a bass music MASCHINE Expansion designed exclusively for the new MASCHINE 2.0 software. Infused with booming bass sounds, sharp drum kits, cinematic atmospheres, sound effects and loops, RESONANT BLAZE is a perfect fit for producers of drum and bass, as well as contemporary dubstep and trap styles.
Tekit Audio presents drum synth plug-in Syntik-DR
Tek’it Audio has announced that Syntik-DR, an electronic drum synthesizer plug-in, has been released. Syntik-DR uses a work-flow based on layering to produce typical drum sounds often heard in analogue synthesizers and drum-boxes but also a wide spectrum of sounds used in modern productions like deep layered kicks, lo-fi percussions, out of this world fx and distorted rave kicks.
SmithsonMartin introduces extremely exclusive ELITE Touch Controller
SmithsonMartin today introduced the world’s most advanced DJ performance system, called Emulator ELITE. This new touch controller launches for VIP pre-orders today. Mind you, like the name implies, Elite will only be available for sale as an exclusive pre-order to previous customers and VIP artists!
New Plug-Ins for UAD Platform and Apollo Audio Interfaces
Universal Audio have this week released two new ’emulation’ plug-ins for the UAD software platform and Apollo audio interfaces. In partnership with direct developer Brainworx, Universal Audio have added the Maag EQ4 Plug-In. Also added to the UAD software is the Fairchild Tube Limiter Plug-In Collection.
Serato DJ 1.5.2. Available Now – New FX and more controller support
Serato DJ 1.5.2 – The latest update for Serato DJ includes brand new FX powered by iZotope for Serato’s new FX Expansion Packs. Scrollable FX drop-down menus, support for the Vestax VCI-100 MKII, Numark MixDeck Quad and the brand new Pioneer DDJ-SB Serato DJ Intro controllers and a healthy dose of maintenance / bug fixes for continued stability and performance.
Producertech – Drumming for Dance Music (EDM) with Paul Kodish
This brand new course from Producertech teaches how to play killer beats for a number of dance music styles, including drum and bass, dubstep, hip hop, house and breakbeat. Led by Paul Kodish, a professional drummer with more than 25 years of experience playing for headline bands like Pendulum, DJ Fresh and Apollo 440, the lessons go from starting out with the kit, right through to advanced techniques and jamming. In addition to the streamed lesson movies, the course comes with a series of downloadable packs, with readymade sessions for music software, drum loops and backing tracks in a variety of formats and a load of additional Loopmasters samples for playing along too as well.
Native Instruments Maschine Studio – Closer Look
With Maschine Studio Native Instrumenst truly made the Maschine even better, a lot. From what we hear around us and of course of what we experience in our studio, this studio controller and instrument is very nice. The guys at Pointblank have put together a video in which all these new features and improvements are shown and discussed.
Pioneer NXS line up continues with CDJ-900NXS Mediaplayer
As was to be expected (sooner), today Pioneer released the follow-up of their CDJ-900 mediaplayer. Like it’s bigger brother this mediaplayer will now be available as ‘NEXUS’ version. The NXS line-up continues with the addition of the CDJ-900NXS digital player. The latest player builds on the success of its predecessor, the CDJ-900, plus it’s packed with new technology including a full colour LCD screen, Beat Divide, four-deck Beat Sync and the ability to play sets from a smartphone.
Cross-Platform Support with Zynaptiq PITCHMAP 1.5
Zynaptiq announced the immediate availability of PITCHMAP 1.5, the latest edition of their real-time polyphonic pitch-mapping and pitchcorrection plug-in. This free update adds support for VST, RTAS and AAX Native on both Mac and Windows platforms, as well as many enhancements and fixes, and is available now.
Steinberg lets you control Cubase with gestures through iC Air
Steinberg announced the release of Cubase iC Air, allowing users of Cubase 7 or Cubase Artist 7, together with Leap Motion Controller or Intel systems powered by the Intel Perceptual Computing SDK, to control Steinberg’s popular DAW intuitively by the command of gestures.