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Softube plug-ins version 2.0 now available
Softube have released version 2.0 of all of their plug-ins, with lots of improvements and AAX 64-bit support, so make sure you Download it right away!
Korg Kronos X OS 2.1 Update Released
Korg announces the availability of OS 2.1 for its flagship KronosX Music Workstation and the original Kronos. It adds several new features as well as improvements to the CX-3 organ modeling engine.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #178
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.
Producer Romesh Dodangoda talks SSL Sigma
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading provider of tools for creative audio professionals is proud to announce that rock producer Romesh Dodangoda is the first UK producer to install the new SSL Sigma in his Long Wave Studio. Romesh has long been a user of SSL equipment, whether at his own studio facility, or in other commercial studios he chooses to work in.
AIAIAI announces new TMA-1 version for DJs
The TMA-1 X are closed, dynamic headphones for DJing, monitoring and mobile devices. They feature an all-rounded sound, suitable for all types of music.
123creative introduces TRW-1 – Vacuum tube triode warmer
Most of modern music is mixed digitally. Most of home-made digital mixes/records are missing analog warmth of analog devices, vacuum tubes and tapes. Lot of amateur mixing engineers are using plug-ins emulating analog devices, but many of these plug-ins bring just next distortion instead of analog warmth and creamy sound. This distortion is boosted in mastering process, while you can’t get perfect analog sound only with analog mastering if mix is digitally cold and sharp.
Soundcraft release version 2.0 of the Visi Remote app
Soundcraft ViSi Remote 2.0 is an iOS application that allows remote control of Soundcraft Vi, Si Compact, Si Performer and Si Expression mixing consoles wirelessly from your iPad device using no additional hardware other than a wireless access router connected to the Harman HiQnet® Ethernet port of the console.
Korg Introduces Modular Synth System: littleBits Synth Kit
From today on the Korg littlebits Synthkit is ‘officially’ released and available for pre-order from the littleBits website. This new littleBits Synth Kit is designed to allow users to create brand new sounds and build their own electronic instruments, the new Synth Kits will be shipping the first week of December and available at littleBits.com and select specialty retailers for $159.
de la Mancha releases Dirty Harry lo-fi synth as Freeware
Feeling lucky, punk? Well yes you should as dirty harry is being released as free ware now by de la Mancha. Dirty Harry used to be a payware VST synth, but since de la Mancha stopped selling any plugins at all, they will release it for free. Enjoy it in all its dirty, gritty, lofi glory!
Pioneer DDJ-SB – New Entry Level Controller for Serato
Pioneer unveils another DJ controller for the entry-level portion of the DJ controller market with a new addition to its “DDJ-S” Serato based line of controllers, the DDJ-SB. This new two channel controller features similar operability as Pioneer’s extremely popular DDJ-SX and recently announced DDJ-SR.
Ken Macbeth Introduces a Bomber – Compact Analog Synth
Through our Facebook timeline we came acroos this video where Ken Macbeth introduces us to his new ‘little’ gem, The Bomber. Asking on price Ken states that the Osc ‘B’ as a module is normally £495.00GBP, the Filter ‘B’ as a module is normally £475.00GBP and the Dual EG as a module is normally £495.00GBP, these can be bought together for £1350.00GBP
Introducing Patchblocks – programmable mini synth modules
Well, look at that! After the post on the Korg littleBits Synth Kit we got a heads-up from one of our followers on a similar project/product, Patchblocks. Another little DIY modular synth en processing system kit. With this you could create your own modular synthesiser by programming Patchblocks with their software editor. Could, because at the moment this is still a project on Kickstarter!
Time Limited Deal with the Steinberg Cubase BackPack
Steinberg announced the availability of Cubase BackPack, a portable recording and production solution featuring Cubase Artist 7 and the UR22 interface that ensures a charitable contribution to sustainable development in Africa.
Blue Cat Audio MB-7 Mixer 2.1 Update Available Now
Blue Cat Audio has released Blue Cat’s MB-7 Mixer 2.1, a new version of their multiband processing plug-in with VST hosting capabilities. This new release mainly brings workflow enhancements, such as copy/paste capabilities, plug-ins layout restore, direct access to bypass and editor window, as well as plug-ins compatibility improvements.The free broadband add-on skin has also been updated to include the new features and streamline the usage of the plug-in in single band (broadband) mode.
Akai MPC Studio – You Could Win One
Part of the classic line of renowned beat-making machines, supporting a whole generation of influential producers, the MPC Studio makes music production simple and intuitive; and at Akai Professional we are giving you the chance to win your very own MPC Studio.