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UVI introduces Urban Suite for beat-driven street music production
UVI, producers of one of the best selling urban sample libraries ever, are back with the most complete suite of instruments and sounds for beat-driven street music production on the planet. Urban Suite delivers 5 new instruments and a massive sample library tailored for contemporary music producers, perfect for hip hop, R&B, trap, glitch, beat, experimental and more. Both a comprehensive retrospective of the classics and a collection of new and innovative tools, Urban Suite embodies the creative spirit and boundary-pushing heritage of beat music production.
Introducing the Votan Telepathy Synth – iOS and Mac
Digital Music Technology, the creators of iXimix Controllers, are proud to present Votan Telepathy, a revolutionary integrated synthesiser for iOS & OSX Audio Unit. Votan Telepathy is a revolutionary synthesiser available for iOS and 32/64 bit OSX Audio Unit.
Conductr – iPad controller for Ableton Live
CONDUCTR is an Ableton Live controller for iPad. And it’s also a whole new approach to software control devices for touch surfaces, based on functionality, adaptability and intuitivity. CONDUCTR is highly customizable because it is designed to cover each artist needs. It is not just another controller: it is a reflection of its owner’s creativity. And just like any artist’s creativity, CONDUCTR will evolve within time, growing with new preset modules that you will be able to add to your own configuration in order to make it even more YOU. MADE BY MUSICIANS FOR MUSICIANS.
New Resonator Algorithm for Eventide H9 Stompbox
Eventide H9‘s newest multi-effect algorithm opens up a new world of sonic possibilities by combining delays, reverb and resonance. So, if you have an H9, download it (and its 20 ethereal presets). Or, if you don’t have an H9, demo Resonator using our H9 Control app (for iOS, PC and Mac).
Propellerhead presents Parsec – Spectral Synthesizer
Propellerhead proudly presents Parsec Spectral Synthesizer, the futuristic sound of additive synthesis for the Reason Rack. With two independent sound engines, up to 1024 oscillators per voice, a wide range of sound sculpting tools, built-in effects and free modulation routing, Parsec won’t leave you wishing when it comes to sonic horse-powers. Parsec is available as a Rack Extension in the Propellerhead shop.
TC Electronic updates Hardware Loudness Radar Meters
TC Electronic is proud to announce that brand new features have been added to its hardware units that support the LM6 and LM2 Loudness Radar Meters and the TC Icon control software (DB6, DB4 MKII, DB8 MKII, System 6000 MKII and LM2).
Control Logic Pro from your iPad with Delora lpTouch 2.0
Harmony Systems announced the worldwide availability of Delora lpTouch 2.0, a major upgrade to their iOS app that functions as a remote controller for the Apple Logic Pro OS X application. lpTouch 2.0 now offers controller functionality for use on the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. All that’s needed is a working Wi-Fi connection between the Mac and iDevice.
Starr Labs Presents The new Clipper MIDI or DJ Controller
The Clipper is a compact, portable and programmable LED-lit fingerboard that can remotely run an Ableton Live session. With 144 touch-sensitive buttons you can record and play a Live set in one area and perform guitar, bass, drums, add Live beat-repeats, whatever, in another area of the Lightboard.
Nektar Impact LX49 DAW Controller Available Early November
Nektar, the company behind the Panorama series of deep integration controller products, launched the Impact LX49. It is the first product in a new line of budget Nektar products, all offering integration with many of the most popular DAW Software Solutions. The 49 note velocity sensitive, full-size keyboard is fully featured with 9 faders, 9 control buttons, 8 pots, 6 transport buttons, 8 velocity sensitive pads, foot switch socket and control wheels. 5 user presets are designed for GM setups, “MIDI learn” capable DAWs and other music software.
Antares releases Auto-Tune 7 AAX Native Versions
Auto-Tune is used daily by thousands of audio professionals around the world. Whether to save studio and editing time, ease the frustration of endless retakes, or save that otherwise once-in-a-lifetime performance, Auto-Tune is the overwhelming tool of choice. Antares have now released 64-bit and 32-bit Auto-Tune 7 AAX Native versions for Mac and PC. They are free upgrades for all current owners of Auto-Tune 7 (64-bit).
AKG introduces new flagship headphones – K812
Well, just after our review of the K612 Pro, AKG now is introducing their new flagship headphones, the K812. These superior reference headphones offer the most pure and natural sound possible. Designed for music professionals the K812 empower to experience the smallest sonic details with the most accurate balance for mixing, mastering as well as music production.
James Reynolds and the Antelope Trinity Master Clock
London based producer James Reynolds has recently installed the Trinity master clock from Antelope Audio. The Trinity is Antelopes flag ship high definition master clock with a total of nine independent clocks employing Antelope’s 4th Generation of Acoustically Focused Clocking with 64-bit Digital Signal Processing (DSP) 3 of which are audio generators with up to 384kHz sample rate and +/- 200 cents varispeed.
Audio Artery One DJ version 1.2 Update Available
Audio Artery is proud to present One DJ version 1.2; the biggest update since the launch. Based on user feedback more than 200 bigger and smaller tweaks and fixes have been done to One DJ during the past months. A full support for numerous DJ Controllers has also been added. One DJ is now simply Harder, Better, Faster and Stronger than before.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #176
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.
Novation Launchpad app for iPad Update – Audio Import Upgrade
Novation have made an update available for the Launchpad App. Audio Import, the most requested feature by our users, is now available via In App Purchase. This addition transforms the app into a powerful tool for users that want to perform original music on their iPad. Once purchased, users can import their own loops and samples via Dropbox, with additional import mechanisms coming soon.