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AAS launches new Ultra Analog VA-2 synth
Applied Acoustics Systems released an all-new version of its award-wining Ultra Analog VA-2 analog synthesizer plug-in for Mac OS X and Windows. Ultra Analog VA-2 ships with a new streamlined interface, a new equalizer and compressor module, a new multi-effect processor, brings native 64-bit operation on Mac OS X, and more. The factory library has been redesigned with more than 600 presets including a sound bank by renowned sound designer Richard Devine.
Introducing… those new Moog Minifoogers
Last week we showed you the leaked advertisement of a new line of Minifoogers, so we kinda knew they were coming soon. And today Moog acknowledged the rumours by introducing … the new Minifoogers. A series of compact – easy to use stomp boxes designed primarily for use with electric guitar and bass. Each Minifooger is housed in a rugged cast aluminum enclosure and features a 100% analog signal path, true bypass design, optional battery power, and a single expression pedal input providing hands-free control of one specified parameter within each unit.
The Art Of The Mix by Waves Audio ADE Workshops
For ADE, there’s always the possibility a visitor could come back the next year as a performer. To make this possible, Waves are making their ADE debut by introducing The Art Of The Mix, a four-day event series featuring mixing workshops led by some of dance music’s biggest stars including Dave Audé and Omid 16B. In between sessions, Yoni Leviatan of Waves will be demoing the Element synth and give visitors a chance to play it themselves.
JBL LSR308 Active Studio Monitors – Gearjunkies Review
Even though JBL are not that well know in Europe for their product line of reference monitors, unlike in the US, their new 3 series may help with this. The new 3 series are JBL entry level reference monitors that come in 2 models. The LSR305 with a 5″woofer and the LSR308 with a 8″woofer. We will test the LSR308 and compare them with the competitors in the same price range. To that extent the price range isn’t entry level for your average producer. But of course there is a difference in sound quality. So these monitors are more like the 2nd pair you’d buy if you learned your first monitors don’t cut it anymore.
We see MIDI in your future – NaoNext introduces the Crystall Ball
Yet, … another quite original and ‘special’ new controller/instrument. According to developers Naonext it is much more than a controller, a real instrument: an interface based on movement, the Crystall Ball allows for intuitive control of MIDI synthesizers and computer-aided creation software.
Masterpiece School of Mastering – Billy Stull shares his mastering secrets
Since 2006, Masterpiece Mastering owner Billy Stull, referred to by the legendary Rupert Neve as a man with “golden ears”, has taught audio engineers from around the world the craft of commercial CD mastering at one of his intensive three-day training sessions on Texas’ beautiful South Padre Island.
Virsyn release Cube Synth for your iPad
Virsyn are happy to announce the release of Cube Synth for iOS. The Cube Synth is a groundbreaking new iPad synthesizer giving you the power and flexibility of additive synthesis together with easy editing and morphing capabilities. Macro parameters allow you to control this beast with unequalled ease.
New Elektron Octatrack Soundpack – MPC Memories
Elektron have, together with Goldbaby, released a new sound pack for the Octatrack. The MPC Memories Sound pack pays a tribute to the MPC60, the beat making machine that forever changed the course of musical history. Goldbaby has put this gem of an instrument to work and has used it to sample hundreds of vinyl hits, drum machine one shots, and FX sounds. From now on, the Octatrack can’t stop, won’t stop.
New sample label Raw Cutz launched
Raw Cutz is the fresh sample label from Erik Svahn and Matt Pelling, the guys behind Loopmasters and Equipped Music – it’s a fresh look at the world of sampling through the eyes of those that have been involved with the sampling industry since its inception in the early 1990s.
Coming Soon – DigiTech Element and Element XP Multi-Effect Pedals
The elements of perfect guitar tone start here: HARMAN’s DigiTech announced the introduction of its Element and Element XP, two versatile guitar multi-effects pedals that offer hundreds of sounds, effects, amps and cabinets, drum machine and much more.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #173
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.
Something For The Weekend: I Dream Of Wires – Hardcore Edition
Due to overwhelming demand, a repress of I DREAM OF WIRES: HARDCORE EDITION has been announced, an independent documentary epic exploring the history, demise and resurgence of the ultimate electronic music machine, the MODULAR SYNTHESIZER. Available to order now from the new SCIENCE WITH SYNTHESIZERS webshop, and coming soon to other select retailers.
Lots of new sounds for Nord Lead 4 Synth
Six very different sound designers have created a wide range of new sounds covering everything from classic analog vintage leads and pads, FM pianos, evil distorted rave basses and complex performance patches with multilayered synchronized arpeggiating monsters and much more.
Mixvibes Cross DJ now syncs with Rekordbox
Mixvibes is introducing an interesting new function with version 2.6 of their Cross DJ software for mac and pc. You now can sync rekordbox™ within Cross DJ. As you know, CDJ-2000NXS are the club standard. All it takes is a USB stick and you’re ready to rock any venue. However, at home, some people use DJ software with CDJs, controllers or DVS. To retrieve their hot cues, loops and playlists in the club’s CDJ-2000NXS, they have to prepare their music in rekordbox™. With rekordbox sync, what is already prepared in Cross DJ is automatically reflected in rekordbox™.
Introducing WaveDNA Liquid Rhythm Beat Generation Software
WaveDNA is excited to announce a significant update to the full version of Liquid Rhythm beat generation software, including powerful new MIDI sequencing and editing tools to create and remix drum patterns. This can now be achieved either directly in Ableton Live clips via Max4Live as a plug-in, or as a stand-alone application. Additionally, the company has released Liquid Rhythm Intro, a condensed version of Liquid Rhythm to increase accessibility for the electronic musician, music producer, DJ and film/television composer communities of music creators.