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DOD Overdrive and Phasor reborn to be wild!
In 1974, before “boutique pedal” meant anything, two friends started building pedals between gigs to make some extra money. Their band never got signed but the pedals they built became the signature tones of their generation, inspiring the music that changed the world.
Akai unveils MPC Element
The New AKAI MPC Element combines with the all-new MPC Essentials software at a groundbreaking price to make the iconic MPC music-making experience available to everyone.
Audio Damage Eurorack Modules – Video
Yesterday we kinda were surpised by the announcement of the ventures by Audio Damage into the hardware market. They introduced three eurorack modules based on three of their plugins originally. Today Chris Randall (head honcho AD) posted this little video showing off these modules. Check it out!
Akai introduces mobile MPX8 Sample Player
Akai revently introduced this small, portable, mobile sample player, the MPX8. With this device you can load virtually any sample via standard SD or SDHC card and assign it to any of the MPX8’s eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads.
Bootsy Collins and his Radial Fire Fly Tube DI
Iconic master funk bassist, singer and songwriter Bootsy Collins is larger than life and king of living in the moment. Youthful and innocent aspirations, supported by an unrelenting and infectious energy, spawned an awe inspiring career that continues with terrific momentum more than four decades in.
Rane introduces the Sixty-Four DJ Mixer for Serato
After the relases of Serato DJ 1.5 last week we knew of the soon arrival of the Rane Sixty-Four DJ Mixer for Serato. But now Rane have made it official! They are pleased to officially announce the Rane Sixty-Four mixer for Serato DJ. Everything you love about the Rane Sixty-Two mixer and more in a four-channel mixer powerhouse. Rane and Serato continue their ten-year partnership with Rane’s professionally-crafted, art-expanding DJ gear integrated with Serato’s world-famous digital vinyl emulation software.
Audio Damage Does Hardware…!
Well, … look at that. Audio Damage have entered the ‘hardware’ world. They have introduced a trio of Eurorack models in the week they celebrate their 10th anniversary. Audio Damage have succeeded in releasing a hardware platform for their DSP effects, and are ludicrously proud to unveil the first three Audio Damage hardware products: DubJr, Grainshift, and Errorbox.
Techno & Tech House Production in Live 9 with Paul Maddox/Spektre
For anyone wanting to learn the secrets of tech house or techno production, this new online course from Producertech is essential viewing. The lessons provide a thorough, in-depth guide to constructing a banging dancefloor filler, from one of the most respected producers of the last decade, Paul Maddox.
Celemony Melodyne now with AAX support
With a free update for Melodyne editor, assistant and essential, Celemony is now also supporting the AAX plug-in interface and, with it, the 64-bit operation of Melodyne under Avid Pro Tools 11.
Reloop Beatpad – djay controller
Reloop has announced their first DJ controller for iPad at the BPM Show in Birmingham which is especially designed for the DJAY app by Algoriddim. The Reloop Beatpad is a dedicated iOS controller, developed and optimized for this popular iOS DJ app by Algoriddim, offering a totally new and unimagined mixing experience with your iPhone, iPod or iPad.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #170
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.
Mixvibes Cross – Advanced HID Control with Pioneer CDJs – Video
Mixvibes released a new video showing their DJ software Cross, now on 4 full decks, with advanced HID control. Many clubs have standard hardware, and this standard is: Pioneer CDJs. Reason is, CDJs are EXTREMELY solid. So if you play in clubs, you play on CDJs. But anyway. Cross works extremely well with Pioneer. Why? Because Mixvibes develops rekordbox for Pioneer. Playing with Cross is like having the comfort of your computer, but in the club. All the features are mapped the same way, from Slip mode to pitch bend.
Arturia releases Spark 1.7.1. update
Arturia has released version 1.7.1. of the Spark engine. From a redisigned sample engine to a revamped browser, from new effects to enhanced automation possibilities, everything was made to improve your use of Spark and leave more space to your creativity. Spark 1.7.1 adds also 15 exciting new kits covering a variety of genres and styles (already included in 1.7).
XILS-lab updates ChorX Bucket Brigade Delay Chorus plug-in
After Le Masque Delay and Oxium, it’s time for Xils-lab vintage BucketBrigadeDelay Analog Chor’X chorus unit to get some new clothes and enhancements this year. This major update, adds a 4th Chorus algorithm to the Dimension-D, Synthex, and CS-80 ones, as well as some refined versions of these 3 existing modules.
iZotope RX3 Audio Repair Suite Now Available
Word from iZotope is that their audio repair software RX 3 is now available. Rescue your audio from the cutting room floor! With remedies for noise, clipping, hum, buzz, crackles, and more, RX 3 is the most robust and best-sounding audio repair toolkit on the market. Used everywhere from Hollywood post production studios to leading sound editing facilities, iZotope RX™ 3 transforms troubled recordings into professional-grade material.