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Something For The Weekend: Oldschool Renegades – Trailer
Old School Renegades is a very cool documentary by Maurice Steenbergen (NL 2013, 90 min.). The ultimate film about the rise of house and rave in the 80s and 90s, featuring interviews with pioniers like Joey Beltram, Paul Elstak, Moby en Miss Djax. The documentary will get its premiere at this years Amsterdam Dance Event on october 18.
Founder Dolby Laboratories Ray Dolby Dies at Age 80
Dolby Laboratories today announced that Ray Dolby, an American inventor recognized around the world for developing groundbreaking audio technologies, died today at his home in San Francisco, at the age of 80. Dr. Dolby had been living with Alzheimer’s Disease in recent years, and was diagnosed in July of this year with acute leukemia.
Dirac releases new version of acclaimed room correction software
Swedish audio research firm Dirac Research, this week announced a new version of their acclaimed room correction software product, Dirac Live Room Correction Suite.
Introducing Echo Audio NIC-1 PCIe network adapter and Streamware SDK
Echo Digital Audio announced the release of the first Streamware™ products: the Streamware NIC-1 and the Streamware SDK. The Streamware NIC-1 is a PCI Express network interface card with hardware support for Ethernet AVB. With traffic shaping and MAC packet timestamping, the NIC-1 enables time-sensitive networking applications for Microsoft Windows.
Novation Bass Station II Available Now
Novation have let us know that the Bass Station II is available now at a retailer near you! Bass Station II is an analogue mono-synth based on the classic original Bass Station but re-worked for the 21st century. It has two filters, two oscillators plus a third sub-oscillator, patch save and a fully analogue effects section. Add a step sequencer, arpeggiator, full sized keys and a powerful modulation section and you have the makings of a synth that is built for bass, but capable of so much more.
FL Studio for Windows 8 – FL Studio Groove
FL Studio Groove is a touch-based music production & performance application. With a 10 pad sample-based drum machine and 5 polyphonic synth channels you get all you need need to compose, arrange, edit, mix and perform professional quality music. Make complete songs, play & program synthesizers, play drums, add effects, edit musical sequences.
Native Instruments Announces New TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 and S2 MK2
Native Instruments today announced new versions of both the industry-leading 4-channel DJ system TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 and its 2-channel counterpart, TRAKTOR KONTROL S2. The KONTROL S4 and S2 perfectly combine a premium DJ mixing interface, built-in 24 bit/96 kHz soundcard, and an intuitive interface into a powerful all-in-one DJ system engineered for seamless control of TRAKTOR software.
Phil Oakey (Human League) takes to Analogue Solutions Telemark V2
British ‘boutique’ analogue synthesiser and accessory designer/manufacturer Analogue Solutions is proud to announce that bona fide synthpop pioneer Phil Oakey has added a Telemark V2 semi-modular analogue monosynth to the stunning synthesiser collection currently residing at The Human League’s legendary HL Studios in Sheffield.
Pioneer releases new Serato DJ Controller – DJ-SR
Well, Pioneer has been busy lately. After the DDJ-SP1 and DJM-900SRT for Serato, they now introduce the DJ-SR controller. With the launch of the mid-range Digital DJ-SR, Pioneer is putting intuitive control of Serato DJ software in the hands of even more DJs. This new device is a two-channel controller with the new PAD PLUS performance feature.
Steinberg Granular Symphonies Available Now
Steinberg is elated to announce the immediate availability of Granular Symphonies. Created by the acclaimed composer and sound designer Simon Stockhausen, this expansion pack adds to Steinberg’s award-winning Padshop Pro and Padshop granular synthesizers.
Elektron on a role… New Octatrack sounds and new forum!
Lots of news out of Sweden from Elektron. After last week with the release of Utility Kicks, they now release another soundpack for Octatrack, Hell Bent on Circuits. Furthermore, they launched Elektronauts this week. Developed ground up, Elektronauts is a meeting point for anyone interested in music production in general and Elektron gear in particular.
Allen & Heath Xone becomes Ibiza Resident
Allen & Heath’s renowned Xone DJ mixers were used throughout the Ibiza season at various venues across the island, requested by top DJs including Pete Tong, John Digweed, Chris Liebing, Juanjo Martin and Richie Hawtin.
Introducing the Focal Spirit Professional monitor headphones
Focal presents Spirit Professional monitoring headphones. Just like Focal monitoring loudspeakers, Spirit Professional ensures high-quality control of monitoring activities without exception, freeing professionals from the acoustic constraints related to the size of their workstation.
11 Bands and Analog Sound with bx-hybrid V2 EQ Plugin
bx_hybrid V2 was re-designed from the ground up, using Brainworx´ latest filter-designs. Bringing you unrivaled analog-style filters and and awesome digital workflow. The EQs will map any & all features of the AVID / Digidesign ICON center section EQ plus the Surround Joysticks. Artifact-free EQ-ing up to 26(!)kHz, even in low-resolution sessions (44.1k & 48k).
Pay What You Want for Water – Camel Alchemy Sounds
Water is overflowing with aquatic musical instruments, rippling pads, tidal soundscapes, rhythmic splashes, inventive water machines, and wave-like takes on traditional sounds – all with extensive remix variations for real-time performance.