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Propellerheads Artist Feature: Grieves on Stage – Video
Benjamin Laub or Grieves as he’s known to fans, critics, and rappers the world over graduated from his MPC2000 to Reason after getting introduced to it by his long-time collaborator, Budo. Once he realized the depth and possibility, his production quickly shifted over almost entirely inside Reason. And when Grieves set out to take his latest album on tour he was faced with a problem: How could he get his live band to sound EXACTLY like his record sounds?
Native Instruments Introduces LAZER DICE Expansion for MASCHINE
Native Instruments today released LAZER DICE – a new MASCHINE Expansion for producers of future bass and related genres. Blending synth-heavy electronic and deep south hip-hop, the Expansion features custom drum sounds and patterns created to reflect the rugged beats and skittering rhythms of the genre.
Erlend Krauser plays the Kemper Profiler Amp – Video
Kemper went to see this guitar player and artist, to talk with him and to see him perform with the Kemper Profiler amp. But they never would have expected how this turned out as it did. Erlend Krauser is an excellent musician with a fantastic technique. Watching this video, we instantly got excited and had to share it with you guys. We don’t say this often, but this is a ‘must-see’!
Connect Directly to iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch with Apogee Lightning Cable
Apogee is pleased to announce iPad/iPhone Lightning cables are now available for all iOS compatible products, providing direct connectivity to the latest iPad/iPhone models including the new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c.
Introducing the Numark iDJ LIVE II Controller
There’s nothing virtual about it. The Numark iDJ Live II gives you real DJ controls so you can mix your music with precision. Featuring an updated low-profile design and USB connectivity, iDJ Live II lets you perform your way. Connect to any iOS device or to your laptop computer and use it with your favorite DJ app and software. Work the smooth crossfader, tweak the EQ knobs, spin the capacitive touch-activated platters, and hang on for the ride.
Koma Elektronik RH-301 Rhythm Workstation/Utility Tool has arrived!
Two years after the release of the BD101 and FT201, Berlin based effects manufacturer KOMA Elektronik has officially added a new unit to their pedal line: The RH301 – Rhythm Workstation / Utility Tool!
The Black Dog and Machinewerks introduce CS X51 Control Surface
The Black Dog announce their new company Machinewerks and Kickstarter campaign to fund the first production of their beautifully designed & built USB/Midi Control Surface for electronic musicians & DJs, the CS X51.
Akai Pro introduce new RPM500 and RPM800 Studio Monitors
Available in stores in October, Akai Professional’s newest studio reference monitors, RPM500 and RPM800, offer meticulous reproduction of even the most complex modern music with the perfect balance of finely tuned technologies. Both offer distributed Class A/B amplification, providing ultra-efficient power while ensuring minimal distortion. RPM500 provides 90 Watts total, with 50 Watts dedicated to its 5 ¼-inch woofer and 40 Watts to its silk-dome tweeter; RPM800 offers 120-Watts total, with 80 and 40 going to the woofer and tweeter, respectively.
Reloop RP-8000 and RP-7000 Introduced
Reloop emphasized their support for our vinyl brothers and introduced two new products at the past BPM Show in Birmingham. The Reloop RP-8000 combines modern DJ technology in an advanced turntable. This hybrid high torque turntable does the balancing act between approved direct drive technology and a digital control section for your DJ software.
Steinberg Cubasis version 1.6 update now available
Steinberg is happy to release a new update for its Cubasis app with version 1.6. The app is Steinberg’s streamlined, multitouch sequencer for the iPad. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze. You can also open your Cubasis projects in Cubase under Windows and OS X! Cubasis places touch-intuitive production tools in your hands, opening up a new world of possibilities for your creativity.
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.