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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.
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.