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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.
Apple introduces iOS 7 with Redesigned User Interface & Great New Features
Apple today announced iOS 7, featuring a completely redesigned stunning new user interface, will be available starting Wednesday, September 18 to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users as a free software update. iOS 7 has hundreds of great new features, including Control Center, Notification Center, improved Multitasking, AirDrop, enhanced Photos, Safari, Siri and introduces iTunes Radio, a free Internet radio service based on the music you listen to on iTunes. In addition, iOS 7 has been engineered with deep technical and design integration with both iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c.
Fancy White finish for the Pioneer DDJ-SX White
Just like we could expect from Pioneer, they now are adding a new colour option to its popular DDJ-SX dj controller for Serato DJ software: cool pearl white.
Zynaptiq adds AAX Native 64 Support to UNVEIL and UNFILTER
Zynaptiq announces the immediate availability of UNVEIL version 1.7 and UNFILTER version 1.1, their award-winning real-time dereverberation and adaptive tonal contour linearization plug-ins. These free updates add AAX Native 64 support for Mac and Windows users, enabling the use from within Pro Tools 11, as well as several enhancements and fixes, and are available now.
New sample instruments company – Rattly and Raw
Dirty, cheap, cranky, crusty little gems to fill those cracks in your productions. These instruments are designed to be ‘that little extra thing’ that so many tracks end up needing. In the real world, most of these instruments have maybe only a few playable notes or at best a limited range!
