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Pioneer upgrade with DDJ-WeGo 2 controller
Within a year of the release of the predecessor, Pioneer have announced the DDJ-WeGo 2 dj controller. With minor technical changes, there is one big design change. The controller now has a big handle on the top to carry the controller around more easily. This handle also works as a stand for you iPad tablet. The DDJ-WeGo 2 will be available in three colors, red, black and white.
AAX Native 64-bit support for Mathew Lane DrMS spatial processor
The Mathew Lane DrMS spatial processor plugin is now available as AAX Native 64 plugin for Avid ProTools 11, for Mac and PC. DrMS is a unique spatial processor, available as AAX/RTAS/AU/VST plugin, with a wide range of applications for mixing, mastering and post production – going from simple MS (Mid-Side) encoding/decoding, over stereo field width and depth enhancement, to fixing mono compatibility issues and more.
McDSP introduces the AE400 V5 Active EQ Plugin
The McDSP AE400 is made up of four bands of fixed and active equalization. Each band is completely overlapping with all other bands and has its own Q (bandwidth), fixed gain, and active gain controls. A key filter for each band allows the active gain response to be as selective or broad as needed, based on the Q (bandwidth) control. Each band can use the input signal or selected side chain signal to trigger the active EQ response.
Softube Spring Reverb now availbale as Reason Rack Extension
Softube is happy to announce that Spring Reverb is now available in the Rack Extensions format for Propellerheads Reason. Spring Reverb will bring a unique and interesting flavor of reverberation to all Reason users. The sound and workflow is identical to the VST, AAX, RTAS and AU versions which are already available for other DAW platforms. Spring Reverb RE can be purchased in Propellerheads webshop for USD 79 / EUR 65.
KRK Rokit 5 G3 – Gearjunkies Review
For more then 25 years the KRK Rokit series of monitors can be considered as one if the most popular and best selling monitors on the market, till this day. You will find the monitors not only in studio environments but they are finding their way more and more to the DJ booth as well.
Fairlight introduce new SX-36 I/O Interface
Fairlight have added a new I/O interface to their productline. With the launch of SX-36, they introduce a new I/O, synchronization and control interface. The SX-36 is designed as a high-end solution for audio post production systems powered by Fairlight’s Crystal Core Media Engine. It offers an extensive variety of analog and digital I/O, pure sound, pristine remote controlled mic preamps, precise lock to timecode and ultra low latency, making it the perfect setting for the most demanding media productions.
Exclusive: KRK Rokit Generation 3 coming soon…
For more then 25 years the KRK Rokit series of monitors can be considered as one if the most popular and best selling monitors on the market, till this day. You will find the monitors not only in studio environments but they are finding their way more and more to the DJ booth as well.
This is the new Apple Mac Pro – Coming Soon
Apple released this new cinema ad for the coming Apple Mac Pro. Without any details yet on pricing the video tells us it is coming in the fall of this year. However the video is very nice, we would have preferred to get some more details and better views on this highly anticipated ‘machine’. Well, see for yourselves.
Chad Seiter on scoring Star Trek: The Video Game
Hollywood-based composer Chad Seiter shares insights into his scoring process for Star Trek: The Video Game, and explains the benefits of using the Windows version of MOTU Digital Performer for his high-end work.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #167
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.
Electro Harmonix re-issues 1970s CMOS Hot Tubes Overdrive
Originally released in 1978, the EHX Hot Tubes was designed to replicate the organic overdrive of a vintage tube amp. The reissue Hot Tubes is a faithful re-creation of the original design, but presented in a compact nano-sized chassis.
RME MADIface USB Now Available
The MADIface USB is a compact device that provides MADI I/O via USB 2.0 while supporting the format’s full 64 channels. Its sturdy and bus-powered design makes it as easy to use and reliable in your application. The MADIface USB is therefore both MADI portability at its best and a perfect desktop solution to connect MADI equipment to any Mac and PC.
touchAble 2 almost here! – Control Ableton with your iPad
touchAble is the Ableton live controller app for iPad. The app provides a powerful, intuitive and reliable multitouch control solution for professional use and includes templates for lives plugins and is fully compatible with vsts, audiounits and instruments. touchAble is supported by many professional musicians, performers, djs and composers around the world, who use touchAble on stage or in studio.
Elysia presents Close Encounters: nvelope 500 versus TR-606
Elysia is excited to launch the first episode of a new series of videos which is called Close Encounters. The big idea behind this is to enjoy the creative potentials that the clash of two great audio toys can unfold. More will follow soon, but first things first: Enjoy the nvelope 500 versus the TR-606.
Japanese Love for Native Instruments Maschine
Native Instruments today released the first of a series of videos showcasing respected Japanese producers, performers, and DJs. Five artists give detailed insights into their individual creative processes with MASCHINE – Native Instruments’ groove production system seamlessly integrating tactile hardware and advanced software.