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Flying Colors talk Presonus ADL-700 and Firestudio
Steve Morse, Casey McPherson, and Dave LaRue talk about recording the new Flying Colors album – in the studio and on the road – using the PreSonus ADL 700 Channel Strip and the FireStudio Mobile. In today’s hype-strewn music industry landscape, the term “supergroup” is best avoided. Still, it’s hard to resist speaking in superlatives when you talk about Flying Colors.
Serato DJ 1.3 adds new FX and more Controller support
Serato have released a new version of their Serato DJ software. Version 1.3.0 is the latest update which includes brand new FX, powered by iZotope for Serato’s new FX Expansion Packs. Favorite FX to customize your FX lists, Slip Mode for all supported controllers, support for the Novation Twitch, Vestax VCI-300 + VFX1, and a healthy dose of maintenance / bug fixes for continued stability and performance.
Elektron Talk To Nine Inch Nails – Allessandro Cortini
Nine Inch Nails fluently speaks the language of dark and emotional electronics. From the angst ridden industrial-pop that distinguished the debut album Pretty Hate Machine to the more introvert and focused sound of the latest album effort The Slip, the act never loses sight of the most important element in music. Substance. Twenty-five years after the formation in 1988, Nine Inch Nails is a prime example of how quality stands the test of time.
Introducing the Fyrd MTRX-8 Midi Controller
Fyrd Instruments is a new manufacturer of boutique software and hardware for computer-based music production. The French company’s mission is to develop innovative, evolving and fully-integrated solutions for music enthusiasts. Fyrd Instruments focus on producing musical instruments with high quality at an affordable price.
New Precision Compressor / Limiter for IK Multimedia T-Racks CS
The new Precision Compressor/Limiter, modeled after a classic British dynamic processor is now available in the T-RackS Custom Shop. The Precision Compressor/Limiter is based on a classic 1970s solid-state compressor/limiter unit that’s been the “must-have” compressor/limiter in studios worldwide for over 40 years.
Reason 7: Start a project within 10 minutes – Tutorial Video
Our friends from Sweden have released a video in which they show us how easy it can be to start a track in Reason 7 within ten minutes. Carlo shows you how to set up a project, fill in some beats, synths and vocals and start mixing your first track.
Introducing iZotope RX 3 – For All Your Audio Repair
With the new RX 3, iZotope brings you the most robust and best-sounding audio repair toolkit on the market. With cutting-edge tools like Dereverb and a real-time Dialogue Denoiser, plus enhanced workflows and a redesigned UI, RX 3 rescues troubled audio with unprecedented power and precision.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #166
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.
Reloop RHP-30 Black & Silver Editions now available
Incredibly sturdy and featuring an outstandingly powerful sound: this is how Reloop‘s premium headphones can be described. With a sophisticated construction optimized for DJs, especially designed for rough club surroundings, the RHP-30 emphasizes its stylish features: the headphones’ minimalist coolness features high-quality components and thanks to high output, transparent and bass-driven sound characteristics, the RHP-30 gurantees smooth mixing, clean productions and fulminant listening pleasure.
Limited Time NI TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Price Reduction
Native Instruments just have announced that they will be launching a limited-time offer for the popular KONTROL S2 all-in-one DJ controller system. They have reduced the price to $399 / 399 € / ¥ 39,800 throughout August 2013. You can order the controller through the Native Instruments website or at participating retailers. Don’t wait too long however, as the offer is valid until august 31 2013 (or until stock lasts).
First-ever over-ear headphones from Marshall – The Monitor
Marshall just announced their first-ever over-ear headphones, The Monitor! This headphone embodies the strength and power that Marshall stands for in one epic sounding package.
Pioneer DDJ-SX, Serato Remote and DJ Nick Hook – Video
What do you get when you put DJ Nick Hook, a Pioneer DDJ-SX controller and an iPad with Serato Remote in one room? Well, we think you’ll get an awesome video. Nick shows up and close how he controls Serato with the DDJ-SX together with the Remote app.
Connecting Focusrite RedNet to Pro Tools HD
Focusrite RedNet is now able to connect with Pro Tools|HD systems. The video below is a clear demonstration on how the two systems can integrate. The RedNet 5 interface will provide as the bridge between the Pro Tools system and the Dante audio network.
Free Download: Focusrite TAPE App
Focusrite Tape is a beautiful recording solution, with easy to use 2-track recording, instant mastering, customisable tape artwork and social media connectivity. Record from the inbuilt iPad microphone, iTrack Solo, or even any Core Audio compliant audio interface – including interfaces from the Scarlett range – and instantly add polish with one button compression. Then simply add a title and album artwork and share online with friends and fans via SoundCloud.
Universal Audio release ENGL Amp plugins for UAD-2
When it comes to rock and metal guitars, for the past 20 years, ENGL Amplifiers are the goto amps. The clean tones and distortion textures are now avialble at your fingertips thanks to UAD direct developer Brainworx. The superbly crafted ENGL Amp plugins for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform and Apollo Audio Interface are now available.