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Major updates to Korg-related Karma-Lab Software
Karma-Lab, the developer of the KARMA interactive music technology featured in Korg Workstations, has released a major update to four of its Korg-related software applications.
Madrona Labs release Aalto 1.4 Update
Madrona Labs are happy to announce that the Aalto 1.4 update for Mac and Windows is live on their website! This new version offers compatibility improvements, as well as over 100 new presets, improved integration with the Soundplane, and several features requested by users like you.
Spectrasonics AAX Support for Pro Tools 11
Spectrasonics is pleased to announce an ‘AAX Public Beta’ version of the company’s three popular virtual instruments Omnisphere, Trilian and Stylus RMX for Avid’s new Pro Tools™ 11. Registered users of the Spectrasonics instruments can log into their user accounts to download the Public Beta versions.
Pioneer XDJ-R1 DJ Controller – Gearjunkies Review
Only about a month ago, ‘out of the blue’, Pioneer came with a sibbling to their XDJ-Aero controller. They introduced us to the new XDJ-R1. One of the very first interesting features we noticed were the physical CD drives! Another feature that caught our eye is the combination of ‘controller and iPad‘, as the controller has a built-on stand for it. Together with the iPad running the remotebox app. This gave us the first idea that Pioneer didn’t just released yet another controller.
V-Moda Crossfade M-100 – Gearjunkies Review
To us V-Moda is a brand that is gaining some strong ‘momentum’ within the (pro) DJ market. Originally we knew V-Moda for their consumer products. However, more and more DJ’s are turning towards the Crossfade M-100. Before we got to grips with our own pairs we did hear good things about them. We were curious if those good stories were true, so we gave them a decent work-out.
Receptor TRIO and QU4TTRO Shipping with PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL
Muse Research and PreSonus announced that the PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL audio interface is now included, standard, with Muse Research’s new Receptor TRIO and Receptor QU4TTRO hardware-based plug-in players, giving musicians up to 18 high-quality audio inputs and outputs.
Into The Mix with Dave Aude – Video
Dave Aude is a producer and remixer with a very impressive list of releases, productions and awards for his work in the electronic music world. Many renowned artists rely on his skills on programming, professionalism and beats!
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #163
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.
Ableton Artist feature: LOPAZZ & Casio Casino
Far from the distractions and pressures of the big city, the picturesque German town of Heidelberg has fostered a surprising number of musicians who have made their mark outside of rigid genre conventions. 1970s krautrock legends Guru Guru and house pioneer Move D still live and work in the medieval town with the castle on the hill. Add to that list LOPAZZ & Casio Casino, a Heidelberg production team who freely mix live instruments with electronics and are equally adventurous when turning out crafty, floor-filling club tracks or composing evocative soundtracks for globe-trotting documentaries.
Yamaha helps Tom Odell to reach number One
In the week his debut album Long Way Down was released, Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter Tom Odell played a packed-out set on the John Peel Stage at Glastonbury. The crystal clear sound of a Yamaha CL5 digital console at front of house helped inspire many in the audience to buy the album afterwards… sending it straight to No.1 in the UK chart.
Radial Engineering introduces the Radial ProMS2
Radial Engineering is pleased to introduce the Radial ProMS2 – a single channel mic splitter designed for PA, recording and broadcast applications.
Here it is! Algoriddim introduces djay 2
With the teaser video of last week still in mind, we can announce that Algoriddim have unveiled the new version of djay. For the past two years they’ve been hard at work creating a completely new version of djay. Today they are excited to announce djay 2 for iPhone and iPad, the best version of djay they have ever made!
Microsound Textures sounds for AAS Chromaphone by Richard Devine
Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Microsound Textures sound bank for the Chromaphone creative percussion synthesizer and AAS Player plug-ins in collaboration with artist and sound designer Richard Devine. Microsound Textures joins Cardinals and KitNetix as the third title in Chromaphone’s Sound Bank Series expansion line.
Electro Harmonix 8 Step Program – Video Demonstration
Below is a great demonstration of the 8 Step Program Analog Expression/CV Sequencer by “JJ Likes Guitar.”
Allen & Heath XB-14 MKII launched
Allen & Heath has launched a new version of its compact broadcast mixer, XB-14. Based on requests from broadcast users, XB-14MKII incorporates several new features, including a dedicated audition bus, enhanced stereo channel configurations, updated mic preamps, more flexible monitoring, and a new matt paint finish.