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Pioneer introduces S-DJ X series active monitors
Today Pioneer introduces a new series of active monitors to the world with dance music in mind. The S-DJ X series have been developed with high-quality speaker technology. This technology, from Pioneer and sub-brand TAD, delivers accurate monitoring, a strong bass, and clear mid to high frequencies.
Allen & Heath iLive on tour with Frank Ocean
Singing superstar, Frank Ocean, has just completed a tour of Europe with an Allen & Heath iLive digital system at FOH. Requested by engineer, Dave McDonald, who has toured using iLive with Adele, AIR, and Florence & the Machine, the iLive system comprises an iLive-112 Control Surface with 8 in, 24 out, RAB2 ACE, connected to a modular iDR10 MixRack with 56 in, 24 out, RAB2 ACE and Dante. There was an analogue split between the iLive and monitor console.
Behringer X32 Compact now shipping
What happened to the X32? It’s there… just a little bit smaller. The X32 COMPACT delivers the best of the flagship X32 console in a slightly smaller package for installs at smaller venues, houses of worship, theaters or discerning audio smiths who may not need as many local inputs or motorized faders.
Melodyne Tutorial – Shape Dynamic Range of Drums
In ‘general’ producers modify dynamics of drums with compressors. Celemony has released a video on how to shape the dynamic range of drum and percussion loops – the Melodyne way. In short, control the dynamic range of drum loops in more detailed ways than any compressor can!
Felix da Housecat on Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 – Video
In this video below Felix da Housecat explains why he loves his Traktor Kontrol X1s, the compact add-on controller engineered for seamless Traktor integration. He covers the new touchstrip, looping, using cue points, Flux Mode, and more. “It’s my new secret weapon“, as he states it.
Native Instruments Drum Lab Instrument released
Native Instruments released a new drum instrument for Kontakt 5 and Kontakt Player. DRUM LAB utlizes a combination of acoustic and electronic drum samples and can be seen as the secret of professionals worldwide – a powerful production technique for creating punchy, present drum tracks. It is a first-of-its-kind instrument combining advanced drum layering techniques with an intuitive workflow designed for fast results. The included groove library provides over 900 patterns for fast groove production with uncompromising sound quality.
Electrix Releases Custom Traktor Remix Decks Mapping for Tweaker
Electrix, the creator of the popular MIDI controller the Tweaker, is proud to release its custom mapping for the Tweaker and Traktor Pro’s Remix Decks. Electrix has always prided itself on being able to create custom mappings for its diverse users of DJs, Producers, and Live Performance Musicians. The quick release of a custom mapping for Traktor Pro’s Remix Decks further solidifies Electrix’s commitment to DJ’s and musicians of all backgrounds.
Why StudioLive Video Contest – Win a Presonus Win a StudioLive 32.4.2AI
Presonus recent “Why I Switched to Studio One” video contest was such a smashing success that they decided to kick it up a notch.
UVI releases WaveRunner – Wavetable Synthesis Retrospective
UVI introduces UVI WaveRunner, a collection of Wavetable Synthesis Retrospective. This collection is a multitude of synths, drum machines and rare prototypes of esteemed German heritage come together in this massive and unparalleled retrospective.
Mark Ronson installs ATC SCM25A PRO in his studio
ATC is pleased to announce that genre-hopping, Grammy Award-winning record producer, DJ, and musician Mark Ronson has installed a pair of SCM25A PRO three-way compact active loudspeakers in his new Munro Acoustics and Steve Durr designed studio space at London’s Tileyard Studios complex.
Ben Hillier producing Depeche Mode album with SSL Matrix
For Depeche Mode’s thirteenth album, ‘Delta Machine’, renowned producer Ben Hillier specified SSL’s Matrix SuperAnalogue™ mixing console with software controlled analogue patch system and multi-layer DAW control to anchor tracking stadium synth superstars Depeche Mode’s eagerly-awaited album, at Santa Barbara Sound Design (California) and Jungle City Studios (New York).
Recording With Reason 7 – New Course by Producertech
Producertech are happy to announce a brand new course on Reason 7 by Jared Meeker, a professional musician and composer who’s performed with LA hiphop artists Nate Dog and the Eastsidas, Snoop Dogg and Myka Nine, and has a string of sound design credits that include Dexter and Smash.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #164
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.
Something For The Weekend: The Sound of Ayrton Senna
We here at Gearjunkies love our audio, our gear, and our heroes. The video we are showing below, we came across thanks to the AIAIAI blog. The name of the video is ‘the sound of Ayrton Senna’, so our interest was immediately triggered. Big time!
Algoriddim djay 2 – Overview Video
Algoriddim have launched djay 2 last week and right from the start it became a worldwide hit, reaching the number One spot on the App Store on both iPad and iPhone.