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Minimal Techno Sounds for Camel Audio Alchemy (and player)
Camel Audio have just released new sounds for the Alchemy synth and the Alchemy Player. Minimal Techno is available now for Alchemy and Alchemy Player from the Camel Audio website for just 35 USD / 29 EUR / 25 GBP. Minimal Techno for Alchemy Mobile is also coming soon.
Behringer FIREPOWER FCA Audio Interfaces available now
The Behringer FIREPOWER AUDIO USB/FireWire audio interfaces are the ideal way to stream audio to and from your PC or Mac computer. These handy interfaces feature state-of-the-art MIDAS designed mic preamps, legendary the world over for their pristine clarity and high-headroom sonic performance, plus our 24-Bit/96 kHz A/D-D/A converters will really respect your input.
Native Instruments Kontrol Z1 available now
Native Instruments today released TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1, the world’s smallest professional mixer and audio interface for both TRAKTOR DJ for iPhone and iPad, and TRAKTOR PRO 2. When combined with the critically-acclaimed TRAKTOR DJ app, the sleek Z1 adds headphone cue and dedicated faders, filter and effects controls, and 3-band EQ for each channel.
Nord Beat 2 Update available for iPad
Nord Keyboards have announced that an update for the iPad app Nord Beat is available now, for free. Nord Beat 2 is a 6-track CoreMIDI Step Sequencer for iPad and a perfect companion for the Nord Drum 2 Modeling Percussion Synthesizer. It can also be used with any external MIDI drum module, synth or sampler (or even other iPads app via Virtual MIDI).
123 Creative presents Waldorf Best Of 2 Worlds analog and digital
Waldorf Best Of Both Worlds analog and digital – 128 Massive sounds for the huge range of Waldorf synths. This ‘Best of both worlds’ package covers the new Waldorf Blofeld, the Waldorf Q-series, Waldorf Largo and TerraTec Komplexer synths. Bolfeld and Q-range are hardware synths, but don’t despare: the software synths are in no way left behind.
McDSP Release 64-bit AAX plug-ins (Native and DSP)
McDSP is proud to announce the release of 64-bit AAX plug-ins (Native and DSP) for Pro Tools 11. This release is a Mac only release, requires the iLok2, and is a free upgrade for McDSP v5 customers. A 64-bit Windows release will be coming shortly. McDSP customers not using v5 can upgrade their McDSP plug-ins at McDSP – Professional Audio Software.
Pioneer goes Pro with the ultimate club sound systems
Pioneer is set to enter the professional audio market with the launch of its flagship club sound system. Drawing on Pioneer’s rich heritage in sound reproduction, deep understanding of the club industry, and close collaboration with Gary Stewart Audio (GSA) and Powersoft, this exciting arrival promises to make waves in Ibiza this season.
Major Update for the Kemper Amps Profiler released
The Kemper Profiler has taken the guitarists’ world by storm and rocks the world this summer on major festival stages. To mention just a few: UK’s best known alternative trio Biffy Clyro played Rock am Ring and the biggest venues in the UK. Muse have toured the biggest arenas in the world just like many others as well. Numerous records were and are produced with the Kemper Profiler.
Pop & Electro Sounds for Tone2 Saurus
The crowd is out for fresh tunes so give it to them! Get ready for summer melodies, crisp Electro bass lines
and a feel-good club vibe.
Free Expansion Packs with Maschine and Maschine Mikro
Native Instruments launched the ‘MORE SOUND TO THE POUND’ sales special. For a limited-time, customers purchasing the MASCHINE or MASCHINE MIKRO groove production studios get MASCHINE Expansions for free.
Nile Rodgers creates IMS Anthem for Charity
With his latest collaboration single by Daft Punk, ‘Get Lucky’ reaching No.1 in over 50 countries around the globe, it was a huge honour for the International Music Summit (IMS), when Nile Rodgers agreed to create the IMS Anthem, which was then to be remixed by Eats Everything. After a hugely successful summit, it was agreed live by Nile Rodgers that the single would be put up for charity auction for licensing rights.
Elektron Talk with In Flames – Interview
There is something special about the metal outfit In Flames and how they constantly challenge the unwritten rules of music. Unruly and difficult to pinpoint, each album different from the others. Metal with hint of death, layers of electronic wizardry and vocals oscillating between being harshly desperate and clear as crystal. Their signature sound is not something fixed, it is ever evolving and hard to describe as something else than In Flames in full effect.
More Blue Cat Audio Updates – Pro Tools 11 support
Blue Cat Audio has released an update for 9 additional plug-ins to support Pro Tools 11, and announces summer sales to celebrate that all 21 Blue Cat Audio plug-ins are now available in 32 and 64-bit AAX Native format.
Korg Volca BASS – Video Overview
One of the nicest surprises and unexpected new products was the Korg Volca series of small analog instruments at the past MusikMesse in Frankfurt. The volca series is a new line up consisting of three units: the volca Keys lead Synthesizer, the volca Bass synthesizer, and the volca Beats rhythm machine. These units let you create a diverse array of fat sounds that can only be obtained from an analog synthesizer; and you can generate intuitive phrase performances using the loop sequencer. Multiple units can be used in tandem, or together with your DAW software.