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Pioneer unveils the XDJ-R1 all-in-one DJ system
The Pioneer XDJ-R1 complete DJ system is the all-in-one dream: the union of CD/USB decks, DJ software control, a top-flight mixer, powerful performance features and – in an industry first – intuitive remote control via iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Harrison Consoles Announces New Plug-In Series and v2.3 Update for Mixbus
Harrison is proud to announce the availability of the v2.3 update for Mixbus. This update adds numerous improvements – a faster routing setup, enhanced keyboard layout, and a more refined editing workflow – and resolves multiple user-reported issues.
Prismsound Lyra Audio Interfaces now shipping
The good things in life are always worth waiting for and after months of anticipation the first Lyra audio interfaces are now shipping. After months of waiting Prismsound are proud to announce the release of our latest additions to the Prism Sound family: Lyra 1 & 2.
New OS for Teenage Engineering OP-1 Synth available
The Teenage Engineering OP-1 is the all-in-one portable Synthesizer, Sampler and Controller. With additional features like the FM Radio and an assignable G-Force sensor for motion controlled effects. With OP-1’s built-in Tape feature you are able to record everything you do on to the 4 tracks, with overdubbing, reverse recording. TE have now released a new operating system which adds (amongst others) a new synth and effect.
Professor Greenes Producer Talks Focusrite ISA 828
Alex ‘Cores’ Hayes is a producer/engineer/writer based in London. He works closely with Professor Green and was executive producer of his two albums “Alive Till I’m Dead” and “At Your Inconvenience”, which both went double gold in the UK. He also MD’s Green’s band. His involvement with Green has seen him work with the likes of Lily Allen, Example, Labrinth and Emeli Sandé. We recently visited his London studio to discuss one of his favourite pieces of kit; the Focusrite ISA 828 mic preamp.
Rob Papen RP-Dock now available for PC
RP-Dock is a standalone host application for all our current Rob Papen products. From BLUE to Blade, and all our FX plug-ins can also be loaded!
Product Updates from TK Audio
After a couple of successful years for their products BC1, DP1 and The Blender TK Audio decided it was time to make them even better.
XILS Lab introduce XILS V+ Vocoder Instrument
Following a year of intense instrument modelling deep inside XILS-lab’s ear-opening laboratories, the XILS V+ virtual instrument and effects plug-in has finally emerged, sounding nigh on indistinguishable from an instantly-recognisable keyboard vocoder classic much loved by both contemporary and acclaimed artists alike. But what keyboard vocoder are we talking about here exactly? And what’s a vocoder, anyway?
Elysia new xfilter 500 available now
High-end studio processor manufacturer elysia is proud to announce availability of the xfilter 500, a true stereo EQ in 500 series format as of right now.
Camel Audio Alchemy Mobile v2 update
Alchemy Mobile v2 is the latest update to Camel Audio’s popular iOS sample manipulation synthesiser for your iPhone/iPad. The 2.0.18 update provides support for the general pasteboard so you can easily paste audio into Garageband and other non-ACP apps.
Sample Magic release AB reference plugin
Sample Magic is proud to announce the release of its new ‘Magic AB’ referencing plugin, a simple, powerful reference tool that allows the producer to switch between the audio they are working on in their DAW and up to nine reference tracks in an instant.
Carl Craig Talks Live Remixing on Maschine
At the Amsterdam Dance Event last year Native Instruments talked to visionary producer Carl Craig about how he uses NI Maschine to create remixes on the fly when performing live.
123 Creative introduce X1 – Psytrance Bass Synth
It was always very difficult to make good sounding and stable 4/4 psytrance or trance bass that don’t have any unwanted clicks, random phase variations and overall instability. 123creative.com Psytrance Bass X1 changes everything!
Complete Traktor DJ set up for around 250 dollars
Always interested in DJ’ing but don’t want to spend a lot of money? Well maybe Lamebot’s method is for you an alternative then. He created a DJ setup with Native Instruments Traktor DJ Software, a Novation Launchpad and a Audio 2 soundcard. All new and all bought for around 250 dollars!
Jean-Michel Jarre joins Nile Rodgers as AFEM Ambassador
International dance music advocacy organisation the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) this week announced that electronic music pioneer Jean Michel Jarre has been appointed an Ambassador for the group.