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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
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.
Arturia SparkLE – MusikMesse Video
At the MusikMesse, instead of all the marketing and PR words, we asked Arturia to just show us the new SparkLE drummachine/sampler, Spark‘s little brother. Michael Hosker from Arturia creates a beat on the fly.
kiloHearts announces Disperser – Phase Rotator plugin
kiloHearts, developer of AU and VST plugins for Windows and Mac, has announced the release of a new plug-in: Disperser.
Something For The Weekend: Interview with the creators of the Korg MS-20
One of the real suprises at the NAMM earlier this year was the announcement by Korg to resurrect the MS-20 mono synth. The original has a special place in many hearts of true synth heads since 1978. Especially the thick, robust sound, its powerful, iconic analog filter, and its versatile patching options make it a synth that’s treasured by many. With the new MS-20 Mini Korg is giving new users the opportunity to enjoy the analog sound in our digital world today!
Sony introduces new MDR-XB910 headphones
Teaming serious sound quality with ultimate styling, the new MDR-XB910 headphones from Sony take their cue from latest music trends.
Jomox New Modules – MusikMesse video
On the Jomox stand/booth, at this years MusikMesse, we saw something unknown to us. Jomox was introducing modular system modules. A new territory for them (and us). Jürgen Michaelis from Jomox gave us a little demonstration of the ModBase 09 Bass Drum Module and the Mod.Brane 11 Percussion Module.
Waves introduces GEQ Graphic Equalizer
Waves GEQ is a full-featured graphic equalizer plugin with both Classic and Modern mono and stereo components, featuring 30 ISO bands plus high and low pass filters, a high precision floating parametric EQ bell filter, and a real-time analyzer.
Dualo – Innovative Hexagonal Keyboard instrument – MusikMesse Video
At the MusikMesse we met with Bruno Verbrugghe and Jules Hotrique from Dualo. Dualo is a new way of thinking and practicing music. The first step of the dualo project is a new instrument featuring the innovative hexagonal keyboard, and lot’s more.
Cakewalk Introduces Music Creator 6 Touch
Cakewalk have introduced a ‘touch’ version of their Music Creator 6 software. Music Creator 6 Touch makes it fun and easy to create original music or remix your favorite songs – with no musical experience required. Transform any Windows 7 or 8 computer into your own personal music studio. Music Creator has all the tools, loops, instruments, and FX you need to create, edit, and mix great music. And when you’re ready to share your music with the world, you can burn a CD or use SoundCloud to post your music on Facebook and Twitter.
Native Instruments releases Pulswerk – Maschine expansion
Native Instruments released PULSWERK – a new MASCHINE Expansion designed for minimalistic house and techno. Aside from its 30 drum kits, PULSWERK contains 20 unique Special Kits created exclusively with pitched sound sources. The Expansion also features an array of Multi-Effect Kits containing pre-sequenced, tempo synced effect chains and 60 new specially-designed MASSIVE presets. Combining these, PULSWERK provides an extensive toolkit for producers eager to turn deep sonic experimentation into finished professional productions. PULSWERK is out now for MASCHINE, MASCHINE MIKRO, and iMASCHINE.
Image Line releases FL Studio 11
After the recent beta test period Image Line is ready to release FL Studio 11. FL Studio 11 is a complete software music production environment, representing more than 14 years of innovative developments and our commitment to Lifetime Free Updates. Everything you need in one package to compose, arrange, record, edit, mix and master professional quality music. FL Studio 11 is the fastest way from your brain to your speakers.
Extra Online Content for Rob Papen: The 4 Element Synth
Last year globally renowned sound designer Rob Papen published The 4 Element Synth book with four accompanying DVDs totalling over 10 hours of tutorial content to critical acclaim. According to fellow sound designer Ian Boddy, “The whole package comes in a beautifully packaged book. Superbly bound and elegantly printed, it has the feel of a quality coffee table book — it even has such nice details as a silk bookmark and pull-out 4 Element Synth chart, complete with four DVDs stuffed to the brim to watch in conjunction with the contents of the book.”
Novation Bass Station II – MusikMesse Video
Below is our short demonstration we got from the guys at Novation. We met up with them at the Messe to let us see and hear what the new Bass Station II was all about. Like we said it is a short demonstration but it pretty much lets you hear the analog strength this synth has.
Primeloops team up with Circus Records
Prime Loops and Circus Records are joining forces to release a range of unique and exclusive sample packs and loops libraries created by the impressive Circus Records roster of Producers. These Sample Packs will be distributed through the extensive Prime Loops network of music producers, artists and music tech consumers.