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ATC SCM300ASL PROs installed for Yellow Box Studios
ATC is pleased to announce that Yellow Box Studios, Singapore’s largest and most highly-awarded audio post-production facility, has installed a top-of-the-range pair of SCM300ASL PRO three-way active series loudspeakers in its new no-expense-spared music production and recording facility.
Arpeggiator expansion for Tone2 Audiosoftware Saurus
The Arpeggiator expansion library for Tone2’s Saurus is filled to the rim with inspirational sounds, running in perfect sync to the tempo of your track and ready to breathe life into any club track. Featuring Trance arps, pulsating basses, evolving sequences, phat rhythms and groove laden textures, Arpeggiator takes it all to the next level.
Serato DJ 1.2.0 Update and Free 14 Day Trial available
Serato is proud to announce the latest update for Serato DJ, 1.2.0, with support for the Numark NS7, Vestax VCI-380, Pioneer DDJ-S1 and the Numark Mixdeck and Mixdeck Express. This is also the first major feature update for Serato DJ with the addition of Multi FX mode for all. For Serato DJ Intro users looking to upgrade to Serato DJ, we are also very excited to announce a Free 14 Day Trial mode.
Ableton Masterclass with Scarlet Etienne – Video!
Ableton masterclass at 4 pm CET (wednesday april 24th) – Scarlett will be working through the techniques she uses to produce playlists and mixes for catwalk shows. In the world of fashion, DJs are often employed to supply the soundtrack to catwalk shows – of course, having the ability to create a musical narrative is the key to being a great DJ, which undoubtedly facilitates their collaborations with fashion designers.
Propellerhead releases Reason 7 and Reason Essentials 2
Propellerhead released for sale today Reason 7 and Reason Essentials 2, major updates to its award-winning music software line. The latest versions inspire musicians to create more and better music with deep, streamlined mixing and a complete rack for all types of instruments.
Elektron Product Videos available now
Elektron Music Machines have just uploaded product presentation videos for the Analog Four, the Octatrack, the Machinedrum UW and the Monomachine. The videos demonstrate basic functionality and sound design possibilites and every video is rounded off with a live demo, featuring an all Elektron set up.
123 Creative introduce BigQ Envelope Follower plugin
123 Creative, known for their Veldwerk synth, have released BigQ. It is a envelope follower/multifilter plugin. Cutoff (frequency) of the filter is controlled by the amplitude of the input signal. The louder you play, the more intensive the cutoff frequency of filter is modulated. Perfect for BASS guitar, Electric guitar and Drums.
Studio Electronics Boomstar SEM demonstration video
The guys at Studio Electronics have posted another demo video of the Boomstar SEM synth. It shows the Boomstar SEM Production Unit Demo in Quadraphoria. Music and programming by Drew Neumann. Live tweaking by Drew Neumann and Marc St. Regis.
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.