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Pioneer DDJ-WeGo Now Working with free Serato DJ Intro
Pioneer’s DDJ-WeGO controller just got even more versatile, with the addition of the hugely popular Serato DJ Intro (ver 1.1.1) to its line-up of compatible DJ software. DJs can get inventive with designated buttons for all the software’s exciting features — and then upgrade to the full Serato DJ (1.1.2) for native control of all the innovative features demanded by pro-DJs, including four-deck control.
ModeStep team up with Denon DJ for UK Tour
Modestep have been re-writing the live music rulebook across Europe, introducing a new wave of ‘Dubstep‘ and ‘Electronic-Rock Fusion‘ to the masses. Formed in 2010 by brothers; Tony and Josh Friend with Matthew Curtis and more recently Nick Tsang, the group started performing Dubstep vibes with soulful vocals (Josh), later adding rock elements to their music to create the familiar sound known today through UK chart hits such as “Sunlight” and “To the Stars”.
Novation Launchpad demonstration by M4SONIC
We have posted videos by this guy from Australia before. M4Sonic shows incredible skills when it comes to using the Novation Launchpad. Or sometimes even two launchpads!
Waves Audio and DiGiCo Announce New Partnership: DiGiGrid
DiGiCo, the world’s leading manufacturer of live mixing consoles, its studio sound sister company Soundtracs and Waves Audio, the world’s leading developer of professional audio plugins, are proud to introduce DiGiGrid™: The perfect partnership of audio hardware and software.
Elektron Spotlight on Vero Elektra
Originality is a trait some musicians aim for, while others feel content in refining already established forms of expression. Vero Elektra belongs to the former category. Her moody, yet upbeat, chill wave tracks, infused with vocal snippets functioning as sounds among the rest rather than conveyors of messages, have unique qualities. They strive beyond.
Mixvibes Free Update for CrossDJ Free
MixVibes have released a free update (version 2.3) for their CrossDJ Free DJ software. CrossDJ Free is the most sophisticated free DJ software on the market. Therefore the best way to start really djing. It has a fully featured professionnal DJ standards set up (waveforms, Cue/Play/Sync buttons, mixer, hot cues, scratching, loops, effects …) and, at the same time, a very intuive and simple interface.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
Below are the 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.
Mixed In Key updates iMashup app
iMashup lets you mix between songs using the latest Mixed In Key 5 technology. They just released iMashup 2.0. It has copy, paste, looping and much more. Experiment with your music collection and create mashups in minutes. They designed iMashup to be a professional audio tool that you can use anywhere, like the line at Starbucks.
Waldorf introduces new synth Rocket
With Rocket Waldorf introduces a new mini synthesizer that boasts a feature set uncommon in its class. With its advanced oscillator section this small black cube can generate sharp edged leads, gargantuan basses as well as vast synthesizer soundscapes that can resound as an 8-voice chord if desired.
Vintage Flavor with Propellerhead Reason Rack – Rotor
Propellerhead today announced the immediate availability of Rotor, a rotary speaker Rack Extension for Reason. Meticulously modeled on the Leslie 122 speaker, Rotor brings its trademark vintage soul to the Reason rack, making authentic organ sounds and old-school guitar tones instantly accessible to Reason users.
Traktor DJ App from Native Instruments Available
After some pictures Native Instruments released of DJ’s using some kind of iPad app, they today made it all official and released that what many of us already expected, a Traktor version for the iPad, Traktor DJ.
Camel Audio Releases Alchemy Player v1.55
Camel Audio is proud to announce Alchemy Player v1.55, a major update their popular free Alchemy Sound Library and SFZ player synthesizer. Alchemy Player v1.5 is designed to keep inspiration flowing with a fully-featured preset browser, 200 presets, faster preset loading times, improved remote control from the Alchemy iOS app, and many more enhancements.
Steinberg releases CMC Six-Pack
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH today released the CMC Six-Pack, a new bundle deal comprising the award-winning CMC line-up of USB controllers.
Pietro Foresti and his Presonus FireStudio
Spend a few minutes chatting with globe-trotting Italian producer/engineer Pietro Foresti, and it’s easy to see that he’s passionate about his work. It’s a joy that’s contagious; his love of music is equaled by his excitement about the artists he works with and the technology he uses to create and record it.
Start taping! – Reloop Tape available now
The mixtape is back! DJs….you know the situation. Inspiration hits you and you want to record a new live mix to share with friends or promoters online. The only issue is, there’s no fast or hassle-free way of capturing the moment without the need of a computer and recording software. Reloop has created a smart solution to this problem with the launch of TAPE – an easy and secure digital recording device with the retro design of the beloved mixtape.