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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.
Blue Cat Audio releases DP Meter Pro 4.0 Audio Analysis Tool
Blue Cat Audio has released Blue Cat’s DP Meter Pro 4.0, a brand new version of their multi-purpose audio levels meter and envelope generation plug-in.
Heat for Android – Synthesizer with full VST integration
Heat is not only a synthesizer with a beautiful sound. Mainly targetting Android devices, the synthesizer can be fully integrated as VST plugin to be used in the sequencer of your choice.
Queens of the Stone Age & Unity Audio monitors
The eagerly awaited new forthcoming album from Queens of the Stone Age has been recorded and mixed on Unity Audio Rock and Boulder active monitors.
More DJ Controller support with Serato DJ 1.1.2.
Serato is proud to announce that the latest upgrade of Serato DJ 1.1.2 now offers support for the Numark NS6 – The first of many ITCH controllers that will be supported in 2013 by Serato DJ. Next to the NS6, this update offers support for the Vestax VCI-400 and Pioneer DDJ-WeGO controllers.
Sugar Bytes and Antares join Plugin Boutique
Plugin Boutique are happy to announce the addition of two new labels to the Plugin Boutique shop. Introducing Antares and Sugar Bytes. They are proud to bring them into the growing list of top quality Plugin manufacturers available in the shop. They also continue to grow their great selection of FREE plugins and have recently added Bass Gnomes, Erik Wollo and Tonebytes. There are more than a hundred quality free plugins in the free plugins area.