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Only 15 days left till Dancefair, Netherlands
Only 15 days left till the biggest educational event in modern EDM. Dancefair will host over 150 seminars and workshops by Dutch and International DJs and producers, audio engineers, event organizers, and music labels. On the Expo floor manufacturers will present the latest products for visitors to check out and play with. Dancefair is an event not to be missed for anyone working or wanting to work in the electronic (dance) music industry.
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Audiobus compatibility for Steinberg Cubasis 1.1
Steinberg today announced the release of the first free update for Cubasis, Steinberg’s sequencer app for iOS.
Waves IR-Live reverb plugin for live sound released
Waves IR-Live is an impulse response-based convolution reverb designed with the live sound engineer in mind, but sure to find a home in the studio as well. IR-Live delivers quick results with easy access to mission critical controls, and includes presets by leading Front-of-House engineers, providing the go-to reverb sounds they’ve developed over their years of professional experience. Fully compatible with the Waves IR1 impulse response library, IR-Live brings the world’s greatest venues and hardware straight to you, all with real-time, low-latency performance.
Muse Research introduces the TRIO and QUATTRO
Muse Research and Development, Inc. makers of the RECEPTOR VIP dedicated hardware-based plug-in player, have introduced the RECEPTOR TRIO and QU4TTRO at the past 2013 Winter NAMM show. The new RECEPTORS feature a new quad-core processing engine and comes bundled with a PreSonus 1818 audio interface for up to 18 inputs and outputs.
Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z2 – Gearjunkies Review
Last year gave us a lot of new gear from Native Instruments, who have been introducing new controllers as well as releasing a major new version of their Traktor DJ software. Think Maschine Mk2, Kontrol F1 and Traktor 2.6, that introduced Flux Modus. The release of the latest Traktor software was combined with the introduction of Native Instruments’ DJ mixer, the Kontrol Z2. After absorbing the specs and the rumors, we were pretty curious about the Z2. After we received the Z2 in our lab we took it through some extensive testing. We wanted to find out, is the Kontrol Z2 more than just a 2-channel mixer?
Flux Elixir and BitterSweet Version 3 available now
Flux finally have started to release the AAX (Native & DSP) and 64-bit compatible versions of our software, built on our latest 64-bit version 3 framework, hereafter called v3. First out is the FREE BitterSweet v3 Transient Designer, and the Elixir v3 True Peak Limiter, and now when we have the framework ready, we are aiming at having all our software ported and available within Q1 this year.
Mackie Delivers Next Level of PA Innovation and Technology with DL/DLM PA System
With the launch of the DL806 and the first showing of DLM Series Powered Loudspeakers at Winter NAMM, Mackie proudly presents a new technology-packed live sound solution – the DL/DLM system.
Mackie Updates Master Fader Control App for DL Series Live Mixers
Mackie today announces another update to the powerful Master Fader control application for the DL1608 and new DL806 digital live sound mixers. Master Fader v1.4 launches today for iPad, with a host of new features sure to please DL mixer user including a new selection of channel plug-ins and improved snapshot operation driven by customer interaction.
Mackie Launches My Fader Control App for DL Series Mixers
Mackie today announces a powerful new control app for the popular DL1608 and new DL806 Digital Live Sound Mixers — My Fader. Based on the acclaimed user interface and workflow of the Master Fader iPad control app, My Fader provides the perfect set of features for on-stage performers controlling their own monitor mix.
Rob Papen RP-Dock free plugin host introduced
Rob Papen has introduced a free plugin host for all registered Rob Papen instruments users. RP-Dock let’s you load any Rob Papen instruments and effects and play them stand alone, so without a DAW or other host application. It is even possible to record any performance with the on-board recorder of Dock. Rob estimates that Dock will be a availbale in March.
Cakewalk CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier Announced
Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, today announced the CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier, with support for VST, Audio Units, and SONAR X2 Producer’s ProChannel. This legendary vintage electro-optical tube compressor has been meticulously modeled and crafted by Cakewalk’s expert developers to deliver the classic, highly desirable sound heard on countless platinum recordings.
Avisu Audio Visualizer app released
Avisu stands for Audio Visualizer, and that it is. This iPhone and iPad app breaks all barriers in terms of sound performance, design and functionality. Never before has an audio visualizer been as accurate in visualizing music from different genres in a dynamic, graphically impressive way.
PDJ Portable Disc Jockey system
At the NAMM 2013 there is one DJ controller that is different than all the other DJ controllers on the marked today: the PDJ Portable DJ System.
Keith McMillen introduces QuNexus controller
QuNexus is a controller that everyone can have fun with. 25 vividly illuminated, touch-sensitive keys invite the beginner to explore, and provide valuable performance feedback for the professional. Smart Sensor keys detect pressure, location, and velocity giving you unprecedented musical control.
New Yamaha Synths Introduced – MX Series
The Yamaha MX49/MX61 Music Synthesizers combine the sound engine from the highly acclaimed MOTIF XS together with USB Audio/MIDI integration, all neatly packed into a lightweight body (available in 49 and 61 note versions) that fits today’s on-the-go mobile life style.