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Gearjunkies.com Official Press Partner Dancefair
As of this week we (Gearjunkies.com and DJ2DJ.nl) are the official press partner for the DJ and producer convention Dancefair here in The Netherlands. On 16 and 17 february Dancefair will take place in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. Here the latest gear will showed for DJ’s and producers. Also there will be workshops and seminars by Dutch and International top DJs and producers who will share their knowledge about the job and the music industry with visitors of the fair. Big names like Kaiserdisco, Lucien Foort, Laidback Luke, and many more have already been confirmed and many others will follow shortly!
18-In 20-Out – Focusrite 18i20 Audio Interface announced
Focusrite’s Scarlett 18i20 is the latest in the company’s new generation of multi-channel USB-based audio interfaces, featuring eight award-winning Focusrite microphone preamplifiers, designed specifically for the computer interface environment, delivering legendary Focusrite sound quality.
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.
Something For The Weekend: Iced Vinyl from Shout Out Louds
Well, our first Something For The Weekend post of the year. As you might have understood this isn’t a weekly recurring post, like our Sample Saturday. We only post something cool if we come across something we think would be nice to see or hear. However this week we came across the video below from a band called the Shout Out Louds. Why do we like this video? Well read their video description below. Two words: “Ice” and “Vinyl”! Oh and you can download the track from the video for free by the way. Just click on the image!
Native Instruments introduces SCARBEE RICKENBACKER BASS
Native Instruments today introduced SCARBEE RICKENBACKER® BASS, a new KONTAKT instrument featuring the sound of a Rickenbacker® 4003 bass guitar. Sampled by bassist and instrument designer Thomas Skarbye, SCARBEE RICKENBACKER® BASS is also the first software version of this bass to be approved by Rickenbacker®.
Orange Amplification Launches Custom Shop 50
Orange Amplification’s Custom Shop Series represents over forty years of master craftsmanship, creating and building the very best Orange amps in limited quantities that have become much sought after and critically acclaimed.
Cubase Control with the Nektar Panorama Keyboard Controller
Nektar, the company known for the Panorama P4 and P6 USB controller keyboards that feature deep integration with Propellerhead’s Reason, have announced Panorama integration with Steinberg’s acclaimed DAW Cubase.
Marshall Monitor Headphone announced
The Marshall Monitor embodies the power and strength that is Marshall in a headphone with its Hi-Fi prowess and monster sound. Its slender over-ear construction delivers superior noise isolation without the bulk. The Monitor is embossed with a white script logo and black vinyl leather, evoking the spirit of those legendary vintage amps, while the heavy-duty metal hinges, brass accents and plug make it full-out roadworthy. The completely detachable double-ended coil cord with mic and remote can be worn on either the right or left side. The extra 3.5mm socket allows users to share music. When users are done, fold them up and stow them away in the canvas carrying pouch.
Tone2 Audiosoftware updates Saurus to version 1.1
Tone2 Audiosoftware are proud to announce the release of the Saurus 1.1 update, including several feature enhancements and fixes. The 1.1 update is free for all Saurus customers.
RODE iXY microphone for iPhone and iPad Introduced
Australian-based audio company RØDE Microphones has announced the iXY, a stereo microphone for iPhone and iPad with 30-pin connector that allows high quality recording at sampling rates up to 24-bit/96kHz, the only microphone on the market to do so. Appearing at the International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas for the first time, the company has unveiled the innovative device to an expected audience of over 150,000 visitors.
MIDI Turns 30 at the 2013 NAMM Show
30 years ago at the 1983 Winter National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show, a Roland JX-3P talked to a Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) went mainstream. The MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) will kick off a yearlong “MIDI Makes Music” 30th Anniversary celebration at this year’s NAMM Show, with an exhibit showcasing the past, present and future of MIDI technology and an extensive traditional and social media presence showing how famous artists and musicians everywhere use MIDI to create and produce music.
Teenage Engineering introduces the OD-11 Cloud Speaker
Teenage Engineering have recently introduced the OD-11 cloud speaker. It is a re-designed, re-developed new version of the Carlsson OD-11 which was introduced in the mid 70s and became a very popular speaker for Hi-Fi systems. Teenage Engineering worked closely with the Carlsson Foundation for this new version.
Beyerdynamic Limited Edition DT 770 PRO Headphone Now Shipping
Approaching their 88th anniversary, the renowned German pro audio manufacturer Beyerdynamic has released a special limited edition version of their legendary DT 770 PRO headphone.
IK Multimedia Announces iRig Recorder for Android
IK Multimedia is proud to announce iRig Recorder for the Android operating system. iRig Recorder is a powerful audio recording and editing app that turns a mobile Android device into a professional field recorder, and makes it easy to capture interviews, classes, rehearsals, music performances, lectures, and more, with outstanding quality. When used with the IK range of mobile microphones and accessories for Android including iRig MIC, iRig MIC Cast and iRig PRE, iRig Recorder provides a complete, ultra-portable solution, to any recording needs on the go for the popular Android platform.
IK Multimedia announce five new iKlip products
IK Multimedia is proud to announce five new accessories in its popular iKlip mounting solution line up: iKlip 2 for iPad and iPad mini, iKlip Stand for iPad and iPad mini and iKlip Studio now for iPad mini.