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NAMM 2013 rumour King-Korg and new MS20 synths
An Argentinian website leaked two pictures what seems te be two new analog synthesizers from Korg: the King-Korg (with simular looks as the Kawai K5000S/W) and a new MS20 analog synth, based on the controller from the Legacy bundle. We can’t wait for the NAMM 2013!
2012 Holiday Deals – Get your deal here!
As the year is ending (again), many manufacturers are announcing sweet offers, rebates, deals and discounts for their products. This post is a service to all our visitors. Below is a list of the ‘good deals’ we came across. This is the season the Holiday Deals are launched. So we collect the deals we come across and share them with you. This way you can get the best deal out of this season for the gear you really want!
Elektron Spotlight: SERi
Since first appearing on the 2006 Asian Dynasty Records compilation Perfect Strangers Electronic, SERi has been energetically releasing material on domestic and overseas labels, as well as continuing to play live. He has opened for big names such as Takkyu Ishino, Ken Ishii, Hiroshi Watanabe, Sugiurumu, Shin Nishimura, A.Mochi, and gained major attention in 2010 after winning a remix competition sponsored by Plus Records.
MixVibes releases CrossDJ for iPhone
Building on 10 years of expertise in the DJ software industry, MixVibes releases a stand-alone DJ app for iPhone. Easy to use for music lovers yet powerful for experienced DJs, this app allows you to achieve the same level of performance as with real decks.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
These 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 5.5 Update Now Available
After a beta period Mixed in Key 5.5 is now available to the public. The major new feature with this update is the addition of ‘Energy Level Detection‘. Now you can detect the ‘power’ a track has and match it with other tracks with the same energy level.
Reloop Terminal Mix 4 and Serato DJ Showcase
This week Serato updated Serato DJ and added support for the Reloop Terminal Mix 2 and 4 DJ controllers. The DJ software is being included with the controllers. It even includes the powerful video plug-in Serato Video which is offered as a free download. The Serato DJ software will be available for download via www.serato.com as of now.
Moog released AniMoog 2.0
Moog Music have released a new version of their synth app, AniMoog. Version 2.0 is since yesterday available at the app store.
The Loop Loft Beats It Like Bonham!
With Beats Like Bonham from the guys at The Loop Loft you will get classic Led Zeppelin drums and grooves at your fingertips. This bombastic beats collection is the latest addition to The Loop Loft’s Complete Takes multi-track drums series.
Gemini FirstMix I/O Now Shipping
Gemini DJ have informed us that their FirstMix I/O (controller version with built-in audio interface) is now shipping worldwide.
Lemur now with In App Editor and Skins – Update
Lemur, the professional iOS controller app that doesn’t cut any corners, has evolved. Now easier to use than ever, more customisable and with more out-of-the-box functionality. Any software or hardware that receives MIDI or OSC can be controlled by Lemur. Control DJ software, live electronic music performance software, studio production software (DAWs), VJ software, visual synthesis software, stage lighting and more.
Massive Attacks Blue Lines gets a mixing makeover with SSL
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles, is pleased to announce that in-demand mixer, producer, and seasoned Solid State Logic user Bruno Ellingham has installed an X-Desk, X-Logic G Series compressor, X-Panda summing system and Alpha-Link I/O system in his mix room within Massive Attack’s Bristol-based studio complex. Here he has put his newfound SSL combo to good use, giving Massive Attack’s seminal Blue Lines album a contemporary mixing makeover fit for its 20th anniversary re-release, matching the critically acclaimed recording with a truly 21st century take on its sound. All but two tracks from Blue Lines were originally mixed on a large-format SSL console in London’s long-gone Matrix Studios so Bruno turned to SSL again for the new project: “The new SSL technology enabled me to easily match the large-format console size of sound that we wanted.“
Mount Kimbie talk Focusrite Gear
Mount Kimbie are an electronic production duo based in South London. Members Dominic Maker and Kai Campos met at university and released their debut album ‘Crooks & Lovers’ on Hotflush Recordings in 2010.
History Refurbished with U-He Free Podolski Synth
Podolski is a simple, CPU-efficient virtual analogue synthesizer. Basically a cut down version of FilterscapeVA with just one oscillator, one filter, one envelope and two LFOs, it also features a Zebra-style arpeggiator/sequencer plus chorus and delay effects. Podolski’s specialities are the Click parameter (emphasizes the filter attack) and its ability to seamlessly morph between three waveforms (WaveWarp).
Transistor Revolution – TR-808 and 909 Instrument from Wave Alchemy
Wave Alchemy have announced the release of Transistor Revolution, an accurate re-creation of the iconic TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines for Kontakt 5 Player. Using a custom GUI, 22,000 samples and Kontakt 5’s advanced sampling engine with over 100,000 lines of unique script, Transistor Revolution faithfully captures the tone, immediacy and groove of the classic TR-808 and TR-909 transistor rhythm machines.