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The KOMA Elektronik SVF-201 Filter Module Available Now
After releasing two pedals and a CV motion controller in one year, Berlin based musical instruments manufacturer KOMA Elektronik are slowly moving into the world of modular synthesizers. Last month they announced the release of a tap tempo module for Eurorack synthesizers, but first there is the KOMA SVF-201: a state variable filter for the eurorack modular synthesizer format!
Serato DJ Update 1.1.1 Available Now
Serato is proud to announce the upgrade for Serato DJ 1.1.1, their newest DJ software for professional DJs at the top of their game. This software delivers the best feature set for all-in-one controllers and is the much-anticipated upgrade option for Reloop Terminal Mix 2 (TM2) and Terminal Mix 4 (TM4) controllers.
A&H launches OneMix personal monitoring app
Allen & Heath has launched iLive OneMix, the latest addition to a family of control options for the iLive digital mixing system. OneMix is an iPad app that gives musicians wireless control of their personal monitor mix. Derived from the iLive MixPad app, OneMix locks control to a single Aux mix, providing instant access to a customised easy-to-use monitor mix environment.
Reloop Terminal Mix 2 and 4 bundled with Serato DJ
The limited package consists of the award-winning Terminal Mix controller, the exciting new Serato DJ software, and 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.
Streamlined multitouch sequencer for the iPad – Steinberg Cubasis
Cubasis is Steinberg’s streamlined, multitouch sequencer for the iPad. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze. You can also open your Cubasis projects in Cubase under Windows and OS X! Cubasis places touch-intuitive production tools in your hands, opening up a new world of possibilities for your creativity.
Livid Instruments Alias8 Controller – Video Overview
The Livid Alias 8 delivers the quick and dirty control you need in a durable, compact package with high-quality controls. Perfect as a portable mixer control, the Alias 8 is designed to satisfy the essential needs of every studio or a live rig. Eight “channel strips” of knobs, faders, and buttons, and a full-size master fader easily adapt to traditional mixing.
IK Multimedia T-RackS Custom Shop Released
IK Multimedia is pleased to introduce T-RackS Custom Shop, the latest version of IK’s celebrated collection of professional mixing and mastering processors.
Avid Adds Remote I/O Functionality to VENUE Mix Rack
Avid has announced VENUE Mix Rack compatibility with VENUE Stage 48 and VENUE Ethernet Snake Card. The new integration capabilities offer unprecedented flexibility underscoring the company’s commitment to providing innovative, forward-thinking products to the best touring engineers and sound companies all around the world.
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.
Akai iMPC – MPC on your iPad
Wow, look at that! Now you can put an MPC Drummachine and sampler right on your iPad! With Akai Pro’s iMPC you can turn your iPad into an MPC.
AAS Releases Lounge Lizard EP-4
Applied Acoustics Systems released an all-new version of its award-wining Lounge Lizard EP-4 electric piano plug-in for Mac OS X and Windows. Lounge Lizard EP-4 ships with a new streamlined interface, a new equalizer and compressor module, a new multi-effect processor, brings native 64-bit operation on Mac OS X and more.
Reactable Gui Boratto – Interactive Music Album app
World renowned music producer Gui Boratto has teamed up with Reactable Systems, along with his music label Kompakt, to create a ground-breaking music experience: “Reactable Gui Boratto”.
Classic Tracks – The real stories behind 68 seminal recordings
Sample Magic has announced the publication of its latest book, Richard Buskin’s Classic Tracks. What really went on behind the doors of the world’s top studios while recording The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Nirvana and R.E.M.? How did producers and engineers deal with the legendary egos of Oasis and Paul Simon? Or the haunted perfectionism of Michael Jackson and Phil Spector? And how – between the drugs, the sex, the fights, the tears and the tantrums – did some of the most iconic tracks of our times ever get recorded?
Modartt releases a free Neupert clavichord add-on for Pianoteq
As a Christmas gift to all their customers, Modartt hereby announce a Neupert Clavichord, based on a “Modell Philipp Emanuel Bach”, as part of our KIViR collection of historical instruments. The clavichord, invented in the early 14th Century, is a predecessor to the piano and to the more recent clavinet.
Radial introduces the SixPack 500 Series Power Rack
Radial Engineering is pleased to announce the SixPack, the latest Workhorse power rack designed for the popular 500 series module format.