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DJ Shiftee with the Kontrol Z2, Maschine and a few Gold SL1200s
Watch DJ Shiftee perform a standout scratch routine in a New York warehouse — with Traktor Kontrol Z2 and Maschine. On the Z2, Shiftee works it with Remix Decks, post-fader effects, and Traktor Pro’s new Macro FX and Flux Mode. He also shows how he uses Maschine to control the same Remix Decks and cue points set up on the Z2, making it the ultimate performance partner to the world’s first 2+2 control mixer.
Dave Smith and Ikutaro Kakehashi will receive a Technical Grammy for MIDI
The Recording Academy announced today that Dave Smith and Roland Corporation’s Ikutaro Kakehashi will receive the 2013 Technical GRAMMY Award for the development of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface).
Making Beats with Ableton Push – Video
Big surprise when Ableton recently announced a hardware controller, Push, alongside the announcement of the Live 9 update. The hardware Live controller has been developed together with Akai Pro, who already had the technologic expertise, of course, because of their APC-40 and 20 controllers for Live.
Dirty Robot Micro Synth – New E-Pedal from DigiTech
Transform your tone with the Dirty Robot Synth e-pedal. Dirty Robot takes your tone to new dimensions by modifying your guitar signal with sub-harmonic and filter synthesis.
Cartec Audio have launched The Compere 500
The Compère 500 is 19” rack mounting as standard with a total of 8 slots. The internal heavy duty power supply providing up to a massive 3 amps per rail giving users total peace of mind about running combinations of modules from Cartec Audio‘s own Pre-Q5 pre-amp, Fe-Q5 EQ, or from other manufacturers without fear of failure or sonic degradation.
Legendary FM synth as Rack Extension – PX7
Propellerhead today announced the immediate availability of PX7 FM Synthesizer, a new six operator FM synth for Propellerhead’s Rack Extension format. As a recreation of the popular DX series keyboards*, PX7 provides a wealth of new sounds to the Reason rack, ranging from classic 80’s bass and brass to modern textures, leads and growls.
Pioneer DDJ-WeGO support for Algoriddim djay software
Pioneer announced that its DDJ-WeGO DJ controller can now be used to control Algoriddim’s popular software, djay for Mac. Designed for home DJs, the Pioneer DDJ-WeGO is a compact portable DJ controller that is easy to set up and use anywhere.
Native Instruments introduces ELECTRIC VICE Maschine Expansion
Native Instruments today introduced ELECTRIC VICE, a new MASCHINE Expansion that highlights the intricate sound of latest electro house styles, also known as complextro. Along with a full set of sounds tailored to the genre, this MASCHINE Expansion features a choke group workflow, designed for performance. ELECTRIC VICE also includes custom presets from NI’s MASSIVE synthesizer now bundled free with MASCHINE software.
RME adds stand-alone and Class Compliant operation to Babyface
RME surprises with an unconventional move, updating its two-year-old portable USB interface with two exciting new features: full USB Audio 2.0 Class Compliance for connections to the iPad™ and a stand-alone mode. The update is free of charge and can be done by the user with a simple firmware update via USB.
Elektron Spotlight: We Have A Ghost
As an absolute impersonality with a very personal attitude towards creativity, We Have A Ghost takes on a unique role in the music climate of today. This remarkable integrity shows in the music as well. The output of this elusive person spans across several genres, but a ghastly presence is felt in all tracks. This is something out of the ordinary.
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.
Something For The Weekend: Piano Premier – Steinway Sample Library
Normally a “Something For The Weekend” post shows us some nice video of something that intrigued us, made us laugh, interested us, or just something that is cool. Today we show you a video of a new product. Normally we wouldn’t do that because it isn’t supposed to be a ‘product’ post. However the accompanying video is just so wonderfull that we decided to post it here anyway.
Vince Clarke Loves His Leipzig-S from Analogue Solutions
British ‘boutique’ analogue synthesiser and accessory designer/manufacturer Analogue Solutions is proud to announce that legendary synthpop Svengali Vince Clarke — musical mastermind behind one of the most successful songwriting duos of all time — has added a Leipzig-S analogue monosynth/step sequencer to the stunning synth collection currently residing at his NYC-based studio…
Abbey Road Vintage Drums from Native Instruments Released
Native Instruments today introduced ABBEY ROAD VINTAGE DRUMMER, a new KONTAKT instrument that features the sound of two vintage drum kits from the 1940s. Both kits were recorded with a combination of state-of-the-art equipment and period microphones at Abbey Road Studios in London, providing a natural, open sound suitable for contemporary productions. For the first time in Native Instruments’ successful ABBEY ROAD Series, VINTAGE DRUMMER includes brush articulations especially recorded to provide the authentic sound and style of the swing/big band era.
Available Now: Steinberg Cubase 7 and Cubase Artist 7
Steinberg today released Cubase 7 and Cubase Artist 7, two new versions of the highly acclaimed Cubase music production system for recording, editing, mixing and producing music to the highest standards.