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Classic sounds from classic samplers: Grit Kit Introduced
Imagine having a hugely powerful, flexible and inspiring analogue drum synth in your studio: one that allows you to create classic tones from the past or sculpt entirely new contemporary sounds easily and seamlessly. Then imagine that it’s been wired in to a choice of classic, old-skool hardware samplers, so that you can record its output through their signature electronics, pushing their A-to-D converters just as far as you want, to get that meaty thud and crunch to the low end, and crackly sizzle to the high end that only vintage samplers can impart to a beat. Imagine doing away with their cryptic interfaces in favour of a single knob that allows you to dial in precisely how much of their character you want stamped on your sound.
Something For The Weekend: Hemispheres Recording Studio Walkthrough
Recently we came across this video, and immediately we liked it. Why? Well even it’s not the biggest studio we have ever seen it does have this really warm, attractive, vintage vibe. Like James Lugo (owner) says: “a studio where analog meets digital needs“. With the video below he walks through the studio on a night he can’t catch sleep. He shows all the gear in the studio and, well, it’s a feast of recoginition. Some really cool analog gear we all know and love!
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.
Native Instrument 50% off sales special this weekend
Native Instruments launched a 50% off Thanksgiving sales special. From November 22 until November 26, KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, MASCHINE Expansions and TRAKTOR PRO DJ software are on sale for 50% off their original price. iMASCHINE is also specially priced at $0.99 / 0,89 € – an 80% savings.
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi released
EHX’s new Deluxe Bass Big Muff is the latest in the line of bass specific effects and delivers enhancements to the classic Bass Big Muff Pi that are specifically tailored to the needs of the modern bass player. The new pedal adds to the Bass Big Muff’s Volume, Tone and Sustain controls beginning with a pad on the input that is switchable between 0dB and -10dB. This ensures that the pedal is equally effective with both passive and active pickups.
Steinberg Sonote Beat Re:Edit Coming Soon
It is the ultimate beat tool that provides the utmost flexibility for creating new grooves in a creative way. Steinberg today announced the upcoming release of sonote beat re:edit, the ideal beat instrument plug-in for Steinberg’s recently announced Cubase 7 and Cubase Artist 7 music production systems. sonote beat re:edit will be available in the beginning of December.
Plugin Alliance tops Avid AAX Pack plug-in count
Plugin Alliance LLC is proud to announce that it has contributed six multi-format (including AAX DSP/AAX Native) plug-ins to Burlington, Massachusetts-headquartered digital audio and video technology creator Avid’s recently-released AAX Pack, making it the main contributor to this 18-plug-in-strong bundle…
The Perfect Position for your Native Instruments Maschine
The MASCHINE STAND is an essential accessory for anyone using MASCHINE. It fits both first generation MASCHINE models and the new black and white MK2 hardware controllers, and includes a Mounting Adapter for use with standard drum hardware. Made of robust aluminum, with a black anodized finish and rubber pads for non-slip grip, the stand is designed to provide a strong hold, maximum visibility and improved ergonomics for both studio and stage.
Access Virus Snow TI Black Edition leaked
Access will release their desktop synth Snow in a dark color. The new, and limited edition Virus Snow TI Black Edition. However, … it will be a ‘very’ limited edition as they’ll only produce 15 Black Editon Snows!
Radial introduces the Submix 500 4X1 mixer module
Radial Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the Submix 4×1 mixer, the latest in the company’s growing family of 500 series modules.
iZotope Trash 2 Released
It´s been a decade since iZotope Trash first arrived as the ultimate distortion toolbox. As the years have passed, it´s remained a cult favorite of artists such as Nine Inch Nails, Noisia, Garbage, KoЯn, Sigur Rós, and anyone looking to add dirt, grime, and character to their tracks.
Yamaha and Steinberg introduce Nuage DAW System
Yamaha together with Steinberg have introduced a new integrated audio production system offering top-class hardware and software working in perfect harmony, for unprecedented mixing, editing, or dialog replacement efficiency in audio post production applications. They call it ‘Nuage‘.
Notion Music Releases Progression 2.0 Guitar Software
Award-winning notation software developer NOTION Music, Inc has announced the release of its latest composition software for guitar, bass and drums, Progression 2.0. The original Progression redefined the capabilities of guitar tab software, and now Progression 2.0 leads the industry with an even more intuitive interface, compatibility between desktop and iPad, and great playback featuring real guitar samples performed by guitarist Neil Zaza, bass samples by Victor Wooten, and drum samples by Roy “Futureman” Wooten.
Apogee Quartet Available Now
Apogee Electronics announces Quartet, the ultimate desktop audio interface and control center for Mac, is now shipping worldwide. Featuring four inputs, eight outputs, MIDI, top panel display and control, Quartet sets a new standard in performance and connectivity for the modern studio.
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.