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AmpliTube Custom Shop 3.9 adds new cabinets
IK Multimedia have released an update for their AmpliTube Custom Shop. This new version 3.9 brings with it awesome new amp and cabinet models from Orange and Carvin that are available for in-app purchase. If you want try before you buy, you can test drive fully working versions of any of our gear models for two days, giving you ample time to decide if they’re right for you. Download the free update of AmpliTube Custom Shop 3.9, and check out the latest gear.
Arturia releases Hip Hop Essentials Expansion Pack for SPARK
Arturia is proud to announce availability of Hip Hop Essentials, the latest Expansion Pack for its highly-creative SPARK Creative Drum Machine hybrid hardware/software beat production centre, as of October 15.
Pioneer releases stylish white editions of HDJ-2000 and HDJ-1500
As they always do, Pioneer has also announced different color settings for their pro DJ headphones, HDJ-2000 and HDJ-1500. Both the new HDJ-2000-W and HDJ-1500-W will be available at the end of this year with suggested retail prices of $450 (320 Euro) and $209 (189 Euro) respectively.
Learn from the Pros – Free Melodyne seminars from Celemony
Melodyne offers unique possibilities for the enhancement of audio – from vocal tuning to rhythmic editing and even harmonic restructuring. In the course of a series of free seminars, Celemony explains how to make effective use of these possibilities to correct and polish recordings. The free Melodyne seminars are being staged with the cooperation of the SAE Institute on SAE schools in a number of European countries from the end of October to the beginning of December. All Melodyne users as well as anyone else interested in the subject are welcome to attend.
Update for IK Multimedia VocaLive app available
IK Multimedia is proud to release a new version of VocaLive, the professional vocal effects processing app for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. This major update includes enhanced control features, more intuitive Graphic User Interface and functionality and expanded compatibility with hardware devices giving performers even more versatility and options for virtually any singing/performance situation. Also compatible with IK’s iRig Mic, iRig PRE or iRig Mic Cast, VocaLive is the go-to mobile effects processor for vocal recording and performance.
New Yamaha Synths Introduced – MX Series
We knew something was coming from Yamaha. And because yesterday we saw some specifications appearing on the internet, Yamaha probably decided to let the cat out of the bag today and introduced the MX49 and MX61 synths.
Moog Minitaur Revolution 2 Now Shipping
Moog Music have announced that Minitaur Rev 2 is now shipping. It is a compact and powerful analog bass synthesizer that features a classic one knob per function design. It packs legendary analog Moog bass into a package designed to fit seamlessly into today’s performance and production environments.
Native Instruments drops Drop Squad Expansion Pack
Native Instruments today introduced DROP SQUAD, a new MASCHINE Expansion that highlights the deep sound of dubstep and bass music culture. Bringing synthesis to MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO for the first time, DROP SQUAD includes presets from NI’s MASSIVE synthesizer which now comes as a free download when users register or upgrade their MASCHINE software.
Focusrite Forte Audio Interface Available Now
Forte is a no-compromise 2 in 4 out USB interface that delivers top quality microphone pre-amps and conversion. It also features DAW control. Focusrite Forte is now available.
Solid State Logic New Duality Pro-Station Introduced
Solid State Logic have announced the introduction of their A-FADA automation system, along with a new Pro-Station version of their Duality large format console at the AES 2012. With this announcement they introduced Analogue Fader Accesses DAW Automation, which will give the pro a highly improvement of their workflow.
Propellerhead Soul School 2 released
Propellerhead Software today announced the immediate availability of the Soul School 2 ReFill for Reason, Propellerhead’s award-winning music production system. As the sequel to its best-selling Soul School ReFill, Soul School 2 is an organic sounding and extremely flexible collection of soul loops and samples. A perfect starting point for song creation, creating new instrument performances with a vintage sound, or adding “classic spice” to any style of music.
Mario Jurisch presents Animoog Controller
The ‘wizard’ of do-it-yourself software (synth) controllers Mario Jurisch has finished yet another great project. This time he developed and created a controller for the Moog Animoog app. The Anicontrol has become a stunning Minimoog double, but this time with an iPad inside.
The TRAKTOR Cookery School at Amsterdam Dance Event
Native Instruments announced the TRAKTOR Cookery School, produced in partnership with leading online music retailer Beatport. Taking place between October 17 and October 19 at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the TRAKTOR Cookery School adds a culinary twist to the world of electronic music and digital DJing.
Official – Reloop Tape brings the mixtape back
Introduced at the past BPM Show where Reloop announced this really cool gadget, they today made it all official. Reloop will bring the mixtape back! – DJs know the situation. Inspiration hits you and you want to record a new live mix to share with friends or promoters online. The only issue is, there’s no fast or hassle-free way of capturing the moment without the need of a computer and recording software. Reloop has created a smart solution to this problem with the launch of TAPE – an easy and secure digital recording device with the retro design of the beloved mixtape.
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.