Latest News & Articles
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.
Native Instruments introduces Action Strings
Native Instruments today introduced ACTION STRINGS – a phrase-based instrument featuring a 60-piece string orchestra. Running in KONTAKT 5 or the free KONTAKT PLAYER, ACTION STRINGS delivers driving string phrases and short motifs with an extremely natural and expansive sound. The flexible instrument provides producers of all skill levels with a inspiring resource for adding drama and movement to film and game scores, as well as rock, pop and urban tracks.
Sony Sound Forge Pro Mac available now
Sony Creative Software, a leading global provider of professional editing and authoring solutions, today released Sound Forge Pro Mac 1.0 software, the newest addition to its line of award-winning audio and video production software products. A multichannel audio recording and editing application, Sound Forge Pro Mac software was developed from the ground up on a clean slate for OS X and features an elegant interface that redefines the audio editing experience. The application ships with a full suite of audio mastering and repair plug-ins, making it a comprehensive solution for audio professionals who work on the Mac platform.
Vestax HMX-05 Headphones Introduced
Casting shapes for the sound artists pursuit. This is the origin of Vestax as a musical instrument manufacturer. Vestax don’t want you to listen to an unnecessarily fabricated version of your favourite song. They want you to listen to the groove and sound the artist intended. HMX-05 is designed with our obsession for sound as a musical instrument manufacturer. Vestax long history in the DJ and pro audio industry allows them to listen carefully to the feedback of pro users and consumers alike. The result of this research is simply the best headphone they have ever designed: HMX-05.
Synth Courses launched from Producertech
Producertech’s Synth Courses have been designed to teach you the inner workings of the most popular software instruments available today, in order to teach you how to skilfully edit patches as well as create your own from scratch, which is an essential part of music production. The courses, which are delivered via streamed movies, thoroughly explain the key stages of synthesis and give numerous examples of patch creation throughout, to help put all of techniques taught into perspective. In addition to the instrument presets and written notes that accompany the lessons, there are a host of extra patches or samples provided by Producertech’s sponsor LOOPMASTERS. Furthermore, students have direct access to tutors either via email or on the forum when help is required.
Reloop brings back the Mixtape with Reloop Tape!
More news from the BPM Show. Reloop have announced they will bring back the Mixtape. Well kinda! The Reloop Tape is a device for recording your mix quick and fast. Whenever inspiration hits you and you want to record a new live mix to share with friends or promoters online, the Reloop Tape gives you the opportunity. Reloop has created a smart solution to this problem with the launch of TAPE – an easy and secure digital recording USB device with the retro design of the beloved mixtape.