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SKYLIFE announces SampleRobot 4 Pro for Mac OS X
For the first time SampleRobot Pro will be available to the Mac community. From September on SKYLIFE’s sampling software includes a native installer for Mac OS X.
Smartphone and Tablet support added to Pioneer rekordbox
With the recent increase of DJs who play using music files, many people are using music management software installed on computers to control the music they own. At the same time, the massive popularity of smartphones and tablets is leading to increased demand for mobile based management of music used in DJ play as well as demand for ability to give DJ performances using music stored inside smartphones. In order to satisfy these demands, Pioneer will provide a smartphone and tablet version of the rekordbox DJ music management software for download free of charge as of August 21, 2012.
Zplane announces Vielklang Instant Harmony 2.0 Public Beta Version
zplane has announced that the upcoming version 2.0 of vielklang instant harmony is now available as a public beta version.
More DSI Mopho x4 – Demo Video
Mopho x4 is the newest addition to DSI’s revered line of analog subtractive synthesizers. Building upon the same award winning voice architecture of the Mopho and Mopho Keyboard, the Mopho x4 boasts huge sound and 4 voice polyphony in an ideally sized, portable, and elegantly designed package. Use it to create huge unison basses, creamy leads, maniacal sequences, and ethereal pads.
Tekit Audio updates Genobazz plug-in to 2.2
Tek’it Audio has announced the updates of Genobazz their free bass synthesizer plug-in to version 2.2 and the releases of a free expansion. This new update of Genobazz has some bugs fixed, a new band pass filter, some minor improvements on the GUI and each envelopes (MSEG) can now have negative values to create even more complex modulations. This update come with 2 new presets demonstrating the improved MSEG.
Mackie DL1608 Digital Live Sound Mixer Now Shipping
Announced earlier this year and easily one of the most anticipated compact live consoles with complete iPad control ever, the Mackie DL1608 16-Channel Digital Live Sound Mixer is now shipping. To meet unprecedented demand, Mackie has increased production capabilities and shipments are now leaving their North American manufacturing facility to eager customers worldwide.
Steinberg Padshop Pro and Retrologue Trial Versions available
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH released trial copies of their latest soft synthesizers, Padshop Pro and Retrologue.
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: Frente Cumbiero on Maschine
Mario Galeano Toro, one half of Colombia’s hottest musical export Ondatrópica and musical mastermind behind the Colombian band Frente Cumbiero takes us on on a trip through the rich heritage of Colómbian music and performs a seriously cool track on Maschine. Video produced, filmed and edited by Luis Antonio Delgado.
MixVibes CrossDJ 2.0 Released
MixVibes is proud to announce the latest update to its powerful CrossDJ software. Jam-packed with innovative features, a modular user interface, a brand new sampler and stunning effects, CrossDJ 2.0 has been specially developed to help DJs of all levels realize maximum creative potential.
Google+ Hangouts On Air launched
After the release of Google+ last year it has been relatively quiet (we think). But that doesn’t mean Google hasn’t been busy. This week they annouced a new high quality ‘Studio Mode’ for musicians to play live concerts, online! Bands can now stream online concerts to their fans with good sound quality.
Brainworx introduces bx_stereomaker
The development of this bx_stereomaker plugin has a story behind it, as Dirk Ulrich (from Brainworx) got the initial idea for this plugin when producing an album where he ran into a ‘problem’ he needed to be solved.
iZotope Alloy 2 – Essential Mixing Tools announced
Alloy 2 gives you futuristic tools, fast results and most importantly, fantastic sound. Bring character and life to every element of your mix with Alloy 2.
Elektron Spotlight on Anna Gavanas
Being a DJ, producer, remixer, music culture researcher as well as a label owner, Anna Gavanas is a mainstay of the Swedish electronic music scene. When producing, her perfect sense for musical intensity and mellowness guarantees a captivating listening experience. Tracks like »Technomad communitas« simply can’t stop, won’t stop.
Tal-U-No-LX – Roland Juno Emulation now available
TAL-U-NO-LX is a fully rewritten emulation of the popular hardware with a new engine and GUI. Up to date zero feedback delay filters and carefully calibrated controls make this synth a good replacement for the analog device with all the advantages software plugins have. As an addition, the TAL_U-NO-LX also supports portamento and different filter LFO waveforms and some more useful features. An arpeggiator with different sync modes and hold function is also included. A very fast envelope with a smooth roll-off and emulated inaccuracy gives this synth the typical sound. The synth was calibrated after a hardware device that’s property of TAL.