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KOMA Elektronik KOMMANDER ready for shipping
Do you want to create the perfect filter sweep, manually trigger a gate or step through a sequencer? No more need to turn knobs or to patch up a lot of modules, the KOMMANDER makes it simple: just plug it into a CV input on your (modular) synthesizer, move your hand over the device and you are able to control it with your hands, feet or nose, yes: just like a theremin: Kommand and Konquer!
Elektron Spotlight on Ether
South Korean duo Ether blurs the border between the visual and the aural. Snippets from obscure films are mixed with post-punk inspired music, forming a totality greater than the sum of its parts. Rule-breaking, borderless and unique – which is exactly how good art should be.
PreSonus Announces the ADL 700 Channel Strip
PreSonus is proud to announce the ADL 700 channel strip, which combines a high-end, Class A tube preamplifier with a fully variable, FET-based compressor and a four-band semi-parametric equalizer. The new channel strip provides separate balanced XLR mic, balanced XLR line, and ¼” TS instrument inputs and a single balanced XLR output.
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.
Denon SC2900 Multi Media Player – Official Launch in Madrid
These past three days our team member Marc van den Hurk was in Madrid for the official launch of the new Denon SC2900 Multi Media player. He accepted the invitation by Denon and went to see what this new player was all about. Read his report below.
![[SummerNAMM] Korg Kronos X Announced](https://i0.wp.com/www.gearjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/gj2/inximg/14711_USA_KronosX_4.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1 "[SummerNAMM] Korg Kronos X Announced")
[SummerNAMM] Korg Kronos X Announced
The Kronos music workstation was unveiled in 2011 to critical acclaim, and the raves of players around the world asking “what can possibly follow this?!” In the year since its inception, KORG has continued to release system updates and additional Kronos Sound Libraries, bringing the Kronos to an even higher level of performance.
Reloop Controller DJ Contest 2012
Reloop is looking for THE Controllerism Newcomer 2012. Therefore they appeal for a worldwide Controller DJ Contest! This competition calls for innovation and creativity at the Reloop equipment’s potentiometers and faders because the winner will receive a brand-new Reloop Terminal Mix 4 and the possibility to perform a showcase at Reloop’s booth at the BPM Show 2012 in Birmingham including flight and hotel! The winner will spend two days with the Reloop crew & artists at the trade fair for DJs and producers in England, performing his show case in front of visitors, manufacturers and DJs at Reloop’s booth.
Eric Harland – Looped Drum Sounds Collection – Video
The world of drum loops has just changed. Introducing Eric Harland – “Looped”. A groundbreaking collection of loops and samples that intimately captures the Multi-Grammy nominated drummer’s innovative approach to rhythm. Harland is renowned for his performances and recordings with a diverse set of artists including McCoy Tyner, John Mayer, Zakir Hussain and Dave Holland.
![[SummerNAMM] Waves V9 Plugins just got faster – 64bit Support](https://i0.wp.com/www.gearjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/gj2/inximg/14713_accept-no-limitations.jpg?resize=436%2C291&ssl=1 "[SummerNAMM] Waves V9 Plugins just got faster – 64bit Support")
[SummerNAMM] Waves V9 Plugins just got faster – 64bit Support
Waves just announced Version 9 plugins that feature 64-bit support, faster scanning, faster loading, and faster processing. This new Waves Version 9 opens up new dimensions of high performance plugin power. V9 also marks the introduction of a new easy-to-use activation system, Waves License Center, ushering in an era of simplicity, flexibility, mobility, and security.
M-Audio Introduces New Axiom A.I.R. advanced MIDI keyboard controllers
M-Audio have announced their new Axiom A.I.R. series which will represent the latest evolution of best-in-class keyboard controllers. Featuring exclusive HyperControl™ automatic control mapping technology and groundbreaking Ignite music creation software, Axiom A.I.R. controllers provide an instant, fully immersive music creation experience. Everything, from their ultra-responsive keys and pads to their multi-color buttons and long-throw faders, has been crafted to provide an unobstructed evolution of musical ideas, from conception to expression.
4TrackTrigger controller Available for Pre-Order
This 4TrackTrigger has been developed by the same man who developed the intriguing 4MidiLoop DJ controller, Ivo Glanzmann. Ivo send us new pictures of the 4TrackTrigger and the message that you can now pre-order the 4TrackTrigger controller.
Steinberg Retrologue virtual analog synthesizer Available Now
Together with the release of the new Padshop Pro synthesizer Steinberg released released its virtual analog synthesizer, Retrologue. Alongside Steinberg’s Padshop Pro granular synthesizer, Retrologue is the second release this week. First introduced in Cubase 6.5, Retrologue is now available as plug-in compatible with VST 3, VST 2 and AU hosts.
Griffin Technology MIDIConnect Available Now
Griffin Technology, one of the world’s foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, is excited to announce the availability of MIDIConnect, a MIDI in and out interface for iPod touch, iPhone and iPad.
Steinberg New Padshop Pro Available Now
This week Steinberg released the new Padshop Pro granular synthesizer. Padshop Pro offers extended capabilities that meet the demands of discerning sound designers. Steinberg first released a basic version of Padshop in February of this year with the larger Padshop Pro already planned for professionals to delve deeper into the possibilities of granular synthesis.
Hercules unveils the DJConsole RMX 2
Recently under heavy ‘teasement’ with some teaser videos, it’s now time to unveil what Hercules was teasing about, … The DJConsole RMX2! According to Hercules the DJ Console RMX2 is the ideal instrument to express your creativity, to work on your mixes, to turn your ideas into music, and to hone your performance and conquer your audience.