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The Beat Junkies – For the Record – Documentary
The World Famous Beat Junkies, comprised of members J-Rocc, DJ Babu, D-Styles, DJ Rhettmatic, DJ What?!, Mr. Choc, Icy Ice, Curse, DJ Shortkut, Melo-D, Symphony and DJ Havik have been putting in work on the turntables since they were first established in 1992.
Andre Cato and DJ Wrigley Talk Denon – SC3900 Overview
Very soon to be released and a pair to arrive at our Gearjunkies Techlab any day now, the Denon SC3900 already made quite the buzz in the DJ scene lately. The stuff we hear is, to say the least, exciting. People who had already have a chance to play and work with them are very positive. We can’t wait!
First Sonnox AAX plug-ins for Pro Tools|HDX and Pro Tools 10 released
Award winning audio plug-in developer, Sonnox, has today released AAX DSP and AAX Native versions of its highly acclaimed Oxford EQ and Inflator plug-ins. In making the announcement, Sonnox Managing Director Rod Densham remarked, “We’re delighted to be supporting the next generation of Pro Tools users with AAX and are very optimistic about the Pro Tools|HDX platform. The new AAX format will undoubtedly become an established plug-in standard, just as TDM has been. The Sonnox development team has doubled in size in recent months, and is working hard to port all our remaining plug-ins to AAX as soon as possible.”
Analog soundset for Tone2 Saurus released
Taking you on a journey through an analog world the Analog soundset digs deeper into Saurus‘ offerings with an emphasis on authentic vintage sounds. This collection of 214 classic synth sounds including emulations of the Moog, Oberheim, Phophet, Jupiter, Juno, Arp Solina, Clavinet and many others suits almost every style of Electronic music.
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.
Celebrate 10 years of Native Instruments KONTAKT
See some of KONTAKT‘s most illustrious and high profile fans deliver their birthday greeting to the industry-leading software sampler. Includes testimonials by artists such as Jean Michel Jarre, Chris Lowe, Roger Lyons, and Cliff Martinez, as well as sound design partners Heavyocity, Abbey Road, Scarbee and Soniccouture.
Reloop Terminal Mix 2 Available Now
With the Terminal Mix 2 Reloop complements its Serato controller series with a dedicated 2-deck variant. Terminal Mix 2 disposes of an integrated 2-channel mixer that besides 3-fold EQ with intelligent kill technique* also offers gain and filter modulation per channel. The crossfader curve can be adjusted comfortably on the device’s front side.
Livid Elements – Modular MIDI Platform Introduced
Introducing Livid Elements, the completely modular MIDI controller platform. Now you can finally create your own controller layout without any soldering, electronics, or complicated assembly required. Element modules come in many different configurations and layouts so you can rearrange, replace, and mix modules, creating your own MIDI controller with ease.
Arturia adds SEM Filter module and more to Origin V1.4 firmware
Music software and hardware company Arturia is proud to announce availability of the latest V1.4 firmware update for both the keyboard and desktop versions of its widely acclaimed Origin hardware synthesizer as of June 27. Origin’s V1.4 firmware update introduces a range of new modules and features that further expand the sonic scope of this already versatile synthesizer while enriching the user experience.
Chris Hesse Pounds Tracks with HAMMER and NAIL
Hoobastank drummer Chris Hesse pounds tracks with HAMMER and NAIL. Hoobastank recently put the finishing touches on its highly anticipated new record, Fight or Flight, which makes its official debut in late August. Nearly two years in the making, the album was partially tracked at Woodland Hills-based studio The Lighthouse, owned by Hoobastank drummer Chris Hesse, who found frequent opportunities to use his A-Designs HAMMER equalizer and new NAIL compressor.
New SSL Alpha-Link MX Audio Converters Launched
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of audio consoles and professional audio production tools is proud to announce the launch of Alpha-Link MX. Alpha-Link MX is the first of a new generation of SSL A-D/D-A converters that deliver superior SSL audio quality in an affordable format for the serious project studio. The new generation SSL converters build on the reputation of the highly respected larger Alpha-Link SX and AX models which are used in leading commercial recording facilities across the world alongside SSL’s AWS and Duality consoles.
Serato Scratch Live 2.4.2 Now Available
Serato Audio Research are pleased to announce the release of Serato Scratch Live 2.4.2, the latest free software update for Serato Scratch Live DJs. With this update Video-SL is no longer supported in Scratch Live 2.4 and above. Video-SL has been replaced by Serato Video, which is a free upgrade for all existing Video-SL customers.
Twitter DJ – Bring Twitter into the DJ Booth
It’s often the case that the advent of one idea heralds unexpected benefits and developments in other areas, and so it goes with Native Instruments’ Traktor Pro. Having already revolutionised the art of mixing, it could now be about to have a profound effect on the relationship between a DJ and their audience, not to mention the world of performing rights by making sure each and every artist, large or small, is properly compensated for the use of their work.
Beatsurfing App – Just draw your own controller!
BEATSURFING is an iPad Organic MIDI Controller Builder. It allows you to draw a 3-dimensional controller and use it in two different and complementary ways. You can tap it like you would with your regular MPC or any other beatmaking device, but the best and most innovative use you can make of it is definitely by surfing your fingers along routes, colliding with objects, triggering samples or effects. It’s all about movement, and bringing back this intuitive way to make music.