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Vestax VCI-380 – Video Overview
Almost at the same time as the release of the 2.2.1 update of Serato’s Itch, Vestax released their VCI-380 DJ Controller. The VCI-380 is a two channel DJ controller with a built-in Digital DJ mixer, powerful and creative, opening the door to limitless possibilities of controllerism. Mix, scratch, cue, effect, sample, trigger, loop and slice.
Serato ITCH 2.2.1 for the Vestax VCI-380 Released
Serato have announced that an ITCH 2.2.1 update for the Vestax VCI-380 DJ Controller is available. The free update can be downloaded via the Serato website. The update of ITCH 2.2.1 has been a collaborative research & development effort between Serato and Vestax to provide new enhancements which are compatible with the long awaited Vestax VCI-380 controller, which is available for purchase today.
Ivo Glanzmann introduces the 4TrackTrigger Controller
One of the most interesting DJ controllers of the last years is, without doubt, the 4MidiLoop DJ controller. Its developer Ivo Glanzmann now introduces another great looking midi controller for sophisticated DJs, called 4TrackTrigger. This new Traktor controller has been developed together with the German Faderfox company.
Arturia Spark and NI Traktor – Syncing Tutorial
There are millions of tutorials on Youtube but now and then we come across a tutorial we think is pretty cool. The video belows shows us how Tomeso syncs the Arturia Spark with Native Instruments Traktor DJ software. Why? Well because you can! This way DJs could make their sets just that bit more special by creating and adding their own beats!
Behringer X32 powered by Midas Coming Soon
Announced many, many moons ago, Behringer has finally set a date (July 27th) for its worldwide release, the Behringer X32 Digital Mixing Console. The X32 console sets a new benchmark for live sound mixing along with unprecedented value. Behringer is proud to offer the full-featured X32 digital mixing console with it’s large input and output channel count, comprehensive processing, flexible expansion options and intuitive user interface—all at a price point that anyone can afford!
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: The Art Of Rap – Ice-T Documentary
Love it, hate it, but Rap is one of the pilars of modern EDM (Electronic Dance Music). Hip Hop and rap were on the front of the modern electronic music production. This genre made sampling to an art! Ice-T’s documentary should be watched by everyone, … therefor!
Native Instruments releases TRAKTOR PRO 2.5
Native Instruments today announced the availability of TRAKTOR PRO 2.5. This latest version introduces the innovative Remix Decks, giving access to a powerful loop suite made up of 64 slots, each able to hold loops, one-shot samples or even tracks.
Izotope Ozone 5 Advanced – Gearjunkies Review
Izotope Ozone 5 Advanced mastering software is on the market for a few months, so we draged this new version into our Gearjunkies TechLab for a closer look.
Applied Acoustics Systems releases Cardinals Chromaphone Soundbank
Cardinals is sound designer and composer Simon Stockhausen‘s presentation of dualism in all sort of realms. You’ll find dark and light, tonal and atonal, serenity and anxiety, and eastern and western scattered across the Achromatic and Chromatic Percussion, Danger Zone, Keys, Synths, Strings, Pads, Textures, and Scapes categories. The 109 presets encapsulate their own enclosed universe for many hours of exploration.
NI Traktor Pro 2.5 update already online!
Anyone who is into Traktor knows: 30th of may will be the release of the new Traktor 2.5 version. But we found out that this update can be downloaded right now, legal! Wanna know how?
Free Steinberg SLM 128 Loudness Meter
Steinberg is pleased to present the SLM 128 Loudness Meter, a VST 3 plug-in* that offers EBU R 128-compliant loudness metering within Cubase 6.x and Nuendo 5.x.
Maago 4×4 – New controller for Traktor Pro
Thanks to Ronny (Rekkerd.org) we came across this sexy, sweet, little controller for Native Instruments Traktor DJ software from Maago. The Maago 4×4 is a four decks usb/midi DJ controller, positioned as part of a new generation of hardware midi controller designed to work with Traktor Pro.
Tekit Audio announces Genobazz Pro with Genobazz 2 Preset Contest
Tek’it Audio has launched a new contest for the coming launch of Genobazz Pro. Download Genobazz 2, start now to create your best presets and submit them before May 31th. The best presets will be added to the next update of Genobazz 2 and their authors will win one copy of Genobazz Pro.
Hosa announces Beatport DJ Series cables and accessories
For years DJ’s have connected their gear with cables made for consumer electronics. Hosa Technology’s Beatport DJ Series products are specifically designed and manufactured for DJ’s and, as a result, are built to withstand the punishment that gear typically encounters as it’s moved from one location to the next. The Beatport DJ Series consists of road-worthy products with a unique look—giving DJ’s a reliable connectivity solution while keeping visual focus on their workstation.