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Elysia nvelope 500 Released
High-end studio processor manufacturer elysia is excited to announce the release of their newest product for the 500 series – the nvelope 500. This two-space stereo dynamics processor is capable of making subtle or drastic changes to a sound by altering its impulse structure, providing direct control over the envelope of a signal by shaping the intensity of its attack and sustain.
Livetronica Studio – Loop DAW … kinda!
A few weeks back we came across this software from Stagecraft Software from San Francisco, CA. At the time we didn’t really know what to think as it we thought it would be another DJ software. But, as usual, after a while (and after watching some videos) we realised it is much more then just a DJ software. It is more like a software for live acts, actually. Livetronica Studio combines all the functionality of a traditional hardware looper (Rec,Stack,Reverse,A->B, etc..) with the more salient features of software loopers (syncing to a master bpm, independent bpm and freq shifting in real time, advanced beat splicing).
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.
Elektron Spotlight – Siesta Submarina
Siesta Submarina is one of the more interesting contemporary techno acts that have emerged from Norway. His live sets are techno in the truest sense; deep, evolving, mechanic and yet strangely human. Improvising when performing, while always keeping a keen ear on detail and rhythm, are inspiring trademarks of his.
Tekit Audio releases FX Bundle
Tek’it Audio release a new software bundle, the “FX Bundle” a special offer that include all the Tek’it Audio commercial effect plugins at 15% off compared to price of individual plugin.
Reloop Terminal Mix 4 Available Now
Reloop is proud to present it’s first digital mixing controller designed especially for Serato: Terminal Mix 4. By introducing the Terminal Mix 4, Reloop have broken new ground once again with this fully integrated 4-channel mixer* offering a wealth of features, including 3-fold EQ with intelligent kill technique* and filter modulation capabilities per channel. Any of the 4 channels can be easily assigned to the crossfader via the controls on the front panel, where you will also be able to adjust the curve of the crossfader.
Chocolate Puma Geek Safari – More then 20 years of equipment
Zki & Dobre (known by other aliases, but most well known as The Goodmen and Chocolate Puma), are a Dutch house music duo from Haarlem, Netherlands. They comprise Gaston Steenkist (“Dobre”) and René ter Horst (“DJ Zki”). They have produced multiple dance hits under various group names since the early 1990s. For their upcoming compilation Pssst Music Assorti 1 they went up to their studio’s attic in search for some old master tapes. Doing so, they stumbled upon some old studio equipment they have been using over the years. Watch the video and see all the great goodies they have used, that we’ll all love!
Electro-Harmonix Superego Synth Engine effects pedal released
Recently we showed you the video of this new effects pedal from Electro-Harmonix. Today we got word that this pedal officially has been released. EHX’s new Superego Synth Engine can capture and hold notes or chords, perform fluid glissandos and create oscillator like synthesizer effects. It enables the player to stack or layer sounds, create infinite sustain, even tweak attack and decay. The Superego’s effects loop also lets a musician insert effects into the wet signal.
Beyond Beatmatching – Take Your DJ Career to the Next Level
The creative minds behind Mixed In Key software are proud to announce the release of Beyond Beatmatching: Take Your DJ Career to the Next Level, a book that gets deep into the craft and business of professional DJing. Authors Yakov Vorobyev and Eric Coomes have more than 20 years combined experience in the professional DJ business. Vorobyev is also president of Mixed In Key, makers of the industry-standard harmonic-mixing software for DJs.
Moog Minitaur Bass Synth – Video
Alex from Source Distribution (UK) gives us a comprehensive run down on the almighty, Moog Minitaur analogue synthesizer – featuring 2 oscillators, the classic Moog ladder Taurus filter, MIDI and CV. Perfect for stage or studio. This new synth from Moog is by now worldwide available.
U-He updates DIVA to version 1.1.
Berlin-based plug-in developers u-he have updated their flagship VA synthesizer Diva (Dinosaur Impersonating Virtual Analogue) to version 1.1. The most intriguing changes address Diva’s notorious CPU-hunger in divine mode – more voices can now be played in realtime at the highest quality setting…
DJ Theo Parrish – Video Interview
Love of the music should be the driving force of any producer, performer or DJ.! In the video below Theo Parrish tells us how he feels about the new technology that has revolutionised modern DJ’ing. For example he is saying: “Im not comfortable with convenience replacing artistry…”. If that is true or not is a complete different discussion. But whatever this man is saying, you should listen. Like we did!
Zynaptiq UNVEIL Video Overview
Recently Zynaptic announced the introduction of UNVEIL, a real-time de-reverberation and signal focusing plug-in for the Mac OS X AudioUnits (AU) format. UNVEIL is a real-time, de-mixing based plug-in that allows attenuating or boosting reverb components within a mixed signal of any channel count, including mono sources, as well as modifying contained reverb characteristics. Additionally, UNVEIL allows bringing the key features of a recording into focus, or moving them to the background, by attenuating or boosting perceptionally less important signal components.
Native Instruments release Maschine Expansion Platinum Bounce
Native Instruments today introduced PLATINUM BOUNCE, a new MASCHINE Expansion featuring a versatile toolbox for producers working in the area of contemporary urban club music. For instant use with MASCHINE or MASCHINE MIKRO, PLATINUM BOUNCE was created by cutting-edge music producers and sound designers – processed to achieve the distinctive upfront sound of contemporary hits for the radio and the hottest clubs.
MOTU MicroBook II Now Shipping
MOTU have announced that they have started shipping their new ‘personal studio recording’ solution. The MicroBook II provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level device. The mic preamp delivers neutral coloration and pristine sound, with 20 dB pad and 48V phantom power for condenser mics. Programmable outputs provide flexible monitoring options.