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Engineer Kurt Uenala and Dave Gahan install SSL Matrix
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and control surfaces, is pleased to announce that engineer Kurt Uenala has installed an SSL Matrix in New York City’s Schtudio Blanco, where he works with Depeche Mode front-man, Dave Gahan. The two just completed writing songs and cutting demos for Depeche Mode’s thirteenth release, due in Spring 2013.
NI Traktor Kontrol F1 – Moldover shows us more!
Native Instruments gave two new TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 units to controllerism pioneer Moldover for a weekend test drive. Combining the F1s with his TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, he unlocked the full potential of TRAKTOR‘s new Remix Decks™
Elektron Feature Loopdrape (Japan)
The songs emanating from the mind of the Japan based producer Loopdrape are old school, yet strangely modern. You get the impression that each sound is carefully selected to fill a distinct purpose and it’s next to impossible to not be sucked in by the hypnotic feel of tracks like Jiwlvld or Pulsedroid.
PreSonus Releases Free Version of Studio One DAW
PreSonus is now shipping Studio One™ Free, a new entry-level version of its popular DAW for Mac and Windows. Intended for beginners who don’t yet need the advanced features in Studio One Artist, Producer, and Professional, Studio One Free provides all of the recording and editing features needed for basic music production—and as its name implies, it’s free.
Waves releases Analog Summing Plugin – NLS
Waves, together with three of today’s top producer / engineers, is proud to present the NLS Non-Linear Summer: Three legendary consoles – in one powerful plugin. Waves modeled over 100 individual channels in all, capturing the unique color, character, and behavior of each and every input and summing bus amp. Say goodbye to cold digital tracks that lack depth and harmonic complexity, and say hello to the richness and warmth that only analog gear could deliver – until now.
Arturia releases Jupiter-8V version 2.5
Arturia announces a major update to its classic synthesizer, the Jupiter-8V. This software recreation is now fully compatible with 64-bit hosts and also includes better MIDI control assignment. The Jupiter-8V version 2.5 still offers an unchallenged quality of sound thanks to TAE®, Arturia’s proprietary technology for emulating analog circuits. The 2.5 upgrade is free for all registered users.
Pioneer announces new HDJ-1500 DJ Headphones
Every DJ knows that a spectacular set requires high-quality headphones. Enter the HDJ-1500s, the pro-DJ headphones that deliver flawless sound reproduction and impressive durability in a seriously stylish package. The latest addition to Pioneer’s professional headphones range, the HDJ-1500s owe their crystal-clear sound quality to increased output levels, a lower impedance and an exclusive soundproofing chamber specially developed by Pioneer.
112dB Big Blue Compressor released
Joining the Big Blue Limiter, 112dB have released it’s companion the Big Blue Compressor, a tube-modelling compressor effect plug-in for Windows and Mac.
Event announces the 2030 three-way studio monitoring system
Event Electronics is extremely excited to announce the release of its very first three-way studio monitoring system, the 2030.
A-Designs Audio releases Ventura
Continually seeking to make great products even greater, A-Designs Audio has re-released its JM-3001 Mic Preamp/EQ/D.I. under a new name, Ventura, nodding to the classic Quad Eight console after which the unit’s three-band parametric EQ is inspired.
Tone2 Audiosoftware release Saurus Analog Synthesizer
Tone2 Audiosoftware are proud to officially announce the release of Saurus Analog Synthesizer. Saurus takes the high regarded analog sound from the past into the unlimited digital realm, fusing them together with a user interface that invites to tweak and a multitude of unique sound sculpting tools exclusive to Saurus. All without placing heavy demands on your CPU or budget.
Pioneer RMX-1000 Scratch FX – James Zabiela Videos
Pioneer recently announced the RMX-1000 Remix Station, an innovative technologically advanced device for enhancing DJ performances with its ability to create and add a variety of new and unique remix effects, as well as rhythmic sampling capabilities.
Rob Papen Blade – Harmolator Video
With a unique sound generator at its heart, and the tools to add unprecedented movement and evolving changes, BLADE is an additive synthesis engine that has an individual character and flexibility never seen before in a software synth. With the video below Rob Rapen shows us more about the features of the “Harmolator” within Blade.
Universal Audio Releases 1176 Classic Limiter Collection For UAD-2 Platform
Universal Audio, a leader in professional audio recording hardware and software, is proud to release the 1176 Classic Limiter Collection for the UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform and new Apollo High-Resolution Audio Interface. Picking up where UA’s original 1176LN Limiting Amplifier plug-in left off, this new 1176 collection provides unrivaled emulations of three distinct 1176 hardware units, and is indispensable for any serious engineer or producer.