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Native Instruments Announces TRAKTOR REMIXED
Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR REMIXED, a comprehensive revision of the TRAKTOR range to coincide with the imminent arrival of TRAKTOR PRO 2.5. Due for release on May 30th, the same day as the TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 add-on controller, TRAKTOR PRO 2.5 is the catalyst for many important changes in the TRAKTOR portfolio that aim to simplify the TRAKTOR product range for DJs.
Worldwide Band Competition – RODE Rocks!
RØDE Microphones is very excited to announce today’s launch of ‘RØDE Rocks’ – an international band competition designed to locate and showcase the best in independent, unsigned talent around the world and reward them with an all expenses paid recording session in Hollywood with renowned producer Alain Johannes, as well as studio prize packs consisting of microphones and speakers.
LinPlug Updates (Mac Only)
Linplug have four updates this month, and they are all for Mac. They still not have a 64 bit version of Octopus and RMV, which is related to the fact that they have relatively few beta testers running a full 64 bit Mac system, so if you use a 64 bit host and would like to help them testing with any of these two products on your Mac, please get in touch!
65amps presents high-quality portable amp The Ventura
65amps introduces The Ventura guitar amplifier, the latest addition to its more affordable “Working Pro” Red Line. The Ventura is a response to the over-saturation of “Lunch Box” amps in the market that are found lacking in quality for professional players. The Ventura illustrates that a compact, portable amp can be combined with high-level, professional functionality. The Ventura is made in 65amps’ factory in North Hollywood utilizing the high-level materials and engineering experience of the 65amps crew.
Mostly Robot – creativity and technology live with Native Instruments
Five mystery musicians, each a celebrated cutting-edge performer in their own right, join forces for a world premiere performance at Sónar by Day. Well-known as individuals, this is a rare chance to see five top artists collaborate and create for the first time – ‘Mostly Robot‘ is set to deliver the most unique event of the Sónar program.
Gearjunkies Messe2012 Roundup
MusikMesse is over again. And again, the show was enlightened with the first rays of summer-like sunshine of the year. There must be some karma going on. After strolling around, we have made up out minds, and here is the roundup of what Gearjunkies thought was the coolest gear of MusikMesse in our traditional roundup. Categorized by our classic gear organization categories.
BlueCat Audio Freeware Pack 2
All Blue Cat Audio freeware audio plug-ins gathered together in a single package: this bundle contains a wide range of premium modulation effects, a single and dual-channel equalizer, a unique midi-controllable gain suite, as well as a professional spectrum analyzer.
Rob Papen Releases Blade Virtual Synthesizer
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.
Waldorf and Rolf Wohrmann new iPad synthesizer
A long tradition of wavetable synthesis from first PPG synthesizers to the latest developments in terms of Blofeld and Largo and Rolf Wöhrmann (TempoRubatos) vast experience with the iPad synthesis made it only natural to come up with a wavetable concept for the iPad, which, as a mobile platform, is becoming increasingly more significant to professional and semi-professional musicians and producers.
Serato announces Serato video
Serato Video, the revolutionary plug-in, which enables DJs to manipulate video playback with Serato DJ software Scratch Live and ITCH, is out now.
Tempest vs. OP-1 vs. Tempest vs. OP-1 – Video
Nothing more to say then two Dave Smith Tempest drumcomputers and two Teenage Engineering OP-1 (sampler) synths going forwards together under the leading expertise of Edison and Anon Day. Enjoy!
Harrison Mixbus version 2.0.7 is now available
Harrison has updated Mixbus to version 2.0.7. This is a free update for all Mixbus customers and demo users. Everyone who has registered for a demo or purchased Mixbus should receive a free update link via email today.
Results Musik Messe MIPA awards 2012
For the 13th time, more than 100 magazines(!) from all over the world voted for the best musical instruments and audio equipment of 2011/2012 in more than 40 categories of the mipa Musikmesse International Press Award.
Messe impressions part 2
Here’s the second chapter in an overview of the MusikMesse show in Frankfurt. Walking and taking around, there are some more pictures with stories.
Electrix is back with the Tweaker and the Ebox-44
Electrix is back! And with two new products: Tweaker, a MIDI controller for DJ en muziek production, and Ebox-44, a 4 in and 4 out USB audio interface.