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Vestax V-MIDI for iOS
The Vestax V-MIDI is a small and simple Core-MIDI-Interface for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. You can use this for all your DJ and music production controllers.
Adam announces F7 and F5 Active Studio Monitor
Adam will be releasing two new near field monitors later this year. Adam F7 and F5 Active Studio Monitor are expected to be released in october 2012. The ADAM F7 Active Studio Monitor has been designed to provide an affordable solution for those requiring accurate nearfield monitoring. The ADAM F5 Active Studio Monitor has been designed for smaller listening environments, but despite its size is still capable of delivering deep and tight low frequencies.
Vestax Announces VCI-380 DJ MIDI Controller
Vestax Corporation introduces the VCI-380, a 2-channel DJ controller with a built-in DJ mixer, FSR pads and bundled with world acclaimed Serato ITCH. The VCI-380 will make its debut at Frankfurt Musik Messe 2012 in Germany.
Pioneer announces the RMX-1000 Remix Station
Pioneer announces today 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.
Native Instruments announces Traktor Pro 2.5.
Together with the new F1 Kontrol DJ controller Native Instruments have also annouced the update 2.5 version for Traktor Pro. Version 2.5 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. DJs can control up to four Remix Decks at once and save their work as an entire Remix Set with its respective beat grids, BPM and key information in a new file format that can be comfortably imported into a track deck via TRAKTOR’s browser.
TONE2 announces Saurus Analog Synthesizer
Tone2 Audiosoftware is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Saurus Analog Synthesizer. Saurus is a revolutionary new synthesizer employing True Analog Modelling Technology and a host of unique features, bringing the classic analog sound into the digital realm with numerous innovative enhancements.
Allen & Heath updates the Xone XD-53s
Allen & Heath has launched an updated version of its flagship Xone professional monitoring headphones, the XD-53s. The new XD2-53s have several new features, including a detachable coiled cable with 3.5mm connector and ¼” jack adaptor, and also sport a stylish gunmetal finish.
Studiodevices releases VLX-1 reverb plug-in
Studiodevices has released a new reverb plug-in for Windows VST. The VLX-1 was modeled after a well known and widely spread low-budget 9.5-inch reverberation unit produced in the late 80s and early 90s for small studios with limited budget. Many low-budget hit-productions around 1990 used exactly this sound for their very own special character. It also fits harmonically to the good old home-recording-style of sound.
RME Fireface UCX standard edition announced
RME announces that starting April 2012 the successful Fireface UCX will be shipped without the previously included Basic Remote Control, and therefore at a lower price. It has been found that users prefer to use the much more powerful Advanced Remote with the Fireface UCX (as well as the Fireface UFX). The Advanced Remote with six more programmable buttons is sold separately..
Hal Leonard Publishes Recording Software & Plug-Ins
Hal Leonard Books, the musician’s best source of books on the music business, audio technology, instrument history, and more, has published Recording Software & Plug-Ins by Bill Gibson. This updated second-edition is Book 3 of The Hal Leonard Recording Method. Once you’ve learned how to use microphones and mixers (Book 1), and to record instruments and vocals (Book 2), discover how to get the most out of your recording software and plug-ins.
iZotope Acquires Imagine Research
iZotope, Inc announces the acquisition of Imagine Research, Inc., a developer of intelligent audio analysis technologies.
Novation Introduces Automap v4.3
Novation have just released the latest and most powerful version of Automap. The v4.3 update brings support for Logic Express, Studio One, Digital Performer and Reaper, adding to the list of other supported DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Reason and Ableton Live. It also improves plug-in performance with Ableton Live and re-introduces the popular Follow Focus feature, which enables you to automatically focus on the plug-in you are currently using.
New Free Soundpack for Novation UltraNova
The latest Soundpack in the series of free sounds made exclusively for Novation’s UltraNova synthesizer is from renowned sound designer Daniel Fisher. The Daniel Fisher Soundpack (Vol. 1) for UltraNova is free for all UltraNova users and it comprises 30 sounds by one of the industry’s most talented sound designers. This is the first in a series of four soundpacks, which will be released throughout early 2012.
IK Multimedia DJ Rig now available
DJ Rig for iPhone/iPod touch is now available on the iTunes app store. The full-featured, double-deck DJ mixing app that provides instant song-playing from your music library, automatic tempo sync and beat match, sample-based pads and performance recording, plus an arsenal of high-quality DJ effects. When used with the new iRig MIX audio mixer for iOS devices, DJ Rig provides the most portable professional setup for mobile DJs and musicians. DJ Rig is available for a limited time at the introductory price of only $1.99/€1.59 (a 60% discount on its regular $4.99/€3.99 price).