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Numark announces the iDJ Pro iPad DJ controller
The Numark iDJ Pro is a professional DJ controller that expands your iPad’s touch interface to give you an all-new mixing experience. Along with its sleek, brushed aluminum casing, iDJ Pro is equipped with all the premium components you’d expect from a Numark controller, plus some features that will inspire brand-new surges of creativity.
Alesis announced Q61, QX61 and QX25
Alesis, maker of tools and instruments for today’s music makers, introduces the Q61, QX61 and QX25 USB MIDI keyboard controllers.
Numark introduces 4TRAK digital DJ controller
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, introduces 4TRAK, a four-deck digital DJ controller with built-in four-channel mixer and comprehensive effects console, giving DJs unprecedented command over Traktor software.
Akai introduces MAX49 USB/MIDI/CV controller
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, introduces MAX49, a revolutionary USB/MIDI/CV controller for use with virtually any MIDI or Control Voltage hardware and MIDI software.
Akai MAX49 video
Akai will of course announce the new MPC lineup, but there’s more news from Akai at the NAMM. Take a look at the MAX49 that will be shown in Anaheim.
Novation releases Daniel Fisher UltraNova Soundpack (Vol. 1)
Novation are pleased to announce the launch of the Daniel Fisher Soundpack (Vol. 1) for UltraNova. It’s free for all UltraNova users and it comprises 30 sounds by one of the industry’s most talented sound designers. This soundpack is the latest in a series of free sounds from renowned artists and sound designers, made exclusively for Novation’s UltraNova synthesizer. Daniel has focused his energy on the incredible potential of the Novation UltraNova in a series of four soundpacks, which will be released throughout early 2012. These sounds reflect the skills and experience of Daniel’s 30+ years in the soundware industry.
Zynaptiq Pitchmap – Real-Time Polyphonic Pitch-Correction And Pitch-Mapping
Zynaptiq announced the imminent release of PITCHMAP, the worldʼs first and only audio plug-in capable of polyphonic pitch-correction and pitch-mapping in real-time.
Clavia unveil the Nord Drum
The Nord Drum is a revolutionary 4-channel drum synthesizer that is the result of a creative collaboration between Clavia and drum/music technology enthusiasts Bruniusson & Berg. With an amazingly vast sonic palette and an astounding level of playability it is guaranteed to change your perception of what’s possible with synthetic, sample-free percussion.
A&H to launch two new ZED models
Allen & Heath has added two new models to its ZED range of multi-purpose live sound and recording mixers. The new ZED-16FX and ZED-18 each have 10 fully-featured mono channels and 3 or 4 dual stereo channels, respectively, fulfilling the demand for increased channel counts in a compact format.
Audio. Video. Disco. With Serato
Today Serato announced Serator Video, for playing, scratching and mixing video files from Scratch Live and ITCH. This plugin enables DJ’s to use turntables, CDJs or supported controllers to control video playback in the same way as audio.
Nektar unveil Panorama P4 controller for Reason
At NAMM Nektar Technology, the California based new brand for Advanced Control unveil Panorama P4, the first dedicated Keyboard Controller for the highly acclaimed Propellerhead Reason Music Creation Software.
The Future Of Traktor by NI
Spring 2012 will bring another major innovation from the team behind TRAKTOR. In this exclusive preview, you can take a sneak peek at the new TRAKTOR software and controller — and the birth of a groundbreaking new workflow. Stylish multi-color pads trigger loops and samples, allowing for on-the-fly remixing. Watch the video and see how a DJ set can become a powerfully creative live performance.
Gemini reveals new First Mix controllers
Gemini, an esteemed manufacturer of DJ and Pro Audio equipment, today introduced their newest USB DJ controllers, the FirstMix I/O and FirstMix Pro. Both digital controllers make professional DJ features more accessible and intuitive, and they’ll both be displayed at Booth 20453.
Reloop announces the Terminal Mix 4 DJ controller
Reloop is proud to present it’s first digital mixing controller designed especially for Serato: Terminal Mix 4.
Serato Itch 2.1 Update – Video
Serato ITCH 2.1 is here – The free software update is now available online at www.serato.com. The latest version features enhancements and bug fixes for all Serato ITCH users with 2.1 offering improved stability and increased performance.