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Dom Kane Talks About Quantum Loops – Interview
Loopmasters are happy to introduce a new label this Friday (09/12/11) Quantum Loops. Quantum Loops is a brand new sample library and sound-design company headed by international DJ/Producer Dom Kane. As a sound-designer and engineer, the name Dom Kane appears in most electronic recording studios across the globe, having delivered work for Loopmasters, FXpansion (D-CAM & Geist), Deadmau5 and Steve Duda (Nerve/Xfer), Ohm Force (Ohmicide), and even factory content for the legendary analogue synth company Moog.
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.
Akai Analog Custom Shop line of guitar products now shipping
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, now ships their new Analog Custom Shop line of guitar pedals. As with previous Akai Professional guitar pedals like the E2 Headrush and SB1 Deep Impact Bass Synth, the Analog Custom Shop line is a collection of pedal effects designed to exacting standards, using the highest quality components. Analog Custom Shop pedals provide rich tone, texture and character to immediately enhance and inspire players of any musical style.
Akai EIE Audio Interface Pro Now Shipping
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, now ships the new EIE Pro premium digital audio interface and USB hub. The EIE Pro is a tabletop audio/MIDI interface with USB hub in one convenient box to connect virtually any kind of music gear.
Sean Tyas and KRK VXT8 Monitors
New York native, Switzerland based DJ/Producer Sean Tyas is something of a leading light in European trance. Again included in DJ Magazine”s Top 100 DJ Poll 2011, he was also earmarked by BBC Radio 1″s Pete Tong as a “buzzword in trance circles” head of his debut Essential Mix for the station and hooked by industry power house Beatport has a “One to watch”, leaving little surprise that Sean’s career is on the rise.
Behringer iNuke Boom – 10.000 Watt iPod Dock
BEHRINGER, award-winning innovator of affordable professional audio and music equipment, is excited to announce the launch of the Eurosound consumer electronics brand — concert quality sound at an amazing value. To celebrate the launch, BEHRINGER will unveil the iNuke Boom, the loudest iPod® and iPhone® dock you’ve ever heard at CES 2012. The $29,999.99 (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) monster speaker system measures a whopping 8 feet wide by 4 feet tall, weighs over 700 pounds and pumps out over 10,000 Watts of power.
Liine releases iOS version of the Jazzmutant Lemur Controller
Lemur – the legendary multitouch MIDI/OSC controller returns. As we mentioned earlier, the Lemur controller has gotten a new “lease of life” with the release of an iOs version for the iPad. Lemur is now a professional iOS controller app that doesn’t cut any corners. It lets you control anything, any way you want. Total flexibility means it can go as deep as you need it to. Lemur can control DJ software, live electronic music performance software, studio production software (DAWs), VJ software, visual synthesis software, stage lighting and more.
Audio Damage Kombinat DVA Now Available
From mild tone-shaping or adding a bit of grit to full-on total waveform destruction, Kombinat Dva, the long-awaited sequel to our popular Kombinat plug-in, is a complete toolbox of sonic warfare.
Griffin Technology GuitarConnect Pro Announced
Griffin Technology, makers of innovations for everyday life, is excited to announce that GuitarConnect Pro is now available. GuitarConnect Pro adds a standard ¼ inch instrument jack, with a built-in gain control, to iPad or iPhone. Users gain a high-quality, all-digital connection from guitars and other instruments directly into GarageBand and most Core Audio apps.
Little Dragon in the Moog Sound Lab – Video
Little Dragon came in for a session during Moogfest 2011. Sadly, their bass player fell ill during the festival and they were unable to perform their full set that evening. Luckily, their soundman filled in on bass parts with the Little Phatty for the Moog Sound Lab session and Moog got a gem of a performance.
Celemony Melodyne Editor 2.0. Now Available
Celemony is pleased to announce the availability of Melodyne editor Version 2. New features include extended timing tools, wide-ranging functions for working with scales, plus Rewire, keyboard shortcuts in the plug-in, and numerous other improvements. The price of Melodyne editor is US$/€ 399; the update costs US$/€ 99.
Drum N Bass Producer Lynx – LoopTV Interview
Lynx is a diverse and talented DJ and producer – a man on a mission to deliver only the freshest sounds in underground electronic music. Standout tracks ‘Disco Dodo’ and ‘Global Enemies’ may have made his name across the global drum & bass scene, but the sheer diversity and quality of Lynx’s output across labels like Soul:r, Creative Source, and Digital Soundboy have marked him as a producer par-excellence. Remixes for Metalheadz, Hospital and Innerground, plus his sublime reworking of James Blakes ‘Limit To Your Love’ have shown he remains ahead of the rest, with cutting-edge studio skills and the drive to explore new musical avenues.
Neo-Soul Keys for Kontakt FREE Player Released
The guys at Neo-Soul Keys have released an Electric Piano Suitcase Mark I VST Library for Kontakt FREE Player. Realism was absolute number one goal and with vintage modeled effects, complex impulse response algorithms, and tweak-able knobs for ultimate control Neo Soul keys offers the best E-Piano experience ever produced in a plug-in.
Gibson guitar goes DJ gear with Gibson Pro Audio division
Gibson Guitar has moved heavily into pro audio with the creation of the Gibson Pro Audio division. The division will offer professional grade equipment, including loudspeakers, headphones, monitors, DJ gear, mixers, accessories and more.
Tone2 Audiosoftware releases Filterbank 3.3
Tone2 are pleased to announce the 3.3 update of Filterbank, an analog modeled filter & synthesizer plugin bundle with routable modules and 58 filter types.