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Interesting Remix – Rework Competition by Novation and Focusrite
Focusrite & Novation‘s Tim Harbour (aka Continuum) did set about the challenge of creating an original track in a day, a while back. Now Novation have teamed up with Focusrite to host a massive Remix / Rework competition of that same track Tim has created. You now have a chance to win $1400/£1000/€1200 of Focusrite, Novation & KRK gear – you also get your track in front of Brad Baloo; one half of DJ/production/songwriting duo The Nextmen.
Hercules Unveils New Line of DJ Headphones
Hercules is known for their DJ Midi controllers in the lower and middle segment, but now they have expanded into the DJ Headphones market with the release of three new models. From budget to high end Pro level.
Station MIDI controller by Ander – Sexy Looking DIY Controller
Swiss live artist Ander does electronic live gigs somewhere around techno/minimal with his own controllers. After two years he now has the availability of Station. He designed and constructed this MIDI-Controller himself, based on the ucapps.de hardware platform. He uses it for live techno performances with Ableton Live.
James Wiltshire of The Freemasons Talks sE Electronics Gear
The Freemasons have spent the last few years topping the UK and USA club charts producing and remixing the likes of Kelly Rowland, Beyonce, Kylie, Angie Stone, Whitney Houston, Shakira, Taio Cruz and Sophie Ellis-Bexter. The sE Gemini II, Z56000a II and Reflexion Filter Pro are at the front of their recording chain. James Wiltshire of The Freemasons tells us why…
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.
New lease on life for the Lemur
The Jazzmutant Lemur was a groundbreaking controller that revolutionised the way in which performers could interact with light, video and sound. The Lemur offered an unrivalled package of intuitive features beneath a futuristic multitouch-sensitive surface, and as result has won fans across the globe. Sadly this controller didn’t survive as it was discontinued last year. However we got confirmation that Lemur will get a new lease on life as an iPad app. The app will be released later this month.
Korg Monotribe System Version 2 Announced
Korg has announcing a major update for the monotribe! Version 2 provides many new features to take your playing to a new dimension! Announcing a major update to the monotribe analog ribbon station, the full-fledged analog synth and rhythm unit with a step sequencer inherited from the Electribe!
Mixmo DJ – First PRO DJ app on the iPad
Mixmo DJ is taking all the main features for the pro DJ in one, easy to use, accessible interface for the iPad.
Pioneer CDJ-350-S – Closer Look Video
Pioneer‘s industry-leading CDJ multi-player range is about to become even more desirable, with the introduction of new colour version of the CDJ-350. The new metallic silver CDJ-350-S match any interior, making them ideal for playing at home and at parties.
KORG iKaossilator Dynamic Synthesizer – Version 2
Korg has revolutionized the musical instrument world with their dynamic line of Kaoss products, using an intuitive X-Y Touchpad to provide expressive musical control. The palm-sized KAOSSILATOR synthesizer placed modern music-making in the hands of thousands of musicians and non-musicians alike. Korg has released version 2 of the iKaossilator recently and is now available at the Apple app store.
Steinberg bundles Cubase 6 and HALion 4 as Production Bundle
Steinberg today released its Music Production & Sound Creation Suite to selected countries, comprising the award-winning Cubase 6 music production system and highly acclaimed HALion 4 sampler.
iZotope Ozone 5 Advanced Overview – Video
The recently released Ozone 5 Advanced joins the iZotope product line as an enhanced version of our complete mastering system, offering mixing and mastering engineers an even higher level of flexibility, precision and control.
RME Babyface Snow Edition shipping now
Just in time for the coming festive season RME’s Snow Edition is introduced as a special edition of the Babyface, RME’s highly successful USB audio interface. It is strictly limited to 1500 units worldwide, and will be available only for a short time around christmas 2011.
Pioneer CDJ-850-K and CDJ-350-S – Choose Your New Color
Pioneer’s industry-leading CDJ multi-player range is about to become even more desirable, with the introduction of new colour versions of the CDJ-850 and CDJ-350. The new solid black CDJ-850-K and the metallic silver CDJ-350-S match any interior, making them ideal for playing at home and at parties.
Steinberg Model E and VB-1 plugins get a new life
Some older (maybe forgotten) plugins have been revived by Steinberg. This way these old gems are operable on the newer operating systems.