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Vestax VCI-400 DJ Controller – Gearjunkies Review
There it is, the Vestax VCI-400 DJ controller, a four deck controller which has been eagerly awaited since the past BPM Show in the UK. A couple of weeks ago we had the pleasure of getting a pre-production model and went to play with it for a while. Questions before we started reviewing it were, will it be a serious player in the high-end four deck controller market? Will it disappoint and keep the Kontrol S4 as the leader of the four deck controller segment? Read on, because there is a lot the say about the VCI-400!
FabFilter updates all plug-ins – introducing AAX support
FabFilter has released updates for all FabFilter plug-ins, introducing support for the new AAX plug-in format in Pro Tools 10. The FabFilter Pro-L limiter now offers a new ‘Compact’ view, and the FabFilter Pro-Q EQ plug-in features spectrum analyzer and solo mode improvements.
Kurzweil PC3K7 and PC3K6 now shipping
The PC3K series has now been expanded with 76 note semi-weighted (PC3K7) and 61 note synth-action (PC3K6) versions, joining the existing 88 note hammer-action PC3K8. The Kurzweil PC3K series is the pinnacle of the PC3 line, bridging the gap between Kurzweil’s successful K series workstations and present PC3 innovations.
Dancefair 2012 – An Electronic Music Adventure
Coming februari a two day event will be held in the Jaarbeurs Utrecht (convention centre) for any ambitious young DJ and producer or even the seasoned pro who wants to keep up with the latest developments in the electronic music industry. At Dancefair there will be two days of seminars and workshops given by top professionals in the business. Plus visitors will be able to get a hands-on look at the latest gear.
Andy C adopts A&H Xone:DB4
Pioneering Drum ‘n Bass DJ, Andy C, is currently on tour in the UK with a new ground-breaking, state of the art show, based around the Allen & Heath Xone:DB4 digital FX mixer. The concept of the ALIVE tour is to take DJ’ing to a new dimension, incorporating visual and audio clips, which are controlled by the latest technology.
Coming Soon – Arturia Oberheim SEM V – Video
A giant has returned to life. Oberheim’s legendary SEM – Synthesizer Expander Module – is back for the first time as a high-end software emulation powered by Arturia’s exclusive TAE® technology. Faithfully reproducing the warm Oberheim SEM tone, the Oberheim SEM V is also polyphonic, with a full array of innovative sonic features. This emulation will be shipping from 15th december.
SmithsonMartin Emulator Kontrol Surface Introduced
The Kontrol Surface 1974 (KS-1974) is an innovative multi-touch MIDI control surface from the developers of the Emulator DJ Software, Smithson-Martin. Connect the KS-1974 to your laptop, desktop or any computer to transform them into a powerful and comfortable 22 inch surface with 4 simultaneous touch points. This is perfect for your studio or live performances. KS-1974 is a state-of-the-art DJ, VJ, and Studio Production tool. KS-1974 is the perfect size for any DJ booth or studio desk.
Flux Elixir Premier Real True Peak Multichannel Limiter Released
Elixir is a novel kind of program limiter carefully designed to accomplish a truly pure natural sounding result without altering the nature of the audio material and its timbre.
Arturia Moog Modular V 2.6 Update Available
Arturia announces a major update to its classic synthesizer, the Moog Modular V. This software recreation is now fully compatible with 64-bit hosts and also includes better MIDI control assignment.
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.
Get Your Great Deal with Native Instruments – 5 Days Only
Native Instruments today launched a special 50% discount on many of its producer and DJ software products. For a period of five days, nearly 60 full versions and upgrades will be available at a strongly reduced price, including the majority of all KOMPLETE instruments and effects, all update and upgrade versions of the TRAKTOR DJ software, as well as the iMASCHINE groove sketchpad.
Stanton SCS.4DJ Gets Updated Operating System
Stanton Magnetics, a member of the Stanton Group of companies and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, announces updated system software, SC-IX Version 2.0 and a new offline music file analyzer, QuickGrid software, for its innovative SCS.4DJ Fully Integrated Digital DJ Mixstation. Developed based on user’s feedback since the product’s launch earlier this year, both software applications look to further improve the SCS.4DJ user experience while DJing and preparing music files for performance.
A&H and WAVES to host Online Training Sessions
Following the launch of the M-Waves option module for the iLive digital mixing system at PLASA, Allen & Heath and Waves are staging interactive online seminars to provide information and technical understanding about the card and the Waves SoundGrid protocol in general.
Masterkey 61 Keyboard Controller Expands Acorn Instruments USB Controller Line
Acorn Instruments, developer of high-value, digital musical instruments has announced the availability of the Masterkey 61, the latest addition to their acclaimed Masterkey line of USB keyboard controllers. The Masterkey 61 offers 5-octaves of full-size, synth-action keys intended for more elaborate two-handed playing styles while its smaller siblings, the Masterkey 25 and Masterkey 49 introduced earlier this year, work great for tweaking and editing midi data during production or composition.
TC Electronic Releases Free Software Update for P2 Level Pilot
TC’s P2 5-band loudness controller and limiter becomes fully compliant with ITU BS.1770-2, EBU R128, ATSC A/85 and TR-B32.