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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.
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.