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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.
Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad Available Now
Roland’s new SPD-SX Sampling Pad, a multi-pad percussion instrument with 2 GB of onboard sampling memory and three powerful effects engines, is now shipping. The SPD-SX replaces the popular SPD-S, the industry-leading sampling pad, which has been the overwhelming choice of professional drummers, percussionists, and DJs. The SPD-SX leads the way with the latest pad-sensing technology, enhanced sampling performance, an assignable click output, and a host of other features.
Electro-Harmonix Announce Analogizer and Switchblade+
Electro-Harmonix introduce two new effect pedals. The new Analogizer is an effect pedal designed to warm up the harshness of a digitally processed guitar, or for thickening up an already warm sound. It provides the organic tone and feel of an analog delay, without the long delay times. The Switchblade+ has a fully passive audio path and active LED indication, this new pedal offers a handy solution to a player’s switching needs. This pedal allows a musician to switch his signal between two different locations (A or B). This permits toggling between two amps, two effects chains or two speaker cabinets. The pedal also enables the player to send a signal to both destinations at once, i.e. A and B.
Applied Acoustics Chromaphone – Creative Percussion Synthesizer Released
Applied Acoustics Systems is pleased to announce the release of Chromaphone, a new creative percussion synthesizer for Mac OS X and Windows.
Virsyn releases Addictive Synth Version 1.2. for iPad
It was never so easy to create beautiful sounds and driving loops. The unique dynamic wavetable synthesis allows you to explore an unprecedented wide range of sonic territory. From acid loops, crystal clear percussions, realistic human choirs to complex musical sound scapes nothing seems impossible with only a handful parameters to tweak.
Himalaya Vintage for Camel Audio Alchemy and Alchemy Player Released
Camel Audio is pleased to announce the release of Himalaya: Vintage for Alchemy and the Free Alchemy Player. Himalaya: Vintage contains 150 presets and costs just 59USD / 49EUR / 39GBP.