Latest News & Articles
Vestax VCI-400 DJ Controller Introduced
Yep, they call it the VCI-400. The controller Vestax started to tease on their website earlier this week will be an addition to their VCI series of DJ controllers. No matter what DJ software you use (Serato, Virtual DJ, Traktor Pro, Torq, Mixvibes, Mixx, Deckadance, djDecks, etc. it can handle it.
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.
Allen & Heath Xone:K2 Controller and Audio Interface introduced
Allen & Heath has introduced the Xone:K2, a MIDI controller and audio interface with a 4-channel internal soundcard, configurable MIDI surface with tri-colour LED illumination, USB bus power, and incorporating A&H’s proprietary X:LINK to connect with other Xone equipment.
MASCHINE MIKRO Now Available Worldwide
Native Instruments is excited to announce that MACHINE MIKRO, a highly affordable new entry into the world of its popular groove production system, is now available in stores worldwide. With its compact controller, MASCHINE MIKRO makes the acclaimed tactile and intuitive music creation approach of MASCHINE available at a significantly reduced physical footprint and price.
Numark N4 DJ Controller Announced at the BPM Show
With the coming BPM trade show in the UK starting this saturday, many manufacturers are introducing lots of new stuff at this DJ trade show. After the announcements this week Numark is joining them. Numark will be introducing their new N4 Four Channel DJ Controller and Mixer.
Serato Introduces DJ Intro
Serato are proud to announce the release of Serato DJ Intro, a brand new DJ software for music enthusiasts around the world. When teamed with a controller, Serato DJ Intro offers a fun and intuitive DJ experience.
Pioneer announces the DDJ-ERGO-V dj controller
The Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V brings simplicity into both setup and performance, without compromising sound quality or features. Portable dimensions and sharp styling are complemented by a single bus powered cable connection to your laptop.
Waves Bass Rider Introduced
Bass Rider is an innovative, easy-to-use plugin that rides bass levels automatically. A companion to the Waves popular Vocal Rider plugin, Bass Rider delivers perfect bass levels, without changing the natural sound of your bass. Optimized especially for the frequency range and envelope characteristics of bass instruments, Bass Rider covers all the basses: DI, amplified, acoustic, synth, upright—you name it.
DSI Tempest – Beat Exercise – Video
Tempest from Dave Smith and Roger Linn is a professional drum machine that generates its sounds using six of Dave’s powerful, highly-acclaimed analog synthesis voices, and uses an innovative, performance-oriented operating system that permits an extraordinary level of control to create, edit, arrange and manipulate beats in real time without ever stopping. Original ‘gearhead’ Richard Devine took this beast for a spin.
Antares Auto-Tune EFX 2 Announced
Antares are pleased to announce the availability of Auto-Tune EFX 2, the next generation of the quickest, easiest, most affordable tool for real-time pitch correction and creating the Auto-Tune Vocal Effect. Now with Auto-Motion™ Vocal Pattern Generation.
HG Fortune Scapes Wizard 2 VSTi Released
ScapesWizard 2 is a machine for soundscapes with very different control concept by triggering different samples assigned to keys via keyboard, or, using Lazy Sequencer to play the sets in sequence, or at random with varying intervals of step lengths. This is a completely reworked and largely enhanced version to its predecessor offering more dedicated and flexible control in general.
Hercules Debuts XPS 2.0 80 DJ MONITOR
Hercules, a leader and pioneer in digital DJ controllers and a digital audio specialist, is pleased to debut its first monitoring speaker system for DJs. Relying on 20 years of audio expertise, Hercules has created this active monitoring speaker system, XPS 2.0 80, to be a natural and logical evolution into its DJing product range which was previously comprised of only DJ controllers.
New Vestax DJ Controller coming to the BPM Show
On the heels of the competition, Vestax will be introducing their own four channel DJ controller at the up and coming BPM Show in the UK. There is not more to show then the picture below. All details will be revealed on october 1st. Speculations can start if it is a complete new product or that they have built on the founcations of their VCI controllers. As soon as we know, …. you will know!
MOTU MIDI Express XT Available … Again
MOTU is once again shipping the MIDI Express XT, a 128-channel USB MIDI interface for Mac and Windows with plug-and-play USB connectivity to any computer, sub-millisecond MIDI timing accuracy, 8 separate MIDI inputs, 9 MIDI outputs, time code sync, a foot switch input, and MIDI processing features, including routing, merging, and muting.
Introducing djay – David Guetta Edition
algoriddim and EMI Music, one of the world’s leading music companies, are proud to announce the immediate availability of djay – David Guetta Edition on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch. Teaming up with EMI super star DJ and producer David Guetta, we have taken djay to the next level – packed with Guetta’s own beats, sounds and an all-new exclusive live sampler!