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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.
Celemony releases Version 1.3 of Melodyne editor, assistant and essential
Celemony releases Version 1.3 of Melodyne editor, assistant and essential. The update contains bug fixes and small improvements and can be accessed using Melodyne’s update function.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Announced
Focusrite proudly introduce the Scarlett 2i2 audio interface, featuring exceptional audio quality, ultimate simplicity and stunning design. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a 2-in/2-out USB 2.0 audio interface with the highest specifications in its class. Alongside award-winning Focusrite mic/instrument preamps, high-quality 24-bit/96kHz digital conversion and flexible monitor control, it features a new unibody industrial design, which is visually striking, functional and robust.
Line 6 Mobile In digital input adaptor and Mobile POD guitar tone app announced
Line 6, the industry leader in digital modeling technology for musicians, announced today Mobile In digital input adaptor and Mobile POD® guitar tone app. The new hardware and app allow guitarists to connect an electric guitar to their iPhone or iPad, which gives them the same high-quality sounds they’d get if they were playing from a wide variety of famous guitar amplifiers, speakers and effects including distortion, chorus and reverb.
sE Electronics Egg – A Revolution In Monitor Design – Video
The Egg Monitors by sE Electronics are oddly shaped but most intriguing and definitely interesting sounding. Our first encounter with these monitors were at the MusikMesse earlier this year. After that we also went to the factory in England for an even better introduction. sE Electronics have now started to publish parts of an interview with its designer Andy Munro. Part one is now available via Youtube.
MOTU MachFive 3 Now Shipping
MOTU is now shipping MachFive 3.0, a major upgrade to their universal sampler for creative music production. Rebuilt from the ground up, version 3.0 includes a new user interface design, an extensive 45 GB sound library, seven signature instruments based on new scripting technology, a new hybrid synthesis engine, licensed algorithms from the IRCAM research institute, and many other new features and enhancements.
TC-Helicon VoiceLive Rack – Ultimate Vocal Solution
According to TC Helicon VoiceLive Rack is the ultimate solution for recording studios in all shapes and sizes as well as bands with a need for permanent world-class vocal effects in their live sound rigs! Voicelive Rack will be available in october 2011 with an estimated price of 799 Euro.
Lucien Foort Loves Audient
Audient’s ASP8024 has recently been installed in DJ and producer Lucien Foort‘s brand new Rotterdam studio. Christened Melody Paradise Groove Garage, Lucien’s studio has evolved to provide what he describes as “…the perfect conditions for people with different backgrounds to come together and work in a creative atmosphere.
Moog coming to your iPad soon…
Moog Music posted this video on their website showing Marc Doty playing with an iPad. Clearly we are hearing Moog sounds as he plays the tablet. So what can we expect? Well, maybe it’s an Moog Synth app or a controller app for your hardware Moog via the iPad. Just check the video. Moog, … tease away!
New Steinberg UR-Series Audio Interfaces Introduced
Today Steinberg introduced their new audio interfaces in the UR-series. The desktop UR28M interface with 6 inputs and 8 outputs and the rackmountable UR824 interface with 24 inputs/outputs will be available from the website and retailers very soon. Both interfaces will have dspMixFx technology for DSP-powered, latency-free monitoring. The UR28M is available as of now but the UR824 will be available a bit later, in november.
MOTU Audio Express 6×6 Audio Interface announced
MOTU has announced the Audio Express, a 6×6 hybrid FireWire/USB 2.0 audio interface and mixer for personal studio recording and live performance mixing. The Audio Express features studio-grade sound, hands-on mixing, MIDI connectivity, and all the audio I/O needed for a wellequipped personal studio. Advanced features include front-panel control of four stereo mix busses, stand-alone mixing, digitally controlled analog trim, DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) audio clocking for exceptionally low jitter performance, and an instrument tuner.
A&H launches 64 channel Waves SoundGrid interface for iLive
Allen & Heath has chosen the PLASA show in London to launch a Waves SoundGrid option module for the iLive digital mixing Series, which provides a low latency 64 channel bi-directional interface to SoundGrid. The new M-Waves module opens up the opportunity to use Waves’ acclaimed SoundGrid plug-in processing and concurrent multi-track playback and recording.
AmpKit 1.2 Includes Fargen Amps and Sonic Edge
Fargen Amplification and Sonic Edge announced today that they have joined forces with Agile Partners, a leading developer of iOS guitar applications, to bring models of Fargen’s distinctive tube amplifiers and Sonic Edge’s pedals to AmpKit, the guitar amps, effects and recording app for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Modeled after the actual circuitry of the amps and pedals, AmpKit’s simulations are faithful recreations of the innovative Ben Fargen-designed gear.
BEHRINGER NOX Series DJ Mixers Now Shipping
BEHRINGER brand announces that their new NOX Series DJ mixers are now shipping, and will soon be available with the company’s authorized retail partners worldwide. The feature-rich new mixers, which drew a considerable amount of buzz with their 2011 NAMM show debut, are designed to connect directly to PC and Mac computers, allowing the user to record and play back virtually any digital music file—without the need for any special drivers. With models ranging from two to six channels, all feature Infinium “Contact-Free” VCA crossfaders with adjustable crossfader curves, BEHRINGER’s premium-grade phono and legendary XENYX mic preamps, as well as beat-syncable FX for years of flawless performance.