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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.
Native Instruments Announces Traktor Kontrol S2
Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR KONTROL S2, a versatile integrated DJ performance system that was designed to set a new professional standard in the two-deck category. Based on a compact version of the market-leading KONTROL S4 hardware, the KONTROL S2 provides a “2+1” setup with sample decks as well as comprehensive mixing and effect features, all based on the included full-featured TRAKTOR PRO 2 software.
Denon DJ DN-SC2000 Firmware Update
The Denon DN-SC2000 is an affordable, professionally spec’d and constructed MIDI controller for Native Instruments TRAKTOR Pro, providing a serious portable control solution for laptop DJs.
Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple
Apple’s Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the company’s new CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board and Cook will join the Board, effective immediately.
Keith McMillen Instruments SoftStep And Ableton Live
What can the Keith McMillen Instruments SoftStep do with Ableton Live? Performance, production, stage, studio, SoftStep from Keith McMillen Instruments does it all. This video showcases some of what SoftStep can do when controlling music software such as Ableton Live. Featured are various control setups for performance and studio situations. SoftStep is the worlds first first Multi-Touch, pressure, and motion sensitive foot controller.
M-Audio BX S2 Monitors updated
The BX D2 series monitors—comprised of the BX8 D2 and BX5 D2 models— flaunt a new look,and improved sound. These models from the best-selling line deliver a listening experience that’s true to the source, helping musicians, producers, and video editors create mixes that translate well across listening systems. Plus they look great.
Avid Keystation Mini 32 Keyboard Controller announced
Avid today announced the availability of the new M-Audio® Keystation Mini 32 ultra-portable keyboard controller.
TX16Wx – FREE Multitimbral VSTi Software Sampler
TX16Wx is a 100% free VSTi Sampler with professional features and an easy to use graphical interface – and – one of the few sampler instruments, free or commercial, with a fully documented file format. Not a preset-player or disk-streaming library engine, this is a plugin for you to make your own sounds, tweak and experiment. Bring back the fun of the old hardware samplers – in software.
Roland Jupiter-80 Now Shipping
Roland is pleased to announce that the new JUPITER-80 Synthesizer is now shipping. The JUPITER-80 represents an unprecedented leap forward in the pursuit of the most authentically expressive electronic musical instrument, just as the legendary JUPITER-8 did when it was launched 30 years ago.
Trackitdown.net launch TID Pro
The dance music download store Trackitdown.net is celebrating its seventh year with a new membership service designed to benefit both consumers and record labels. TID Pro enables dance music lovers to buy discounted music, meaning they’re able to purchase more of the tracks they love.
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.
4Midiloop Controller ready for Traktor Pro 2
The beat goes on … with Traktor Pro 2. 4Midiloop have added lots of news and a video tutorial on their website. Now you can find tutorial video’s, party video’s, reviews, example midi setups, user manuals, pictures of the 4midiloop, from producers and DJ’s as well as DJ mixes and live recordings from party’s at the 4Midiloop website.
Pro Tools 9.0.5 Updates Now Available
Pro Tools 9.0.5 is an officially qualified and recommended update for all Pro Tools 9 and Pro Tools HD 9 users on Mac OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard) and Windows 7. Although not officially qualified, Pro Tools 9.0.5 also adds public beta support for Apple’s OS X Lion operating system.
Elysia Xpressor now available in 19inch
The xpressor from elysia has just been released in a 19“ version. Further additions to the already available 500 series module are send and return connectors for an external sidechain, plus a superior linear power supply with a shielded toroidal transformer.
Kirsten Price talks Reason – Video
Kirsten Price‘s music is likely already familiar to you. With TV licensing placements to high profile shows on VH1 and MTV, Price has thrived in the modern music business landscape where publishing is the key to longevity. Her style is eclectic, yet focused. Whether it’s a rock track, a pop ballad, or a hip hop tinged beat it sounds decidedly like a Kirsten Price track. In the video she also takes us through a recent track of hers produced in Reason.