Latest News & Articles
Pioneer DDJ-S1 Now With ITCH 2.0 Upgrade
Pioneer is taking its DDJ-S1 ITCH controller to the next level, upgrading the bundled software to Serato ITCH 2.0. By combining the latest version of Serato ITCH software with Pioneer operability and controllerism, the DDJ-S1 unleashes the potential in every DJ.
Serato ITCH 2.0 Released
Serato are proud to announce the release of ITCH 2.0, a flagship version for the popular DJ software. Packed full of new creative features, 2.0 signals a new era for controller based software.
Native Instruments announces Cymbal Digger?
As we would have expected, that Native Instruments would introduce details about the new Komplete Bundle versions, after some adverts leaked onto the internet, they pull out a teaser for something ‘kompletely’ different. Well that’s what we think as there is NO information available, other then this video they posted on Youtube.
Something for the Weekend: Local Vocal 90s Acapella Medley
Maybe you saw this video already this week, as it was a hit on the internet on Twitter and many blogs. But we thought to share it with you because it is just one of those really nice, really cool videos for the 30+ (of age), as the video takes us back to some hits of the 90s! Just enjoy (it again)!
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.
Moog Announces Free VST MIDI MuRF Controller
MOOG Music announced today the release of a free software VST controller plug-in for their popular MF-105M MIDI MuRF pedal.
Morphing Sounds for Tone2 ElectraX VSTi
Tone2 Audiosoftware has announced the release of the Morphing soundset for ElectraX. Morphing is a captivating collection of 200 presets for ElectraX programmed by a team of professional sound designers.
Introducing Avid Sibelius 7 Notation Software
Avid Sibelius 7—the latest generation of the world’s best-selling music notation software—is designed to meet the demands of top composers, arrangers, and publishers. Work quickly with the intuitive, task-oriented user interface. Easily input notes in the way that suits you best—from traditional methods to MIDI input and more. Experience your scores in stunning clarity with the exclusive, professional-quality sound library. You can also sync Sibelius with Pro Tools® and other DAWs via ReWire for the ultimate creative workflow. Designed by musicians for musicians, Sibelius 7 is the fastest, smartest, easiest way to write music.
Tannoy Reveal monitors set the standard at Chicago Recording Company
To say Chicago Recording Company (CRC) is in demand is more than a bit of an understatement. “I’ll see my work at least once a night watching TV,” says senior post engineer, Eric Cauwels, “and that doesn’t count other rooms producing national spots on a daily basis here.” If Chicago is the production hub of the Northeastern United States, CRC is the hub of post work in Chicago.
SONiVOX Releases TWIST Spectral Morphing Synthesizer
SONiVOX, Boston MA, based award-winning music software company today announced the release of the newest instrument from their NEMESYNTH Audio Research Group, TWIST – Spectral Morphing Synthesizer.
Steinberg releases Cubase 6 Maintenance Update
Steinberg is pleased to release the 6.0.3 maintenance update to its music recording and production systems, Cubase 6, Cubase Artist 6 and Cubase Elements 6.
LegitMix – Monetize Works Made Using Copyrighted Music
Thanks to Phil Morse from DigitalDJTips we came across this new service called LegitMix. Legitmix is a simple-to-use browser-based software application. Artists use it to create Legitmix files for their works containing other people’s copyrighted source music. The Legitmix file contains no audio and can’t be played in any way. Fans use a Legitmix file, together with the Legitmix software, and their copies of the source music (in any digital format) to recreate an artist’s work on their computer. If a fan doesn’t already own the source music, the Legitmix music store provides an easy way to buy it. The recreated work is identical to the artist’s version and is automatically imported into a fan’s music library along with their purchased source music.
Gospel Musicians Neo-Soul Suitcase Library for Kontakt 4
The Neo-Soul Suitcase Fender Rhodes Plugin, is a very specific urban sounding rhodes that is designed to reproduce the exact sound, feel, and playability of a real Fender Rhodes Suitcase with the detail and expressiveness of the fender cabinet and, of course, the most beautiful vibrato (for use with the Native Instruments Kontakt 4 Sampler).
Alesis Unveils The Cadenza Digital Piano
The Cadenza is an 88-key, hammer-action digital piano. Musicians will appreciate its sound, feel and performance features that they can use to bring their musical ideas to life. The Cadenza’s 88 hammer-action keys equip players with a full range of musical expression, enabling them to play any piano piece. Musicians will enjoy the Cadenza’s eight, stereo instrument voices, including Grand, Upright, Electric, Strings, Organ and more. Musicians can enjoy the Cadenza’s Split function, which divides the digital keyboard into two different sounds of the player’s choosing, such as left-hand piano and right-hand strings. The included sustain pedal enables further expression. Creative players can add chorus and reverb effects, and fine-tune treble and bass controls. Experienced pianists can even customize the Cadenza’s touch sensitivity for the response that suits their playing style.
Griffin Technology StompBox Now Available
Griffin Technology is excited to announce that StompBox is now available. StompBox is a programmable multi-functional foot controller that enables virtual guitar effects.