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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.
SoundPrism 2.0 released – Video
Audanika, developers of the popular iPhone/iPad touchscreen instrument and MIDI controller app SoundPrism are pleased to announce the release of a new version that adds a whole host of features, sounds and FX to what has already become a vital and indispensable tool for music makers everywhere.
Elektron Machinedrum anniversary trade-in program
Ten years ago Elektron Music Machines released the original Machinedrum. To celebrate this classic drum machine Elektron offers all Machinedrum MKI owners to trade in their old units, pay an upgrade price and receive a brand new Machinedrum SPS-1UW+ MKII in return. The offer is valid until August 31.
TC-Helicon and Beardyman Gone Loopy competition
TC-Helicon’s ‘Gone Loopy’ competition runs from 30 June to 30 September, and the only requirements to participate is a TC-Helicon product with looping capability (VoiceLive Touch, VoiceLive 2 or the VoiceJam app for iPhone), a personal YouTube account and an open, creative mind.
Happy Birthday … VST! – 15 Years already
Steinberg is elated to announce the fifteenth anniversary of Virtual Studio Technology (VST). As an open standard, VST offers a sheer range of possibilities which is constantly growing.
Numark iDJ Live Now With Support for algoriddim djay
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, and algoriddim, makers of the line of djay products for Mac and iOS devices, announce that iDJ Live, a portable DJ controller for iPad, iPhone or iPod touch is now available. Designed to work seamlessly with djay, iDJ Live was showcased by Numark at the 2011 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California this past January.
Ed Sheeran talks Focusrite ISA430 MkII
Ed Sheeran is one of the UK’s most hotly tipped young singer/songwriters. Parts of the story of his rise to fame are familiar: making music from a young age, couch-surfing at friends’ places, playing open mics all over the country before running out of money. But some things set him apart, like playing over 300 gigs in 2009, buying a ticket to LA in 2010 with no shows booked, being spotted by Jamie Foxx, selling 7,000 copies of his No.5 Collaborations Project EP and reaching number 1 in the iTunes chart without any label or promotion. Fast forward to Summer 2011, and Ed has deservedly caught the attention of the mainstream. His single ‘The A-Team’ debuted at number 3 in the UK singles chart, before he played to a packed stage at the world-renowned Glastonbury festival.
GlasVegas tours with compact iLive-R72
Scottish band, GlasVegas, is currently on a global tour with a compact Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing system managing its FOH audio. The band has already visited an assortment of venues across Europe and the USA, and is playing at many of the international summer festivals, including a headline spot on the John Peel stage at Glastonbury.
Alesis iO Dock – Gearjunkies Review
Since the very first day the Apple iPad (1) was released we have had one at the office where we try out and play with a lot of music apps released for this tablet. Since its initial release there wasn’t any really decent integration for the studio. To be honest … after a while I got a bit bored with the iPad because of the lack of good usage in the studio.
TC-Helicon Announces VoiceLive 2 Extreme Edition
VoiceLive 2 is the world’s most popular vocal multi effects processor, having been severely road-tested by singers all over the world for years. So, when something proves to be really great – why not go the extra mile and take it up a notch? Apart from all the amazing features of the original VoiceLive 2, this new Extreme Edition offers twice the looping memory, an enhanced microphone preamp for ultimate transparancy, new breathtaking Extreme Edition presets and an appearance that is sure to make a major impact on any stage with its new, extruded aluminum chassis and artwork in the coolest of blue!
Vengeance Mastering Suite – Stereo Bundle released
The next big Mastering Plugin from Vengeance! 5 (!) unique Stereo PlugIns in one big bundle. Your mixes sound narrow, without life? Your vocalist just recorded mono files? You want to boost your basslines to the max? Bring your lead sounds to the front? Discover a new “depth” in your tracks, you never heard before, with Vengeance Stereo Bundle!
Steinberg ships Rupert Neve Designs Portico plug-ins
Steinberg today announced the shipping of the Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5033 EQ and 5043 compressor, two pro-audio VST/AU signal processing plug-ins, unveiled at this year’s NAMM show. Each plug-in is available as boxed version at authorized Steinberg dealers and as boxed or download version through the Steinberg Online Shop for EUR 499/GBP 422.* The bundle price is EUR 799/GBP 677.*
Touch Digital Controllers Introduce impOSCar2 Controller
Touch Digital Controllers have launched their new company with the first product, the impOSCar2 Controller. This hardware controller was undoubtedly inspired by the GForce ImpOSCar 2 controller by Mario Jurisch (synth-project.de). Touch Digital Controllers Ltd was formed in 2010 by Richard Lawson and Kent Spong, both of whom have been working directly within the music industry for over a decade serving the vintage instrument community through their respective businesses: RL Music and KSR.
RME releases DURec – Direct USB Recording for Fireface UFX
The award-winning Fireface UFX has been updated with a spectacular feature: an integrated digital recorder for all inputs and outputs directly to USB memory devices via the front USB port. The UFX records on USB thumb drives or hard drives with up to 2 TB capacity.
Long Awaited GForce ImpOSCar 2 has arrived
Anticipated for several years already, the GForce ImpOSCar 2 VSTi is now available (as a Mac plugin). ImpOSCar2 is the successor to our multi-award winning impOSCar software synthesizer. If you’re not familiar with the impOSCar then you’re in for a real treat. However, if you fell in love with it first time around, be prepared to fall in love all over again.