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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.
Synth-Project Poly-Ana Controller – The Video
First we showed you the pictures, and now there is the video. Mario Jurisch has amde a video showing this incredibly cool DIY hardware controller for the Poly-Ana VSTi from Admiral Qualitys. The video shows us a short overview of the dimension and functions of the Poly-Ana Controller.
Olivia Broadfield talks Focusrite Saffire PRO 24
Singer/Songwriter Olivia Broadfield composes and records all her music from the confines of her home studio. At its heart is the Focusrite Saffire PRO 24. Olivia speaks to FocusriteTV about why she loves it so much.
ART Debuts Ultra Compact Ultra Affordable USB Two Channel Tube Driven Audio Interface
ART releases the first true two-channel tube preamp that is also a professional quality USB audio interface. Designed for convenience, the all new USB Dual Tube Pre allows direct connection of any microphone, instrument, or line level source directly to your computer via USB 2.0 or S/PDIF input.
Elektron Octatrack OS 1.0 is out now
Elektron Music Machines has just released OS 1.0 for their latest instrument — the Octatrack DPS-1. It is the single biggest Octatrack OS update so far and greatly improves the machine.
Native Instruments Launches Free Scratch Upgrade Special for TRAKTOR KONTROL S4
Native Instruments today launched a time-limited special offer for its acclaimed TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 DJ system. Throughout the month of July, all owners of a newly registered KONTROL S4 unit are eligible for a free “Scratch Upgrade Kit“, which allows users to mix and scratch with timecode control via directly connected turntables or CD decks.
XILS-lab SYNTHIX Available Now
Synthix is a Mac (OS X 10.3.9 and later; Audio Unit, VST, RTAS — Pro Tools 7.0 and later) and PC (Windows XP, Vista, and 7; VST, RTAS — Pro Tools 7.0 and later) compatible virtual recreation of the much-sought-after Synthex, a lush-sounding, 1982-vintage, eight-voice programmable analogue polysynth (independently designed by Mario Maggi and built by Italian home-organ manufacturer Elka), much beloved by synth luminaries of day, such as Jean-Michel Jarre, whose well-known Laser Harp performances still emanate exclusively from an awesome-sounding Synthex patch produced by one-time UK demonstrator/programmer Paul Wiffen (audible in isolation in ‘Second Rendez-Vouz’ on Jarre’s multi-million-copy-selling Rendez-Vouz album of 1986).
Eowave Ribbon – Not just a ribbon controller
Ribbon has a real sound generation section with one oscillator. The sound will be triggered by the position on the 4 octaves ribbon. The ribbon serigraphy offers a chromatic scale of the 4 octaves. Ribbon is also sensitive to the pressure. Pressure will determine the volume. A tactile tile is dedicated to the effects modulation.
SM Pro Audio VU800 Passive Meter Bridge for Studio and Stage
SM Pro Audio presents the VU800 Passive Meter Bridge, the next-generation version of their popular VU8. Perfect for use in broadcast, studio, live, or just about any other audio production situation, this multi-channel passive VU meter with built-in headphone monitoring is designed for use as an all-purpose visual audio level indicator.
Yamaha TNR-i – Tenori app for iOs
The iOS version of the world-renowned TENORI-ON brings you a completely new musical interface. Even if you don’t know much about music, you can create music intuitively as if you were arranging sounds in space. The music that you see on the 16 × 16 grid of buttons is the music that is performed. On the 16 × 16 grid of buttons, basically, the horizontal direction is time, and the vertical direction is pitch. By laying sounds on these buttons, you can combine rhythms and melodies to produce music. A button will glow when its sound is produced. The movements of the glowing lights produce a visual performance.
Generic Audio Preceptor – Gearjunkies Review
Even though their name is … well … very generic, these guys are from, next to PSP who create top notch plug-ins, another Polish company who release quality products. In this case the Limiter/Compressor called Preceptor model-A which is a bit different to the model-T. Made me wonder why you could have any color as long as it was black. The difference between model-A and model-T is that model-T comes with an extra action option which also may suggest that the model-T is the MkII of the model-A.
Gemini Introduces GTX Loudspeakers
Gemini is pleased to announce the new GTX series of passive loudspeakers. With over three decades of speaker production under their belts, Gemini has always demonstrated an ability to seamlessly merge value and sound quality. And the new GTX loudspeakers follow suit, offering outstanding dispersion and accurate audio reproduction at an accessible price.
Yamaha Faders – Free Midi Control app
Faders is a Core MIDI application that controls external MIDI devices by sending MIDI CC messages from the iPad. 4 sliders each with up to 3 control change parameters can be assigned for each of 50 Templates. This application offers unique new ways for sonically tweaking the synthesizer.
SM Pro Audio Introduces CQ15 and CQ31 EQ-Compressors
SM Pro Audio introduces two new solid and versatile pieces that combine multi-band graphic equalization with lightning fast compression. Available in two models, the CQ15 dual 15-band and the CQ31 single 31-band, the units deliver precision control of multiple bands of equalization plus optical compression, providing dynamics and EQ control in a single unit.