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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.
eyoControl 1.2 for iPad available with new controller Transport
eyoControl 1.2 for iPad is out and includes a new MIDI controller, Transport, result of a collaboration between Eyosido Software and audio software professional developer Vincent Burel (vb-audio).
Eowave KOMA – Analogue Bassline with Sequencer
KOMA is an analogue bassline inspired by classical synths from the 1980s. It offers the possibility to mix 4 different waveforms (saw, square, sub, noise). The 24 dB low-pass filter is also inspired from classical filters from the 80s.
Acclaimed producer Luke Smith installs Matrix in London Studio
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles, is pleased to announce that Luke Smith, critically acclaimed producer and engineer, has installed a Solid State Logic Matrix console at the heart of his north London Studio.
Andy Gray and the Unity Audio The Boulder
Producer and song writer Andy Gray has written the film score for the new documentary film ‘TT3D Closer To The Edge’ at his Isle Of Wight studio, ‘Real Noize’ using a 5.1 Unity Audio monitoring system comprising of the Rocks and forthcoming Boulder active monitors.
Kenny Larkin talks about Novation Launchpad – Video
Kenny Larkin (also known as Dark Comedy) is an American techno producer from Detroit. In this NovationTV video below he talks about how Launchpad forms the heart of his Ableton Live setup on stage and in the studio.
algoriddim Updates djay for iPhone and iPod touch
algoriddim (www.algoriddim.com), makers of the line of djay products for Mac and iOS devices, today announced that an update to its popular djay for iPhone & iPod Touch is now available in the App Store for a limited-time deep discount of $0.99. The game-changing app brings all the popular features of the award-winning iPad and Mac releases to the screen of the iPhone and iPod touch. In addition to the realistic turntable and mixer interface on the touchscreen, the software update includes improvements to BPM functions and the iTunes library interface, as well as multilingual options.
Reloop Mixage – Welcome to the Mix Age
The perfect introduction to digital mixing: based on the famous Digital Jockey series, Reloop presents two new compact controllers that do not accept a compromise when regarding quality and feeling. Clearly structured and well arranged, the DJ will know his twist – whether newbie or advanced.
Numark iDJ3 – Gearjunkies Review
The Numark iDJ3 is a powerful DJ controller. However, ‘the what’s so special about this controller‘ issue you’ll see when you look at it for the first time. The controller has a docking station for an iPod/iPhone right in the middle. With your iPod/iPhone you can play music from the device or you can even record music. If we look further you’ll see two touch sensitive jogwheels, a 3-band EQ section with kill buttons, four auto-loop buttons and the usual play, cue, sync and stutter buttons. Between the two jogwheels you’ll get a mixer section with a crossfader, three line faders, deck A and B buttons and a navigation button for that iPod/iPhone device.
MixVibes U-MIX CONTROL PRO – DJ M-Rode Video
DJ M-RODE performs his latest showcase on the award winning DJ controller U-MIX CONTROL PRO. MIXVIBES U-MIX CONTROL PRO is a DJ package including CROSS DJ software and an external MIDI DJ controller with an internal sound interface. This is the perfect package for DJs seeking a compact, professional DJ solution, which makes no compromise on the design and quality.
Tone2 Warmverb 1.2 update available now
Tone2 are pleased to announce the 1.2 update of Warmverb, a modular multi effect plugin with routable
modules and 38 types of effects. Warmverb gives you the flexibility to program and combine effect chains
using high quality effects and up to four effects per multi-effect program.
TC Electronic hosts Audio Seminar of the Year in Rome
Audio is precious and deserves to be reproduced respectfully. In early June, some of the most respected audio authorities – including George Massenburg and Bob Katz – gather in Rome, Italy, to share their thoughts and experiences regarding mixing, mastering and broadcasting.
Korg and Gorrilaz team up for iElectribe Gorillaz Edition
Korg has teamed up with the hugely popular and globally successful virtual band Gorillaz to create a new dedicated beatbox for the iPad: The iELECTRIBE Gorillaz Edition. A limited run of 10,000 units released at a very special price of US$9.99. *Sales beyond 10,000 units are yet to be determined (as of April 18, 2011).
Propellerhead Reason and Record – 52 Tips and Tricks
Just one year ago James Bernard set himself the challenge to produce a video with tips and/or tricks each week for Reason and Record users. And he delivered! 52 weeks long he published a video per week. Last week he published the final 52nd video of the whole series. Nothing else to do for you then to take all that knowledge of these past 52 weeks and use for good!