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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.
Haute Couture for DJs with the Reloop RHP-10 DJ Headphones
Haute Couture for DJs: The limited special editions of Reloop’s top-of-the-line headphones RHP-10 embody individuality and character. Each pair of headphones is unique – the engraved serial number on the aluminium plate documents this matchlessness.
Adrian Bushby & the sound of Focusrite ISA
Double GRAMMY award winning engineer Adrian Bushby has been using Focusrite equipment since he began his career in the late ʼ80s as a budding tape op at Londonʼs Trident Studios. “We were all dying to try Focusrite when it came along and whenever we did, it sounded amazing. It’s something that I’ll always go for if it’s in the room because I trust it and I know it always sounds great and it always comes through.“
Synth-Project presents The MC-20 Controller – Video
A little while ago we brought you a post on Mario Jurisch (a.k.a. Synth-Project) who just had finished his latest project. A hardware controller for the iMS-20 app for the iPad. The controller is appropriately named MC-20 controller. Mario has now made a video in which he shows the functions and the handling of the Controller. Look at the video and you will agree he did a great job.
Johnny McDaid on being UAD-2 Powered
Producer, engineer and songwriter Johnny McDaid took the plunge with a UAD-2 Quad Omni for FieldWork Music Studios Mac Pro system. Intrigued, Source dropped by the studio to discover whether his leap from native to UAD plug-ins has lived up to his expectations…?
Apple GarageBand coming to the iPad
Apple probably made a brilliant move with the release of a Garageband app for the iPad (and iPad 2). With a price of only 5 dollars you get a very nice DAW for your iPad.
Propellerhead Presents Record Drum Takes vol 6 & 7 – Power Pop and Indie Rock
Real drums. Nothing can beat it. Loops or multisampled kits can take you a long way, but if you want your pop or rock track to really come alive, you need a real drummer playing real drums in a real room. And Record Drum Takes gives you exactly that. Each Drum Take ReFill comes with two separate three minute backing tracks of live drumming organized in classic song form; intro, verse, chorus, bridge and breakdown. Record Drum Takes builds a steady foundation for any rock or pop creation.
Ear Machine iQ – Equalizer plug-in learns the sound you like
Ear Machine unveiled iQ, an equalizer plug-in designed to learn the user’s preference. iQ recommends equalizer settings by analyzing user ratings of examples. The result is displayed in a traditional equalizer window where users can fine-tune the recommendation.
Apple Launches iPad 2 and iOs 4.3.
Apple today introduced iPad 2, the next generation of its magical device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading ebooks and much more. iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. iPad 2 features Apple’s new dual-core A5 processor for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics and now includes two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime® and Photo Booth®, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, bringing the innovative FaceTime feature to iPad users for the first time. Though it is thinner, lighter, faster and packed with new features, iPad 2 still delivers up to 10 hours of battery life* that users have come to expect. iPad 2 is available in black or white, features models that run on AT&T’s and Verizon’s 3G networks, and introduces the innovative iPad 2 Smart Cover in a range of vibrant polyurethane and rich leather colors.
Introducing JAM by Apogee Studio quality guitar input for iPad
Apogee Electronics is pleased to announce JAM, a studio quality guitar input for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Mac. Featuring PureDIGITAL technology, JAM enables musicians to practice, record and rock out with ultimate tone using the guitar amps and effects in Apple’s GarageBand software on iPad 2 or Mac. No configuration necessary, just plug in and play and experience the legendary sound quality of Apogee.
Win some redeemcodes for Cubic Carrot DJ Mac apps
Thanks to Cubic Carrot we have some redeemcodes for the Beat Monitor and Beat Counter Mac apps which are now available at the Mac App Store. Both apps are essential software for professional DJs. Check out below how you can win one of the codes that we have available. But be quick, this give-away ends coming sunday already!
The Clavia Nord Stage 2 now shipping
The Nord Stage 2 is now shipping. Nord’s award-winning Organ, Piano and Synth technologies, all in one amazing package. Nord Sample Library-compatibility, the organ engine from C2, MIDI over USB and more memory for your favorite sounds. All with an intuitive user friendly interface where all vital functions are only one button away.
Brainworx bx_dynEQ V2 out in March
bx_dynEQ V2 is the IMPROVED further development of the original dynamic M/S EQ by Brainworx. Of course bx_dynEQ V2 also still contains a “regular” stereo and mono version. Affordable updates will be available for V1 users and bx_bundle customers.
Steinberg Sequel LE Campus announced
Sequel LE Campus is the new all-in-one solution for creative audio projects in the educational sector. Based on the popular music studio Sequel 2, the Campus edition offers intuitive tools for recording, editing and mixing audio material of any kind, along with brilliant instrument sounds, loops and effects for different musical genres. There are many creative ways to integrate Sequel LE Campus in class — from band recording to podcast production over to interview recording and sound design. Best of all, Sequel LE Campus comprises a multi-user license which allows for unlimited use in school as well as at home.
Mode Machines SL-1 Synthlab announced
The SYNTHLAB uses a 100% true analog circuitry with subtractive synthesis which is designed in a classic way. This design is not new because it started in the early 70´s with the voltage controlled modular systems. The use of the low pass filter based on the transistor cascade lets the synthlab sound very similar to the well known early Moog synthesizers.