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Native Instruments Traktor – The Next Generation
Native Instruments have just made the information available we all were waiting for. The next generation of Traktor software! With TRAKTOR 2 Technology Inside, the entire TRAKTOR family has been completely re-engineered for maximum power and simplicity.
Konkreet Performer MIDI controller app for iPad
Konkreet Performer is a music control and performance instrument for the iPad. Its unique and intuitive multi-touch interface reconnects the musician’s actions directly with the music.
Sub Bubble Studios – Opens its doors fresh for 2011
Sub Bubble is a newly launched recording studio and music complex in North London, boasting a full scale music operation from management, record labels, skate park and warehouse spot for video and photo shoots. The project works to the new music business model as the paradigm continues its shift in a different direction. Situated in Wembley, North West London, UK – Sub Bubble Studios is a brand new complex incorporating recording studios, a warehouse space and private indoor skate park.
TK Audio releases The Strip
The Strip (ST1) is a complete and easy to use channel strip with a mic preamp, compressor and EQ – a perfect tool for the recording engineer, songwriter or producer on the go that needs a great sounding recording channel. The preamp is a transformerless design with up to 75 dB of ultra-clean amplification; enough to power low output ribbon and dynamic microphones. The high-impedance instrument input on the front is perfect for instruments like synthesizers; acoustic, electric and bass guitar.
Arp and Dubstep Sounds for Camel Audio Alchemy Player
Camel Audio is proud to announce availability of two highly- affordable additions to its ‘powered by Alchemy’ range of sound libraries, each allowing users to tweak the sounds using the performance controls and remix pad included in the free ‘host’ Alchemy Player software instrument plug-in (worth £39/€49/$59).
Numark Offers Free NI Traktor LE Download for NDX800 Users
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, announces availability of a free online download of Native Instruments’ Traktor LE DJ software for users who purchased a Numark NDX800 Controller from an authorized Numark dealer.
Applied Acoustics Systems updates Free Swatches sound bank compilation
The free Swatches sound bank compilation has been updated with 8 new presets from the 30.8676 Hz bass-oriented sound bank based on the Ultra Analog VA-1 analog synthesizer engine. Bringing up the collection to 48 high quality patches picked from Analog Essentials, Ultra FX, Starlight, Journeys, Entangled Species, and now 30.8676 Hz, Swatches is a great source of inspiring sounds as well as a fun and easy way to test drive AAS’ sound bank titles.
Propellerhead Software announces Reason Record Education
Propellerhead today released Reason Record Education for sale—new packages consolidating the Reason Record application suite at a special price for schools and institutions. Available in license packs of 1, 5 and 10, Reason Record Education pairs the world-renowned, award-winning music production environment Reason with Record, the recording software for musicians.
DJ Midi Controller Gearjunkies Comparison
Playing with ‘gear’ is the average Gearjunkies ‘wet dream‘ (so to speak). As it happened we were able to get four top DJ Midi Controllers in the same room at the same time. As two of the Gearjunkies founders (Marc and Mark) have a strong DJ heritage we’d decided to throw a party to have some good ol’ DJ Fun! Plus at the same time, do a good comparison between the controllers that were available.
SPL Passeq – Gearjunkies Review
After releasing the hardware version of the passive equalizer Sound Performance Lab released a software version of this equalizer. And having checked out the hardware version a few times I found myself intrigued to try out the software version of the SPL Passeq.
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.
ARTURIA Origin 1.3. Now Shipping
The new Origin firmware 1.3 brings numerous improvements and features, that enhance the user experience and sonic possibilities. The long-awaited Jupiter 8 template now allows you to tweak parameters and create your own patches just like the original. The is now even more intuitive thanks to the addition of dialogs, favorites and sequencer switche automation. And sound-wise, it’s more powerful and versatile with the addition of the unison, compressor and sample & hold modules.
Akai APC-80 announced
Ha gotcha! Well, it really is a APC-80 but just not an official one from AKAI Pro. Ray Kawalec, a german DJ known as “Controlled Demolition” shows us how he build an “APC 80” Ableton Live Controller out of an APC 40 and an APC 20.
Synth-Project Hardware Controller for the iPad
Mario Jurisch is a synth enthusiast who has built already several personal hardware controllers for various VSTis. For a complete list of these controllers you should visit his website. And like there’s no tomorrow he has finished yet another project. This time it is a universal controller, specifically designed for use with an iPad.
Smithson Martin Emulator Touchscreen DJ System – Video
Emulator is the most revolutionary experience for DJ’s in the last 30 years!, is the first REAL and USABLE Multi-Touch DJ System that allows the crowd to see exactly what the DJ is doing on a huge transparent touch screen. The art of DJ’ing is now part of the clubs lightshow, this is the next level in DJ performance!