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Steinberg and Rupert Neve team up for Portico plugins
The legendary Rupert Neve sound can now be heard in VST 3 and AU plug-ins with Yamaha VCM technology ported from the Portico 5033 five-band EQ and Portico 5043 compressor. Steinberg is delighted and honored to announce the coming release of two pro-audio VST/AU signal processing plug-ins that reflect the overarching alliance between Yamaha, Rupert Neve Designs, Inc. and Steinberg. Both 5033 EQ and 5043 compressor plug-ins will soon be available.
Next DJ Controller – Gemini DJ CTRL-47
Gemini DJ has posted a few pictures on their Facebook page. It seems to be a DJ Controller. Mainly because the name on the picture says CTRL-47, so related to the CTRL-6 DJ Controller. That’s about all we know till now. Gemini is present at the NAMM so we will hear more in a couple of days. More pictures probably will appear on Facebook till the 13th of january. If anyone knows what the 47 means, let us know or put them in the comments below.
eXplorer – complete software suite from Rob Papen
Just in time to show off at Namm 2011, Rob Papen has released a complete synth and effect collection – eXplorer. Combining all Rob Papen virtual synths plus the company’s two award winning effects plug-ins, eXplorer provides all the tools you need for contemporary music production including thousands of rich, complex, track-ready presets created by Rob Papen and guest artists including acclaimed DnB artists Noisia.
Mixvibes announces the U-MIX control Pro
When controllers meet software … Present at the NAMM show for several years, MixVibes will be again in 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center from the 13th to 16th of January 2011. In this show, you will have an exclusive introduction of MixVibes newest products. A MIDI DJ controller: U-MIX CONTROL PRO and a iPad application U-MIX REMOT.
The Future of DJing with Traktor
Dennis Ferrer and the Martinez Brothers are always pushing the boundaries of their music. They’re also on the forefront of DJ technology, as you can see in this exclusive video preview under their moniker “NeuWave Renegades” featuring some upcoming new Traktor gear in the booth.
Pioneer unveils new controllers for Traktor and Serato DJ Software
Pioneer introduces 2 new controllers: the DDJ-T1, which will offer Pioneer operability to users of TRAKTOR DJ software, while the DDJ-S1 does the same for Serato ITCH. A perfect integration of each software’s functionality and their leading-edge hardware, the Pioneer DJ Controllers offer the same operability and layout as their pro-DJ equipment – whilst enabling DJs to play music files from the computer.
A-Designs Audio Introduces EM-EQ2 Stereo Equalizer
Following the success of its Pultec-style EM-PEQ 500 Series equalizer module, A-Designs Audio is proud to now announce the availability of a new two-channel rack-mounted version known as the EM-EQ2.
Orange Amps unveil OPC Musicians Personal Computer
Orange Amplifiers announced to the world in summer 2010 the revolutionary all-in-one computer amplifier speaker – The OPC. The product has since undergone significant specification improvements and at NAMM the company will be debuting the final production spec product.
Acces Virus TI WhiteOut Special – Dark Star
The Virus TI Polar is the last part of the Virus TI WhiteOut special edition. Only a limited number of units have been produced. The technical specifications are identical to the Virus TI Polar 2009, the color scheme of the housing does differ as you can see. This is the last part of the Virus TI WhiteOut special edition. The first two editions, a white Virus TI desktop and a white keyboard, were all sold on the first day.
There it is – The Numark NS6 DJ Controller
Phil Morse from Digital DJ Tips has managed to get a picture of the to-be-announced Numark NS6 4 channel DJ Controller. As expected this controller will probably be a strong competitor to the other dynamic duo, the Native Instruments S4 Kontrol and the recently released Denon DJ DN-MC6000.
Access unveils new Virus TI OS 4.5 at the NAMM
The video below is a little preview to one of the new things Access will present at the NAMM show in 2011. They will show a preview version of the forth coming OS 4.5 for the entire Virus TI series.
Turn your iPad into a piano keyboard – Ion Piano Master
At the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) this week, ION shows the Piano Master which is a midi controller keyboard with a docking station for an iPad. Play along with the free music teaching app or trigger sounds in other music apps thanks to Piano Master’s built-in MIDI support. piano Master has integrated speakers so you can listen to your music and entertain friends or family. Hook up headphones to the 1/8″ jack to practice quietly.
Dave Smith Tetra + Agile AmpKit+ + Peavey AmpKit LINK equals FUN!
After a tough week at the Gearjunkies Office, some time for just playing around with some cool toys is just … well very welcome! The video below is from team member Marc van den Hurk playing around with some new toys and his Dave Smith Tetra synth. All sounds are from the Tetra, but they are sent through the Agile AmpKit+ iPad app and Peavey AmpKit LINK. Like he said, it isn’t a top notch video production, but it was just so much FUN to have a nice afternoon again this weekend and playing around like a true Gearjunkie that he is!
Something for the Weekend: Richie Hawtin – Plastikman.Arkives
We know Richie Hawtin as a DJ who isn’t afraid to embrace new technologies. He definitely uses the latest technologies in order to make his performances as unforgettable as any other you probably will see or have seen. Richie Hawtin’s triumphant return to the stage as Plastikman in 2010 proved that his best-known alias is as innovative and as relevant as ever. Hawtin has taken Plastikman’s most classic material, originally released between 1993 and 2003, and reworked it for a truly live performance accompanied by mind-bending, synchronized visuals—a sound and light show like no other, one that collapses the distance between present-day festivals and the uncompromisingly underground warehouse parties of the mid ’90s.
Open Labs announces SoundSlate PRO
For the first time ever, the music industry is experiencing a huge power surge thanks to 64-bit technology. The SoundSlate PRO combines the latest in computer technolgy with proprietary software and design, delivering the next logical evolution in integrated music-creation and open-platform innovation.