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Algoriddim djay coming to the iPad soon
Algoriddims djay software is soon to be released as an app for the iPad. Algoriddim will take full advantage of the new iOS 4.2. and has ported their djay software to the iPad.
Denon DN-MC6000 design finalised
Recently unveiled at the DJ Expo in Atlantic City (last august), Denon has made a few changes to its design, which now can be considered as final. The DN-MC6000 Mixer and MIDI Controller is a four-channel/eight-source standalone digital DJ mixer with MIDI interface and internal sound card. With an astounding amount of features, real-time channel matrix operation, slim tabletop design, state-of-the-art solid steel chassis construction and quality sound, the DN-MC6000 is one of Denon DJ’s flagship controllers. Also acting as an audio interface (with a 2 in/2out stereo soundcard included), the DN-MC6000, when paired with the user’s software of choice, is a turnkey control solution for mobile DJs and party DJs, and a clear centerpiece to any DJ rig.
Below we can present the final design to you as first …
Unboxing the 4MidiLoop Controller
We are excited about this one. The 4MidiLoop controller quite made a buzz already for being one ‘hell of a controller’. It would give the NI S4 Kontrol some real competition. Obviously we were intrigued by this puppy and thanks to the guys in Switzerland we are given the opportunity to have a go with the 4MidiLoop DJ Controller. After some difficulties at the Dutch Customs (*sigh*), we finally got our hands on our review model today. So the fun can begin.
Next-Generation Sampling with FXpansion Geist
Geist is FXpansion‘s next-generation sampling drum machine, designed to create evolved, custom beats and grooves, freeing you from the limits of pre-packaged loops and over-complicated DAWs.Sample, slice, sequence, mix, arrange, effect, resample. Geist is FXpansion’s next-generation sampling drum machine, designed to create evolved, custom beats and grooves, freeing you from the limits of pre-packaged loops and over-complicated DAWs.
KORG Legacy Collection available as seperate instruments now
Starting today (November 17th 2010) the components of all KORG Legacy Collections series will now be offered for sale as individual virtual instruments including: “MS-20”, “Polysix”, “Mono/Poly”, “M1”, “WAVESTATION”, “MDE-X”. Also available is the new “KORG Legacy Collection – Special Bundle“, which is the complete bundle of all of the Korg Legacy Collection software titles at the KORG USER NET SHOP.
Roland releases new system software for V-Studio products
Roland is pleased to announce the release of new system software for its V-STUDIO 700 and V-STUDIO 100 computer recording products. This revision adds support for Roland’s newly developed VS Streaming driver technology, and also the ability to use the OCTA-CAPTURE USB 2.0 Audio Interface to expand the units’ I/O capabilities.
Creative Diversity with 5 Free Ableton Live Packs
Ableton is happy to present a new series of Live Packs from five international Ableton artists. This collection represents the regional and musical diversity of the Ableton community, featuring experimental sonic textures and drum kits courtesy of Saturn Never Sleeps (USA), funky, Neo-Afro live stylings from Gazelle (South Africa), a breakdown of “Hit Me” — the Italo-disco take on Ian Dury’s classic by Telonius (Germany), as well as the results of a sampling spree through the catalog of Truth and Soul Records by Apple Juice Kid (USA) and some experiments in extreme compression from Ben Frost (Iceland).
Jazzmutant Lemur at its End-Of-Life
Since 2002, JazzMutant has been a acknowledged pioneer in the field of Creative Computing and Multi-touch technology, being the first-ever company to develop and bring to the market a product featuring a multi-touch screen as early as 2005. Since its market launch, the Lemur has been endorsed by a fascinating community of music and video artists. Nine Inch Nails, Richard Devine, Hot Chip, Ritchie Hawtin, Matthew Herbert, M.I.A, Mike Relm, Alva Noto, Ryuchi Sakamoto, Daft Punk, Bjork, … : The list of prestigious and influent artists who have made the Lemur their favorite pet companion on stage would be way too long to be mentioned here. Its visionary concept and groundbreaking technologies allowed the Lemur to win numerous international press awards and was recently elected “Innovation of the decade” by Future Music.
Protools 9 NATIVE on any Open Labs product
Open Labs is now offering AVID’s Pro Tools 9 software on our NeKo, MiKo, and Soundslate instruments. The option to have Pro Tools software fully installed, integrated and supported by Open Labs engineers provides producers and musicians with industry-leading studio recording software running seamlessly on Open Labs gear. You can produce a track in Pro Tools right out of the box on all GEN 6 Products. Proprietary AVID or M-Audio hardware is no longer needed to run Pro Tools 9.
The Biggest Track with the Smallest Studio Contest
Blip Interactive, Palm Sounds and SoundCloud have teamed to bring to you the Nano Competition. They challenge you to push the limits for mobile music creation and create the biggest track using the smallest studio; the NanoStudio.
Show your sound design skills to Image-Line – Contest
Image-Line is inviting you to their Sound Design Contest. Papam Studios have created a shiny new Image-Line animated logo for use in our videos. They think it needs some audio. If you are a FL Studio user, this is your chance to shine. Make some ‘noise’ to the video and win some cash! Below is the animated video logo.
Music Computing Announces StudioBLADE and iKeyDOCK
Music Computing announced their brand new line of keyboard workstations for both gigging musicians and any size recording studio, are now shipping. The StudioBLADE and iKeyDOCK are complete, portable production stations, which either include a built-in Windows 7 64-bit PC with touch-screen and DAW software and virtual software instruments, or a docking system for any PC/Mac notebook.
Loopmasters expands DJ Mixtools series
Earlier this year Loopmasters came with this new series of tools for DJ’s, appropriately named DJ Mixtools. This series wasn’t the average run of the mill sample and loop packs. Nope, these tools are based on a new concept. Each Mixtool pack contains four complete tracks that are split up in full track stems. This means you can use the complete track in your set or all or any one of the seperate elements of the track, drums, percussion, bassline, synthline, etc. Whatever you want, you decide!
Rebirth! MS-20! Who is next for your iPad?
What a week! First the Korg MS-20 got its own app and yesterday the Propellerheads followed with the classic ReBirth for the iPad. Both emulations following in the steps of the iElectribe earlier this year. So is this a new trend? The emulation of classics into apps for the iPad.
Something for the Weekend: Bernard Butler Interview on UAD2 & Music Production
The guys from SourceDistributionTV packed their camera and went to talk to Bernard Butler. Well known as the guitarist of Suede, McAlmont & Butler, and producer of numerous artists including Duffy and The Libertines, he is a user of the Universal Audio UAD2 Quad Card. They headed to Bernard’s little custom studio to talk about how he’s found working with UAD2, his musical processes, the music industry and the state of music, and how he wrote one of his greatest songs…