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Alesis Q49 MIDI master keyboard now available
Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics, announces immediate availability of the Q49 USB/MIDI keyboard controller.
Antares Audio Technologies Introduces Mic Mod EFX
Antares Audio Technologies has announced the availability of Mic Mod EFX, a modern incarnation of their acclaimed Microphone Modeler plug-in.
SONAR: Reimagined – Cakewalk introduces Sonar X1
Cakewalk SONAR has evolved and so can the way you make music. Imagine the power and maturity of an industry standard DAW combined with the cutting edge creative tools essential for today’s music – all wrapped up in one of the most modern and (dare we say) beautiful user interfaces available.
KRK announces the VXT4w Studio Monitors
As the migration of music, movies and gaming continues to move from traditional forms such as CD and DVD to downloaded files, more and more entertainment is being enjoyed at personal computers. Having the ability to listen to music and other media on your computer using the same type of professional-grade monitors used in recording studios around the world is now within reach! KRK’s VXT4w Studio Monitors allow you hear every nuance and subtlety across the entire dynamic audio range—so that you can hear what you’ve been missing.
Audanika SoundPrism updated with new features
This week we released part two of our iPad and Music Apps article series. One of the conclusions in this second part was that we missed recording capabilities of some of the apps. Also most apps didn’t show any information on which key you were playing. Meaning, it is hard for the user who isn’t musically trained to know what he or she is doing.
Something for the Weekend: Tron Legacy and Daft Punk
It all makes sense to me! Allthough we know who Daft Punk is, their ‘act’ with the disguise with the futuristic helmets does suit the perception of the project as science fiction. So the thought of Daft Punk doing the original soundtrack for the Tron sequel … makes total sense. And not just the visual side of it all. No, Daft Punk’s music does fit the ‘feel/perception’ of the movie as well. At least … I think so.
FXpansion Geist release date announced
FXpansion joined the ranks of manufacturers to create a buzz around a new instrument, and started to tease us with ‘obscure’ videos on Youtube. In the first video there wasn’t much to see, but in the second video you can catch some visuals of the new virtual instrument. To me it looks like some kind of groovemachine or a simplified ‘Reason-like’ DAW. However the emphasize would be on sampling, re-sampling, slicing and sequencing! Oh and by the way, … they call it GEIST.
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.
Denon DJ DN-X600 Mixer now available
Denon DJ is now shipping the DN-X600 2-Channel Digital Mixer, featuring MIDI interface and an internal soundcard. This versatile mixing solution is designed for all types of DJs, as it features software compatibility as well as full functionality for non-software DJs. The unit also acts as an interface, making it an ideal mixer for mobile DJs, party DJs, non-performing “bedroom” DJ hobbyists and more.
Update brings 64-bit support to Melodyne
Celemony is pleased to announce that for Melodyne editor, assistant and essential a free update to Version 1.2 is now available. The update brings 64-bit support and improved transfer handling as well as extending MIDI export to the plug-in implementations of Melodyne editor and assistant. Melodyne essential supports additional plug-in formats and can now also be operated in stand-alone mode.
A Mouse for your Feet – KMI Softstep
Keith McMillen Instruments today announced the release of SoftStep, the first universal multi-touch USB/MIDI foot controller. Whether used with an effects racks or popular software programs, SoftStep is the most affordable, versatile and expressive foot controller available.
Rob Papen plugin updates available now
Rob Papen has just released two updates for the Predator synth and the RP-Verb FX plugin. Predator has been updated to version 1.6., where the RP-Verb plugin was updated to version 1.5. Together with these updates Rob has released the much anticipated RP-Delay FX plugin. The good news is that registered users of the RP-Verb plugin receive RP-Delay for free!
AmpliTube 2 for iPhone Now Available
IK Multimedia is pleased to announce AmpliTube 2 for iPhone: a major update to the leading guitar software and now one of the most powerful music creation apps available for the iOS platform.