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A Special Message from Jean Miche Jarre – Video
Next sunday Jean Michel Jarre will perform in London, UK. And you are all invited! If you are not on London you can watch the gig at the UStream page of Jean Michel. But let the man explain it himslef, watch the video below.
Synth-Project – Two Doepfer DIY Synths in One
Mario Jurisch did it again, this time with two ‘Do It Yourself’ synths from Doepfer (DIY Synth). The DIY synth is a low cost DIY kit to build a full-fledged analog synthesizer. The kit is made of an assembled and tested pc board that includes all that is necessary to build a standard analog synthesizer.
Official launch Protools HD Native system
AVID today introduced Pro Tools | HD Native, enabling a growing market of music and post-production professionals to tackle demanding audio projects using the full capabilities of Pro Tools® HD software running entirely on computer CPU host-processing power. Taking advantage of the rapid advancement in the performance of computer processors, this newest member of the Pro Tools family couples the cutting-edge software features, premium sound quality and broad compatibility of Pro Tools | HD systems, with a highly efficient native audio driver. This combination offers customers outstanding performance without the additional dedicated processing hardware included in larger Pro Tools | HD DSP-assisted systems.
New M.203 entry-level 2-channel mixer from Stanton
Stanton, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, is introducing the new M.203 entry-level 2-channel mixer. The M.203 breaks all barriers in terms of what DJ’s have come to expect in its price class. The clean and intuitive layout was designed by working DJs with the goal of giving aspiring DJs a comfortable layout with a minimum of fuss – yet even experienced pros will be able to appreciate the robust feature set of the M.203.
TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 in stores November 1st
Native Instruments just announced that TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, its first integrated DJ system, will be in stores beginning November 1st. It will be available for a suggested retail price of $999 / 899 EUR, with the optional flightcase being available for $189 / 169 EUR. Pre-orders for TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 are also now accepted in the NI Online Shop.
Voxengo lifts Soniformer plugin to version 3
Voxengo is pleased to announce the release of Soniformer version 3, a spectral mastering dynamics processor plug-in for professional music production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plugin formats, for Mac OS X (v.10.4.11 and later) and Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) computers.
New Denon DJ flagship controller – DN-MC6000
Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, introduces the DN-MC6000 Mixer and MIDI Controller, 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.
Avid announces new Pro Tools|HD Native system
Avid surely is busy these days. After last months introduction of the new Mbox family, they now announce a new Pro Tools|HD Native system. Avid Pro Tools|HD Native takes full advantage of today’s high-power computers by offering you some of the top features of Pro Tools|HD at an incredible low price. Pro Tools|HD Native gives you blazing fast I/O, near-zero latency, automatic delay compensation, and full integration with Avid’s HD line of interfaces, leaving your CPU to handle plug-ins and mixing.
Vengeance Mastering Suite – Multiband Compressor – Video
Vengeance Sound has released the Vengeance Mastering Suite – Multiband Compressor plugin. This is the third addition to the VST plugin series from Vengeance available for Windows (XP/Vista/Win7) and Intel Mac OS X 10.5.3+ in VST and AU effect plug-in formats. This mastering suite is priced at €149 (£135 / $199). In the video below Mike Acosta explains the workings of this new plugin.
Ableton Live workshops during the Amsterdam Dance Event
Sugar Factory, 365Media, Ableton and Media Satellite are teaming up to present Ableton Live workshops during the Amsterdam Dance Event. Musicians, DJs, producers or those just getting started will all benefit.
That is a Badass Filter and Distortion FX plugin
Tek’it Audio have released their new Badass filter and distortion plug-in, give to your sounds this little bad grain or destroy them completely with the help of distortion effects, filters, lowfi effect and ring modulator. Each effect can be used individually, but combined they become a powerful tool to distort your sound.
RAMMFIRE – Richard Kruspe Explains – Video
Running in the free GUITAR RIG 4 PLAYER, RAMMFIRE is boosted to a one-stop multi-FX processor with a wide range of sonic possibilities. The integrated GUITAR RIG FACTORY SELECTION brings you 20 additional effects such as chorus, flanger, delay, distortion, filter, EQs, compression and powerful modulation features. And with the simple rack concept, building up effect-chains is as easy as drag and drop.
New UAD-2 QUAD Omni (v5.7) DSP Accelerator Package available
Universal Audio, a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio recording hardware and the award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins Platform, today announced the release of the new UAD-2 QUAD Omni (v5.7) DSP Accelerator Package.
Planet-Friendly Tuning from Tascam
The world’s first solar-powered instrument tuner is the new TASCAM TC-1S. The TC-1S charges its battery from a bank of solar cells on the front panel, and a USB input is also available for quick-charging when you’re completely in the dark. It’s wrapped in a shock-proof silicon cover, available in six colors, and a strap and clip keep it charging all day long on your gig bag. At a price under $40, every planet-conscious musician is going to need a TC-1S.
Liine partnering up with LiveControl
The world of professional touch controllers for Ableton Live is about to heat up! Liine are very happy to welcome Stuart Fisher, known as ST8 and responsible for LiveControl, into the Liine family. As key players from two distinct approaches to Ableton Live touch controllers, this partnership promises some very exciting developments just around the corner.