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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.
New Products from Vestax introduced at BPM Expo
Vestax were one of the few manufacturers who managed to keep a lit on new products and surprised us with several new goodies and updates. Without any pre-release leaking onto the internet, Vestax introduced a new small midi controller, Mark IV for their PMC05Pro mixers, and Mark II for the VCI-100 controller.
No more OtiumFX – Tone Projects it is!
After six years OtiumFX have changed their name name to Tone Projects. Furthermore they have released the long awaited updates for all their plug-ins. Both Sonitex STX-1260, Compadre Beatpuncher and the BassLane freebie have now reached version 1.5. Updates are free for all existing customers, and users will receive a mail with your download link.
Now Official: Allen & Heath Xone:DB4
The Xone:DB4 is a truly ground-breaking mixer and by far the most advanced product that A&H have designed. Every feature has been meticulously researched with a view to offering DJs ultimate creativity. Based on the iLive pro-touring FX system, they developed FX algorithms with BPM conscious parameters and tight spectral control, customised to perfectly fit the DJ environment.
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.
Something for the Weekend: More Multi-Touch Goodness
Last weeks Something For The Weekend we showed you a video of Mark Mosher playing the AudioCubes from Percussa. AudioCubes are a platform for audio-visual creation and exploration. They are a collection of beautifully designed and hand-made objects, each containing its own self-powered wireless computer system. However, this week we want to show you a video from Btrax using a interface based on the reacTIVision software.
New MINI from Akai – MPK Mini Controller
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the MPK mini, USB keyboard and pad controller. MPK mini will be unveiled at the 2010 BPM EXPO in Birmingham, England on October 2nd.
Upgraded Faders for Mackie MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro
Mackie announced the return of the MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro control surfaces. Featuring their industry-standard MCU , HUI and Logic Control protocols, the MCU Pro is the most widely-used and comprehensive control surface solution available.
New Numark Controllers presented at BPM
At the coming BPM Show, Numark will introduce two new DJ software controllers. The iDJ3 is a new DJ software controller with USB computer audio interface. MIXTRACK PRO, is the Pro version of the earlier this year released MIXTRACK DJ software controller and computer audio interface designed to mix, scratch and perform.