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Propellerhead’s Record 1.5 and Reason 5 Software Available
Propellerhead Software today released for sale worldwide the biggest overhaul to its Record – Reason application family to date. These highly anticipated upgrades to Reason 5 and Record 1.5 introduce new instruments, effects, sequencing, sounds, patches and more for composing, beatmaking, loop-mangling, vocal treatment, songwriting, remixing and music production.
Bax Shop premium sales partner for Behringer in the Benelux
The Dutch company Bax-shop.nl has been appointed by Behringer as premium sales partner for the distribution of Behringer products in the BeNeLux.
Keith McMillen releases StringPort MIDI Out
Keith McMillen Instruments, an innovator of creative technology for string instruments today announced the release of StringPort MIDI Out, a less expensive, less processor-intensive version of the full StringPort software suite.
Brainworx bx_shredspread Now Available
Brainworx announces that their new bx_shredspread is out now with a 50% off introductory price. bx_shredspread is a stereo processor to be used on any stereo guitar subgroup or stereo guitar channels. bx_shredspread’ s main purpose is to make sure your stereo (“doubled”) guitar signals sound “wide and phatt” – as easy and fast as possible.
Reconnected Live documents Yazoo’s Reunion Tour
Together with bands like New Order, Depeche Mode and OMD, YAZOO embraces my love for the Eighties and its music. Twenty plus years on I still think that was the era where music really changed. In this decade music got influenced by the upcoming availability of electronic instruments like the synthesizer and drummachines. To be honest, my love for electronic music started back then and it was one of the reasons I joined Marc and Mark when we started Gearjunkies many years ago. We all love electronic music and the gear you produce it with.
Denon upgrades DN-S3700 for Ultimate DJ Software Control
Denon DJ has announced a major performance enhancement to its market leading DN-S3700 direct drive digital media turntable. The firmware upgrade, to both new and existing units, implements MIDI Hybrid mode, enabling the DN-S3700 to also fully control DJ computer software, like Serato(TM) Scratch Live, from its control surface, including its unique 9″ direct drive vinyl control platter.
Propellerheads introduce The Worlds Biggest Drum Machine
After the recent update of Reason 5.5. and Record 1.5. the guys and girls from Propellerheads didn’t take it easy. No! They decided to start a new project. They decided to build the World’s biggest drum machine. The video below is partly a ‘behind the scenes’ video and demonstration video. Details on release date are still to be announced!
Native Instruments Introduces ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS
After the release drumsounds of the eras of the 60’s and 70’s, Native Instruments today introduced ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS, the third instrument developed together with the iconic British recording studios. With two expertly engineered premium drum kits for use in the free KONTAKT PLAYER and the KONTAKT 4 sampler, ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS allows musicians and producers to recreate the defining drum sound of the 80s with the highest level of sonic fidelity and authenticity.
Loopmasters introduce DJ Mixtools series
As you might have noticed every saturday we post our Sample Saturday post. Here we list the new Sample CD’s that have been released or featured that week by their distributors. This week however I noticed a somewhat different concept then your average sample pack/library. Loopmasters introduced their new series called DJ Mixtools. And this caught our attention. With DJ Mixtools you get more then just samples and loops!
Toontrack releases Songwriters Drumpack 2
Does it ever get easier than dragging and dropping a few files and have a full, pro-played drum track to an entire song laid down in virtually a minute? For any songwriter or musician, be it the professional or the enthusiast, the answer is of course no!
Muse Research gives Plugorama website major overhaul
Muse Research has announced a major overhaul of their Plugorama website, which supports their RECEPTOR 2 line of dedicated hardware plug-in players. Plugorama.com is a resource for both pre- and post-sales assistance with RECEPTOR 2, providing registration, upgrades, software package options, and technical support all in one convenient location. The company has spent several months redesigning the site to provide a much-improved customer experience, regardless of your purpose for visiting the site. The company also announcing new software bundles at low prices, new premium support packages for customers, and lower prices across-the-board for people looking to purchase a RECEPTOR 2.
Korg microSTATION Music Workstation – Video
Designed to satisfy the beginning musician or the accomplished keyboardist, the microSTATION offers unprecedented portability, the stunning sound of Korg’s EDS-i synth engine, phenomenal effects, plus new and easy-to-use sequencing tools. Audition riffs make finding just the right sound a breeze, and seamless DAW integration makes the microSTATION perfect for any size studio.
Update for Steinberg MR816 CSX/X available
Steinberg released an update for the MR816 CSX and MR816 X Advanced Integration DSP Studio. Version 1.6 of the Tools for MR includes several main revisions and enhancements: The Yamaha Steinberg FireWire driver now supports the Yamaha FW16E FireWire Expansion Board and offers a better performance on Apple Macintosh computers with faster processing of the audio input and output. The Steinberg MR Extension also sees several minor enhancements.
New (semi) Modulars from Analogue Solutions
Analogue Solutions has unveiled three new (semi) Modular synhtesizers. First is the Station X minimodular Synthesizer fully patchable modular synth, second the Station Y minimodular Expander fully patchable modular synth and last the Tereshkova suitcase modular analogue synthesiser
Dynamic DJ setup using FaderTouch – Video
VJ Fader is a visual designer who expresses music through interactive video performance art. As a leading force in the advancing VJ movement, he continues to design original content, develop custom software using Processing and Max/Msp/Jitter, and build touch screen interface (faderTouch) to sculpt immersive audio visual environments.In this video VJ Fader demonstrates a dynamic DJ setup using Traktor Pro, faderTouch (portable touchscreen) and TriggerFinger (MIDI Controller). In the mix, John Tejada, Deadmau5 and Plastikman.