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Steinberg CI1 AND CI2+ Now Available
Steinberg’s new mobile recording solutions, CI1 and CI2+, are now available at stores worldwide and can also be purchased from the Steinberg Online Shop.
Motu introduces new BPM 1.5.
BPM unites drum machine-style operation with advanced virtual instrument technology to give you the ultimate rhythm programming experience. Combine kits, patterns, and loops with instrument sounds, advanced mixing, and DSP effects to realize your rhythmic vision. BPM 1.5 adds many new features, plus 4 GB of additional sounds for over 19 GB of included kits, patterns, loops, and samples.
Yamaha introduces the new Motif XF series
Soon after the original MOTIF was released in 2001, it was recognized as the best sounding, top selling and most requested music workstation on the market. Over time, it has continued to evolve and improve its expressiveness and functionality. At the same time, the online community of end users, sound programmers, software developers and product support specialists at www.MOTIFATOR.com has expanded into a vibrant online music production community.
Synth-Project OP-X Controller ready for action – Video
Recently we showed you pictures of the OP-X Controller that Mario Jurisch has built for himself. With this controller he can control the OP-X softsynth from Sonic-Projects. He lets us know he just uploaded a video showing this cool controller in action.
Open Labs – Another victim to the economic downfall?
This is one of those posts we rather wouldn’t have to write, but sadly we got some information that another gear company went into bankrupcy. According to the Austin, TX news paper the Statesman, on august 4 2010, all assets of Open Labs, Inc. consisting primarily of the patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other IP associated with the most Open Labs products will be sold at a public foreclosure sale.
HGFortune releases Avatar ST VSTi Synthesizer
Avatar ST is featuring a new generation of HG Fortune synths. Basically it is most suited for a large variety of pads, soundscapes, athmospheres or related FX sounds but can do other sounds like e.g. certain kinds of basses too. The 16 Step Modulator allows sounds to be fairly rhythmicated in various ways if wanted.
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.
Behringer: …tell your story to the world…
Musicians have many different goals when they acquire audio gear. Some are recording demos, some are looking only to perform live. Some perform to a devoted regional fan base while others perform on tour to crowds all over the world. Everyone has a unique story to tell.
Sugarbytes announces Guitar Software Plugin
Sugarbytes announce the most complete guitar software of all times. Absolutely convincing guitar riffs, combined with amps, wah pedals and effects. The actual guitar player has been transformed into a step sequencer system that allows control about playing styles, chord progressions and song structures. Guitarist can be played live as well, with just two fingers you can combine chords and patterns easily. You can choose from factory chords or just create your own chords on the fingerboard. The Action Section allows you to tweak the sequence in realtime and apply timestretch, looper or other crazy effects. Guitar players, keyboarders, producers, Guitarist is the new solution when guitar tracks are needed.
iZotope Ozone 4 – Mid/Side Processing – Tech Tip Video
Mid/Side processing involves working independently with the sum and difference of the left/right channels of a stereo mix. We’ll show you how to use the Mid/Side processing in Ozone 4 to get unprecedented control over your sound scape. Ozone 4 is a plug-in for RTAS/AS, AU, VST, MAS and DirectX hosts.
Rayzoon Releases Jamstix 3.0.2 Update
Rayzoon has released version 3.0.2 of its virtual drummer Jamstix. This update offers various enhancements and updates and is available now to all Jamstix 3 owners at no charge.
New Yamah Motif XF coming next week
Yamaha will be releasing the next generation music workstation Motif with the Motif XF. The XF is based on the XS but with groundbreaking Flash memory expansion capabilities that will set the standard for keyboard workstations for years to come.
Battery-Powered Studio To Go – Boss BR-800
BOSS continues its top-selling tradition of portable, affordable multi-trackers with the new BR-800 Digital Recorder (www.BossUS.com/Gear/BR-800), a battery-powered studio to go. The sleek new design is made possible by touch-sensor switches and SD-card recording media. Up to four tracks can be recorded or eight tracks played back simultaneously, plus an additional stereo track dedicated to the built-in rhythm generator.
Vestax Spin & djay Software Beginner Tutorial – Video
This is a beginners tutorial on setting up your Vestax Spin for scratching. Vestax Spin is a midi controller that requires a software called djay on Macintosh. Spin is an all-in-one bundle of digital DJ hardware and software, offering total control to mix, scratch, and play music as a DJ would right at your fingertips. The included software, djay seamlessly integrates with your iTunes library and transforms your Mac into a full-blown DJ system.
Native Instruments announces KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS
Native Instruments today announced KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS, a software bundle that provides musicians and producers with an especially affordable arsenal of professional instruments and effects. Based on the acclaimed technology of KONTAKT, KORE, REAKTOR and GUITAR RIG, the bundle includes over 2,000 production-ready sounds and 12 GByte of studio-grade sample material, covering a wide range of sound aesthetics and musical styles.