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The Fingerist keytar for iPhone or iPad
There have been numerous iPhone/iPod touch applications released, and musical instrument application is one of the popular categories among users. Guitar, bass, piano, ocarina, the list goes on and on. EVENNO introduces The Fingerist which is a music adapter that allows you to play those applications on iPhone/iPod touch like a real guitarist.
New gear at Deadmau5 studio: Modular Mau5
Canadian DJ Joel Thomas Zimmerman aka DeadMau5 got a new modulair system installed in his studio and he is not too proud to show it! The video shows us some nice gear p0rn!
Mackie introduces the Onyx Blackjack and Onyx Blackbird
The Onyx Blackjack is an ultra-compact desktop 2×2 USB interface, perfect for the home studio. It features two acclaimed Onyx mic preamp channels, each featuring built-in DIs for connecting guitars, etc. Separate level control for studio monitors and headphones, along with true analog hardware monitoring take the guesswork out of zero-latency recording. It is bus-powered, with a rugged, ergonomic chassis perfect for both portable and home studio applications.
Numark V7 together with Akai APC20 – Video
Novamusik just posted this cool part 1 of a 3 part demonstration of the Numark v7 DJ turntable controller and the Akai APC20 controller with Mike Hoska.
MAC Support update for Cakewalk V-Studio 20
Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces immediate availability of a new Mac Support update for the V-Studio 20. The free V-Studio 20 Mac Support update is available at www.cakewalk.com.
Propellerhead announce release date for Reason 5 and Record 1.5
Propellerhead just announced the new Reason 5 and Record 1.5 to be available in stores worldwide from August 25th, 2010. Reason and Record together build a complete music production enivronement. To learn about the new KONG Drum module and Neptune, the Voiceprocessor please follow the links below.
Next Generation M-Audio Axiom Keyboard Controller Series unveiled
Avid today introduced new versions of its M-Audio® Axiom® USB MIDI keyboard controller series designed for live performance and software-based music production: Axiom 25, Axiom 49, and Axiom 61. Building on the comprehensive feature set that popularized the original Axiom line, new features and highlights include:
Another Guitar iPhone application – Peavey AmpKit LiNK
Peavey Electronics and leading iPhone applications developer Agile Partners have joined forces to launch AmpKit, an unparalleled guitar amp and effects iPhone application, and AmpKit LiNK, a high fidelity audio interface for the iPhone, iPod touch* and iPad. Together, AmpKit and AmpKit LiNK provide musicians of all skill levels with a powerful and convenient way to jam with high quality tones anytime and anywhere.
Arturia Analog Experience THE PLAYER is now shipping
By combining a dedicated controller-keyboard and a native software application, Analog Experience THE PLAYER is offering a straightforward, innovative and enjoyable experience. The software features 1000 classic Arturia synth sounds made from the company’s flagship software synthesizers (Minimoog V, Prophet V, ARP 2600 V, Jupiter 8V,…). With straightforward editing function, there is access to the essential parameters, making sound design easy- and a blast. And the smart preset manager allows getting the sound needed without wasting time scrolling through endless menus. With an ultra-thin aluminum and wooden case, 25 full sized velocity sensitive keys and the new MIDI control center, this keyboard integrates perfectly into the setup as an external controller as well, and was made for the road- perfect for musicians on the go!
Tone2 release Progression soundset for Gladiator 2
Tone2 has announced the release of the Progression soundset for Gladiator 2, adding 128 new and exciting presets designed by Marco Scherer. Progression features lush pads, animated arps, pumping basses and fierce synth sounds, suitable for Techno, Minimal, Psytrance, Progressive and a wide variety of other music genres.
For more information please visit the Tone2 website at http://www.tone2.com
Ableton & Minus present ten free Ableton Live Sets
The Live Sets were made exclusively for Ableton by ten artists from the Minus roster. Each Set comes with a companion Lesson that reveals insights into the artist’s musical vision and offers valuable production tips. Includes material from: Click Box, Hobo, Heartthrob & Troy Pierce, Magda, Marc Houle, Fabrizio Maurizi, Barem, Ambivalent, JPLS and Gaiser.
Amazing homemade Mellotron with Sony Walkmans
Thanks to Tara Busch we get a view on this amazing homemade Mellotron by Mike Walters. He created this fantastic machine with fourteen Sony Walkmans he bought on eBay.
Free Roland Jupiter 8 Ringtones
There ya go! Some free ringtones of Roland Jupiter 8 sounds. I came across these via Matrixsynth blog and as I (and the whole Gearjunkies team) love our vintage classic cool synths I thought to post them here too. These ringtones were created by The Mesmers.
Kurzweil introduces PC3 successor – PC3K8
The PC3 introduced the world to a new generation of ground-breaking Kurzweil technology, having a synthesis architecture that remains unparalleled in depth and flexibility, combined with a staggering amount of effects processing power. The PC3 sound set, which encompasses everything from the traditional to the cutting edge, has been widely acknowledged as second to none. And now the PC3’s successor has arrived. The Kurzweil PC3K is the pinnacle of our PC3 line, bridging the gap between Kurzweil’s past successes and present innovations.
djDecks v0.99 released
djDecks v0.99 is released. Changes include improved master tempo quality, Reloop Digital Jockey controller mapping, and some smaller fixes and improvements.