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Avid Intros the VENUE MADI Option Card
Avid today introduced the VENUE MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) Option Card, which opens up new workflows to VENUE users, making it easier to integrate VENUE into any existing MADI environment such as a concert venue, broadcast facility, or other fixed installation, using the industry-standard MADI protocol. With the card installed, VENUE users can send and receive up to 64 channels of audio between their VENUE system and a wide variety of MADI-compatible devices, including routers, other digital mixing consoles, and mobile recording setups. In addition, customers can now easily accommodate more complex workflows that would typically require the use of a patchbay.
Teenage Engineering OP-1 new demotrack Fresh and Raw
Not super extraordinary, just two new demos of the tape EQ and the distinct and raw sound of the OP-1. Teenage Engineering are working hard right now to finish the OP-1. But They will try to post more demos soon.
Faderfox midicontrollers go USB
Designed for live use on stage – These probably world’s smallest DJ-controllers are designed for live use on the stage. All Faderfox controllers are professionally manufactured in series in Germany, ensuring high quality. The 3rd generation brings a lot of new features like USB connection, better controls, access to four decks, access to four FX slots and much more.
Lexicon LXP Native Reverb Plug-in Bundle now available
Lexicon announced that its LXP Native Reverb Bundle has started shipping. This powerhouse bundle is a collection of Lexicon’s four most popular reverbs: Chamber, Hall, Plate and Room, with more than 220 of the most versatile and finely crafted studio presets from Lexicon’s vast library of sounds.
Way Out Ware teams up with Roger Linn
WayOutWare released a press statement that they have teamed up with none other then Roger Linn on the Adrenalinn Sync project.
Access announces Limited Edition WhiteOut Virus TI
Access just announced a Limited Edition of their Virus TI. The Virus TI Keyboard is the second part of the Virus TI WhiteOut limited edition. Only 150 units have been produced and all feature a laser engraved serial number plate on the bottom of the instrument. The technical specifications are identical to the Virus TI Keyboard 2009, the color scheme of the housing does differ as you can see.
GForce Imposcar2 hardware controller – part 4 – The Video
A short presentation of Mario’s last project. The impOSCar 2 Controller “Keyboard Version”. Watching this video made us even more amazed. This thing ROCKS!
GForce Imposcar2 hardware controller – part 3
And there it is! Mario has just finished his fantastic impOSCar 2 Controller “Keyboard Version”. Comment of Chris Mcleod from GForce was: “Stunning!” And yes, we totally agree. This machine looks so cool that you would love to take it and go and play with it. Earlier Mario mentioned the controller would maybe go up for auction or people could make a bid for it, … but this thing took up so much time and money in parts that he is just as happy to just keep it for himself. (And who could blame him for that?) But then again…. for the right offer?
Sony updates Acid and Soundforge Consumer versions
Sony Creative Software today announced new versions of its consumer software product line, providing users with powerful yet easy to use tools for developing and editing creative digital content such as videos, music, podcasts, photos and more. Each application has been specifically designed to help anyone easily make their creative inspirations come to life. The new software lineup includes Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 audio editing and production software and ACID Music Studio 8 music creation and mixing software.
Mackie adds two new mixers to VLZ3 series
Mackie today announces two new mid-format analog consoles, each featuring dual internal FX processors, dedicated compression and 4-track recording via USB – the 24-channel 2404-VLZ3 and 32-channel 3204-VLZ3. Mackie VLZ3 4-Bus Premium FX Mixers with USB deliver proven, professional sound quality and performance in an ultra-compact and rugged design with the channel count needed for SR applications.
Livid Ohm64 Tutorial with Elliot Lipp – Video
Livid’s very own product specialist Mike Abb shot a video recently of DJ/Producer Elliot Lipp explaining how he uses his Ohm64. Elliot’s live performance is centered around his Ohm64 and in this video he lets you in on some of his performance secrets using Ableton Live. After the tutorial there is a section of his live performance from a recent show in Austin, Texas that was filmed at Aces Lounge. What’s particularly cool about the performance video is how he uses the launchpad as a mouse of sorts for his live set.
Have fun with the Sonic Charge Patternarium
Sonic Charge have created an online tool that they call The MicroTonic Patternarium. You could describe Patternarium as an online collaborative patch randomizer. It continuously generates new sounds and rhythms for MicroTonic through principles of evolution. You get to vote on whether rhythms should prosper and procreate or if they should die. Call it musical darwinism – survival of the phattest.
Little Boots freaking on the Korg Monotron
Little Boots got her hands on a Korg Monotron and made this video. This is what she ahd to say about it in her own words: “…just got this cool little gadget from korg… at first thought it was gonna be a stylophone rip off but on playing with it is totally different and really cool! This was literally my first go on it so making a bit of a messy racket but you get the idea… also please note this video is probably only interesting to about 10% of people on here… sorry!”
Well? We like it!
Voxengo Crunchessor 2.6 track compressor released
Voxengo Crunchessor version 2.6 is now available for download. Voxengo Crunchessor is a general-purpose track compressor for professional audio production applications. It is available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.
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.