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Worlds First iPAD GUITAR DJ Frame

Half guitar, half DJ setup, yes it is the World’s First iPAD GUITAR DJ Frame, the MANTARAY iTAR. Adaptable for left or right handed users. The video below shows VJFranzK working a prototype. He is planning a production series. Message him to get on the waiting list to BUY, as he will make more, he will contact you in order. Custom orders (colors, materials) are possible! These are handmade in the USA by Artists and Musicians. This frame can take your iPad music performance to the next level!

Novation Dicer – The Video

Dicer was designed by Novation in collaboration with Ean Golden – DJ and curator of DJ Tech Tools. Ean came up with the concept of a controller that fits on the turntable, and his contribution has been crucial in helping Novation design and develop Dicer. Developed with Serato, this palm-sized cue point and looping controller has been designed to fit exactly where you need it: on your turntables, CDJs, mixer or laptop. Dicer always ships in pairs – one for each side. Although Dicer has been designed to integrate with Serato, it also works with other DJ software. Setup files for Traktor Scratch and Traktor Scratch Pro are available online at www.novationmusic.com.

New OS and new Sounds from Nord Keyboards

Update for the Nord Stage EX OS and Sound Manager released. The Nord Stage EX OS is updated to v6.02. The most significant enhancement with this update is the compatibility with the v5 platform. Nord have also corrected a few minor issues with the String Resonance functionality and an issue that could occur if the Swell pedal was set to ”All”.

Vermona announces two new synths

Vermona just announced two new synths, due for release in august/september this year. The Mono Lancet is a two VCO monosynth priced at Euro 449. The Kick Lancet is a kick drum synth which is based on the KICK channel of the DRM1 MKIII with a retail price of Euro 265.

Quick view on the Line6 Midi Mobilizer – Video

The only one of its kind, MIDI Mobilizer™ is the most portable MIDI system ever. Connect it to an Apple iPhone or iPod touch to play, record, and backup MIDI information any time, any place. Stop dragging around your computer. MIDI Mobilizer is the fastest, lightest and easiest way to manage all your MIDI data. Easily backup and transfer all your MIDI parameters to and from Line 6 gear and all classic and modern MIDI equipment.

de la Mancha truc2 multi-effect released

de la Mancha informed us about its latest release, truc2, a modulated multi-effect plugin co-developed with sink. It is available now as a Windows VST for only $24. truc2 is a multi-effect plug-in with 4 different effect modules and two automated XY pads to modulate their levels and parameters. It is designed to add variation and movement, anywhere along the scale of subtle to overkill and is suitable for any material.

GForce Imposcar2 hardware controller – part 2

A few months ago we brought you a story about the GForce Imposcar2 hardware controller that Mario Jurisch had built for GForce. Back then there were no plans for a production run. It would stay a ‘one off’ project. Mario, however, decided the built another controller just for himself. And this controller has reached near completion. Was the first version just a controller, Mario’s personal version has a keyboard section.

480 new presets with DCAM Synth Squad update

DCAM Synth Squad has been updated to v1.0.3.11. This is a recommended update for all users. To celebrate the release of DCAM: Synth Squad 1.0.3, which includes over 480 new presets, FXpansion thought they’d have some fun recreating some classic synth riffs. Can you spot them all?