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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.
Sugar Bytes Effectrix 1.4 Update now available
Effectrix is now available as 64bit version, so it can now be used in all super modern production environments without problems. Additionally there are new improvements like MidiLearn for Bypass, Chaos and Random.
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.
Novation Dicer – The Game Changer
Dicer provides compact Cue Point and Looping control for the digital DJ. Locking straight into the Technics SL 1200 series’ 45-adapter hole, the two Dicers place backlit soft-touch ‘dice’ buttons right where they’re needed – on the decks, just inches away from the vinyl.
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.
LinPlug June Updates
This month Linplug have 3 updates, new RTAS support and a slightly lowered price for one product: Saxlab.
Steinberg Nuendo 5 now available
Steinberg commences shipping of Nuendo 5 to its distributors and resellers worldwide. Steinberg’s award-winning advanced post, live and audio production system can be purchased now in our Online Shop and will soon be available at your local dealer.