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Feeltune Rhizome demonstration – Gearjunkies Video
Before the Messe we made our own list of products we definately wanted to see and feel. One of those new (announced) products was the Feeltune Rhizome. It is like a hardware DAW. All the stuff you need to make music in a box, so to speak. Easy to use like a groove machine, powerful like the latest computer technology, and empowered by the versatility of plugins. The Rhizome is the only box combining samplers, mixing desk, sequencers and synthesizers, totally open and compatible with VSTs.
A Dyna-mite plugin from Softube
Squash drums, get a snappy baseline, enhance track dynamics, duck, gate, key or de-ess – the Valley People Dyna-mite is a swiss army knife limiter/expander design with unique character that inspires to new sounds! The Valley People Dyna-mite was designed in the 80’s and has become a secret weapon for some. For others, it’s still a hidden treasure just waiting to be discovered. It features a limit mode, an expander mode, a gate mode, a de-esser mode and on top of that, two sidechain modes that let you duck or follow a track. All the options breathe of the Dyna-mite’s very special vibe and flavor. This new Softube plugin is set for release on may 3.
Introducing IRCAM Tools by Flux
Flux:: Sound and Picture Development in collaboration with IRCAM proudly presents the forthcoming IRCAM Tools product range. The IRCAM Tools products express the result of over twenty years of fundamental research within the realms of music related digital signal processing. First out, Flux present a series of products evolved from two major fields of technology, Acoustic & Cognitive Spaces, and Sound Analysis & Synthesis.
Behringer releases PRO MIXER DX2000USB
These days a DJ gig can command a lot more than a mic and a couple of turntables. You may need to accommodate a multimedia presentation, a variety of audio platforms (vinyl, CDs, mp3) and multiple mics—all at the same event! That’s why BEHRINGER is proud to present the 7-channel DX2000USB with its built-in USB/audio interface—an invaluable tool for the DJ-of-all-trades.
Fairlight CMI Legacy for your Reason – Video
Five months in the making, my new Refill “Fairlight CMI Legacy” is now available from PowerFX.com. All music examples and sound programming by Patrick Fridh Aka Bitley™. This library collects an awesome amount of ultra clean recordings of the original sounds from the Fairlight CMI II, the world’s first real sampling based workstation as premiered some time before 1980. And this entire Reason 4 library costs much less than 64 kilobytes of memory did in 1980.
U-He ACE runthrough by Torley – Video
The software synthesizer ACE (Any Cable Everywhere) delivers top quality sound at a highly competitive price. The selection of modules and clear layout make ACE the ideal instrument for newcomers delving into the fascinating world of modular synthesis. The number of ways to connect modules together is practically infinite, and you will soon discover how much more fun it is to make your own sounds in ACE than in a non-modular synthesizer. Torley is a Youtube user that gives demonstrations on a regular basis of new and interesting software instruments. The video below is on the ACE synth from Urs Heckmann. We think it is a very interesting synth with some really cool sounds. But … you deicde for yourself.
Universal Audio Announces 4-710D Mic Preamp & DI
Universal Audio announced a new addition to its award-winning line of premium analog recording hardware: the 4-710D Four-Channel “Twin-finity” Mic Preamp & DI with Dynamics. As the newest member of UA’s popular analog product lineup, the 4-710D combines UA’s classic design approach with several modern innovations — creating a unique studio device suited to a wide range of applications.
NI Abbey Road Drums Tutorial Video
This tutorial gives an overview of both Abbey Roads 60s and 70s Drums, explaining basic parameters and the mixing desk as well as some of the advanced features such as randomization.These KONTAKT Instruments contain no emulations or modeling of any kind – ABBEY ROAD 60s and 70s DRUMS are built entirely of high-quality samples of vintage drum kits from the 1960s and 1970s, made accessible via an easy-to-use interface newly created in conjunction with the Abbey Road experts. Made up of thousands of painstakingly sampled hits, every sound in these KONTAKT Instruments were recorded in Abbey Road’s legendary Studio Two using classic vintage equipment from that period.
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.
New iCon controllers specifications [update]
Yesterday we posted information and pictures on the new products in the iController series. Below are some of the specificatons of the iStage, iCreative and iDJ.
Introducing NEW Rodec Patch Live
Rodec is glad to introduce to you the NEW Rodec Patch Live. The RODEC Patch Live eliminates all problems you encounter while connecting your computer based DJ system to the fixed club or bar installation.
Spectrasonics announce new features and sounds for Omnisphere and Trilian
Leading virtual instrument developer Spectrasonics have announced a brand new free update for the multi-award winning Omnisphere and Trilian at this year’s Frankfurt Musikmesse. Version 1.3 offers new performance features including real-time performance sync capabilities allowing all three Spectrasonics instruments to be used together in some unique ways, Groove Lock Envelopes, new sounds, videos and more.
Introducing the limited edition Future Retro UV Orb
Only 40 units will be offered with this UV green finish that glows brightly under blacklight. Same features and functions as the standard Orb unit. The Orb is an easy to use, single track, step-based digital sequencer, ideal for controlling our XS semi-modular synthesizer as well as other analog CV/Gate or MIDI synthesizers. The Orb is also a perfect solution for controlling 303 clones which often lack the essential sequencer.
ESI announces KeyControl 25/49 XT
The KeyControl 25 XT and KeyControl 49 XT have an exceptionally stylish aluminum cabinet and white solid glossy plastic side panels. They provide four fully programmable endless encoders, function buttons as well as a pitch bend and modulation slider.
SM Pro Audio MPatch 5.1 Passive Surround Controller
Designed to provide true passive analog control over surround studio monitoring systems the MPATCH 5.1 employs a newly designed multi gang passive switching system with incredible accuracy which in the past would have only been posible in units costing 1000’s of dollars.