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Tonelux introduces TILT eight channel tone control
The innovative TILT control, designed by Tonelux founder Paul Wolff, rebalances a channel’s high- and low-frequency content via a single knob, and was first featured on the company’s MP1a discrete mic preamp module. TILT will get its European premier at the coming MusikMesse this week.
Demo video of the OTO Biscuit effect processor
Add depth, texture and organic behavior to synths, basslines, drum machines and virtual sounds from computers with BISCUIT. By using 8-bit converters, digital processing and analog resonant filters, Biscuit opens up a wide range of sounds from harsh distortion, digital and aliasing artifacts to warm and fat 8-bit sounds. Producers, deejays, musicians and sound lovers can use BISCUIT to extend their sound creation possi- bilities. BISCUIT will find its place in studios, on stages or even in clubs.The video below is from BigCityMusic and according to them: “The king of bit crushing has arrived!”
Akai Pro APC20 introduction video
The APC20 offers legendary Akai Pro APC build quality with a compact footprint. The APC20 is the link between human and computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression. Whether you are an electronic music artist and Live is your canvas, a DJ using Live to mix or remix tracks, or a more traditional musician using Live on stage or in the studio, you will find the APC20 to the intuitive, powerful instrument that directly links your inspiration with Ableton Live. It can also be the ideal companion for your APC40. How, … just watch the video.
Mopho Keys – It is almost here!
Since the past NAMM we all know that a keyboard version of the Mopho is in the works by Dave. On the website of Dave Smith Instruments some more information has been posted. Most important is that if all works out in the final development stage, the Mopho Keyboard will be available Mid-April.
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.
Apple Logic Pro 9.1.1. update available
Logic Pro 9.1 is an update to Logic Pro 9, which is part of the paid upgrade to Logic Studio
(2009).
Tannoy announce new range of Reveal monitors
The iconic Reveal studio monitor is back and better than ever. Tannoy unveil two new models in a range that doesn’t compromise on sound quality.
ARTURIA announces THE ONE
Arturia announces THE ONE, a single-box containing every Arturia software instrument and a single license to activate one of them. This product comes from a simple observation: in stores, it may not always be possible to find the title you want. Dealers may have one instrument in stock, but not all products by the company. The idea with THE ONE is to make sure all titles are in one box and the user decides which one he will authorize.
Tour of Vince Clarks studio – Analogue Gear Heaven
Via a post of Tara Busch (AnalogueSuicide), we came across this awesome video from Motherboard TV of their visit to the studio of Synthpop Legend Vince Clarke. He’s famous for founding three of the most popular and lasting musical acts in history: Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure. Vince nowadays lives in the woods of Main (USA). He shows us his synth temple called, appropriately, The Cabin!
New firmware updates CDJ-2000 & 900 Players & rekordbox
Pioneer released a new version of their rekordbox™ music management, which enables DJs to connect their laptops directly to the CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 decks. It launches alongside an essential firmware upgrade for both players that adds several major new features and improvements (firmware v3.00).
Crysonic releases nXtasy V3
nXtasy is considered to be the leading and best sounding multi-octave Harmonic Tube Saturation inducing DSP plug-in in use by many Audio professionals today. V3 improves the magical results attained by its predecessor V2 in a brand new product bringing many new and very exciting features including core enhancements, performance enhancements together with a completely new gorgeous UI revamp to match.
Dynaudio Acoustics announces the new BM5A MKII studio monitor
Dynaudio Acoustics’ BM5A monitors have become something of a legend in monitoring circles, thanks largely to their accuracy, clarity, and that they can deliver a punch well above their weight. Now Dynaudio Acoustics have taken the original design and made it even better. The result: BM5A MKII nearfield precision monitors with ultra-accurate handcrafted driver technology.
Celemony announce Melodyne updates
Celemony Software GmbH is pleased to announce that Melodyne editor, the first product to offer the patented DNA Direct Note Access technology, will be updated to version 1.1 in April. The free update improves the sound quality, performance and reliability of the software, optimizes numerous functions, and fixes a number of bugs. At the same time as the Melodyne editor update, updates will be appearing for Melodyne assistant and Melodyne essential RTAS.
Roland V-Combo VR-700 is now shipping
Roland is proud to announce that the V-Combo VR-700 Stage Keyboard () is now shipping. Featuring the best of Roland’s acclaimed Virtual Tone Wheel organ, full 88-key multi-sampled piano, and pro synthesizer sounds, the V-Combo is perfect for players who need an all-in-one keyboard for a variety of musical settings, including houses of worship, stage performances, and rehearsal studios.
Tone2 release State of Art Expansion for Gladiator 2
The State of Art expansion is an expansion pack for Gladiator 2, designed by professional sound designers: Bastiaan van Noord, Bryan ‘Xenos’ Lee, Alusio de Lima, Dajan Izzo, Massimo Bosco, Marco Scherer, Patchen Preston and Markus Feil.