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KRK Ergo and VXT8 – Gearjunkies Review Part One
On the internet on forums a lot of people are looking for information on monitors. A lot of people don’t know what to look for and how to listen when it comes to monitors. Before I will review I’d like to explain what I think is important to look for.
KRK Ergo and VXT8 – Gearjunkies Review Part Two
This is our second part of our review on the KRK Ergo and the VXT8 monitors. The first part focused mainly on the ERGO digital room analysis/correction system. Part two focuses on the top model of the VXT Series monitors.
Yamaha announce the Download.com portal
Top artists interviews and highly topical and constantly updated news and reviews form the heartbeat of www.yamahadownload.com according to Yamaha’s Felicity Gregory, “all the ingredients and elements that are important to musicians at all levels come together on Download, it will prove invaluable to songwriters, bands, teachers and there’s also much in there for beginners too, it’s a great place for musicians to get closer to their music and learn from top professionals, the site will change from week to week ensuring it is always fresh and relevant.”
UMG and Serato announces secure digital delivery service for DJs
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, have commenced promotional music delivery to DJs using Whitelabel.net.
Poly Evolver keyboard updated
Dave Smith Instruments has released an updated version of its flagship synthesizer keyboard, the Poly Evolver. The new version boasts 60 potentiometers among its complement of 78 rotary controls. “The response to the pot edition of the Prophet ’08 has been overwhelmingly positive,” said company founder Dave Smith, “so we decided to extend that functionality to the Poly Evolver, as well.”
Novation Launchpad Now Shipping
Novation is very proud to announce that the Launchpad, hands-on interactive controller for Ableton Live, is now shipping and widely available in stores and online. Launchpad is a compact controller unlike any other, which is designed to give electronic music makers of today the most interactive experience possible in Ableton Live. It communicates bi-directionally with the software to give users real-time session feedback: now you really can Play Live.
Able10 – 10 FREE Livepacks
To celebrate the Able10 anniversary, Ableton is giving away 10 free, exclusive Live Packs from Ableton artists. Take a look inside these songs and sounds and see how these exceptional artists work their Live mojo.
Custom Moog Little Phatty CV in Solar Orange
Exclusively from Sweetwater, the custom Little Phatty Stage II combines new features and flexibility along with a new look that’s sure to stand out in the crowd! The Little Phatty Stage II is an analog synth with the last sound engine designed by the late master innovator, Bob Moog. Little Phatty Stage II is the realization of Bob Moog’s dream to combine his great analog sound with an instrument that is both accessible to most musicians in terms of price, and also designed for live performance. Sweetwater worked closely with Moog Music to find the perfect color for our exclusive edition of this popular analog synth. And to really take it over the top, we’ve had Moog pre-install the CV Output Option, giving this Sweetwater Solar CV Edition far more control and interfacing capabilities than the standard version.
Toontrack Music upgrades EZdrummer to 1.2
EZdrummer 1.2.0 is now available. This update is recommended for all EZdrummer users. It adds essential support for the latest generation of EZX-s.
Ableton launches Able10 – 10 years of ableton. Join the party
Ableton is pleased to announce Able10 – a season of 2 months (November en December) with special offers, events, Give Aways and new products to celebrate the 10 YEARS of ABLETON.
Ableton announces Live INTRO
Ableton Live INTRO – a complete production environment for less than the price of a Plug-In! Live INTRO is the starter-version of Ableton Live and the succeeder of Live 7 LE – but still an extremely powerful product with all the essential features of Ableton Live at an unbelievable low price with more features and loads of content!
Brainworx releases FREE bx_cleansweep v1.0
Brainworx has released a new free plug-in, bx_cleansweep. bx_cleansweep features a lo-pass and hi-pass filter – introducing BX’s “anti-crush” 6 dB lp-filter, taken from bx_digital V2. It is available for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU and RTAS effect plug-in formats.
Hercules announces a special Deejay Trim 4&6 and Scratch starter kit
Hercules unveils the DeeJay Trim 4&6 + Scratch Starter Kit, a timecode DJ mixing kit. This kit is the perfect solution for DJs who want to get started mixing with timecoded records and CDs, and DJs already mixing on their computer who already own vinyl turntables or scratch-capable CD players. Combined with the DeeJay Trim 4&6 audio interface (debuted last summer) this new package will bring your DJing skills to the next level.
Native Instruments Announces TRAKTOR KONTROL X1
Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR KONTROL X1, a highly functional performance controller that gives DJs immediate hands-on control over vital aspects of their performance. Designed by the team behind the groundbreaking TRAKTOR DJ platform, the compact KONTROL X1 offers an unprecedented level of integration with the latest TRAKTOR generation for maximum performance and ease-of-use, and can also efficiently control any MIDI-compatible DJ software on the market.
TeamDNR releases MixControl Channelstrip Pack
TeamDNR Collaborative Designs announces the release of MixControl, a flexible channelstrip package consisting of 2 high quality mixing plug-ins featuring precision measurement equalizers and tight, responsive gate and compressor modules.