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Novation Launchpad grid controller for Ableton Live
Novation have released Launchpad, their hands-on, interactive controller for Ableton Live. 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.
Sample Logic releases Morphestra
Morphestra is derived entirely from orchestral recordings and psycho-acoustic sound design. In association with Kirk Hunter Studios and powered by Native Instruments Kontakt Player 3, Morphestra is an epic collection of over 27 GB and 1200+ instruments and multis delivered pre-installed on a pocket-sized Glyph hard drive.
Imageline releases Sakura string instrument
Image line has released Sakura (v1.0.2), a string physical modelling instrument. It costs $99 and is available for Mac OS X and Windows in VST and AU instrument plug-in formats.
Brainworx bx_digital V2 – out now
Brainworx are proud to release V2 of their “modern classic” today. bx_digital V2 is a state-of-the-art digital mastering processor that provides you with a mastering class 11-band equalizer, M/S De-Esser, Mono-Maker and intelligent Bass- and Presence-Shifters, plus extra M/S features, such as Pan for M&S, and Stereo Width Control. bx_digital V2 works in 3 modes (!) including a sophisticated “M/S Mastering” mode and emulates the three most outstanding modes of the analogue Modus EQ bx1, whereas the software offers literally all the features of the hardware including the M/S-SOLO-Buttons, and a lot of functions that the hardware doesn´t even offer (Auto Listen, etc.).
Softube Releases Tube-Tech CL 1B Native
Tube-Tech CL 1B is a true studio classic, heard on tons and tons of records for the past 20 years. Like its hardware counterpart, the Tube-Tech CL 1B native plug-in sounds soft, smooth, groovy and can compress an insane amount of dB’s without sounding bad.
Kenton expand line of MIDI devices
Leading electronics expert Kenton has gained a reputation for building the ultimate in studio solutions – solutions that form the hub of recording studios the world over. And with the Merge-4 Intelligent MIDI Merge and the LNDR MIDI Line Driver, their range of rock-solid solutions just got bigger.
Allen & Heath announces Xone:DX
The Xone:DX is a new performance audio controller for electronic DJs and is the result of close design collaboration. The DX has been co-engineered with new Serato ITCH DJ software that now offers 4-decks and DJ FX.
ARTURIA version 2.0 of the CS-80V now shipping
Arturia announces that is has updated its reproduction of the legendary Yamaha® CS-80, the CS-80V to version 2.0.
DCAM Synth Squad Video Quicktips
Synth Squad are 3 modelled synthesizers – Strobe, Amber and Cypher – bulging with the immense weight and power of old-school analogue. These are no mere emulations stunted by the limitations of the past. Instead, they combine the best features from legendary machines with new and exciting ideas to drag them kicking and screaming into the modern world. FXpansion has released several videos to give us more insight in the use of these new software synths.
DJAY version 3 released
A new era in digital DJing has begun: djay 3 — completely revamped. A ton of hot new features have been added, including Automatic Beat & Tempo Detection, Auto-Cut Scratching™, Beat-Matched Looping, enhanced Audio FX, Automix Queue, Auto-Gain, MIDI Learn, plus a whole lot more.
Presonus ships Studio One software
PreSonus is now shipping Studio One Pro and Studio One Artist, the groundbreaking music-creation and production applications for Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista. Studio One makes audio recording and MIDI sequencing simple, yet provides a wealth of professional features.
New Traktor Controller from NI coming soon
Richie Hawtin using Maschine and an upcoming Traktor controller at Saturday Adventure Club on September 19th. Native Instruments haven’t released any details yet but all will disclosed early november. Untill then get a glimpse of the new controller in this video (0:52 seconds)!
FabFilter releases Rob Lee Sound Set for FabFilter Twin 2
FabFilter has released the Rob Lee Sound Set for FabFilter Twin 2, its powerful software synthesizer. The bank includes 145 dance, house and techno oriented presets by top notch sound designer Rob Lee. For many years, Rob mainly did sound design for hardware synthesizers, but lately he has had great success with sound sets for various software synthesizers.
Propellerhead Record micro video tutorial 15
A look at what Record has to offer Reason owners besides audio recording, fantastic mixing, out-of-this-world time stretch and such. We’re taking a look at sequencer enhancements, rack improvements, multi-processing and much more.
Moog Music introduces the MIDI MuRF Pattern Editor
Since its launch in the summer of 2009, Moog’s newest Moogerfooger, the MF-105M MIDI MuRF has been an instant success. With eight analog filters under MIDI and CV control, the MIDI MuRF is one of the most powerful and flexible sound design tools around. Now for the icing on an already very sweet cake, Moog is releasing the MIDI MuRF Pattern Editor.