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Wacom announces wireless portable DJ control unit

Wacom is introducing NEXTBEAT, a fully integrated professional DJ system, incorporating intuitive touch sensor controls and innovative live performance functions. Its wireless portable control unit enables performers to move free from the main device, resulting in more dynamic and energetic live performances, contrasting to the traditional style of DJs performing inside booths. Nextbeat is not just a revolutionary interface, it is an instrument DJs can create new, original, and intuitive music through playing Nextbeat.

Overloud updates TH1 effect suite

Overloud TH1, is the 4th genearation engine-powered, Custom Guitar Effect Suite. Version 1.1 offers a large set of new features and models together with improved functionality. To celebrate the release of version 1.1 and the introduction of the user-customizable IR-based cabinet, Overloud is giving a copy of the full version of Recabinet TH1 Edition, a value of $39, to every person registering TH1 between now and April 6th, 2009.

VST plugins on your MAC? Yes you can!

Install Windows plugins on your mac! With this new VFX Host Software for Mac from SM Pro Audio you can now load and play plugins, which are not available on the mac platform. Now every V-Machine owner who uses a mac can configure banks and presets and sync it with their machine.

Mixblendr open source remixing software

Mixblendr is the first open source audio editing and remixing software for the web. Mixblendr lets fans create remixes in real-time in a browser, and lets bands host their own remix competitions on their websites. It is easy to setup and it is free. Mixblendr is also a software platform for interactive music development on a variety of platforms. You can read more about the project here.

Audient introduces new ZEN console at MusikMesse2009

At this years MusikMesse will introduce ZEN. It is a compact, classic analogue recording and mixing console. Dual inputs provide the mic/line input stage and the DAW return path, offering a flexible system for connecting to a DAW or stand alone recorder. With individual DAW record outputs, mono and stereo buses, auxes, a sophisticated monitor section and an optional digital output interface, Zen allows simple audio connection to the rest of the production set-up.