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EKS announces the OTUS dj controller
From the Dutch importer we got the news that EKS is working on Version 2 of it’s XP10 Dj Controller, called EKS OTUS. As far as we saw they only had a mockup but, … it looked like a million bucks! One detail that is very clear is that at the coming MusikMesse in Frankfurt the OTUS will be introduced to the general public.
Go MINIMAL with Ueberschall
Minimal House is a sophisticated specialists sample collection comprised of productions with condensed tonal intensity for maximum emphasis. This library comes with 900 Loops and Samples, gathered in 24 construction kits and contains over 1.6GB of sample content. Main tasks of this Ueberschall product are live use, DJ sets and behind the scenes sound commandos. Sound awakenings for novice and advanced mix makers.
The MoogerFooger turns Ten
Moog Music celebrates a decade of revolutionary effects boxes. In December 1997, Dr. Bob Moog, legendary instrument pioneer and founder of Moog Music, introduced the world to his first analog effect module. Now, ten years and seven models later, the MoogerFooger is still going strong.
VTAPE 1.1. the Analog Tape Suite got a new baby
To make their set of tape plugins more complete Virsyn have added a Tape Flanger plugin simulating the playback of two tape machines running at slightly different speed. In addition to this new plugin they also updated Saturator and Delay to version 1.1.
Korg introduces limited editions of X50 and microKorg
Designed to help players better express their individuality and style, Korg unveils special limited edition versions of its popular X50 and microKORG synths. Each new model has a distinct look that offers players a unique stage presence as well as built-in collector’s value.
A persistent, uncontrollable desire from Serato
‘ITCH (ich) noun. a persistent, uncontrollable desire’ – After more than two years in the making, Serato Audio Research today announced a new DJ technology called ITCH. Serato ITCH is an integrated software and hardware solution for digital music selectors and DJs. Serato is working closely with select hardware partners to offer a level of integration, ease of use, and reliability never before seen in the digital DJ realm.
Vienna Ensemble version 3
At this year’s NAMM a few details on Version 3 of the VSL Vienna Ensemble emerged carefully. Clearly though is the fact that this new version is in it’s final development stage.
Sonoma Wire Works introduces Riffworld.com
Sonoma Wire Works introduces RiffWorld.com, an online music collaboration community for RiffWorks users. RiffWorks easy-to-use guitar recording software with built-in online collaboration and podcasting has been updated and integrated with RiffWorld.com. During the beta test, over 600 songs were created by 200 collaborators worldwide (US, Canada, UK, EU, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and more) with no latency or distance problems. RiffWorld.com is now out of beta, and 20,000 RiffWorks users are ready to play.
Electronisounds announces version 1.3 of Ubergate
Electronisounds has released a new version of their first VST effect, ‘Ubergate’. It is a multi-fx plugin comprising of a pattern based gate and two effect chains. Each effect chain features delay, filter with LFO, modulation (chorus/flanger/phaser) and 3-band EQ with Drive.
Vir2 release Elite Orchestral Percussion and Basis plugins
Vir2 Instruments is proud to debut the latest two products in its series of innovative and groundbreaking virtual instruments: Elite Orchestral Percussion and BASiS. Elite Orchestral Percussion offers 19 gigabytes of sterling orchestral percussion with a sophisticated script engine, and BASiS fills the low end with a large collection of electric, upright, fretless, and synth basses with the most features and artificial intelligence ever built into a virtual instrument.
KRK Systems releases ERGO Audio Correction System
KRK Systems announces the release of ERGO, a digital room analysis and correction system. ERGO (Enhanced Room Geometry Optimization) is compatible with all recording and monitoring systems and improves any studio mixing space by correcting for ‘real world’ acoustic problems.
iZotope releases Restoration Software
iZotope has announced iZotope RX audio restoration plug-ins, featuring the essential tools for cleaning and restoring audio.
SampleTank YE bundled with Yamaha MIDI Controllers/Workstations
IK Multimedia is pleased to announce that a special edition of IK Multimedia’s SampleTank, with sounds from over $3500 worth of IK’s awardwinning virtual instrument products, such as Miroslav Philharmonik , SampleMoog, Sonik Synth 2, SampleTron, Studiophonik and SampleTank 2.5, will come bundled inside the Yamaha X-Factor DVD, which ships with all Yamaha music production products, including Yamaha’s KX Series MIDI controllers, Motif XS Series Synthesizers, Mo Series Synthesizers, MM6, S-Series Synthesizers, MW, N and 0 Series Mixers and more.
SSL releases Pro-Convert
Pro-Convert is a new software application designed to improve workflow and make it easier for producers to use their Digital Audio Workstation of choice. Pro-Convert is audio project translation software that facilitates the exchange of entire projects between audio applications. The application is designed to make it much easier and quicker to move projects between producers or facilities where different audio applications are in daily use. Pro-convert is designed to remove the creative and technical constraints presented by an ‘industry standard’ DAW environment.
Hercules announces new DJ controller
Hercules determined that the integration of an audio interface featuring 4 inputs & 4 outputs on the Hercules DJ Console Rmx was both obvious and essential.