Posts Tagged 'DJ gear'

Apple introduces iOS 7 with Redesigned User Interface & Great New Features

September 10, 2013·0 comments·

Apple today announced iOS 7, featuring a completely redesigned stunning new user interface, will be available starting Wednesday, September 18 to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users as a free software update. iOS 7 has hundreds of great new features, including Control Center, Notification Center, improved Multitasking, AirDrop, enhanced Photos, Safari, Siri and introduces iTunes Radio, a free Internet radio service based on the music you listen to on iTunes. In addition, iOS 7 has been engineered with deep technical and design integration with both iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c.

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Fancy White finish for the Pioneer DDJ-SX White

September 10, 2013·0 comments·

Just like we could expect from Pioneer, they now are adding a new colour option to its popular DDJ-SX dj controller for Serato DJ software: cool pearl white.

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

New sample instruments company – Rattly and Raw

September 10, 2013·0 comments·

Dirty, cheap, cranky, crusty little gems to fill those cracks in your productions. These instruments are designed to be ‘that little extra thing’ that so many tracks end up needing. In the real world, most of these instruments have maybe only a few playable notes or at best a limited range!

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Impact Soundworks Trial Pack – Free Download

September 9, 2013·0 comments·

Impact Soundworks released the Impact Soundworks Trial Pack, a free download showcasing a collection of 26 carefully-selected Kontakt patches and 32 loops from their critically-acclaimed catalog of sampled instruments. The Trial Pack contains a wide range of sounds including ambient textures, world instruments, guitars, bass, percussion, and even patches from the recently-released CURIO: Cinematic Toy Piano.

Synths and workstations

Free 60s and 70s sampled sound with UVI Mello

September 9, 2013·0 comments·

With this free instrument from UVI, they bring back the sounds of the 60s and 70s. Mello is the latest addition to UVI’s stable of award-winning software instruments. As such, UVI has strove to deliver a complete and authentic-sounding software recreation of the popular music landscape-changing 350lb behemoth.

DJ GEAR, Studio Software

Vinyl and CDJ Control with Serato DJ 1.5 Update

September 7, 2013·0 comments·

Serato brings Vinyl and CDJ control to Serato DJ, with their latest update version (1.5). The software inherits their world class NoiseMap™ DVS technology, refined for over 10 years in Serato Scratch Live. Coming October 2013, Serato DJ will support a number of brand new hardware devices, designed specifically for use with Serato DJ. Support for a number of existing Scratch Live devices will come to Serato DJ in February 2014.

Synths and workstations

New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #169

September 7, 2013·0 comments·

Below are some of the new 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.

Synths and workstations

Something For The Weekend: Kid Baltan – Song of the Second Moon

September 6, 2013·0 comments·

This edition of ‘Something For The Weekend‘ is rather a special and personal one. This week Dick Raaymakers (a.ka. Kid Baltan) has passed at the age of 83 years old. We are pretty sure that very little of our readers and followers will know who Kid Baltan was, but for us it was an inspiring person and also an important person when it comes to electronic music. Dick Raaymakers was a pioneer in the field of electronic music and tape music but he has also realized numerous music theater pieces and has published many theoretical essays.

Synths and workstations

Korg Introduces the KR MINI (Rhythm)

September 6, 2013·0 comments·

Korg is bringing back the classic rhythm machine as a mini drum machine. Energize your practices and performances with diverse rhythm patterns! The KR mini – an easy, simple and compact rhythm machine with a built-in speaker and optional battery power for play-anywhere convenience.

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Novation Announces Launchpad Mini Controller

September 5, 2013·0 comments·

Wow, Novation sure is on fire! This is the third product in two days they announce. Novation introduce the Launchpad Mini: the Launchpad for the iPad Generation. Launchpad Mini is a compact version of the celebrated Novation Launchpad, featuring 64 three-colour Launch pads and 16 performance buttons that enable you to produce and perform music with your iPad® – as well as your PC or Mac – by playing loops and effects.

DJ GEAR

Philips and Armin van Buuren launch DJ sound system

September 5, 2013·0 comments·

News from the Gearjunkies hometown Eindhoven: Philips and Armin van Buuren are launching the M1X-DJ System. Combining a sleek design aesthetic and easy-to-use interface with innovative technology, the M1X-DJ allows anyone who wants to mix, play and share their music in one portable device. It combines a DJ controller and sound system that comes integrated with an Apple Lightning connector and Bluetooth connectivity and works seamlessly with the djay 2 app from Algoriddim.

DJ GEAR, Studio Software

Native Instruments iMASCHINE Artist Expansions Introduced

September 5, 2013·0 comments·

Native Instruments recently released RAW WORKS – a signature iMASCHINE Expansion created by in-demand producer Nottz. RAW WORKS is the third in a growing series of signature Artist Expansions exclusive to iMASCHINE – a complete, portable groove sketchpad for iPad and iPhone.

DJ GEAR

Pioneer DDJ-SP1 add-on controller for Serato DJ

September 5, 2013·0 comments·

Serato DJ users can reach new heights of spontaneity and creativity as Pioneer releases the Digital DDJ-SP1: the add-on controller designed for seamless access to the software’s four decks and inspiring performance features.

Synths and workstations

Allen & Heath iLive and ME manage Tindersticks anniversary show

September 4, 2013·0 comments·

An Allen & Heath iLive system with 18 ME-1 personal mixers were employed for a special 21st anniversary show of UK band, Tindersticks. Part of a European summer tour, the band performed a special set at the Blue Balls Festival in Lucern, Switzerland, where a 17 piece string section played alongside the regular 6 piece band.

Synths and workstations

The Academy of Electronic Music is Live!

September 3, 2013·0 comments·

Today the Academy of Electronic Music has been launched, by Google, Armada Music, Point Blank and DJ Mag. The Academy of Electronic Music is a social music school that connects electronic music makers & lovers from around the globe, finding and developing the next generation of superstar DJ’s and producers. Discover new tracks from upcoming talents. If you are a producer: submit your own and take your chance to get your track released by Armada Music. Learn from the best via live Hangouts with famous DJ’s and producers and connect with each other through the AEM Google+ Community.

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