Noisepad is a user friendly drum computer, sequencer and beat creator made specifically for live performances and instant result. It has been designed to give you the most functionality and fun without having to go through a steep learning curve. After installation you’ll find 5 preloaded soundbanks of 12 samples each, ready to start the beat making. You’ll be bouncing your head within 5 minutes, that’s a promise!
These are the 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.
For all Maschine users and anyone who’s interested in the new Native Instruments Maschine MKII, there is an axclusive demonstration this weekend in Rotterdam. The text continues in Dutch below.
We all know the high-end HIFI and studio monitoring headphones by Ultrasone. Now, the manufacturer of high quality headphones has developed high-end DJ headphones. With their own experience and knowledge they drew on the experiences of DJs from all over the world in the development of these luxurious Signature DJ headphones.
Reloop IN-2 Flash Black is the name of the In Ear headphones solution for private and professional applications. These headphones are equally appropriate for use as stage or studio monitors while performing perfectly for mobile media players such as smart phones or MP3 players. Thanks to the especially isolated ear plugs with strong 10 mm drivers ambient noise is shout out while a powerful and brilliant sound unfolds in your ears. The included silicon buds in 2 different sizes guarantee high wearing comfort for an intense listening experience even for longer periods. As already known from Reloop’s RHP headphones series the INP-2 comes in a Flash Black colour variant.
Man, what a fuss these past weeks since Pioneer revealed the CDJ-2000nexus to the public. A fantastic upgrade form the first version. However one feature shook the DJ scene, and created two opposing sides. The younger DJ’s welcomed the new ‘SYNC’ feature. The slightly older DJ’s were appalled by this feature. “Now anyone can pose as a DJ! Just hit the sync button!” Without taking any side on this matter, the discussion went on for days, weeks. If you want to read more about it, just Google it and you will find lots and lots of editorial thoughts on the ‘Sync fucntion discussion’. Or, … you could watch Laidback Luke doing a performance ont he Nexus!
News from Serato. They have just released three updates for their software products. You can now download updates for Serato Itch, Serato Scratch Live and Serato Video.
After months of development and refinement AlchimieDJ are pleased to announce the release of Alchimie Zinc™. Want to sync your media files with your favorite DJ program and save hours of time in the process? Then Alchimie Zinc™ is for you! Zync is a GUI based program to sync folders to crates/subcrates in Serato Scratch Live, Itch, and DJ Intro.
These are the 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.
The guys from Source visited Portishead’s Adrian Utley in his home studio to get his reactions to the Arturia MiniBrute analog synth. While theye were there Adrian gave them a tour of his analogue synth collection (the stuff that was there, that is!). Man, just watch and enjoy this video!
Ableton invites you to take part in one of the free ‘Getting Started with Ableton Live’ workshops – to be held at select dealers in the Benelux this August and September.
From now on, … no-one is allowed to ever complain again (ever!) on a GUI or lay out that isn’t good enough for you. Watch the video and you will understand why we are saying this. The video below is really amazing and for us inspiring. Why? Well because this kid, Zachary Bennoui Taibi shows us how to make beats (and a song) with Propellerhead Reason. Maybe this isn’t that amazing at all, you think. There are lots of young talents showing the older generation (us) a thing or two when it comes to music production. However the story continues, because Zachary is blind! With the help of a screen reader for the blind he uses Reason faster then I do. Really, this is truly amazing and wonderful to watch.
Here it is. Something completely different indeed from our friends at Native Instruments. Take a look at the world’s first 2+2 channel mixer and DJ controller in this brand new video. Very soon, DJs will mix tracks, blend beats, and work effects in a whole new way. Name of this DJ mixer will be Kontrol Z2.
Yep, it is teasing time again. Native Instruments just have released a teaser photo of a new device for Traktor. According to Native Instruments this time something a little bit different! Well, put on you thinking hats and start guessing what it could be. Yes, we do know what it is but can’t tell you of course. One thing is pretty sure, you will be amazed and Traktor users will like it!