It has been five short years since the launch of the magnificent Octopus and the start of genoQs Machines. What a story – and what better time to set another mark in the ground with an extraordinary machine: Octopus “Diva”.
Just a few weeks ago we presented you the first controller app for iPad called Midipad. It is an exciting new app for the iPad/iPhone for music creation and live-performance. The striking feature of midipad is its ability to directly communicate via network-MIDI-protocol. So there is no need to install any communication-peer-software on the Mac! Simply plug-and-play via Apple Bonjour – wireless.
Today was a good day! Yes, the good people from TM Audio (dutch importer) send us a shiny Xone:DX controller to play with. It is always cool to unbox ‘new gear’. That’s what we live for (… amongst other activities of course). In the coming weeks we are going to put this DX to the test and get a review going, so we can let you know what we think about this controller. Allen & Heath released this Xone:DX earlier this year. It is a new performance audio controller for electronic DJs and is the result of close design collaboration between Allen & Heath and Serato. The Xone:DX with Serato ITCH DJ software now offers 4 Virtual Decks and the latest Serato DJ FX.
Rana Sobhany woke up at 5:30am to pre-order her iPad on March 12th, and got in line to pick it up at 2am on April 3rd. She rocked the house over the weekend at the iPad Dev Camp in Silicon Valley and here we learn how she was DJ’ing there.
On Wednesday April 21st at 7 pm, Moog Music and Pastemagazine.com will launch the second season of Live at Moog with Amanda Palmer. Live at Moog is an innovative web video series featuring performances filmed at the legendary Moog Music factory in Asheville, North Carolina.
Yesterday Native Instruments released MASCHINE 1.5, a major free update that significantly increases the functionality and creative potential of the acclaimed computer-based music production system. With more classic drum machine features, improved host integration, new sampling functions, an extended sound library, and even more efficient workflow, the 1.5 software expands on the concept of MASCHINE as the most integrated and intuitive groove production studio for producers, live musicians and DJs. Below is a video of Justin Myracks, aka F Major, who builds a beat from scratch on Maschine version 1.5. This is not a tutorial – it simply shows how fast and hands-on Maschine is for creating a great groove.
Native Instruments today released MASCHINE 1.5, a major free update that significantly increases the functionality and creative potential of the acclaimed computer-based music production system. With more classic drum machine features, improved host integration, new sampling functions, an extended sound library, and even more efficient workflow, the 1.5 software expands on the concept of MASCHINE as the most integrated and intuitive groove production studio for producers, live musicians and DJs.
“March 29, 2004“. Yes, that was the day we implemented a NEWS section into the Gearjunkies website. And almost six years later we have reached news post number 5000. Congratulations to …. ourselves! Of all those 5000 posts there were big hits and there were misses. Some barely got read and others shot through the roof with reads!
British mixer manufacturer, Allen & Heath, will be showcasing a selection of its products from the iLive digital series and its dedicated broadcast and recording mixers at the AES London in May 2010. A highlight will be the iDR-16 3U MixRack and iLive-R72 rackmountable control surface, which together provide a space saving, lightweight digital live mixing system, bringing the same power, sonic performance and flexibility of the larger touring iLive systems to a significantly lower price point.
This ‘much-anticipated’ next version of the Imposcar softsynth is in its final development stage. According to their own website, GForce are putting their heads down once more and get on with the job of completing this instrument. So we have to wait just a few until GForce is unveiling the final version. That said, … we came across a very interesting ‘sometin’ ‘sometin’ on the internet. A GForce Imposcar2 hardware controller! Looking at the pictures, … that is a sweet controller, right? To be completely clear, the persons in the picture below are members of Underworld together with Dave Spiers from GForce. The guy playing with the controller is Darren Price of Underworld, contributor of many sounds to the (version 1) impOSCar soft synth. So there is an onvious connection between Underworld and GForce.
Waves Webinars is your chance to hear from Waves artists and insiders, and get your questions answered. The next one takes place Wednesday, April 21st at 4PM EST and will give you an inside look at our new Chris Lord-Alge Artist Signature Collection.
Avid announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Euphonix, a leader in large-format digital audio consoles, media controllers and peripherals. With the acquisition, Avid will deliver a broad range of audio and video control surfaces and consoles designed to meet the needs of customers ranging from the independent professional to the high-end broadcaster. Avid plans to continue to support and sell both Euphonix control surfaces and Avid’s existing ICON solution, enabling customers to leverage existing investments in industry-leading hardware.
Novamusik has got some very cool Limited Editions Moogerfoogers for sale. New styles are Special Edition “Whitewash Wood”, Special Edition “Lunar Ash” and Limited Edition “Lunar Whitewash”. On the floor, the desktop or in an effects rack… their great sound, wide control range and extensive CV features make Moogerfoogers show up everywhere from guitar rigs to modular synth setups.And now in your favorit style!
In 2000, a bunch of music geeks gathered around their computers, only to find themselves guided by a strange and mysterious power — the power of Ohm Force. It revealed to them the essence of audio processing which they used to create the now mythical Ohm plug-ins. But they had a secret goal!
Benelux Ableton VIP EVENT – Workshops and Showcases of Very Important Projects! The Ableton VIP EVENT is a unique event specifically for Ableton Live users presented by Ableton, Rotterdam Pop Academy (a division of CODARTS) and Media Satellite. Enjoy ‘Very Important Projects’ and watch workshops & showcases around new technologies and smart ways to use Ableton Live as music production software tool, in Sound Design, Live on Stage, for DJ producers or Audio Visual Art projects. For this exclusive Ableton VIP Event only 150 VIP Badges are available!