SPL is the first manufacturer to open their proprietary modular system for API 500 compatible modules. “Our focus with the RackPack system has always been the modular idea, not a proprietary platform. It was great to find out that API is just as open-minded as we are to offer new choices for our customers.” says SPL’s CEO Hermann Gier. The new SPL RACKPACK 500 frame offers eight module slots to host four SPL and four API 500 modules.
This is a video in which Richie Hawtin shows us his (2008) DJ Setup. It is a real nice and interesting document of how the work of a modern (digital) DJ has changed. Working with laptops, DJ software, big digital mixers with a ton of FX and so on.
Inspired by some of the most innovative and popular software, Livid Instruments have designed the Ohm64 to put your hands on your digital performance. Adaptive and programmable, the Ohm will output MIDI for control, and listen to MIDI to be controlled.
To demonstrate the ease of use of AxePort Pro, CEntrance has launched a Video Contest. AxePort users enter to win a cash prize for making a better video than the mock video featured on the CEntrance website. The under 2-minute videos are to be posted on YouTube and a link sent to CEntrance at contest@centrance.com with entry information. CEntrance staff members will vote on the best and award the cash prize. For complete contest information visit: http://centrance.com/
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.
This video shows the powerful control capabilities of the Maschine controller for Ableton Live. This is one of 20 tutorial videos that explain Maschine, the new computer-based groove production studio from Native Instruments.
Benelux MUSIC ALIVE is a yearly event for all enthusiastic music soft and hardware users and the ideal way to learn the newest products, new technologies and to meet and talk to company product specialists, other musicians and producers. Last february 15 at the Novotel Rotterdam (Brainpark) an afternoon packed with music software workshops, new product and technology presentations, lectures about Internal Mixing and Mastering etc. High light this year was the ‘sneak-preview’ of Ableton Live 8 by Dankmar Klein (Ableton).
Recorded live at NAMM 2009. Composer, remixer and producer Justin Lassen (creator of the ‘Synaesthesia’ series) tells what he likes best about the SONAR V-Studio 700 package. The Fantom VS (Roland Synthesizer) and Channel Strip / EQ controls are among his favorite features.
NeoSynth24 is an Audio/MIDI expander available as an expansion board for CME keyboards (UF and VX series). It provides high quality audio instruments and effects and adds great sonic possibilities to CME keyboards.
Cakewalk today announces availability of free updates for SONAR 8 Producer, SONAR 8 Studio, and SONAR V-Studio 700. The updates are now available as free downloads for registered SONAR 8 and SONAR V-Studio 700 customers at www.cakewalk.com/SONAR83 and www.cakewalk.com/VS700_11, respectively.
Line 6 announces the shipment of POD Studio KB37, a powerful USB audio interface that combines a 37-key MIDI controller and multiple inputs and outputs with a complete collection of pro audio software that includes POD Farm, the premium tone plug-in.
Native Instruments today announced that Maschine is now available in stores worldwide.
BCR Performer is an application that acts as a driver for the Behringer BCR2000 MIDI Controller. One of the strong points of the BCR is the fact that it updates the LED’s on the knobs and buttons based on information received from Audio/MIDI Software. This means that unlike normal knobs, the knobs on the BCR are always updated to be at the correct value. If you assign a knob on the BCR to the Filter Cutoff of a synth, the host will in turn send a message to the BCR to make sure the correct value is displayed on the LED’s around a knob.
Sound Libraries and Pro Audio developer Prime Loops have announced a new section which contains a large selection of Free Music Production Tutorials, Tips and Tricks that you can download directly from their website.
Audio Kontrol 1 is now bundled with an extended software package that includes a pick from the companys range of acclaimed software synthesizers at no further cost.