Numark Introduces the Remix Toolkit for Mixtrack series
Numark announces the Numark Remix Toolkit for new owners of the Mixtrack II, Mixtrack Pro II, Mixtrack Quad and Mixtrack Edge.
Posts Tagged 'midi'
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #190
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.
More Roland AIRA Series – New Video and Pictures
Cool! One word to describe the new Roland AIRA series. Just under little two weeks we will get the lowdown of this new series of instruments by Roland. Having its world-premiere at Dancefair here in the Netherlands, we can’t wait to get close to them. Be sure to check here around 15 and 16 februari! Until then Roland has released yet more ‘teaser’ video and pictures of AIRA as you can see below.
Something For The Weekend: PhilSynth – The Synth Doctor
As you might know, if you visit us here regularly, we are strong supporters of the ‘old and analog’. ‘Vintage‘ is a word or term that gives a slight warm feeling inside. In our studio we have a few synths and drumcomputers of the vintage hardware realm. Many of our followers and visitors share this affection. But what if these old machines break down or are in need of a good service/tune up? Then it is good to know there are people out there who have the knowledge and expertise to help you out. PhilSynth from Berlin is one of these companies that can help you out!
More Bad Ass Distortion with Tekit Audio Badass 2.5
Tek’it Audio has updated Badass 2 plug-in to version 2.5. Badass is a multi-effects distortion plug-in that give to your sounds a little bad grain or destroy them completely helped by ten types of effect, a sequencer and a massive modulation system.
Novation Heritage – Short Documentary and Sweet Competition
Novation is celebrating its heritage with a short film that explores Novation past, present, and future, along with a completely free sample pack comprising over 1GB of loops, single hits, multi sampled patches, and drum kits from its unforgettable and modern classic synths.
Remember Pacemaker? – It is back … on the iPad!
Remember the hand-held Pacemaker DJ device of many years ago (2007)? Well, they have returned. Hoewever this time it’s revamped as an app for your iPad. Months of effort and passion has been poured into the development of Pacemaker for iPad, the first DJ app with Spotify. With a design that is colorful, fun and easy to use, backed up by Pacemaker’s powerful Mix Engine. It’s the most elegant DJ experience you can possibly get on a tablet.
Serato DJ Version 1.6 Available Now
Serato is proud to announce the release of Serato DJ 1.6, available to download now from serato.com/dj. The latest update for Serato DJ includes Rane Hardware support, Pitch ’n Time DJ Expansion Pack, Quantize, Nameable Cue Points, Jet Pack FX Expansion Pack, support for the Pioneer DDJ-SZ & Numark V7 Pro Controllers and the brand new Denon DJ MC6000MKII & Reloop Terminal Mix 8 DJ Intro Controllers and a healthy dose of maintenance bug fixes for continued stability and performance.
Heavy Valentine with NI Kontrol Z2 limited-time sale
Native Instruments launched a limited-time February special on TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 – the highly acclaimed 2+2 channel DJ control mixer. Until February 28, 2014, customers can purchase TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 for $200 / 200 € / ¥ 14,000 / £ 180 off retail value. Normally priced at $799 / 799 € / ¥ 83,800 / £679, TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 is available at the NI Online Shop and retailers worldwide.
Ben Findlay mixes Peter Gabriel with Sonnox Plugins
Having mixed extensively at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios throughout the 90s, Ben Findlay is primarily a live engineer these days. Having mixed live shows for Gabriel, Paul McCartney, Jeff Beck, Robert Plant, Cat Stevens, Sting and other major artists, he clearly enjoys ‘life on the road.’
Cableguys Filtershaper 3 – Gearjunkies Review
Recently we did the review for the Kickstart Plugin from Nicky Romero and The CableGuys. A nice little plugin we liked. So we thought to look at some more plugins from the CableGuys. This is a german company well known for their plugins volumeshaper, midishaper, filtershaper and the curve2 synth. Today we test the FilterShaper plugin, which is in its third incarnation now and has got some nice tricks up its sleeve.
Loopmasters release their Ultimate 2013 Bundle Productiontools
Loopmasters proudly announce The Ultimate Bundle, a collection of year defining Loops and One Shot samples gathered from bestselling Loopmasters packs of 2013. Featuring a staggering 2013 samples spanning a huge range of styles including House, Techno, Dubstep Electro House, Dub and Reggae, EDM, DnB and more!
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #189
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.
Arturia Spark 2 Software Engine Update – Video
One of the new products that Arturia introduced at the past NAMM show was the new Spark 2 software engine. Arturia presented a new look, new feel version of the powerful software engine that drives its drum machine-redefining SPARK Creative Drum Machine and SparkLE Creative Drum Machine hybrid hardware/software instruments.
Something For The Weekend: A Brief History Of Sampling
This week we have selected a video from Eclectic Method. In about three minutes he shows us some classic samples and the tracks they’re used in over the years. Eclectic Method (aka Jonny Wilson) started out as a digital outlaw who spliced together music, TV and film and set it to high-energy dance beats. When he started Eclectic Method, he created a project so progressive that the simple tag of VJ would never do.