Posts Tagged 'midi'

Synths and workstations

Native Instruments starts teasing new synth

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Native Instruments have started teasing us with a video and sound demos of a new instrument. Of course not much information is available. The only thing we could find out is that it isn’t anything hardware. It is a software synth. Native Instruments say: One synth to rule them all. Years of meticulous research and the latest in cutting-edge DSP technology combine to deliver a synth with teeth. Below is a collection of demos from Native Instruments’ forthcoming software synth.

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software, VIDEOS

Pioneer DDJ-WeGo Now Working with free Serato DJ Intro

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Pioneer’s DDJ-WeGO controller just got even more versatile, with the addition of the hugely popular Serato DJ Intro (ver 1.1.1) to its line-up of compatible DJ software. DJs can get inventive with designated buttons for all the software’s exciting features — and then upgrade to the full Serato DJ (1.1.2) for native control of all the innovative features demanded by pro-DJs, including four-deck control.

ModeStep team up with Denon DJ for UK Tour
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ModeStep team up with Denon DJ for UK Tour

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Modestep have been re-writing the live music rulebook across Europe, introducing a new wave of ‘Dubstep‘ and ‘Electronic-Rock Fusion‘ to the masses. Formed in 2010 by brothers; Tony and Josh Friend with Matthew Curtis and more recently Nick Tsang, the group started performing Dubstep vibes with soulful vocals (Josh), later adding rock elements to their music to create the familiar sound known today through UK chart hits such as “Sunlight” and “To the Stars”.

Mixvibes Free Update for CrossDJ Free
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Mixvibes Free Update for CrossDJ Free

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MixVibes have released a free update (version 2.3) for their CrossDJ Free DJ software. CrossDJ Free is the most sophisticated free DJ software on the market. Therefore the best way to start really djing. It has a fully featured professionnal DJ standards set up (waveforms, Cue/Play/Sync buttons, mixer, hot cues, scratching, loops, effects …) and, at the same time, a very intuive and simple interface.

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Start taping! – Reloop Tape available now

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The mixtape is back! DJs….you know the situation. Inspiration hits you and you want to record a new live mix to share with friends or promoters online. The only issue is, there’s no fast or hassle-free way of capturing the moment without the need of a computer and recording software. Reloop has created a smart solution to this problem with the launch of TAPE – an easy and secure digital recording device with the retro design of the beloved mixtape.

Synths and workstations

Sugar Bytes and Antares join Plugin Boutique

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Plugin Boutique are happy to announce the addition of two new labels to the Plugin Boutique shop. Introducing Antares and Sugar Bytes. They are proud to bring them into the growing list of top quality Plugin manufacturers available in the shop. They also continue to grow their great selection of FREE plugins and have recently added Bass Gnomes, Erik Wollo and Tonebytes. There are more than a hundred quality free plugins in the free plugins area.

Synths and workstations

Caught on camera: Ableton Push Controller Exclusive Preview

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Cristiano Nicolini of helloLIVE is working hard at his studio preparing for the Ableton Push workshop, that is going to be held at Dancefair in Utrecht on 16th and 17th of February. The whole world is in anticipation of the Ableton Push controller, but we caught one in real life here in the Netherlands. A unique opportunity to get some pictures and ask Christiano a few questions about … Push!