Posts Tagged 'midi'

Rob Papen The 4 Element Synth book and DVDs announced
Synths and workstations

Rob Papen The 4 Element Synth book and DVDs announced

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Rob Papen, friend of Gearjunkies, is a Dutch sound designer whose sounds and virtual synthesizers like Blade and Predator are used by a lot of producers all over the world, has completed his 4 Element Synth book and DVD. He told us that he originally planned just one DVD with a bookled inside. Now, over five years and many hours of script writing, filming and editing later, he is finished and all the content is not on one but on four DVDs with over 10 hours of material and a book with over 200 pages of content.

Ableton announces Live 9 and new controller: Push!
DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Ableton announces Live 9 and new controller: Push!

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Big announcement from Ableton today. Not only did they release the details for Live 9 but they also introduced a specific Ableton controller, named Push. Ableton did the design of Push but they got help from the engineers at Akai Professional for this controller. Push combines Ableton’s vision for music making with Akai Professional’s years of experience making instruments.

Fairlight Introduces Audio Post Production Console – QUANTUM
Studio Hardware

Fairlight Introduces Audio Post Production Console – QUANTUM

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At next week’s AES 2012 show Fairlight will introduce and debut their new Fairlight QUANTUM, an Audio Post Console. QUANTUM is a complete Audio Post Production System combining the power of Fairlight’s hardware and software, recording, editing, mixing, plug-ins, MIDI and video with a fully integrated, 12 or 24 fader console perfectly suitable for film, video and music studio and post production facilities.

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software, VIDEOS

Dave Clarke and the Denon DJ SC2900

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Just last week we had the pleasure to see mr. Dave Clarke performing at the Amsterdam Dance Event. It was quite the night and we enjoyed the performance of him and all the other DJs. Next to showcase ringmaster Dave Clarke, the Melkweg venue underwent performances by Chicago’s finest Green Velvet, one of house music’s true pioneers DJ Sneak, the Detroit collective Octave One, Berlin based Marcel Fengler, Dutch leading tech lady Estroe, Clone Records artist Blawan and Dutchman Roger Gerressen.

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Coming Soon: Serato DJ – Screenshots

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With the past announcement of the Pioneer DDJ-SX DJ controller there was also the announcement of the new Serato DJ software. The Pioneer controller will be a dedicated Serato DJ controller. Serato DJ delivers all the features and performance to meet the demands of DJs at the top of their game and sets the new standard for controller DJs. The software will be released on November 1st, as will the DDJ-SX.

Official – Reloop Tape brings the mixtape back
DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Official – Reloop Tape brings the mixtape back

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Introduced at the past BPM Show where Reloop announced this really cool gadget, they today made it all official. Reloop will bring the mixtape back! – DJs 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

Synth Courses launched from Producertech

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Producertech’s Synth Courses have been designed to teach you the inner workings of the most popular software instruments available today, in order to teach you how to skilfully edit patches as well as create your own from scratch, which is an essential part of music production. The courses, which are delivered via streamed movies, thoroughly explain the key stages of synthesis and give numerous examples of patch creation throughout, to help put all of techniques taught into perspective. In addition to the instrument presets and written notes that accompany the lessons, there are a host of extra patches or samples provided by Producertech’s sponsor LOOPMASTERS. Furthermore, students have direct access to tutors either via email or on the forum when help is required.

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Reloop brings back the Mixtape with Reloop Tape!

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More news from the BPM Show. Reloop have announced they will bring back the Mixtape. Well kinda! The Reloop Tape is a device for recording your mix quick and fast. Whenever inspiration hits you and you want to record a new live mix to share with friends or promoters online, the Reloop Tape gives you the opportunity. Reloop has created a smart solution to this problem with the launch of TAPE – an easy and secure digital recording USB device with the retro design of the beloved mixtape.

Introducing Vestax Spin2 DJAY Controller
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Introducing Vestax Spin2 DJAY Controller

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With the BPM Show starting this saturday, the first announcement just rolled in. Vestax will introduce a specifically designed controller for the algoriddim djay software. Spin2 is the world’s first 2-channel DJ controller to directly connect and natively control algoriddim djay for Mac, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch with integrated connections. Spin2 comes with all essential tools to DJ in a simplified layout, and with djay’s seamless integration with iTunes you can easily trigger loops, jump to cue points, add effects, play samples, scratch, beat sync and mix your favourite songs in your music library. Plug in your Mac, iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, launch djay and you’re ready to rock the party!