Numark Support for new Serato DJ Software
With the release of the follow-up for the Serato Itch software, Numark announces full support for the new Serato DJ software. Numark will include the new Serato DJ software with select Numark DJ Controllers.
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Pioneer partners up with Serato for the DDJ-SX Controller
Serato has partnered with leading-edge hardware manufacturer Pioneer, to design the Pioneer DDJ-SX controller, a professional level controller specifically designed for Serato DJ. This controller brings the best of both worlds together, and digital DJs worldwide can get theirs from 1 November 2012, when the Pioneer DDJ-SX controller launches with Serato DJ.
New NI Maschines MKII Now Available
Native Instruments today announced that the new generation of its critically acclaimed groove production studio is now available in stores worldwide and at the NI Online Shop. As of October 1, 2012, the MASCHINE range of products have received a major overhaul with new updates to hardware and software, the addition of colored CUSTOM KITS and the MASCHINE STAND, and a free separate download for MASSIVE, available to all new and existing MASCHINE users.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
These are the 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.
Maschine MK2 Demo Rotterdam – 29 en 30 September
For all Maschine users and anyone who’s interested in the new Native Instruments Maschine MKII, there is an axclusive demonstration this weekend in Rotterdam. The text continues in Dutch below.
Pioneer CDJ-2000nexus Laidback Luke performance
Man, what a fuss these past weeks since Pioneer revealed the CDJ-2000nexus to the public. A fantastic upgrade form the first version. However one feature shook the DJ scene, and created two opposing sides. The younger DJ’s welcomed the new ‘SYNC’ feature. The slightly older DJ’s were appalled by this feature. “Now anyone can pose as a DJ! Just hit the sync button!” Without taking any side on this matter, the discussion went on for days, weeks. If you want to read more about it, just Google it and you will find lots and lots of editorial thoughts on the ‘Sync fucntion discussion’. Or, … you could watch Laidback Luke doing a performance ont he Nexus!
Serato Updates Now Available
News from Serato. They have just released three updates for their software products. You can now download updates for Serato Itch, Serato Scratch Live and Serato Video.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
These are the 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.
Something For The Weekend: Adrian Utley Synth Collection Tour
The guys from Source visited Portishead’s Adrian Utley in his home studio to get his reactions to the Arturia MiniBrute analog synth. While theye were there Adrian gave them a tour of his analogue synth collection (the stuff that was there, that is!). Man, just watch and enjoy this video!
Free Ableton Workshops in the Benelux
Ableton invites you to take part in one of the free ‘Getting Started with Ableton Live’ workshops – to be held at select dealers in the Benelux this August and September.
Something For The Weekend: Zachary Bennoui Taibi with Reason
From now on, … no-one is allowed to ever complain again (ever!) on a GUI or lay out that isn’t good enough for you. Watch the video and you will understand why we are saying this. The video below is really amazing and for us inspiring. Why? Well because this kid, Zachary Bennoui Taibi shows us how to make beats (and a song) with Propellerhead Reason. Maybe this isn’t that amazing at all, you think. There are lots of young talents showing the older generation (us) a thing or two when it comes to music production. However the story continues, because Zachary is blind! With the help of a screen reader for the blind he uses Reason faster then I do. Really, this is truly amazing and wonderful to watch.
Native Instruments Introduces New Traktor 2 plus 2 DJ Mixer
Here it is. Something completely different indeed from our friends at Native Instruments. Take a look at the world’s first 2+2 channel mixer and DJ controller in this brand new video. Very soon, DJs will mix tracks, blend beats, and work effects in a whole new way. Name of this DJ mixer will be Kontrol Z2.
New Native Instruments Traktor …. thingy!
Yep, it is teasing time again. Native Instruments just have released a teaser photo of a new device for Traktor. According to Native Instruments this time something a little bit different! Well, put on you thinking hats and start guessing what it could be. Yes, we do know what it is but can’t tell you of course. One thing is pretty sure, you will be amazed and Traktor users will like it!
Denon DN-D4500 gets a USB upgrade
Whether you’re playing MP3s up to a high quality 320kbps, standard audio CD’s, or files from a USB drive, the DN-D4500MK2 offers you two Seamless loops with live B-Trim editing for mixing perfection, two Hot starts for instantly starting from your predetermined point on a track, Cue stutter, Selectable pitch ranges from 4% to 100%, an adjustable Brake effect, and a superb Key Adjust feature, which keeps vocals and music sounding true even when you adjust the speed of the track.