Free Steinberg SLM 128 Loudness Meter
Steinberg is pleased to present the SLM 128 Loudness Meter, a VST 3 plug-in* that offers EBU R 128-compliant loudness metering within Cubase 6.x and Nuendo 5.x.
Steinberg is pleased to present the SLM 128 Loudness Meter, a VST 3 plug-in* that offers EBU R 128-compliant loudness metering within Cubase 6.x and Nuendo 5.x.
Thanks to Ronny (Rekkerd.org) we came across this sexy, sweet, little controller for Native Instruments Traktor DJ software from Maago. The Maago 4×4 is a four decks usb/midi DJ controller, positioned as part of a new generation of hardware midi controller designed to work with Traktor Pro.
Tek’it Audio has launched a new contest for the coming launch of Genobazz Pro. Download Genobazz 2, start now to create your best presets and submit them before May 31th. The best presets will be added to the next update of Genobazz 2 and their authors will win one copy of Genobazz Pro.
Propellerhead today announced Pulsar, the second Rack Extension from Propellerhead to be available at the launch of the next version of Reason, the company’s award-winning music making software. Comprised of two LFOs, cross-modulation, lag, shuffle and a flexible envelope, Pulsar brings a fresh take on modulation—from rigid and predictable to groovy and evolving.
Native Instruments today introduced THE GIANT, a new instrument based on the world’s biggest upright piano. For use in KONTAKT 5 or the free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER, THE GIANT features the intense sound of the Klavins Piano Model 370i, a super-sized instrument delivering a colossal sonic spectrum equally well-suited to urban pop projects, soft piano ballads, driving rock riffs and jazz numbers, as well as providing a separate ‘Cinematic’ version of the piano for darker, atmospheric projects and sound design.
Elektron has released OS 1.2 for the Octatrack. This major OS update adds, among other things, the Pickup machines. Pickup machines make the Octatrack function as a looper. Record, overdub, loop, reverse, time stretch and pitch shift loops on the fly. Automatic sequencer to loop sync makes it easy to blend pre-programmed Octatrack patterns with recorded takes. Pickup machines are great tools for guitarists, beat boxers, DJs and in general anyone wanting to experiment with loops.
Oh that looks pretty cool. Well, all new gear looks great to us. But Denon just released this exciting, mysterious video teaser of a new product they’re working on. Looking at the video it is not clear to say if it’s a new controller or media player, or even …..? What you see is what you get, so we will have to wait on more details on what this new product will be, when and how much!
Hookemon (Nick Hook of Cubic Zirconia) talks Novation’s new Impulse MIDI controller in this new clip filmed at his studio in Greenpoint, taking you through the makings of a Cubic Zirconia track and giving some insight on his live setup. Geek out, and be sure to grab Cubic Zirconia’s Follow Your Heart LP and the “Take Me High” single, out now on Fool’s Gold.
IK Multimedia is now shipping the iRig™ MIX, the first ultra-compact DJ and audio mixer for the iPad, iPhone, and the iPod touch. When used with IK’s included DJ Rig FREE app, it is a complete, highly portable system for practicing, rehearsing, performing and recording.
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.
Pioneer have another demonstration video released of their new remix station controller, the RMX-1000. The RMX-1000 incorporates four remixing functions: Isolate FX, Scene FX, X-Pad FX and Release FX for simple musical arrangements with intuitive control, all accessible at the user’s fingertips. The device includes Pioneer’s remixbox™ editing software to enable users to customize almost every function and feature of the unit. The system can also act as a USB controller when used with the included VST/AU RMX-1000 Plug-in software.
Crysonic today released the first details about their upcoming product INPRESSA. Providing Zero Latency, Stereo & Mono compatibility together with a unique proprietary Technology provides flexibility and total creative freedom. Transcending other similar plugins of it’s type, INPRESSA is set to achieve Vintage and Modern sounding professional results on individual busses and the final Master Mix. INPRESSA has full Double Precision Processing natively which employ very Steep 24 dB/Oct crossover filters virtually eliminating leakage into adjacent compression bands. All available parameters are variable supporting full automation with extreme precision control.
Native Instruments is offering a chance to win a trip for two people to witness the debut performance of Mostly Robot on June 14th at Sónar Barcelona. The lottery is open to everyone, and the winners will enjoy a four day break in Barcelona – featuring flights, accommodation, two full festival passes and a tapas meal with the band.
Pianoteq STAGE, formerly known as Pianoteq PLAY, is based on the same recently refined acoustic model as in version 4 of Pianoteq Standard and PRO. It includes the same instruments, sound and playability. The interface is scaled down, tailored to focus entirely on playing.
Recently Loopmasters released the 100th part of their Artist Series. The Freemasons 100% Remix Tools got that honour! LoopTV went to James Wiltshire for an interesting interview. They not only talked about the 100% Remix Tools pack but James let us in on what kind of tools they like in their studio, their production style and the work that went into the production of the loop and sample pack.