Dangerous Music has recently announced their newest monitor controller, the “Dangerous Source” — a portable and desktop unit designed for the engineer on the go or to fit a limited space on the desktop. The Dangerous Source will be featured at Musikmesse after being shown at Winter NAMM and is set for release in early Q2, 2012; the price is to be announced.
AB Lemur Bundle is the first of the series. Available now as a free download, the package presents three Lemur templates by master designer Antonio Blanca, a force to be reckoned with when it comes to interface design. He’s created Lemur templates for many popular Reaktor factory ensembles. We present here three of these beautiful and unique creations which are sure to inspire musicians, composers and sound designers alike. They come bundled with adapted ‘Lemurized’ versions of the original Reaktor ensembles allowing for full Lemur control via OSC. Best of all, AB Lemur Bundle is completely free of charge.
Propellerhead has released ReCycle version 2.2 for sale—an update to the industry standard tool that creates REX files. Sporting a completely overhauled graphical user interface, ReCycle 2.2 adds new key commands, workflow enhancements and a new Online Help system—making Recycle even faster and easier to use. Version 2.2 is a 64-bit compatible application with full support for Windows 7 and Mac OS X Lion operating systems.
Virsyn are happy to announce the totally revised Version 2 of iVoxel and the release of Addictive microSynth 1.1 with support for AKAI SynthStation 25.
Zynaptiq today announce the immediate availability of PITCHMAP, their real-time polyphonic pitch-mapping and pitch-correction plug-in available in Apple AudioUnits (AU) format.
The Mackie DL1608 redefines live mixing by combining the proven power of a full-featured digital mixer with the unmatched ease and mobility of an iPad.® With 16 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps and the performance of 24bit Cirrus Logic® AD/DA converters, you have unparalleled sound quality. Seamless wired to wireless iPad control means you can mix from anywhere in the venue. This gives you the mobile freedom to control not only the mix, but also powerful plug-ins like EQ, dynamics, effects and more. The sleek DL1608 even supports up to 10 iPads. Forget bulky consoles and racks of gear. The power is at your fingertips.
One of the more interesting new app last week was the introduction of the Akai MPC Fly app. A reconstruction of the famous Akai MPC Groove and beatboxes in iOs format for your iPad. The guys of Skratchworx had a walk-through of the app with one of the developers of the app.
What do Megadeth, Jay-Z, Alice Cooper, Gladys Knight, NOFX, Lagwagon, No Use For a Name, Patty La Belle, Tower of Power have in common with Rock Band and Guitar Hero? Legendary punk rock producer and mixer Ryan Greene. And now anyone can be on that list, with three new drum ReFills featuring Ryan Greene’s signature sound. Propellerhead today released the latest installments in its ReFill Creator Series: Ryan Greene Alt Drums.
As a teaser for the upcoming AB Lemur Bundle, Liine presents Antonio Blanca’s ABreakpoint 2 template for Lemur.
Want to create the perfect filter sweep or manually trigger a gate or step through a sequencer? No more need to turn knobs or to patch up a lot of modules, the KOMMANDER makes it simple: just plug it into a CV input on your (modular) synthesizer, move your hand over the device and the weirdest sounds will come out.
Daring Audio Inc, the leader in Professional Bass Pedals, today announces a new innovative High Definition (HD) model to broaden its product line. The Edge Activator HD is 100% analog circuitry, has a high-headroom preamp and expanded features and versatility, and a constant volume continuous wet/dry blend capability between two internal channels.
MOTU has unveiled Digital Performer version 8, a major upgrade to their flagship audio workstation software. Recognized throughout the industry as a leading workstation application for Mac, Digital Performer 8 will now be available for both Mac OS X and Windows 7. During in-booth demos, MOTU debuted other significant new features, including a new video playback engine, Punch Guard™ confidence recording, 14 new user interface themes, and 15 new included plug-ins.
iZotope announces a new partnership with Akai Professional to provide iZotope’s acclaimed Radius time-stretching algorithm and Loop Slicing Engine for future products in the MPC line, including the new MPC Renaissance and MPC Studio. Combining MPC hardware with new MPC software, these are the first MPCs designed to harness the processing power of a user’s Mac or PC.