Steinberg today unveiled HALion 4, the latest and most powerful incarnation of the industry-acclaimed VST sampler. With a cornucopia of innovations and improvements, including a state-of-the-art sample engine, a complete synth section and inspiring tools and effects, HALion 4 is set to be the new global standard for professional sound design.
Allthough it began as a pretty ‘grey’ day in Frankfurt, but once inside the MusikMesse the smell of fresh, new gear made us smile again. This is the first batch of pictures we will be posting here… all week long! Enjoy.
The first day of Musikmesse brings a preview of Serato ITCH 2.0. The forthcoming 2.0 release of Serato ITCH includes an array of exciting new software features, to give DJs everything they need to really rock a party and push their creative boundaries.
Rane and Serato are pleased to release the Rane SL 2 for Serato Scratch Live: a compact, professional two-deck interface packed with creative features to give DJs a competitive edge. Professionals and budding enthusiasts alike will appreciate the streamlined design of the SL 2, the most portable in the series of Scratch Live interfaces, with two inputs, two outputs and a high-speed, low latency USB 2.0 connection.
Hot on the heels of the release of TRAKTOR™ SCRATCH DUO 2, we introduce the DJM-T1 – the first TRAKTOR certified mixer designed specifically to natively control all of the software’s advanced new features.
RedNet 5 is the latest addition to the RedNet family of networked audio interfaces from Focusrite. Connecting to your Pro Tools HD system via DigiLink, RedNet 5 allows you to use the low-latency performance of your Pro Tools HD cards alongside RedNet’s audio interfaces to configure a powerful and flexible recording and mixing system, while maintaining your traditional workflow. RedNet boasts excellent sound quality with a dynamic range of 120dB throughout the system. Coupled with its scalable architecture — which communicates using super-fast, rock-solid Gigabit Ethernet technology — it enables studio users to add the full benefits of RedNet to their Pro Tools HD system.
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, introduces the M8, a professional four-channel DJ mixer with integrated effects. Regardless of a DJ’s source material, the M8 mixer is designed to serve as the heart of any DJ rig. With the M8, DJs can mix vinyl, CDs, a microphone or any other line-level audio source using the mixer’s four-channels. There’s even a pair of RCA inputs right on top so that DJs can easily connect a portable music player or smartphone as a playback source.
DJ Tech is proud to present the 4Mix, a fully functional 4-deck MIDI controller with integrated soundcard. With the increasing shift to 4-deck functionality in MIDI controllers, the 4Mix seeks to provide the basic functions at an affordable price.
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, introduces the MIXDECK QUAD, a professional-grade DJ controller and player with integrated effects, direct connection for iPad or iPod touch, and inputs for CD and USB flash drives. Numark will unveil the MIXDECK QUAD at Hall 5.1 Stand #B45 of the 2011 Musikmesse show from April 6-9 in Frankfurt, Germany.
The much anticipated Orange OPC, the musician’s personal computer, has been upgraded and is ready for Pre-Order from the new website http://www.orangeopc.com/ for delivery within the UK by the end of April and will be shipping outside the UK shortly after.
RME upgrades the award-winning Fireface UFX with a new and revolutionary feature: an integrated recorder for all inputs and outputs directly to USB memory devices with up to 2 TB. Live concerts, band rehearsals or spontaneous jam sessions can be directly recorded and played back from the medium – plugged into the front of the interface – even completely stand-alone without computer or software. All 60 input and output channels can be individually chosen for recording.
There is really no stopping this … dude! Mario Jurisch from Synth-Project has yet another hardware controller finished. It is a Alphatron SP Controller for the H.G.Fortunes VST Instrument. He has specially designed it for his 10″ Touchscreen. The case is a “rack” Version and it´s sitting on his first controller the Pure-MCone.
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.
At first glance, Ziggybox looks like an everyday item for smokers, which one could easily find in a living room. However, it is a synthesizer that generates and modulates sounds by placing cigarettes in the notch of an ashtray or by opening a box of cigarettes.
Access Music released a public beta version of OS 4.5 for the entire Virus TI series including the Virus TI Snow. TIOS 4.5 brings several new types of chorus effect to the Virus TI series, ranging from faithful models of renowned vintage chorus and tremolo effects, to the brand new Hyper Chorus. It also adds a authentic rotary speaker simulation and several new mod matrix sources have been implemented.