Extended 105 key range for Pianoteq Instruments
The Pianoteq K1, C3 and M3 virtual grand pianos now offer an extended keyboard range of 105 keys. This range makes it the largest ever available in a piano.
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The Future of Logic – Or is there one?
Well this afternoon mr. Steve Jobs will get the attention of the world when he will be hosting the ‘Back to the Mac‘ event. Most likely he will be introducing a new version of OS X? Tiny MacBook Airs? iPhone announcements? Who knows… Steve Jobs probably does! On the Apple forums there have been already set up discussion forums for the core components of the iLife suite, iMovie ’11, iPhoto ’11, and GarageBand ’11.
Introduction into Synth Programming with Madrona Labs Aalto
Are you interested in modular synth (programming) but not really sure if it is ‘your thing‘? Maybe starting out with the Madrona Labs Aalto modular softsynth would be a good start then? Priced at 99 dollars this might be a sensible solution instead of the thousands you would need for a hardware modular synth system.
Huge A&R Database on your iPhone with DemoGod
Sample Magic just announced the release of the DemoGod iPhone/iPad App, putting the world’s largest collection of dance music A&R contacts into a handy app. With DemoGod at your fingertips, it’s making life so much easier for aspiring artists to make demo submissions to labels a breeze.
Denon DJ releases update for the Serato Controller DN-HC1000S
The Denon DN-HC1000S is a dedicated Serato controller enabling DJ’s to navigate around tracks, trigger cue points-samples-loops and effects. Plus with 4 midi page banks it’s also simply to create your own custom templates directly in Serato.
Diplo (Major Lazer, M.I.A.) talking Komplete 7 – Video
Bass music innovator Diplo (Major Lazer, M.I.A.) throwing light on the method behind some of the most distinctive beats and sounds of recent years. Find out why Komplete 7, and particularly Massive, play a central role in the production of his hybrid, bass-heavy dance music.
Presonus intros Production Starter Pack – 1Box
Getting into music production can be a difficult sometimes disheartening subject for many aspiring producers. What to buy from who and what? Presonus is offering a helping hand for these beginners. They have introduced the 1Box Recording Kit.
PCDJ debuts DEX for Mac DJ Software
Digital 1 DJ/ PCDJ announces the release of PCDJ DEX for the MAC computer platform. PCDJ, which stands for personal computer disc jockey – is synonymous with the MP3 DJ revolution. “Releasing a MAC version of our popular DEX DJ software is very exciting for us”, says Ryan Sherr, Digital 1 Audio’s G.M.
New series of DJ Mixtools announced by Loopmasters
Following the successful launch of DJ MIX TOOLS just a few months ago, LOOPMASTERS are proud to announce the next series of mixtools packs to be released including TECH HOUSE, GROOVE TECH, TRANCE, DUBSTEP and BUILDS & BREAKDOWNS!
Free Sounds and Patterns for Korg microSAMPLER
As part of their ongoing customer support, Korg has announced the microSAMPLER Bonus Sample Pack. This expansive collection of professionally sampled sounds is available as a free download to all microSAMPLER users.
FabFilter Pro-Q – Gearjunkies Review
Recently we had the pleasure to do a review on the FabFilter Pro-C compressor plugin. This time it’s the FabFilter Pro-Q. This is an allround EQ plug-in for mixing and mastering, with up to 24 bands and a nice and helpful interface for easy and precise editing.
Something for the Weekend: A Band, some iPhones and a Subway
Ok it’s already sunday but this just came in and I thought I am gonna share this with you: A video of the band Atomic Tom. This video was filmed unannounced on Friday October 8, 2010 aboard the New York City B Train, over the Manhattan Bridge into Brooklyn and edited from 3 iPhone cameras. All footage is performed 100% live and executed in one take. The band is playing this track on their iPhones with music instrument apps. I am not sure I am believing the story behind it. It seems the band had their real instruments stolen and did an ‘impulsive’ gig on the subway. Ah well, … in the end it doesn’t matter because the ‘fun’ factor of this video is high enough (for my standards). Enjoy!
First Impressions – NI S4 KONTROL Traktor Controller
Native Instruments has started to tour the new S4 KONTROL, Native’s own DJ controller for their Traktor DJ software. Yesterday the dutch importer Amptec gave an exhibition of this much anticipated controller at Bax-Shop in the Netherlands. Gearjunkies was invited to get a first ‘hands-on’ look at this new DJ controller from Native Instruments.
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.
Bomb Squads Hank Shocklee talking Reason – Video
Ask someone to describe hip hop music and they might say “slow beats at 90BPM, gritty samples, and politically charged rhymes from the streets.” They might not know it but they’re describing hip hop as we know it thanks to Hank Shocklee. It’s no exaggeration to say that not since George Martin has a producer had as much influence in the direction and development of a cultural movement. Hank doesn’t stop to reflect on all his accomplishments, however. He just continues to do what he always has… make music. Since the early 2000s, Shocklee moved his elaborate hardware based production workflow out of the studio rack and into the Reason rack.
For this interview, there were too many great stories to fit into a single interview so be sure to check out Hank Shocklee’s deleted scenes. They follow after the artist interview!