With SUPERCHARGER GT, Native Instruments takes the sound of modern tube compression even further with superior control, additional saturation, and sonic sculpting. This feature-rich follow-up to the SUPERCHARGER compressor released in December 2013, this new GT version goes beyond modern tube compression by adding dedicated Saturation and Character modes and additional controls for complete sonic fine-tuning.
The people at Propellerhead caught up with producer & DJ ResetRobot to find out more about his creative process and his use of the Reason DAW software. Emerging rejuvenated from the studio in 2009, Reset Robot announced himself with the licensing of no fewer than 6 tracks to the internationally acclaimed Sci+Tec label, under the stewardship of Ali Shirazinia – better known to the world as Dubfire. Further releases followed on Get Physical, Soma, Adam Beyer’s Drumcode, and with his feet still firmly planted in the underground, Portsmouth’s own Wolf Trap label.
With the release of the version 7.5 software of the UAD-2 software, Universal Audio has introduced two new additions to the software. First there’s the UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Plug-In Collection, this new plug-in collection delivers the first genuine representation of the UA 610 preamp’s revered tube character. Secondly they add the BAX Dangerous EQ collection, which has been developed by Brainworx. This collection is a premium “finishing EQ” that offers world-class sonics, unique frequency curves and features.
Universal Audio has released UAD Powered Plug-Ins Software v7.5, unveiling UA’s new Unison™ technology to Apollo QUAD and Apollo DUO interfaces and adding several key features for Mac users.
Below are some of the new 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.
The legendary Z3TA+ synthesizer has been used on countless records, and it’s distinctive sound has been a staple of electronic artists the world over. And now Z3TA+ iOS puts the full power of Z3TA+2 on your iPad.
Three months ago, when Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com) first unleashed its BIAS amplifier modeler and designer app for the iPad, guitarists and bassists around the world enjoyed it so much that they began clamoring for an even more portable iPhone-compatible version. Now, their requests have been answered with the official iTunes App Store launch of BIAS for iPhone.
In honour of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd.’s 25th Anniversary (and 29 years since the creation of the Focusrite brand) the company are running a dream recording competition, giving you and three of your bandmates a once in a lifetime opportunity to record a track with Grammy award-winning Producer, Guy Massey at the world famous AIR Studios in London, UK.
ATC is proud to announce that MPG Mastering Engineer of the Year Award-winner Matt Colton has installed a pair of SCM150ASL PRO three-way active loudspeakers for critical listening in his room at Alchemy Mastering in West London.
M4SONIC has proved that with nothing more than talent and a Launchpad, it’s possible to achieve worldwide fame and success. His track Virus has over 8 million views on YouTube – and for the first time you can get the Virus project and all the sounds FREE for Launchpad App to make your own remix and win big!
What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music explores the challenges that a life in music can bring. Shot at the 2013 Red Bull Music Academy in New York by award-winning director Ralf Schmerberg, and produced by his Berlin based artist collective Mindpirates.
DUBSHOX H8 is unique VST effect combining various processors in one. It is designed for heavy music styles like: Dubstep, Dark Drum and Bass / Neurofunk, Electro, EBM, or experimental / minimal techno. Dubxhox H8 is best in combination with huge baselines and dubstep synths.
Camel Audio have released Iceland, their latest sound library for Alchemy, which is now on sale. Alchemy is the ultimate sample manipulation synthesizer which can turn your musical dreams into reality.
This past weekend the whole Gearjunkies team, assisted by the DJ2DJ team, was present at the biggest Electronic Music Production fair in The Netherlands, Dancefair in Utrecht. Two days full of workshops, panel discussions and seminars on everything Electronic Music. It is the perfect opportunity to watch and learn from top DJs and producers, like Armin van Buuren and Hardwell, on how they build a track for example. At Dancefair there’s also an expo where you can see, feel and play with the latest new gear. Best example was the world premiere of the new Roland AIRA instruments.
Are you new to MIDI drum loops? Are you wondering how to create arrangements using different loop grooves and fills? Then this is the video you’ve been waiting for. The Loop Loft show you how easy it is to drag and drop MIDI drum loops into any DAW (Logic X in this case) and create your own song arrangements. THey also go into detail about selecting drum sounds and layering multiple drum kits on multiple tracks.