Image Line have introduced the beta version of their Minihost Modular, which is a modular environment for hosting/interconnecting VST/AU plugins based on a custom modular engine especially developed for this purpose. As a standalone, Minihost Modular can be used as an advanced VST/AU host with modular routing with some sequencing recording/playback capabilities.
Novation is a brand every producer, from bedroom to mastering studio, has heard of or used equipment from. They make absolute outstanding synthesizers, both as hardware or software solutions. Recently they released a few new hardware machines, like the Bass station II, which we reviewed earlier. Novation also released the Mininova synthesizer. A synth that grabbed our interest and we were happy to take a closer look at. Novation Mininova, is it mini or is it big?
Smithson-Martin announced that Emulator Artist, Shane Felton from UK has created an incredible Emulator template for ProTools. They call this ProTools Touch and it can be used on any Windows computer with touchscreen capabilities. An OSX version of this will be available for download shortly.
The video below is a short preview preview of Nektar Panorama products integration with the exciting Bitwig Studio music creation software. Last week we could report already that there was (finally) a date for launch announced for the Bitwig software, March 26th 2014.
Sony have introduced the newest version of their Mac-based audio editing application, Sound Forge Pro Mac 2. New features include in-depth metering utilities, top-tier vocal processing, and the freestanding Convrt™ Batch Processing Automation Tool. Seamless integration with SpectraLayers™ Pro 2 provides the finishing touch, delivering the ultimate in waveform and spectral editing program integration.
On the path to the world premier at Dancefair, in The netherlands on 15 and 16 februari, Roland is releasing more details and videos on the new AIRA Series. Below is part one of the artists interviews on the the TR-808 drum machine.
Brazilian composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Figueiredo‘s lengthy list of credits includes a veritable Who’s Who of leading Brazilian artists, such as Beth Caravalho,
Vestax and One DJ have collaborated together to release the VCI-400 ONE. It comes with a with a full license of the One DJ software and a special faceplate. This special controller will ship in march.
With roots in the very origins of electronic music, AIRA is the new series of products designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s electronic musicians. In the studio or on the stage, AIRA brings genre-defining sound and modern performance features to a new generation.
Steinberg is happy to announce the availability of the UR44 USB audio and MIDI interface. The UR44 is a powerful audio/MIDI interface designed to suit a huge range of recording and production situations. Four mic preamps, six inputs, four output channels, MIDI I/O ports, onboard DSP power and full iPad connectivity offer an outstandingly flexible feature set.
Cakewalk this week announced Z3TA+ iOS for iPad. Available on the Apple App Store starting in February 2014, Z3TA+ iOS will be Cakewalk’s second iOS product following the successful launch of ScratchPad for iOS.
At this year’s NAMM Show, Orange Amps announced several new products. With these new products Orange Amplification continue on building their reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality.
Last year Arturia introduced the MiniBrute, a revolutionary new analog synthesizer. Featuring a pure analog signal path and a host of unique features, it sets a new standard for what a hardware synthesizer should be. Its 100% analog audio signal path features a VCO wave mixer, the classic Steiner-Parker multimode filter, as well as numerous analog innovations. In the video below DJ and producer Dave Clarke speaks about this little synth.
Audionamix announces the release of ADX TRAX, unique audio separation software built on the company’s proprietary ADX® Technology. ADX TRAX separates full mixes into two audio files: a vocal track and its accompanying music track. This cloud-based technology allows musicians, mixers, audio engineering professionals and producers to achieve superior vocal isolation for a number of creative applications.
Over the years Teenage Engineering have regularly been putting out OS updates for the OP-1, adding new features and functionality, as well as improving things as much as possible. In the past this has been a very secretive process and nothing has been disclosed beforehand. This week they are happy to let you all in on three brand new upcoming features for the OP-1.