Native Instruments released RESONANT BLAZE – a bass music MASCHINE Expansion designed exclusively for the new MASCHINE 2.0 software. Infused with booming bass sounds, sharp drum kits, cinematic atmospheres, sound effects and loops, RESONANT BLAZE is a perfect fit for producers of drum and bass, as well as contemporary dubstep and trap styles.
Tek’it Audio has announced that Syntik-DR, an electronic drum synthesizer plug-in, has been released. Syntik-DR uses a work-flow based on layering to produce typical drum sounds often heard in analogue synthesizers and drum-boxes but also a wide spectrum of sounds used in modern productions like deep layered kicks, lo-fi percussions, out of this world fx and distorted rave kicks.
SmithsonMartin today introduced the world’s most advanced DJ performance system, called Emulator ELITE. This new touch controller launches for VIP pre-orders today. Mind you, like the name implies, Elite will only be available for sale as an exclusive pre-order to previous customers and VIP artists!
Universal Audio have this week released two new ’emulation’ plug-ins for the UAD software platform and Apollo audio interfaces. In partnership with direct developer Brainworx, Universal Audio have added the Maag EQ4 Plug-In. Also added to the UAD software is the Fairchild Tube Limiter Plug-In Collection.
Serato DJ 1.5.2 – The latest update for Serato DJ includes brand new FX powered by iZotope for Serato’s new FX Expansion Packs. Scrollable FX drop-down menus, support for the Vestax VCI-100 MKII, Numark MixDeck Quad and the brand new Pioneer DDJ-SB Serato DJ Intro controllers and a healthy dose of maintenance / bug fixes for continued stability and performance.
This brand new course from Producertech teaches how to play killer beats for a number of dance music styles, including drum and bass, dubstep, hip hop, house and breakbeat. Led by Paul Kodish, a professional drummer with more than 25 years of experience playing for headline bands like Pendulum, DJ Fresh and Apollo 440, the lessons go from starting out with the kit, right through to advanced techniques and jamming. In addition to the streamed lesson movies, the course comes with a series of downloadable packs, with readymade sessions for music software, drum loops and backing tracks in a variety of formats and a load of additional Loopmasters samples for playing along too as well.
With Maschine Studio Native Instrumenst truly made the Maschine even better, a lot. From what we hear around us and of course of what we experience in our studio, this studio controller and instrument is very nice. The guys at Pointblank have put together a video in which all these new features and improvements are shown and discussed.
As was to be expected (sooner), today Pioneer released the follow-up of their CDJ-900 mediaplayer. Like it’s bigger brother this mediaplayer will now be available as ‘NEXUS’ version. The NXS line-up continues with the addition of the CDJ-900NXS digital player. The latest player builds on the success of its predecessor, the CDJ-900, plus it’s packed with new technology including a full colour LCD screen, Beat Divide, four-deck Beat Sync and the ability to play sets from a smartphone.
Zynaptiq announced the immediate availability of PITCHMAP 1.5, the latest edition of their real-time polyphonic pitch-mapping and pitchcorrection plug-in. This free update adds support for VST, RTAS and AAX Native on both Mac and Windows platforms, as well as many enhancements and fixes, and is available now.
Steinberg announced the release of Cubase iC Air, allowing users of Cubase 7 or Cubase Artist 7, together with Leap Motion Controller or Intel systems powered by the Intel Perceptual Computing SDK, to control Steinberg’s popular DAW intuitively by the command of gestures.
With the Samson’s Graphite M25 And M32 USB MIDI Controllers, “Mobile Musicians” get options for every level of production and performance. Whether you’re a producer, performer or DJ, Samson’s Graphite M25 and M32 USB MIDI Controllers give you all the music production control you need for home studio and mobile applications in two unique, ultra-portable designs.
Propellerhead caught up with music production duo KOAN Sound to learn a bit more about how they use Reason in their music. Little that they knew that they’d reveal some truly amazing tips for designing synths and bass lines. Read on to find out how they create those gut-wrenching bass sounds and mind-bending effects!
Arturia is proud to announce availability of its KeyLab range of professional-grade MIDI keyboard controllers complete with all-new accompanying Analog Lab synthesizer software. Furthermore Arturia released firmware updates for the Keylab series.
This is a nice video we came across through Mixmag. It’s an interview with the current ‘bosses’ of Native Instruments, Mate Galic and Daniel Haver. They tell us more about Native Instruments and a bit of its origins. We think it is a cool video as Native Instruments were, and still are, some a the real innovators when it comes to (digital) music technology.
Roland sat down with Daedelus to talk about his upcoming Roland Radio set and the gear he’s been using to make his unique sounds. Roland Radio is a new monthly web broadcast featuring cutting-edge artists creating music with new and classic Roland gear.