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.
Mixvibes released a new video showing their DJ software Cross, now on 4 full decks, with advanced HID control. Many clubs have standard hardware, and this standard is: Pioneer CDJs. Reason is, CDJs are EXTREMELY solid. So if you play in clubs, you play on CDJs. But anyway. Cross works extremely well with Pioneer. Why? Because Mixvibes develops rekordbox for Pioneer. Playing with Cross is like having the comfort of your computer, but in the club. All the features are mapped the same way, from Slip mode to pitch bend.
Arturia has released version 1.7.1. of the Spark engine. From a redisigned sample engine to a revamped browser, from new effects to enhanced automation possibilities, everything was made to improve your use of Spark and leave more space to your creativity. Spark 1.7.1 adds also 15 exciting new kits covering a variety of genres and styles (already included in 1.7).
After Le Masque Delay and Oxium, it’s time for Xils-lab vintage BucketBrigadeDelay Analog Chor’X chorus unit to get some new clothes and enhancements this year. This major update, adds a 4th Chorus algorithm to the Dimension-D, Synthex, and CS-80 ones, as well as some refined versions of these 3 existing modules.
Word from iZotope is that their audio repair software RX 3 is now available. Rescue your audio from the cutting room floor! With remedies for noise, clipping, hum, buzz, crackles, and more, RX 3 is the most robust and best-sounding audio repair toolkit on the market. Used everywhere from Hollywood post production studios to leading sound editing facilities, iZotope RX™ 3 transforms troubled recordings into professional-grade material.
Old School Renegades is a very cool documentary by Maurice Steenbergen (NL 2013, 90 min.). The ultimate film about the rise of house and rave in the 80s and 90s, featuring interviews with pioniers like Joey Beltram, Paul Elstak, Moby en Miss Djax. The documentary will get its premiere at this years Amsterdam Dance Event on october 18.
Swedish audio research firm Dirac Research, this week announced a new version of their acclaimed room correction software product, Dirac Live Room Correction Suite.
Echo Digital Audio announced the release of the first Streamware™ products: the Streamware NIC-1 and the Streamware SDK. The Streamware NIC-1 is a PCI Express network interface card with hardware support for Ethernet AVB. With traffic shaping and MAC packet timestamping, the NIC-1 enables time-sensitive networking applications for Microsoft Windows.
FL Studio Groove is a touch-based music production & performance application. With a 10 pad sample-based drum machine and 5 polyphonic synth channels you get all you need need to compose, arrange, edit, mix and perform professional quality music. Make complete songs, play & program synthesizers, play drums, add effects, edit musical sequences.
Well, Pioneer has been busy lately. After the DDJ-SP1 and DJM-900SRT for Serato, they now introduce the DJ-SR controller. With the launch of the mid-range Digital DJ-SR, Pioneer is putting intuitive control of Serato DJ software in the hands of even more DJs. This new device is a two-channel controller with the new PAD PLUS performance feature.
Steinberg is elated to announce the immediate availability of Granular Symphonies. Created by the acclaimed composer and sound designer Simon Stockhausen, this expansion pack adds to Steinberg’s award-winning Padshop Pro and Padshop granular synthesizers.
Lots of news out of Sweden from Elektron. After last week with the release of Utility Kicks, they now release another soundpack for Octatrack, Hell Bent on Circuits. Furthermore, they launched Elektronauts this week. Developed ground up, Elektronauts is a meeting point for anyone interested in music production in general and Elektron gear in particular.
Allen & Heath’s renowned Xone DJ mixers were used throughout the Ibiza season at various venues across the island, requested by top DJs including Pete Tong, John Digweed, Chris Liebing, Juanjo Martin and Richie Hawtin.
bx_hybrid V2 was re-designed from the ground up, using Brainworx´ latest filter-designs. Bringing you unrivaled analog-style filters and and awesome digital workflow. The EQs will map any & all features of the AVID / Digidesign ICON center section EQ plus the Surround Joysticks. Artifact-free EQ-ing up to 26(!)kHz, even in low-resolution sessions (44.1k & 48k).
Water is overflowing with aquatic musical instruments, rippling pads, tidal soundscapes, rhythmic splashes, inventive water machines, and wave-like takes on traditional sounds – all with extensive remix variations for real-time performance.