After Cubase, Reason and Bitwig (coming 26th of March), Nektar, the manufacturer of DAW integration controller keyboards, have now announced the immediate release of a powerful integration of Apple Logic X with the advanced workflow of the Panorama range of products including Panorama P1, Panorama P4 and Panorama P6.
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.
Madrona Labs have announced the new Kaivo plugin, which is a semi-modular software synthesizer that combines two powerful ways of making sound: granular synthesis and physical modeling. Both Mac and Windows versions are fully 32- and 64-bit compatible.
It wasn’t really a secret, as we all knew that it was coming, but Rob Papen has now officially announced the soon arrival of the version 2 of his software synth Blue. This highly anticipated synth will be shipping on the 10th of March.
Computer Orchestra is a crowdsourcing platform that allows users to create and conduct their own orchestra. They can choose to upload their own music or download samples to integrate into their formation. With a simple interface, they assign the chosen samples to each post. They can also arrange detection zones, that allow them to order the “musicians” to play, using various gestures. Once their orchestra is configured, they can direct it with the movements of their body.
Wit the Novation Launchpad S Control Pack you get everything you need to make and perform electronic music with Ableton Live in one package. This pack contains the Launchpad S, Launch Control, two custom made protective sleeves, Ableton Live Lite 9, and a large pack of inspiring Loopmasters samples.
Waldorf have announced that their 2-Pole analog filter will be shipping in about three weeks for a price of 229 Euro. For some decades now, analog filters have had a deep impact on contemporary music. Since its very beginnings, Waldorf has been renowned for the quality of their excellent sounding analog filters.
Swedish PA company, Parashoot, has been on a European tour with Norwegian singer songwriter, Ane Brun, using iLive and ME systems for FoH and Monitors. Parashoot used an iLive-T112 system, mixing both FOH and monitors on the same console. xDR-16 I/O expander racks were positioned on stage, one left and one right, along with an iDR-16 MixRack.
Waves Audio announces the availability of MetaFilter, a versatile sound-shaping filter plugin. Designed around a multimode filter with extensive modulation options and powered by Waves’ Virtual Voltage technology, Waves MetaFilter has everything users need in a sound-shaping filter. The versatile MetaFilter creative effects unit provides all the warmth, depth and fatness of classic analog filters, with the modern control and endless flexibility distinctive of Waves tools.
The Kawai MP11 has been designed and built to meet the demanding standards of professional piano players. For discerning musicians that do not accept compromises, the MP11 offers the most authentic action, the most realistic sound, and the most control. At the heart of the MP11’s sound engine is the beautiful sound of the Kawai’s flagship EX concert grand piano. The Kawai EX concert grand piano is widely regarded by professional pianists and piano technicians as one of the finest instruments within its class.
Manley Labs will exhibit the CORE, an analog channel strip, at MusikMesse 2014 Hall 5.1, Stand B61A. The Manley CORE is an innovative and affordable mic preamplifier, compressor, equalizer, and limiter combo-unit that combines the greatest hits of the Manley product line with fresh technology.
Mixing Link is a compact, high quality Microphone (mic) Preamp with an Effects Loop for easy and convenient patching of various audio between your mic (or instrument) and your stompbox, mobile device, amp, console, and computer interface. Mixing Link can be used in many ways to fit into virtually any audio setup.
Following on from the massive success of the reissue of the Vintage Fuzz Pedal, Rotosound are proud to announce the launch of a rainbow collection of six new and original retro guitar effects pedals. The green Wobbler tremolo, the yellow King Henry phaser, the red Pusher compressor, the blue Crusader chorus, plus the black Aftermath analogue delay and Leveller EQ pedals.
Ableton Live users know the power of Novation‘s eponymous grid controller Launchpad S, but here Novation demonstrates its power with FL Studio 11 in a new live performance. Accompanied by a tutorial on how to use FL Studio 11 and Launchpad together to play live.
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.