Introducing the Blue Cat Audio Blue Cat MB-7 Mixer 2.0
Blue Cat Audio has released Blue Cat’s MB-7 Mixer 2.0, a complete rewrite of their multiband processing plug-in, now including multiband VST hosting capabilities.
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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #169
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.
DigiTech introduces new Vocalist Live FX Vocal Effect Processor
The Vocalist Live FX is DigiTech‘s next generation vocal effect processor with studio quality vocal effects and new Live Adapt listening technology. When you’re on stage you need the same high performance and superior audio quality you’re accustomed to from the studio. The new Vocalist Live FX puts professional studio grade vocal effect processing at your feet on stage. Licensed Lexicon reverb, dbx compression, and Automatic Feedback Supression give you powerful tools to make every vocal performance powerful captivative, and engaging to your audience
Something For The Weekend: Kid Baltan – Song of the Second Moon
This edition of ‘Something For The Weekend‘ is rather a special and personal one. This week Dick Raaymakers (a.ka. Kid Baltan) has passed at the age of 83 years old. We are pretty sure that very little of our readers and followers will know who Kid Baltan was, but for us it was an inspiring person and also an important person when it comes to electronic music. Dick Raaymakers was a pioneer in the field of electronic music and tape music but he has also realized numerous music theater pieces and has published many theoretical essays.
Korg Introduces the KR MINI (Rhythm)
Korg is bringing back the classic rhythm machine as a mini drum machine. Energize your practices and performances with diverse rhythm patterns! The KR mini – an easy, simple and compact rhythm machine with a built-in speaker and optional battery power for play-anywhere convenience.
MOTU introduces 8pre USB 16 x 12 audio interface/optical expander
With the new MOTU 8pre you can turn your computer into a powerful digital audio workstation with eight mic inputs. Or add eight high-quality mic/instrument inputs to your current system. The new interface is shipping now.
Allen & Heath announcing the ICE-16D Multitrack Recorder
Allen & Heath has introduced the ICE-16D, an alternative version of the ICE-16 multi-track recorder launched last year. Both units are 16 In/16 Out audio interfaces, allowing performers and audio engineers to easily capture high quality multi-track recordings direct to a USB drive or interface to a computer. Additionally, the ICE-16D has balanced I/O, designed for those customers using the unit in a studio environment or requiring fully balanced inputs & outputs on AES59 standard D Sub connectors.
50th Anniversary celebration with Korg Keyboards in Limited Edition Colors
Happy Birthday to Korg! And that’s what they thought themselves to and continues its 50th anniversary celebration by offering a run of keyboards in limited edition colors: the MicroKorg and the 61-key Krome Music Workstation.
Novation Announces Launchpad Mini Controller
Wow, Novation sure is on fire! This is the third product in two days they announce. Novation introduce the Launchpad Mini: the Launchpad for the iPad Generation. Launchpad Mini is a compact version of the celebrated Novation Launchpad, featuring 64 three-colour Launch pads and 16 performance buttons that enable you to produce and perform music with your iPad® – as well as your PC or Mac – by playing loops and effects.
Griffin Boice talks Slate Digital plugins
Hollywood Producer/Engineer/Mixer/Songwriter Griffin Boice (Black Eyed Peas, Rob Zombie, Hollywood Undead, The Saturdays, Wiz Khalifa) talks production philosophies and how Slate products have become an integral part of his process.
Allen & Heath iLive and ME manage Tindersticks anniversary show
An Allen & Heath iLive system with 18 ME-1 personal mixers were employed for a special 21st anniversary show of UK band, Tindersticks. Part of a European summer tour, the band performed a special set at the Blue Balls Festival in Lucern, Switzerland, where a 17 piece string section played alongside the regular 6 piece band.
Steinberg ends support for VST2 interface
Steinberg announced that they would no longer continue to develop and maintain the VST 2 software interface but focus efforts entirely on the Software Development Kit (SDK) development of VST 3. All Steinberg host applications will remain VST 2 compatible.
The Academy of Electronic Music is Live!
Today the Academy of Electronic Music has been launched, by Google, Armada Music, Point Blank and DJ Mag. The Academy of Electronic Music is a social music school that connects electronic music makers & lovers from around the globe, finding and developing the next generation of superstar DJ’s and producers. Discover new tracks from upcoming talents. If you are a producer: submit your own and take your chance to get your track released by Armada Music. Learn from the best via live Hangouts with famous DJ’s and producers and connect with each other through the AEM Google+ Community.
U-he Satin Tape Machine coming very soon
Urs Heckman has announced that coming september 9th, his anticipated new Tape Delay plugin Satin will be released. This tape effects plugin will be available for Mac OSX and Windows PC, with 64-bit support for both platforms. VST, VST3 and AU versions are included. The version for Pro Tools 11 (AAX support) is still in development.
Blend vintage analog and modern club with Fuzion sounds for Tone2 Taurus
Fuzion takes you on a voyage into an analog world filled with immense arpeggios, cascading melodies, shimmering pads, ground shaking bass and funk driven synths. An inspiring collection of 150 carefully designed presets, that will enrich your productions with an old school sound, infused with a modern twist. Utilizing Saurus‘ many analog flavors, Fuzion is perfect for mainstream club tracks or new school Electronica.