Posts Tagged 'Synthesizers'

4TrackTrigger – Gearjunkies Review
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4TrackTrigger – Gearjunkies Review

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The 4TrackTrigger, in the user manual introduced as “Hardware for Sophisticated DJs“. Only by looking at the controller you know that’s a true statement. During the unpacking and unboxing you immediately feel the solid german quality of Faderfox and you see the complete control we are used to know from the Swiss Glanzmann Digital DJ Solutions (4MidiLoop). Just hear me out: 150 push buttons (of which 78 super-responsive), 17 endless rotaries, 17 potentiometers, 6 dispalys and 188 LEDs. In addition, there are two options to use a footpedal, so you can ‘trigger by foot’ too. All of this hand built and far from mass production. So there is this ‘reasonable’ “big” price tag of 1500 Euros (excl. VAT). However, for ‘gearjunkies’ like us a great device to play with and a pleasure to do a review with. And that’s what I did!

New Pittsburg Modular: The Cell
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New Pittsburg Modular: The Cell

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The Cell [48] System 1 is a complete single voice, analog synthesizer and a great entry point into modular synthesis. Using the Synthesizer Block module as it’s centerpiece, the System 1 contains all of the most important components of a modular synthesizer. Connected internally, the Cell[48] System 1 is hardwired to create a complete monophonic synthesizer without needing to add patch cables.

KOMA Elektronik announces RH-301 Rhythm and Utility Pedal
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KOMA Elektronik announces RH-301 Rhythm and Utility Pedal

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Berlin based musical instruments manufacturer KOMA Elektronik are very happy to announce a brand new pedal: the KOMA RH-301 Rhythm Workstation/Utility Tool. The RH-301 is KOMA Elektronik’s solution for a problem many musicians are struggling with: analog and digital equipment that needs to run side by side in sync without running out of control, which is not always an easy task! That is why KOMA decided to build a ‘Master Sync Station’ that helps electronic musicians get the most out of their equipment by properly syncing (a large amount of) devices in many different ways and add some cool tricks along the way… 

If You Can? Please help Sonia!
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If You Can? Please help Sonia!

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This is a post we have never written before. But we felt we had to. So here it goes. One of our professional relations is Sonia Akow from Push PR. Today we got the terrible news that Sonia is very ill. Sonia received bad news in November 2012 when doctors diagnosed her with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Sonia is currently undergoing chemotherapy and needs a blood stem cell transplant. This is where you can help save Sonia’s life. Please read the details below on how to donate — the more people who register, the better her chance of survival — and keep Sonia in your prayers.

Something For The Weekend: Turbo Studio Sessions Volume 1
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Something For The Weekend: Turbo Studio Sessions Volume 1

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Yes, another very cool post in our SFTW series. Especially for all you gearfreaks, vintage lovers, hardware bosses, a.k.a. ‘gearjunkies’. Turbo just started a video series which probably be a series that is fun to watch for all the demographic groups we mentioned before! Turbo (Recordings) blows the mysteries of high-end studio production wide open with the first installment of its new Studio Sessions video series, featuring Munich superproducer Zombie Nation.

Novation Launchkey – Integrated Instrument with DAW Control
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Novation Launchkey – Integrated Instrument with DAW Control

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Launchkey is a next generation instrument for computer and iPad with 16 velocity-sensitive multi-colour launch pads capable of playing drums and triggering loops in the brand new Launchpad iPad app, as well as launching clips and scenes in Ableton Live. It is a fully featured DAW control surface with over 50 physical controls (34 on the 25 key version). Launchkey also comes with two Novation plug-in soft synths: the V-Station and the Bass Station. 

Adrian Bushby Talks Solid State Logic
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Adrian Bushby Talks Solid State Logic

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Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles, is pleased to announce that double Grammy Award-winning engineer (Foo Fighters, Muse) and seasoned SSL user Adrian Bushby has upgraded to a MadiXtreme 64 & Alpha-Link I/O system, and an X-Rack loaded with E-Series EQ and Dynamics modules in his compact and bijou Ecospace® modular garden studio — based in his North London back garden.

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TC-Helicon and Sennheiser Join Forces

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Vocal processing expert TC-Helicon and audio specialist Sennheiser today unveiled their partnership in the field of vocal effects microphones. Combining their extensive expertise in creating tools for vocalists and microphone technology, the two companies have been working on joint research projects since 2011, and will launch a joint product at NAMM in January 2013.

Mark Woodcock talks Midas
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Mark Woodcock talks Midas

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Mark Woodcock has always focused on producing the best sound he could obtain for his clients. As an independent sound engineer, production manager and head of Man In Motion Productions, Woodcock has worked with artists ranging from Merle Haggard and Godsmack to Rob Zombie and Gavin Rossdale. On his two most recent front of house gigs, mixing for Richie Sambora’s solo tour and for long-time client Bush, he opted to go with MIDAS digital consoles.

Gearjunkies.com Official Press Partner Dancefair
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Gearjunkies.com Official Press Partner Dancefair

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As of this week we (Gearjunkies.com and DJ2DJ.nl) are the official press partner for the DJ and producer convention Dancefair here in The Netherlands. On 16 and 17 february Dancefair will take place in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. Here the latest gear will showed for DJ’s and producers. Also there will be workshops and seminars by Dutch and International top DJs and producers who will share their knowledge about the job and the music industry with visitors of the fair. Big names like Kaiserdisco, Lucien Foort, Laidback Luke, and many more have already been confirmed and many others will follow shortly!