Feeltune introduces an easy to use like a groove machine, powerful like the latest computer technology, and empowered by the versatility of plugins. Today the Rhizome is the only box combining samplers, mixing desk, sequencers and synthesizers, totally open and compatible with VSTs.
Novation now have a YouTube channel featuring all Novation videos. Tips and tricks, artist videos, set-up guides and new product demos are all being be uploaded onto the NovationTV channel. Subscribe today for the latest information on the Novation range.
After a maniacally busy year, Elbow is back in the studio working on their next album, the follow up to the hugely successful “The Seldom Seen Kid.” We caught up with the band’s keyboard player and producer, Craig Potter, at their studio in Manchester, where he was putting the KORG SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano through its paces.
Access Music released the highly anticipated version 4 of the Virus TI operating system. The new version adds stomp box distortions, comb and vowel filters as well as a speaker simulation and an extended arpeggiator. Every registered Virus TI user can download the public beta version free of charge from http://www.virus.info
In an exclusive license agreement, Nord now offers a collection of the original Chamberlin tape library in the Nord Sample Library format. These 60 sounds compliment the previously licensed Mellotron sounds very nicely, and are available free of charge for all the Nord Wave and Nord Electro 3 users.
Perhaps you have heard of the legendary Moog Taurus Bass Pedals? Perhaps this is your first introduction? Regardless, the Taurus has been called by many as the “Fattest Synth Ever”. Now you will know why Moog are bringing it back. Moog Music has set up a dedicated microsite for the new Taurus 3 Bass pedals.
Open Labs’ SoundSlate™, the ultimate virtual instrument player and hardware DAW for your keyboard workstation or MIDI controller, contained in a sexy 1U rackmountable case. SoundSlate™ redefines music production and performance by incorporating Open Labs’ music operating environment including the critically acclaimed virtual instrument host Riff™, 8000+ of sounds and effects, a robust audio i/o, and a powerful computer core running Windows XP into a 1U-ultra compact case that packs a punch.
Open Labs’ Jim Stout explains to you “What Is SoundSlate“?
Coming soon from Sequentix, the long-awaited replacement for the P3 sequencer, Cirklon. It is a totally new hardware sequencer design, with software based on the P3, but greatly improved both in usability and internal operation.
One year later, same city, different location. Music ALIVE 2010 hosted at the Hilton in Rotterdam by Media Satellite.
The location was very nice and well set up. At the entrance everyone got an Ableton goodie bag, with the obligatory promo pamflets, keychords, other goodies, but also a Dance Tunes voucher to download two tracks for free. Which is always nice of course!
The Nord Classics is a massive addition to the Nord Sample Library. The addition contains more than 370 samples with classic Nord sounds, from the original Nord Lead 2X, Nord Lead 3 and Nord Modular G2X. All the samples in the library are available for free to Nord users.
The addition to the big Nord Sample Library is a perfect fit for the Electro 3 user who wants classic synthesizer sounds to go along with the already much appreciated organ and piano sounds. Or why not se them in the Nord Wave as the foundation for new, great synthesizer sounds.
Chairman and Co-Founder Victor Wong explains the new Open Labs’ Custom Shop and all that it entails. Also covers the new Legacy Upgrades and the exclusive 24 Karat Gold Polow Da Don Special Edition NeKo.
Ben Liebrand gave a stunning masterclass about Remixing, Producing and loads of insight Tip and Tricks how to use Ableton Live … and there was a special guest appearance of Sacha Liebrand too!
More pictures from the Music ALIVE 2010 event in Rotterdam. IK Multimedia gave us a sneak preview of Ampltitube 3 which was announced at the NAMM 2010 in Los Angeles.
Here are the first impressions of the Music ALIVE 2010 event. An afternoon around Computer Music products, Audio and Visual Performance. Allthough the weather isn’t helping (lots of snow again), many visitors have come to the Rotterdam Hilton to see the latest products and technologies, soft and hardware, touch the latest controllers, watch workshops, enjoy music and VJ performances.
Sunday is the day then! Music ALIVE 2010 at the Hilton in Rotterdam. Come and see the latest products and technologies, soft and hardware, touch the latest controllers, watch workshops, enjoy music and VJ performances. This is the place to network, bring your CDs and Laptop, show your latest songs and productions. Talk with product specialists, artists, producers, label managers, DJs and other users.
FREE ENTRANCE but registration is necessary – maximum Capacity 450 visitors – Sign Up at http://www.music-alive.nl