Thursday, December 31, 2009

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Happy New Year

Posted: 31 Dec 2009 03:28 AM PST

From the whole team here at Gearjunkes, we wish you all the very best for 2010.

Denon DN-S700 CD/MP3 Disc Player now shipping

Posted: 30 Dec 2009 03:01 AM PST

Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, is now shipping its new DN-S700 Tabletop CD/MP3 Disc Player. The DN-S700 is a new entry-level compact tabletop CD/MP3 player sporting many features from...

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VST Moog Little Phatty Editor now available

Posted: 24 Oct 2009 03:06 AM PDT

Few synths fit the computer music world as well as the Little Phatty, and that fit just became even better with the release of the VST Little Phatty Editor. The VST Little Phatty Editor is available in Windows and Mac (Intel and non-Intel) versions...

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

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Free Monologue Refill from Peff.com

Posted: 30 Dec 2009 01:55 AM PST

The Monologue Refill is a monophonic analogue synthesizer library for the Reason 4.0 NN-XT sampler. The sets include the standard sawtooth, square, triangle waves. Also included are a fixed rate pulse width modulation set, and hard sync sawtooth set....

Rayzoon announces Jamstix 3

Posted: 29 Dec 2009 11:16 AM PST

Rayzoon is pleased to announce that Jamstix 3 is now in a public beta for Jamstix 2 owners. Jamstix 2 users who are eligible for a free upgrade to Jamstix 3 (purchased after 05/11/2009) will automatically receive a separate mail with download...

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

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Voxengo Voxformer 2.3 released

Posted: 29 Dec 2009 01:54 AM PST

Voxengo Voxformer version 2.3 update is now available for download. Voxengo is a multi-functional vocal channel strip plugin for professional audio and sound production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and...

Arturia releases Hip-Hop Producer bundle

Posted: 28 Dec 2009 03:20 AM PST

Arturia has announced the release of the Hip-Hop Producer, a complete, ready-to-go solution that will get you started in Hip-Hop music production.

Waldorf releases Largo version 1.5.

Posted: 28 Dec 2009 03:16 AM PST

Waldorf announces the release of Waldorf Largo V1.5.0. This free update for all Largo customers comes with a completely new Browse page for easy sound administration, a new 6-stage Chorus effect, new parameters in the Oscillator section and in the...

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Waldorf releases Largo version 1.5.

Posted: 28 Dec 2009 03:16 AM PST

Waldorf announces the release of Waldorf Largo V1.5.0. This free update for all Largo customers comes with a completely new Browse page for easy sound administration, a new 6-stage Chorus effect, new parameters in the Oscillator section and in the...

Monday, December 28, 2009

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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Sunday

Posted: 27 Dec 2009 07:27 AM PST

Yes, we know it is supposed to be posted on (sample) saturday, but with all the holidays, we post them today (sunday) for once! These are the releases we have encountered this past Christmas week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality...

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VST Moog Little Phatty Editor now available

Posted: 24 Oct 2009 03:06 AM PDT

Few synths fit the computer music world as well as the Little Phatty, and that fit just became even better with the release of the VST Little Phatty Editor. The VST Little Phatty Editor is available in Windows and Mac (Intel and non-Intel) versions...

Friday, December 25, 2009

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SkyLife updates SampleRobot and WaveRobot products

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 11:19 AM PST

SKYLIFE updates SampleRobot, SampleRobot Essentials and WaveRobot to version 3.08. Creating your own software instruments on sample base is now a lot easier with SampleRobot V3.08 and WaveRobot V3.08.

DJ Spooky Introduces Novation Launchpad

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 04:10 AM PST

From humble beginnings as a party DJ in downtown New York, Paul D. Miller (a.k.a. DJ Spooky) is today a formidable force in hip hop. But he\'s also an acclaimed multimedia artist who\'s written on the subject of the history of hip hop and the...

Thursday, December 24, 2009

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Dave Smith Tetra Gearjunkies Review

Posted: 23 Dec 2009 09:34 AM PST

It already has been a few years since old hack Dave Smith started putting out new analog synthesizers on the market. This renaissance of analog synths means having more instruments to pick from for us musicians. Funny enough it just was short after...

Twitterfeed test

Posted: 23 Dec 2009 07:02 AM PST

Well, actually nothing to see here people. We are just trying out our new Twitterfeed settings. But now we do have your attention.... Have you read our Holiday Deals post already? If not check it out. It might give you some very welcome savings on...

New Season of HOLIDAY DEALS is here again

Posted: 23 Dec 2009 04:49 AM PST

Like every year, this is becoming the time that many manufacturers try to give some back to existing and new customers. This is the season the Holiday Deals are launched. So we collect the deals we come across and share them with you, so you can get...

The Utility Muffin Research Kitchen in Altiverb (Audio Ease)

Posted: 23 Dec 2009 03:16 AM PST

Arjen and Aram of Audio Ease went by Frank Zappa\'s studio, the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen, to meet with Dweezil Zappa and together record the acoustics of both the tracking room and the famous Zappa echo chamber. Microphones and speaker in the...

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Dave Smith Tetra Gearjunkies Review

Posted: 23 Dec 2009 09:34 AM PST

It already has been a few years since old hack Dave Smith started putting out new analog synthesizers on the market. This renaissance of analog synths means having more instruments to pick from for us musicians. Funny enough it just was short after...

Twitterfeed test

Posted: 23 Dec 2009 07:02 AM PST

Well, actually nothing to see here people. We are just trying out our new Twitterfeed settings. But now we do have your attention.... Have you read our Holiday Deals post already? If not check it out. It might give you some very welcome savings on...

New Season of HOLIDAY DEALS is here again

Posted: 23 Dec 2009 04:49 AM PST

Like every year, this is becoming the time that many manufacturers try to give some back to existing and new customers. This is the season the Holiday Deals are launched. So we collect the deals we come across and share them with you, so you can get...

New OS for Elektron Machinedrum and Monomachine

Posted: 23 Dec 2009 01:51 AM PST

Elektron have just released new Operating Systems software for their Machinedrum and Monomachine. These new OS are a free download at the Elektron website.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

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Best Wishes from the Gearjunkies Team

Posted: 31 Dec 2009 02:21 AM PST

Wow, did you notice it for yourself? How quick has 2009 past us by? It surely has been an impressive year. Lots of new gear has been added to our database. Which was good of course! But on the other hand, some bad news hit us too. Some (small)...

New OS for Elektron Machinedrum and Monomachine

Posted: 23 Dec 2009 01:51 AM PST

Elektron have just released new Operating Systems software for their Machinedrum and Monomachine. These new OS are a free download at the Elektron website.

u-he has updated Uhbik to v1.1

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 10:38 AM PST

u-he has updated Uhbik to v1.1, which includes the addition of a new plug-in: Uhbik-G / GrainDad. GrainDad is a Granular pitch shifter and vast audio mangling device. Tape stop effects, reversing effects, weird metallic drones from otherwise harmless...

Denon DJ shipping new DN-HP500 Professional Headphones

Posted: 22 Dec 2009 04:58 AM PST

Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of reliable, premium-grade DJ equipment, is shipping the new DN-HP500 Professional Headphones. The DN-HP500’s are stylish new entry-level DJ headphones that, like...

Image Line releases Harmless

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 09:19 AM PST

Harmless is an additive synthesizer doing subtractive synthesis. Or if you prefer, a subtractive synthesizer powered by an additive synthesis engine.

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Best Wishes from the Gearjunkies Team

Posted: 31 Dec 2009 02:21 AM PST

Wow, did you notice it for yourself? How quick has 2009 past us by? It surely has been an impressive year. Lots of new gear has been added to our database. Which was good of course! But on the other hand, some bad news hit us too. Some (small)...

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

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Image Line releases Harmless!

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 09:19 AM PST

Harmless is an additive synthesizer doing subtractive synthesis. Or if you prefer, a subtractive synthesizer powered by an additive synthesis engine.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

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API's JDK Audio Introduces R22 Compressor

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 10:39 PM PST

JDK Audio, the new brand developed and engineered by legendary analog innovator API, announces the fourth product in its line of robust signal processing equipment. The R22 is a two-channel, rack-mount compressor with linkable stereo...

Urs Heckmann releases Zebra 2.5

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 09:47 AM PST

Urs Heckmann (U-He) has updated Zebra to v2.5, which includes improved preset management, a new contrast rich user interface, unlimited undo/redo for parameter changes, improved filter algorithms, a new Duophonic mode, 100+ new presets by Howard...

WaveLab Updates for Windows 7 Now Available

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 09:38 AM PST

Today Steinberg releases new updates for the WaveLab family. The versions WaveLab 6.1.1, WaveLab Studio 6.1.1 and WaveLab Essential 6.0.1 provide compatibility with the Windows 7 operating system. These updates have not run all quality assurance...

Two free Live Packs from KJ Sawka from Ableton

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 09:25 AM PST

KJ Sawka, drummer extraordinaire, has given you something special—two Live Packs, full of live drum recordings, loops and riffs. Ableton likes to share this holiday gift with you. He also produced his own movie to promote the Live Packs and...

Steinberg HALion 4 Blog Goes Live

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 06:37 AM PST

Steinberg is pleased to announce that it is working on the fourth incarnation of HALion, its widely acclaimed software sampler, and would like to keep dedicated HALion users posted on important news regarding the development of HALion 4. For this...

Nord introduces the Nord Piano at NAMM 2010

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 04:03 AM PST

The Nord Piano is a dedicated stage piano with 88 keys and a weighted hammer action. It is designed with the performing musician in mind and very lightweight at approx. 18 kg (39.6 lbs), without compromising build quality, sound quality or means of...

Nord releases new pianos in the Nord Piano Library

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 03:51 AM PST

Following the introduction of the new Nord Piano, the Nord Piano Library will be expanded with several new pianos during the first quarter of 2010. The Nord Piano Library contains some of the finest acoustic and electric pianos on the market. These...

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Nord introduces the Nord Piano at NAMM 2010

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 04:03 AM PST

The Nord Piano is a dedicated stage piano with 88 keys and a weighted hammer action. It is designed with the performing musician in mind and very lightweight at approx. 18 kg (39.6 lbs), without compromising build quality, sound quality or means of...

Nord releases new pianos in the Nord Piano Library

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 03:51 AM PST

Following the introduction of the new Nord Piano, the Nord Piano Library will be expanded with several new pianos during the first quarter of 2010. The Nord Piano Library contains some of the finest acoustic and electric pianos on the market. These...

Friday, December 18, 2009

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Official Snow Leopard and Windows 7 support for Pro Tools

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 02:27 AM PST

Avid is excited to announce Pro Tools 8.0.3 software, a free update for all registered Pro Tools HD 8, Pro Tools LE 8, Pro Tools M-Powered 8, and Pro Tools M-Powered Essential 8 users. Get official Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard support, plus over 100 of...

Happy Holidays from Ohm Force

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 02:23 AM PST

That\'s the Ohm Force 2009 Christmas gift for the music production scene: the Performer Edition of their Symptohm:Melohman powersynth is now freeware, you can download freely download it from here. What are you waiting? Don\'t be the last to grab it....

Mathew Lane releases DrMS spatial processor plugin version 3

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 01:49 AM PST

Version 3 of the DrMS spatial processor plugin was re-coded from the ground up in a partnership with Mu Technologies. DrMS is now a true native VST/AU/RTAS plugin for OSX and Windows that no longer requires the Pluggo Runtime shell. V3 is compatible...

Step inside and take a look around the Steinberg Museum

Posted: 17 Dec 2009 08:54 AM PST

On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, Steinberg welcomes you to the newly opened Steinberg Museum, a virtual museum found on our website, inviting you to learn more about the interesting stories and curiosities that Steinberg has collected over...

Happy Holidays from Native Instruments

Posted: 17 Dec 2009 06:48 AM PST

Native Instruments is happy to present to you a free instrument made up of premium sounds from highly-successful KORE / KONTAKT instruments. HOLIDAY SELECTION 2009 is a full-featured production-ready sound library that includes 45 Kore Sounds®...

Thursday, December 17, 2009

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Denon DJ DN-HC1000S USB MIDI Sub-Controller now shipping

Posted: 17 Dec 2009 01:52 AM PST

Following closely on the heels of its recent preview to the market, Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of reliable, premium-grade DJ equipment, is now shipping the DN-HC1000S USB MIDI Sub-Controller, compatible with...

NI Traktor (Scratch) Pro/Duo/LE 1.2.3 update now online

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 03:14 AM PST

The 1.2.3 update for Traktor (Scratch) Pro/Duo/LE is now available for download via the usual channels. Below is the list of changes. 

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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Steinberg: Windows 7 and Snow Leopard updates now available

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 02:47 AM PST

Steinberg is pleased to announce the release of compatibility updates for Windows 7 and Snow Leopard operating systems for all Cubase 5 products and more.  This means Cubase 5, Studio 5, Nuendo 4, VST instruments, etc.* are all officially...

MODARTT releases FREE Cimbalom add-on for Pianoteq

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 02:42 AM PST

MODARTT releases a cimbalom add-on, a new virtual instrument included in their KIViR (Keyboard Instruments Virtual Restoration) collection, offered for free to all Pianoteq customers. The cimbalom is regarded as the precursor of the piano.

FabFilter releases Pro-Q 1.02 update

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 02:33 AM PST

FabFilter has updated the FabFilter Pro-Q equalizer plug-in to version 1.02, containing various bug fixes and small improvements.

Cakewalk announces new SONAR update

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 02:28 AM PST

Cakewalk today announces a free update for SONAR 8.5 Producer and SONAR 8.5 Studio. Registered SONAR 8.5 Producer, SONAR 8.5 Studio, and V-Studio 700 customers can download the 8.5.2 update for free.

Are you the next superstar DJ?

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 09:21 AM PST

On 15th December 2009, the leading innovators in dance music, Pioneer, Beatport, DJ Magazine and Let’s Mix, come together to launch ‘Next Generation DJ’, (NGDJ) a talent competition designed to unearth the next superstar DJ and to...

D16 Group Drummachines updated

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 07:13 AM PST

Recently all Drum Machines, Drumazon, Nepheton and Nithonat from D16 Group were updated to version 1.4.0.

BIAS releases PitchCraft EZ

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 05:12 AM PST

BIAS today announced that PitchCraft EZ — a powerful alternative to the popular pitch correction and special effects tool popularized by many of today\'s leading musical artists — is now shipping. As a plug-in for popular audio host...