Wednesday, June 30, 2010

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Short impression of the new Vermona MONO Lancet

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 04:50 PM PDT

Arrived on my holiday address last week, today in the Gearjunkies TechLab: The Vermona MONO Lancet. I have made a short video to get an impression of his sound. The review will follow later.

TC Electronic Global Konnekt episode 5 - Mixing

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 12:43 PM PDT

The Global Konnekt Project started out in London, went on to Denmark, the US and Canada, and now, it is back in London to get mixed by UK producer, Robbie Bronnimann. Get all the best mixing tips from one of the greatest producers around.

Brainworx bx_boom MONO out

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 12:31 PM PDT

FREE upgrade for all users. Stripped down to only 2 parameters and an intuitive graphic design these tools enable you to tune, attenuate or boost the impact of your bass drum sound – even in a final mix(!) or a complete stereo drum-loop.

MOTU announces new audio interface: Microbook

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 11:32 AM PDT

MOTU has announced the MicroBook, a USB bus-powered audio interface that delivers studio-grade audio performance in a compact size small enough to fit in your pocket. The MicroBook turns a Mac or PC computer into a personal 4x2 recording studio with...

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Short impression of the new Vermona MONO Lancet

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 04:50 PM PDT

Arrived on my holiday address last week, today in the Gearjunkies TechLab: The Vermona MONO Lancet. I have made a short video to get an impression of his sound. The review will follow later.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

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Steinberg VST Workstation HALion Sonic available

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 10:58 AM PDT

Steinberg is excited to announce the release of the premier VST Workstation HALion Sonic, the long-anticipated successor to the highly acclaimed Hypersonic 2, which lets you work more productively than ever before. HALion Sonic excels in the...

180+ vintage keyboard sounds added in the Nord Sample Library

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 08:40 AM PDT

With a total of 181 new sounds in the Nord Sample Library, this addition gives a whole new perspective for the Nord Electro 3 and Wave users. With sounds from some of the most appreciated vintage synthesizers and string machines, even the hardcore...

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180+ vintage keyboard sounds added in the Nord Sample Library

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 08:40 AM PDT

With a total of 181 new sounds in the Nord Sample Library, this addition gives a whole new perspective for the Nord Electro 3 and Wave users. With sounds from some of the most appreciated vintage synthesizers and string machines, even the hardcore...

Monday, June 28, 2010

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First Computer Platform for Guitar - Stringport

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 02:12 AM PDT

The StringPort very carefully processes, converts and conveys to the computer the polyphonic audio from industry-standard hexaphonic pickups (like the GK, Graph Tek, Zeta and RMC models) through high speed USB2. We have written custom drivers with...

Sunday, June 27, 2010

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Reforge - the Swiss army knife for audio on iPad

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 03:41 AM PDT

Reforge for iPad is the Swiss army knife for audio files on iPad. Edit the wave form directly just by touching it. Set selections to copy and paste within files or even paste from another file. Dynamically change volume for fade in effects or the...

Lexicon PSP42 & PSP 84 updated to version 1.6.0

Posted: 26 Jun 2010 11:34 AM PDT

PSP Audioware is pleased to inform that new versions of the Lexicon PSP42 (v. 1.6.0) and PSP 84 (v. 1.6.0) have been released. The update is free for registered users. Due to technical limitations newest version of the PSP 42 and 84 are...

Saturday, June 26, 2010

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Soundtoys Juice analog input channel modeling plug-in coming soon

Posted: 26 Jun 2010 03:01 AM PDT

As thrilled as Soundtoys are by all the love for Decapitator, they also thought it would be even better to create a new tool designed for the subtler side of analog. So meet Juice™, their upcoming analog input channel modeling plug-in.

Reason Dr. Octo Rex - Video

Posted: 26 Jun 2010 02:58 AM PDT

The new Dr. Octo Rex Loop Player lets you load up to 8 REX loops into a single player but it\'s so much more than that. This tutorial gets you up close and personal with the machine that will redefine how you use REX loops in your production.

New Sounds and Samples for Sample Saturday

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 05:01 PM PDT

These are the 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...

New Gotharman Synth - Anamono

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 11:00 AM PDT

Anamono is a monophonic analogue feedback synthesizer with build in fully programable and controlable granular effects processor, 2 analogue filters, an analogue output stage with VCA and overdrive, a unique newly engineered g-RAY analogue feedback...

City of Drums and Beats expansion pack for GURU

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 08:01 AM PDT

FXpansion is proud to present City of Drums and Beats, a GURU expansion pack featuring an exclusive suite of sounds from Mike Acosta, a.k.a. DJ Michael Trance. 

PreSonus Releases Studio One 1.5.1

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 07:57 AM PDT

PreSonus announced that it is now shipping Studio One™ 1.5.1, the latest update to the company’s flagship music recording and production software. This is a free update for all registered users of Studio One Artist and Studio One Pro....

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New Gotharman Synth - Anamono

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 11:00 AM PDT

Anamono is a monophonic analogue feedback synthesizer with build in fully programable and controlable granular effects processor, 2 analogue filters, an analogue output stage with VCA and overdrive, a unique newly engineered g-RAY analogue feedback...

Friday, June 25, 2010

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de la Mancha plugins updated to SynthEdit 1.1

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 11:34 AM PDT

de la Mancha just announced that his plugins have been updated using SynthEdit version 1.1. This update eliminates any problems of multiple plugin instances with some multi-core CPUs. More details here.

The Acess Virus Vuvuzela Song Contest

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 10:49 AM PDT

Your mission is to write a song featuring either the Virus Vuvuzela patch or alternatively the Virus Vuvuzela samples provided by us. There are no restriction to the style of the song, we would like to encourage you though to use the Vuvuzela in a...

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The Acess Virus Vuvuzela Song Contest

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 10:49 AM PDT

Your mission is to write a song featuring either the Virus Vuvuzela patch or alternatively the Virus Vuvuzela samples provided by us. There are no restriction to the style of the song, we would like to encourage you though to use the Vuvuzela in a...

Thursday, June 24, 2010

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Sneak peak of FL Studio 9.5.

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 05:54 AM PDT

This video shows the operation of the updated \'Keep on disk\' function to be available with FL Studio 9.5 (in testing). The new Keep on disk will allow FL Studio running on Windows 32 and 64 bit to load an almost unlimited Gb of sample data....

Adobe Audition for Mac - preview

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 01:56 AM PDT

Adobe Audition for Mac, coming in a future release, will bring modern audio post-production to the platform of your choice. Familiar tools for audio editing, multitrack mixing and recording will meet expanded device support, greater workflow...

New Vermona synts arrived at Gearjunkies Holiday Lab

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 08:06 AM PDT

It\'s vacation time at Gearjunkies, but that doesn\'t mean we are without new gear. Today, on my vacation address, arrived two new synths from Vermona, the Mono Lancet, a two VCO monophonic synthesizer, and the Kick Lancet, for all your analogue kick...

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New Vermona synts arrived at Gearjunkies Holiday Lab

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 08:06 AM PDT

It\'s vacation time at Gearjunkies, but that doesn\'t mean we are without new gear. Today, on my vacation address, arrived two new synths from Vermona, the Mono Lancet, a two VCO monophonic synthesizer, and the Kick Lancet, for all your analogue kick...

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

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112dB releases Big Blue Limiter

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 04:44 AM PDT

112dB announces that Big Blue Limiter, a tube-modelling character limiter, is now available in native RTAS/AS/VST/AU format for Windows and Mac OS X at the introductory price of €99/$99. Big Blue Limiter is a character limiter. It is neither...

Daniel Stawczyk releases Light Impressions - a free bank for SubBoomBass

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 01:19 PM PDT

Light Impressions is a bank of free 45 presets being the light variations of SubBoomBass of Rob Papen\'s factory presets. The bank also includes the new presets as a foretaste of the commercial bank to be released late August.You can download Light...

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

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ROLAND GAIA SH-01 is now shipping

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 11:21 AM PDT

Roland U.S. is pleased to announce that the GAIA SH-01 is now shipping. This 37-key compact synthesizer brings serious sound, instant control, and ultimate flexibility to the synthesis experience. Combining a classic panel layout reminiscent of...

Project OP-X - Hardware Controller part 2

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 04:54 AM PDT

On this day (solstice) Mario Jurisch sends us a few pictures of his new project (in progress) the OP-X hardware controller. Just before the holidays begin the controller is ready for varnish. \"Through the 4 octave keyboard, the controller looks more...

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ROLAND GAIA SH-01 is now shipping

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 11:21 AM PDT

Roland U.S. is pleased to announce that the GAIA SH-01 is now shipping. This 37-key compact synthesizer brings serious sound, instant control, and ultimate flexibility to the synthesis experience. Combining a classic panel layout reminiscent of...

Musicrow releases CS Vibes- a soundest for Arturia CS80 V

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 11:08 AM PDT

The CS Vibes is a collection of 200 extraordinary sounds for Arturia CS80 V. It is the fifth in Musicrow’s succesful series of soundsets for Arturia vintage synthesizer recreations.

Free 5.5 update for Cubase and Cubase Studio available

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 09:30 AM PDT

Steinberg released the free 5.5 update for Cubase and Cubase Studio – with a feature set that speeds up workflow and boosts creativity! The brand-new version delivers performance, automation and video enhancements, as well as refined beat...

Monday, June 21, 2010

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Project OP-X - Hardware Controller part 2

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 04:54 AM PDT

On this day (solstice) Mario Jurisch sends us a few pictures of his new project (in progress) the OP-X hardware controller. Just before the holidays begin the controller is ready for varnish. \"Through the 4 octave keyboard, the controller looks more...

Peavey AmpKit LiNK for your iPhone

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 03:23 AM PDT

Peavey Electronics and Agile Partners are proud to announce AmpKit, the ultimate amp and pedal studio with full recording capability for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad, and AmpKit LiNK, a high fidelity electric guitar interface. AmpKit is a free app with...

Sunday, June 20, 2010

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Total Music Production with the Zoom R24

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 07:43 AM PDT

Zoom takes its revolutionary R16 and turbocharges it with a sampler and drum machine, 8 additional recording tracks and 6 channels of phantom-power on the all-new R24. The R24 combines four production tools into one incredibly versatile device. In...

Saturday, June 19, 2010

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Alesis announces the MultiMix 8 USB FX

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 04:11 AM PDT

Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio electronics and musical instruments, announces the MultiMix 8 USB FX, an eight-channel audio mixer with digital audio effects and USB recording interface. The MultiMix 8 USB FX is an eight...

Numark announces iCD DJ IN A BOX

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 04:06 AM PDT

iCD DJ IN A BOX’s mixer has all the essentials DJs expect: two input channels, main and headphone outputs, mic input and smooth faders. The included iM1 mixer records mixes straight to the iPod and accommodates all dockable iPod models...

Akai Pro SynthStation For iPhone And iPod Touch available

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 04:02 AM PDT

Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the immediate availability of the SynthStation music production app for both iPhone or iPod Touch in the iTunes App Store. SynthStation also works on the iPad. SynthStation...

Sonoma Wire Works Unveils the GuitarJack

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 11:31 AM PDT

Sonoma Wire Works, makers of the FourTrack recording app, announces the GuitarJack audio device. GuitarJack connects a wide range of instruments, microphones, and other audio hardware to iPod touch(R) (2nd and 3rd generation), iPhone(R) 3GS* and...

Look inside SPL - The SPL Blog is born!

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 11:27 AM PDT

www.spl-blog.com was not conceived as a commercial tool, but rather as a way for SPL to get closer to its users. The German audio manufacturer has chosen the Blog as the platform to communicate with the outside world. 

Softube releases Tonelux Tilt EQ plugin

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 11:23 AM PDT

Go from shimmering bright to warm and wide with a twist of a knob! The Tonelux Tilt plug-in is a fast and easy way of making a track sit better in a mix or make it sound \"warmer\" or \"cooler\". It\'s also perfect in a live situation where you...

Blue Cat Audio Major Update - RTAS and Full 64-bit Support

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 10:39 AM PDT

Blue Cat Audio, renowned for their precise Audio Analysis Tools and their powerful Audio Signal Processors are proud to announce that all of their professional plug-ins have been ported to the ProTools RTAS format and are from now on fully...

Numark announces new powerhouse software controller

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 08:04 AM PDT

MIXTRACK is a powerhouse controller in a compact chassis for performing and producing with DJ software. The familiar layout works just like two decks and a mixer so whether you\'re a seasoned professional or building your DJ skills, MIXTRACK is...

Ableton & Minus present ten free Ableton Live Sets

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 07:47 AM PDT

The Live Sets were made exclusively for Ableton by ten artists from the Minus roster. Each Set comes with a companion Lesson that reveals insights into the artist\'s musical vision and offers valuable production tips.

Audio-Technica introduces ATH-M10 Headphones

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 07:36 AM PDT

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, introduces its new ATH-M10 Professional Monitor Headphones. Offering Audio-Technica’s renowned sound quality at a very accessible price point, the ATH-M10’s...

Griid modular touch control system for Ableton Live and iPad

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 07:30 AM PDT

Liine announce Griid, their modular touch control system for Ableton Live and iPad, at Sonar International Festival of Advanced Music and Multimedia Art, 2010. Taking the stage as their laboratory, Liine aim to redefine the way people interact with...

Friday, June 18, 2010

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Meet the Propellerheads Crew - Video

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 12:24 PM PDT

Check out the Propumentary - a behind the scenes look at Propellerhead Software\'s HQ in occasionally sunny Stockholm, Sweden. You\'ll see a bit of old time history and hear about a lot of the thinking that went into creating Reason 5 and Record 1...

Ableton Music Challenge for the young and talented

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 07:32 AM PDT

Over the years, technology-assisted musical learning has become more and more accessible to an ever broader audience. This could not be more true in schools all around the world, where the integration of creative music technology is giving students...

Nord Stage Classic and Electro 3 OS updates available

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 07:12 AM PDT

Nordkeyboards (Clavia) is very pleased to announce the OS updates that enable the Nord Stage Classic and the Nord Electro 3 to benefit from the v5 platform, with the new great v5 Piano sounds, the new Sound Manager 5.30 and the v3.00 Windows Hardware...