Tuesday, August 31, 2010

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MoS Drum & Bass Arena Anthology Remix Competition

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 03:32 AM PDT

In support of the Ministry of Sound\'s latest release Drum & Bass Arena Anthology they are giving away the parts to DJ Fresh’s recent crossover hit Gold Dust for all budding producers and DJs to remix. The winner will be rewarded with...

Serato releases Scratch Live and Itch updates

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 01:19 AM PDT

This month, Scratch Live 2.1 was released and included support for the CDJ-2000 and the Novation Dicer. Our dev team have also given DJs a new “Ultra Knob” for effects, with brand new effects included. For those interested in the Serato...

VirSyn Vocoder App iVoxel 1.2 now available

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 01:16 AM PDT

iVoxel is not only an amazingly sounding vocoder for iPhone/iPod and iPad - the unique concept of iVoxel turns this vocoder into a singing machine going far beyond the capabilities of traditional and software vocoders on any platform.

UPDATE Korg M01 Music Workstation for Nintendo DS

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 08:48 PM PDT

The Korg M01 is a palm-sized Music Workstation for the Nintendo DS and DSi, based on one of the most populair synths in the eighties, the Korg M1 workstation.

MOTU MasterWorks Collection plug-ins now available

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 10:29 AM PDT

MOTU is now shipping the MasterWorks Collection, an advanced audio plug-in bundle for Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and other Mac OS X hosts that support RTAS, Audio Units, and VST3 audio plug-ins. \"MOTU has received many requests from...

The iPad Orchestra playing Sweet Dream - Video

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 10:16 AM PDT

This just came along (via Matrixsynth). As we just released part one of our iPad story last week we thought to share this with you. Not only because of our own iPad story but also because the video below is really good. The iPad Orchestra was founded...

Karma-Lab releases new Korg M3/M50 sound set

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 10:08 AM PDT

Karma-Lab introduces Reincarnated - Groove Nirvana, a new set of 32 exciting and inspiring KARMA-fied combis for the Korg M3 and Korg M50. Priced at only US$32, the sound set includes grooves and sonic textures in a wide variety of styles, ranging...
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Karma-Lab releases new Korg M3/M50 sound set

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 10:08 AM PDT

Karma-Lab introduces Reincarnated - Groove Nirvana, a new set of 32 exciting and inspiring KARMA-fied combis for the Korg M3 and Korg M50. Priced at only US$32, the sound set includes grooves and sonic textures in a wide variety of styles, ranging...
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Monday, August 30, 2010

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CycleOn Combinator Refill from Peff - Video

Posted: 29 Aug 2010 06:52 AM PDT

Earlier this year Peff releases CycleOn which is a real-time playback system for ReCycle REX loops. This combinator based instrument patch is designed to create live performance and DJ Style effects using Propellerhead Software Record + Reason 4.0...
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Saturday, August 28, 2010

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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 05:00 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...

Producer Sessions Live - Final line-up confirmed

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 04:34 AM PDT

Producer Sessions Live is only four weeks away! And our friends at FutureMusicMagazine are gearing up for one of the biggest music-making shows of the year. Ever wanted to ask Dave Spoon which EQ he used on the lead line in At Night? Or pondered...
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Producer Sessions Live - Final line-up confirmed

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 04:34 AM PDT

Producer Sessions Live is only four weeks away! And our friends at FutureMusicMagazine are gearing up for one of the biggest music-making shows of the year. Ever wanted to ask Dave Spoon which EQ he used on the lead line in At Night? Or pondered...
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Friday, August 27, 2010

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DrummerTracks for AmpliTube released

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 02:47 AM PDT

IK Multimedia and Sonic Reality are pleased to introduce DrummerTracks™ - a new series of style-based full-length drum backing tracks performed by top studio drummers.  Unlike loops, DrummerTracks are full song drum tracks, recorded in...

Wacom announces MKII of Nextbeat Controller

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 12:42 AM PDT

Wacom today announces the launch of the second generation of nextbeat – an interface device aimed at professional DJs, that provides a new way of creating and performing music. nextbeat MK2 will be available in the UK, Germany, France, Italy,...

Six analog consoles in your DAW with Slate's Virtual Console Collection

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 10:37 AM PDT

The Slate Digital \"VIRTUAL CONSOLE COLLECTION\" brings the sound of 6 of the world\'s top analog consoles into your DAW workstation. \"Slate Digital CTO Fabrice Gabriel and I studied these consoles inside and out. We meticulously modeled the...

Original founder Alesis passes away - Keith Barr

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 09:15 AM PDT

Alesis founder and chief designer Keith Barr is reported to have passed away of natural causes on August 24, 2010 at age 61. Alesis Studio Electronics was founded in 1984 by Keith Barr (who co-founded MXR) in Hollywood, California. Leveraging his...

Mixed In Key First iPhone App - DJ Tempo

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 04:44 AM PDT

Mixed In Key, makers of award-winning Harmonic Mixing software used by world-renowned DJs, recently released DJ Tempo, their first app for iPhone OS. This new app takes advantage of the same tempo-detection algorithm of their flagship product to...
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Original founder Alesis passes away - Keith Barr

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 09:15 AM PDT

Alesis founder and chief designer Keith Barr is reported to have passed away of natural causes on August 24, 2010 at age 61. Alesis Studio Electronics was founded in 1984 by Keith Barr (who co-founded MXR) in Hollywood, California. Leveraging his...
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Thursday, August 26, 2010

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iZotope Alloy - Visualize the Mix - Video

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 03:22 AM PDT

The world of DAWs doesn\'t need another channel strip. What it needs is a better way of working with the essential tools you need for all of your tracks and busses. Alloy provides the key dynamics and sound shaping effects you\'ll use again and...

Korg now shipping MP-10 PRO professional media player

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 08:22 PM PDT

Korg is now shipping the MP-10 Pro Professional Media Player – the perfect musical companion for mobile entertainers, solo keyboardists, singers and amateur musicians. This revolutionary, all-in-one product brings together a reliable and...

Denon Announces Traktor Scratch Certification for DN-X1600

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 08:10 PM PDT

Denon DJ has announced that its popular leading DN-X1600 digital mixer has been awarded Native Instruments TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO certification.

Spencer Gibb Finds Truth in Ultrasone’s HFI-680 Headphones

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 08:02 PM PDT

Ultrasone is proud to announce that the celebrated artist and producer, Spencer Gibb, has chosen its HFI-680 as his official reference headphone.

Hypersonic 2 successor HALion Sonic Available - Video

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 07:05 AM PDT

HALion Sonic, the successor to the highly-acclaimed Hypersonic 2, is now available and has been received very positively by Steinberg customers. It definitively sets standards in terms of performance, versatility and ease of use. HALion Sonic...

Propellerhead’s Record 1.5 and Reason 5 Software Available

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Propellerhead Software today released for sale worldwide the biggest overhaul to its Record - Reason application family to date. These highly anticipated upgrades to Reason 5 and Record 1.5 introduce new instruments, effects, sequencing, sounds,...

Bax Shop premium sales partner for Behringer in the Benelux

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 06:59 AM PDT

The Dutch company Bax-shop.nl has been appointed by Behringer as premium sales partner for the distribution of Behringer products in the BeNeLux.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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Keith McMillen releases StringPort MIDI Out

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 01:18 AM PDT

Keith McMillen Instruments, an innovator of creative technology for string instruments today announced the release of StringPort MIDI Out, a less expensive, less processor-intensive version of the full StringPort software suite.

Brainworx bx_shredspread Now Available

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 01:08 AM PDT

Brainworx announces that their new bx_shredspread is out now with a 50% off introductory price. bx_shredspread is a stereo processor to be used on any stereo guitar subgroup or stereo guitar channels. bx_shredspread’ s main purpose is to make...

Reconnected Live documents Yazoo’s Reunion Tour

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 08:59 AM PDT

Together with bands like New Order, Depeche Mode and OMD, YAZOO embraces my love for the Eighties and its music. Twenty plus years on I still think that was the era where music really changed. In this decade music got influenced by the upcoming...

Denon upgrades DN-S3700 for Ultimate DJ Software Control

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 08:38 AM PDT

Denon DJ has announced a major performance enhancement to its market leading DN-S3700 direct drive digital media turntable. The firmware upgrade, to both new and existing units, implements MIDI Hybrid mode, enabling the DN-S3700 to also fully ...

Propellerheads introduce The Worlds Biggest Drum Machine

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 05:39 AM PDT

After the recent update of Reason 5.5. and Record 1.5. the guys and girls from Propellerheads didn\'t take it easy. No! They decided to start a new project. They decided to build the World\'s biggest drum machine. The video below is partly a \'behind...

Native Instruments Introduces ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 04:07 AM PDT

After the release drumsounds of the eras of the 60\'s and 70\'s, Native Instruments today introduced ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS, the third instrument developed together with the iconic British recording studios. With two expertly engineered premium drum ...

Loopmasters introduce DJ Mixtools series

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 03:49 AM PDT

As you might have noticed every saturday we post our Sample Saturday post. Here we list the new Sample CD\'s that have been released or featured that week by their distributors. This week however I noticed a somewhat different concept then your...
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Reconnected Live documents Yazoo’s Reunion Tour

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 08:59 AM PDT

Together with bands like New Order, Depeche Mode and OMD, YAZOO embraces my love for the Eighties and its music. Twenty plus years on I still think that was the era where music really changed. In this decade music got influenced by the upcoming...
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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Toontrack releases Songwriters Drumpack 2

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 02:05 AM PDT

Does it ever get easier than dragging and dropping a few files and have a full, pro-played drum track to an entire song laid down in virtually a minute? For any songwriter or musician, be it the professional or the enthusiast, the answer is of course...

Muse Research gives Plugorama website major overhaul

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 01:33 AM PDT

Muse Research has announced a major overhaul of their Plugorama website, which supports their RECEPTOR 2 line of dedicated hardware plug-in players. Plugorama.com is a resource for both pre- and post-sales assistance with RECEPTOR 2, providing...

Korg microSTATION Music Workstation - Video

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 09:31 AM PDT

Designed to satisfy the beginning musician or the accomplished keyboardist, the microSTATION offers unprecedented portability, the stunning sound of Korg\'s EDS-i synth engine, phenomenal effects, plus new and easy-to-use sequencing tools....

Update for Steinberg MR816 CSX/X available

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 09:29 AM PDT

Steinberg released an update for the MR816 CSX and MR816 X Advanced Integration DSP Studio. Version 1.6 of the Tools for MR includes several main revisions and enhancements: The Yamaha Steinberg FireWire driver now supports the Yamaha FW16E...

Is that an impOscar 2 on your iPad?

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 01:57 AM PDT

This morning when I opened my email I was surprised and got excited when I saw a picture of an impOscar2 running on an iPad. It was sent to me by Mario Jurisch (Synth-Project), the same guy who builts amazing hardware controllers for software...
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Muse Research gives Plugorama website major overhaul

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 01:33 AM PDT

Muse Research has announced a major overhaul of their Plugorama website, which supports their RECEPTOR 2 line of dedicated hardware plug-in players. Plugorama.com is a resource for both pre- and post-sales assistance with RECEPTOR 2, providing...

Korg microSTATION Music Workstation - Video

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 09:31 AM PDT

Designed to satisfy the beginning musician or the accomplished keyboardist, the microSTATION offers unprecedented portability, the stunning sound of Korg\'s EDS-i synth engine, phenomenal effects, plus new and easy-to-use sequencing tools....

New (semi) Modulars from Analogue Solutions

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 02:39 AM PDT

Analogue Solutions has unveiled three new (semi) Modular synhtesizers. First is the Station X minimodular Synthesizer fully patchable modular synth, second the Station Y minimodular Expander fully patchable modular synth and last the...

Is that an impOscar 2 on your iPad?

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 01:57 AM PDT

This morning when I opened my email I was surprised and got excited when I saw a picture of an impOscar2 running on an iPad. It was sent to me by Mario Jurisch (Synth-Project), the same guy who builts amazing hardware controllers for software...
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Monday, August 23, 2010

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New (semi) Modulars from Analogue Solutions

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 02:39 AM PDT

Analogue Solutions has unveiled three new (semi) Modular synhtesizers. First is the Station X minimodular Synthesizer fully patchable modular synth, second the Station Y minimodular Expander fully patchable modular synth and last the...

Dynamic DJ setup using FaderTouch - Video

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 02:35 AM PDT

VJ Fader is a visual designer who expresses music through interactive video performance art. As a leading force in the advancing VJ movement, he continues to design original content, develop custom software using Processing and Max/Msp/Jitter, and...

Is that an impOscar2 on your iPad?

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 01:57 AM PDT

This morning when I opened my email I was surprised and got excited when I saw a picture of an impOscar2 running on an iPad. It was sent to me by Mario Jurisch (Synth-Project), the same guy who builts amazing hardware controllers for software...
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Sunday, August 22, 2010

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Team behind Morphwiz doing a jam - Video

Posted: 22 Aug 2010 03:29 AM PDT

Earlier this week we have posted our first part of our iPad article series. One of the apps that will be discussed in one of the coming parts will be MorphWiz. MorphWiz is both an expressive musical instrument and an exciting visual experience. The...
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Saturday, August 21, 2010

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Herbie Hancock talks about the Arturia Origin Synth

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 01:17 AM PDT

In this video Herbie Hancock talks about the Arturia Origin desktop synthesizer module. The Origin is a hardware DSP system that houses several synthesizers in one machine. Some of these synths come from the past, such as the Minimoog, some are...

Find, Remix and Reuse – SoundCloud Style

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 01:03 AM PDT

For those of you who still don\'t know what Soundcloud is, SoundCloud is a online audio platform that lets music professionals receive, send & distribute their music. Primarily SoundCloud provides a efficient and simple way for music...

New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday

Posted: 20 Aug 2010 05:31 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...

Denon DN-SC2000 Traktor Controller - Video

Posted: 20 Aug 2010 07:12 AM PDT

The Denon DN-SC2000 is an affordable, professionally spec’d and constructed MIDI controller for Native Instruments TRAKTOR Pro, providing a serious portable control solution for laptop DJs. A dual layer system, the DN-SC2000 provides...

New features with Free NI BATTERY 3.1 Update

Posted: 20 Aug 2010 06:41 AM PDT

Native Instruments is pleased to announce that the BATTERY 3.1 update is now available for free download. The update contains several new features and workflow improvements, and some fixes. You can download the update via the NI Service Center or...

Softube visits The Matrix

Posted: 20 Aug 2010 06:01 AM PDT

Softube visits the songwriting/production team The Matrix. The Matrix have written and produced songs for an extensive roster of today\'s top artists including The Mooney Suzuki, Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera, David Bowie, Shakira, Britney...

Live Beats with Ableton and Novation - 14-Leg Tour

Posted: 20 Aug 2010 04:24 AM PDT

After several successful events in the USA and Portugal earlier this year, the Ableton & Novation Live Beats series is to tour Europe this September, with 14 events across eight countries. The Live Beats events are designed so that attendees...
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Herbie Hancock talks about the Arturia Origin Synth

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 01:17 AM PDT

In this video Herbie Hancock talks about the Arturia Origin desktop synthesizer module. The Origin is a hardware DSP system that houses several synthesizers in one machine. Some of these synths come from the past, such as the Minimoog, some are...

Find, Remix and Reuse – SoundCloud Style

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 01:03 AM PDT

For those of you who still don\'t know what Soundcloud is, SoundCloud is a online audio platform that lets music professionals receive, send & distribute their music. Primarily SoundCloud provides a efficient and simple way for music...

Apples iPad and Music Apps - Gearjunkies Review part 1

Posted: 20 Aug 2010 06:14 PM PDT

The iPad has been available for a while now and as promised we are gonna try to give you an insight on the use of the iPad in the studio and on stage. As the release of the iPad in the US was much earlier (then Europe) I have gotten a good overview...
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Friday, August 20, 2010

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Apples iPad and Music Apps - Gearjunkies Review part 1

Posted: 20 Aug 2010 02:43 AM PDT

The iPad has been available for a while now and as promised we are gonna try to give you an insight on the use of the iPad in the studio and on stage. As the release of the iPad in the US was much earlier (then Europe) I have gotten a good overview...

iPhone and iPad controllers for Kyma

Posted: 20 Aug 2010 12:14 AM PDT

Harmony Systems announced the availability of three new products to its expanding Delora Software line of Kyma control surface and connectivity applications. vKi and vKi lite, for the iPhone/iPod touch, bring one-hand, remote Virtual Control...

Jay-Z headlines US tour and European festivals with Midas XL8 system

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 11:44 AM PDT

Jay-Z is in the midst of a world tour with a string of US dates and European festival appearances accompanied by a FOH Midas XL8 live production system, provided by Clair Brothers. At the controls is Kenyatta ‘Kelo’ Saunders, the rap...

Audient Zen, the ideal console for Stephen Street

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 05:02 AM PDT

There\'s No Other Way... Than Audient Zen for Blur Producer - One of the music world\'s top producers, Stephen Street took just ten minutes to decide that Audient\'s Zen would be the ideal console for his new studio room. With a reputation for...

Is the iPad killer coming then?

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 04:27 AM PDT

As we are in the middle of the review/test of our iPad and the almost endless list of music app\'s, we got news of the release of the Google Chrome OS Tablet later this year. Google is planning to release their tablet on November 26th. Better known...

Reason 5 - Record 1.5 - Just one more week

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 03:55 AM PDT

Yes, one week from now Reason 5 and Record 1.5 will be released. On August 25, noon CET the latest version of Reason and Record will be availble for sale and/or update! The beta testing is over, the manufacturing is completed and shipments of ...
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