Thursday, March 31, 2011

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Apogee Duet 2 Audio Interface Released

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 02:42 AM PDT

Duet 2 is built upon 25 years of Apogee Research and Development. Using cutting-edge components and a state-of-the-art user interface, Duet 2 is the most advanced portable recording design available. A full-color OLED display is only the beginning...

New TRAKTOR generation DJ Software Now Available

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 06:49 AM PDT

Native Instruments today announced that the TRAKTOR 2 generation is now available in stores worldwide. The new TRAKTOR generation establishes the next level of versatility and ease-of-use with its TRAKTOR PRO 2 software and TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 ...

M-Audio Venom - Gearjunkies Review

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 06:23 AM PDT

M-Audio, part of the AVID company, is a brand we all know from their MIDI controllers and keyboards and audio interfaces (amongst many more products). So it was a big surprise when M-Audio started teasing us with something that looked like a...

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M-Audio Venom - Gearjunkies Review

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 06:23 AM PDT

M-Audio, part of the AVID company, is a brand we all know from their MIDI controllers and keyboards and audio interfaces (amongst many more products). So it was a big surprise when M-Audio started teasing us with something that looked like a...

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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Final maintenance update for Steinberg Cubase 5

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 03:00 AM PDT

Steinberg is pleased to release the final maintenance update for Cubase 5.5 and Cubase Studio 5.5. The update 5.5.3. improves the stability of both VST Bridge and CD Audio import and resolves VST time info issues with host-synced plug-ins. In...

Waves Audio OneKnob Plugins released

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 02:15 AM PDT

Waves Audio announces the new OneKnob series, a set of seven plugins, each of which provides a particular effect controlled by a single knob. Great sounding and easy to use, OneKnob plugins feature the best of Waves’ award-winning audio...

Image Line FL Studio 10 available now

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 01:51 AM PDT

FL Studio 10 is a complete software music production environment. Representing more than 12 years of cutting edge development, it has everything musicians and producers need in one package to compose, record, edit, arrange, mix and master...

Clickproduce and DJ Mag Ibiza Producer Competition

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 05:07 AM PDT

Ever dreamed of having your music played at one of the world\'s best clubs? Download this pack now for free to be in with a chance of having your production played at the DJ Mag party at Space, Ibiza on 5th June 2011. Flights and accommodation will...

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Bob Moog Tribute Library for Spectrasonics Omnisphere

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 03:21 AM PDT

Produced by Eric Persing, the new Bob Moog Tribute library features over 700 stunning new sounds for Omnisphere - created by more than 40 of the world\'s top synth artists, remixers and sound designers, including:

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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Bob Moog Tribute Library for Spectrasonics Omnisphere

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 03:21 AM PDT

Produced by Eric Persing, the new Bob Moog Tribute library features over 700 stunning new sounds for Omnisphere - created by more than 40 of the world\'s top synth artists, remixers and sound designers, including:

Sanctuary Recording Studio installs Solid State Logic X-Desk

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 02:35 AM PDT

Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles, is pleased to announce that The Sanctuary Recording Studio has recently installed a Solid State Logic X-Desk in their London-based facility.

More NI Maschine 1.6. - Underworld and Ski Beatz Videos

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 10:04 AM PDT

Today Native Instruments has made the 1.6. update for Maschine available for us all. The official release you can read here, but below we have some cool videos of users of Maschine and their experiences. First off we get to see Darren Price, from...

Native Instruments Maschine 1.6. update now available

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 08:19 AM PDT

Native Instruments today released MASCHINE 1.6, a major free update for its acclaimed groove production studio. With the addition of plug-in hosting for instruments and effects, the new version significantly expands the scope and functionality of...

Monday, March 28, 2011

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Adam Szabo releases JP6K VSTi synth

Posted: 28 Mar 2011 01:30 AM PDT

JP6K is a synth dedicated to emulating the famous Super Saw sound, first found in the Roland JP-8000 synthesizer in 1997. It aims to capture the essence of the sound and the behaviour of the original oscillator. Even after a decade, the Super Saw...

Saturday, March 26, 2011

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Native Instruments Razor - Video

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Discover the new cutting edge of synthesis with RAZOR – a refreshing, truly new instrument based on additive synthesis. Created by maverick Berlin producer Errorsmith in partnership with NATIVE INSTRUMENTS, RAZOR has a characteristically...

[MusikMesse2011] Novation teasing a new DJ controller?

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 08:53 AM PDT

Today Novation put this teaser video of their upcoming new product on Youtube. Looking at it, we are geussing that it\'s another step into the DJ market with a ... DJ Controller. There is no official date set for a product release yet. We\'ll have to...

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Native Instruments Razor - Video

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Discover the new cutting edge of synthesis with RAZOR – a refreshing, truly new instrument based on additive synthesis. Created by maverick Berlin producer Errorsmith in partnership with NATIVE INSTRUMENTS, RAZOR has a characteristically...

Friday, March 25, 2011

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Way Out Ware Releases SynthX for the iPad

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 10:34 AM PDT

Way Out Ware today announced the release, and immediate availability of their latest instrument developed for the iPad, SynthX. SynthX is a full-featured professional grade analog modeling synth that has been designed from the ground up for use on...

Audanika SoundPrism Pro now available

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 09:59 AM PDT

SoundPrism Pro is a MIDI Controller for iOS based on the popular SoundPrism App for iPad and iPhone. SoundPrism Pro supports Core MIDI via a wireless connection or USB via the Camera Connection Kit made by Apple (USB is iPad only). SoundPrism...

Native Instruments Introduces RAZOR software synth

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 09:47 AM PDT

Native Instruments today introduced RAZOR, an innovative and highly distinctive software synthesizer designed together with forward-thinking electronic artist Errorsmith. For use in REAKTOR 5 and in the free REAKTOR PLAYER, RAZOR uses powerful...

A&H launches Xone XD-20 in-ear headphones

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 05:58 AM PDT

Allen & Heath has unveiled the latest offering from its range of Xone headphones, the XD-20 in-ear monitors. Complementing Xone XD-53 and XD-40 professional DJ headphones, the XD-20s provide a set of quality, lightweight headphones designed...

[MusikMesse2011] Metamorphosis of a Legend - Classic Synth Revival?

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 04:16 AM PDT

Roland has posted a video on their RolandConnect website as a teaser for the coming MusikMesse early april. And that\'s about it. A teaser. In true Roland style they don\'t say anything more, to give us some clue of what to expect. But as Roland is...

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[MusikMesse2011] Metamorphosis of a Legend - Classic Synth Revival?

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 04:16 AM PDT

Roland has posted a video on their RolandConnect website as a teaser for the coming MusikMesse early april. And that\'s about it. A teaser. In true Roland style they don\'t say anything more, to give us some clue of what to expect. But as Roland is...

Thursday, March 24, 2011

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ValhallaDSP releases ValhallaRoom Reverb plugin

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 03:54 AM PDT

ValhallaDSP is happy to announce the release of ValhallaRoom for OSX (AU/AU64/VST/RTAS). ValhallaRoom is a versatile, true stereo algorithmic reverb. It features several original reverberation algorithms and has been designed from the ground up...

VirSyn REFLECT 2.5 - Hybrid Reverb goes 64bit

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 01:26 AM PDT

The algorithmic reverb tail of REFLECT is now made with a true stereo processor - this means that the spatial position of the input signal influences the character of the resultant reverb tail. As a nice side effect the new processor gives you an...

Slate Digital TRIGGER 1.65 Update Available

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 01:20 AM PDT

TRIGGER 1.65 is now available. With this update, you can capture MIDI from your audio tracks and drag and drop them directly onto a MIDI track in your DAW. TRIGGER 1.65 also adds a link mode to the velocity and dynamic controls, and has an...

Avid Announces Eleven Rack Expansion Pack

Posted: 23 Mar 2011 10:29 AM PDT

The Eleven Rack Expansion Pack, a software add-on option for Avid’s award-winning Eleven Rack guitar amp and effects processor, provides a series of new features and enhancements to the system.

Aquasky join forces with Loopmasters to launch Monster Sounds

Posted: 23 Mar 2011 06:32 AM PDT

Drum and Bass legends Aquasky join forces with Loopmasters to launch an exciting new sample label Monster Sounds! Alongside exclusive sample packs from Aquasky themselves alongside their cut up house alter-ego Black Noise, Aquasky have dug deep into...

MFB announces URZWERG PRO step-sequencer

Posted: 23 Mar 2011 06:00 AM PDT

MFB’s step-sequencer URZWERG PRO is the extended version of their URZWERG. This advanced version has been inspired by feature requests and suggestions of many users to ensure better flexibility than ever. Most prominently, URZWERG PRO now...

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MFB announces URZWERG PRO step-sequencer

Posted: 23 Mar 2011 06:00 AM PDT

MFB’s step-sequencer URZWERG PRO is the extended version of their URZWERG. This advanced version has been inspired by feature requests and suggestions of many users to ensure better flexibility than ever. Most prominently, URZWERG PRO now...

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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Angelicals – Ultra Analog VA-1 and AAS Player sound bank

Posted: 23 Mar 2011 02:30 AM PDT

Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Angelicals sound bank for the Ultra Analog VA-1 and AAS Player plug-ins.

Focusrite Announce Scarlett 8i6 USB Audio Interface

Posted: 23 Mar 2011 02:00 AM PDT

Next to the Scarlett 18i6, Focusrite has announced the Scarlett 8i6 which is an eight-input, six-output USB 2.0 audio interface with legendary sonic performance and unmatched flexibility at a truly affordable price. Two award-winning Focusrite...

Native Instruments announces Razor VSTi

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 11:38 AM PDT

Native Instruments have released the first \'signs\' of a new instrument on Youtube. The new VSTi RAZOR is a collaboration with Errorsmith, a Berlin based electronic musician. Backed by his studies of communication and computer science errorsmith ...

Focusrite Unveil Scarlett 18i6 USB Audio Interface

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 11:17 AM PDT

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i6 is an 18-input, 6-output USB 2.0 audio interface designed to make multitrack recording a breeze for home and project studio owners. A total of 18 inputs allow you to capture the whole band simultaneously, without having to...

RODE University lands on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 01:50 AM PDT

RØDE Microphones is extremely excited to announce the release of its RØDE University audio education course for the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. This free app includes all the video content from both the musical and broadcast...

Contest - Win the Spectrasonics OMG-1

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:24 AM PDT

Enter the contest to win Eric Persing\'s killer custom OMG-1 Synth! Benefit for the Bob Moog Foundation 100% of the proceeds from this contest will go to supporting the innovative projects of the Bob Moog Foundation including their MoogLab student...

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Native Instruments announces Razor VSTi

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 11:38 AM PDT

Native Instruments have released the first \'signs\' of a new instrument on Youtube. The new VSTi RAZOR is a collaboration with Errorsmith, a Berlin based electronic musician. Backed by his studies of communication and computer science errorsmith ...

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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Contest - Win the Spectrasonics OMG-1

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:24 AM PDT

Enter the contest to win Eric Persing\'s killer custom OMG-1 Synth! Benefit for the Bob Moog Foundation 100% of the proceeds from this contest will go to supporting the innovative projects of the Bob Moog Foundation including their MoogLab student...

Monday, March 21, 2011

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Tek’it Audio 8eqp VST released

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:15 AM PDT

Tek\'it Audio new VST effect plugin \"8eqp\" is available now. \"8eqp VST\" is a fully parametric 8 band equalizer with a particularity, a fixed center frequency range. Each band offers Q-factor, gain and center frequency controls.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

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New Vermona synthesizer at the MusikMesse

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 05:14 AM PDT

Vermona is currently hard at work on the final development of their new synthesizer. This synth will be unveiled at the coming MusikMesse in Frankfurt next month.

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New Vermona synthesizer at the MusikMesse

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 05:14 AM PDT

Vermona is currently hard at work on the final development of their new synthesizer. This synth will be unveiled at the coming MusikMesse in Frankfurt next month.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

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Fairlight App for iPad and iPhone now available

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:21 AM PDT

Developed in Australia during the ’70s and ’80s, the Fairlight CMI (Computer Musical Instrument) was the first commercial sampler and screen-based rhythm sequencer. Today every sampler, digital synthesizer, sequencer and audio...

Friday, March 18, 2011

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Beatport donating 100% of Mondays net proceeds to Japan relief

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 09:36 AM PDT

Beyond the fact that electronic dance music as we know it wouldn’t exist without Japan’s contributions over the years—just consider the numbers 303, 808, and 909—the ongoing crisis in Japan affects us all, on a purely human...

Thursday, March 17, 2011

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Allen & Heath Webinar - online Dante training sessions

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 03:40 AM PDT

To coincide with the release of Allen & Heath’s M-Dante option module for the iLive digital mixing system, Audinate and Allen & Heath are staging interactive online seminars to provide information and technical understanding about...

Maxi Jazz announces the end of Faithless

Posted: 16 Mar 2011 09:16 AM PDT

On his website, Maxi Jazz announces the end of the legendary Faithless.

FXpansion releases three new products

Posted: 16 Mar 2011 05:19 AM PDT

FXpansion have released three new products: Gen16 Digital Vault Z-PACK, Himalaya: Modernity (DCAM Synth preset pack) and JM Essentials Vol.1 (BFD Groovepack).

ESI KeyControl 49XT now shipping from Time+Space

Posted: 16 Mar 2011 05:06 AM PDT

The KeyControl 49 XT is a very stylish 49-key aluminium case keyboard, perfect for usage live on stage and in studios. No extra power supply and no special drivers are needed when connected to your PC or Macintosh. This makes KeyControl 49 XT a...