Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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Propellerhead Adds Wireless Sync-Start to ReBirth for iPad and iPhone

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 02:07 AM PDT

Propellerhead has released ReBirth 1.2 for the Apple iPad. Version 1.2 adds WIST (Wireless Sync-Start Technology developed by Korg). WIST uses a Bluetooth signal to simultaneously start two compatible iPad or iPhone apps. The free update to...

Waldorf Lector Synthesizer Vocoder Now Available

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 01:54 AM PDT

Robot voices, whispering strings, talking drum loops, rhythmic pads, the resonant ringing of bells, dripping water - the possibilities are all but infinite. With a quick tweak here and there, the Lector turns any incoming signal into novel sounds...

Steinberg Sequel 3 Released

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 01:41 AM PDT

Steinberg today released Sequel 3. Designed to meet the needs of entry-level computer music enthusiasts, Sequel 3 is an easy-to-use music software application for recording, editing and mixing. Its instruments and effects, plus the included...

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

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[Rumour] Is a new Pioneer DJ Controller coming?

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:34 AM PDT

Behold, ... a picture of a new Pioneer DJ Controller leaked onto the internet (again). What do we know? Well nothing definitive, but we could assume that it would be a \'light\' version of the recent released DDJ controllers. This way they would...

Mason Live! - Hardware, Software and a Stage - Video

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 12:06 AM PDT

Mason is a DJ and Producers duo from The Netherlands. With a recently released their debut album \'They are Among Us\'. On this album there are quite the collaborations with some big names in the industry, like Roison Murphy, Kurtis Blow, DMC,...

TC Electronic Releases Mac OS X Lion Compatible Software for Its Audio Interfaces

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 10:19 AM PDT

Recently, Apple released a major update to its Mac OS X operating system: OS X 10.7 Lion. Now, TC Electronic is releasing an updated version of its TC NEAR software that is compatible with this new version.

Monday, August 29, 2011

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Reason Alligator Triple Filter Gate - Video

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 02:34 AM PDT

Reason 6 introduces three new creative effect devices: Pulveriser, Alligator, and The Echo. In this micro tutorial you\'ll get a look at the Alligator Triple Filtered Gate. Gates are commonly found in electronic dance music and are widely loved...

Sunday, August 28, 2011

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Nicolaas Jaar and Ableton Live On Stage - Video

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 01:42 AM PDT

To bring his solo productions to the stage, Nicolas Jaar expanded his sound to include a live band. Playing Ableton Live with his band, Nicolas leads a set full of improvisation and creative transitions. Ableton caught up with Nicolas and his band...

Dubfire and the A&H Xone:DB4

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 05:19 AM PDT

Formerly of duo, DeepDish, Dubfire’s latest solo technical set up comprises the Xone:DB4 at the centre of two X1 controllers running Traktor and an iPad controlling Maschine and Ableton.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

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KOMA Elektronik BD101 - Marlon Penn Video

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 12:47 AM PDT

Soon Koma Elektronik will release some cool new video\'s about their new effect pedals starring Dutch artist Marlon Penn. This clip is one take of the filmshootings from the beginning of this month. No editing, no color correction, just the raw...

Friday, August 26, 2011

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Native Instruments Announces Traktor Kontrol S2

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 07:02 AM PDT

Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR KONTROL S2, a versatile integrated DJ performance system that was designed to set a new professional standard in the two-deck category. Based on a compact version of the market-leading KONTROL S4 hardware...

Denon DJ DN-SC2000 Firmware Update

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 06:51 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. 

Thursday, August 25, 2011

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Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 09:41 PM PDT

Apple’s Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the company’s new CEO. Jobs has been elected...

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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Keith McMillen Instruments SoftStep And Ableton Live

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 01:07 AM PDT

What can the Keith McMillen Instruments SoftStep do with Ableton Live? Performance, production, stage, studio, SoftStep from Keith McMillen Instruments does it all. This video showcases some of what SoftStep can do when controlling music...

M-Audio BX S2 Monitors updated

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 01:01 AM PDT

The BX D2 series monitors—comprised of the BX8 D2 and BX5 D2 models— flaunt a new look,and improved sound. These models from the best-selling line deliver a listening experience that’s true to the source, helping musicians,...

Avid Keystation Mini 32 Keyboard Controller announced

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:51 AM PDT

Avid today announced the availability of the new M-Audio® Keystation Mini 32 ultra-portable keyboard controller.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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TX16Wx - FREE Multitimbral VSTi Software Sampler

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:54 AM PDT

TX16Wx is a 100% free VSTi Sampler with professional features and an easy to use graphical interface - and - one of the few sampler instruments, free or commercial, with a fully documented file format. Not a preset-player or disk-streaming library...

Roland Jupiter-80 Now Shipping

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:42 AM PDT

Roland is pleased to announce that the new JUPITER-80 Synthesizer is now shipping. The JUPITER-80 represents an unprecedented leap forward in the pursuit of the most authentically expressive electronic musical instrument, just as the legendary...

Sunday, August 21, 2011

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Trackitdown.net launch TID Pro

Posted: 21 Aug 2011 12:59 AM PDT

The dance music download store Trackitdown.net is celebrating its seventh year with a new membership service designed to benefit both consumers and record labels. TID Pro enables dance music lovers to buy discounted music, meaning they\...

Saturday, August 20, 2011

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4Midiloop Controller ready for Traktor Pro 2

Posted: 20 Aug 2011 12:18 AM PDT

The beat goes on ... with Traktor Pro 2. 4Midiloop have added lots of news and a video tutorial on their website. Now you can find tutorial video\'s, party video\'s, reviews, example midi setups, user manuals, pictures of the 4midiloop, from...

Pro Tools 9.0.5 Updates Now Available

Posted: 19 Aug 2011 10:33 AM PDT

Pro Tools 9.0.5 is an officially qualified and recommended update for all Pro Tools 9 and Pro Tools HD 9 users on Mac OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard) and Windows 7. Although not officially qualified, Pro Tools 9.0.5 also adds public beta support for...

Elysia Xpressor now available in 19inch

Posted: 19 Aug 2011 09:55 AM PDT

The xpressor from elysia has just been released in a 19“ version. Further additions to the already available 500 series module are send and return connectors for an external sidechain, plus a superior linear power supply with a shielded...

Thursday, August 18, 2011

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Kirsten Price talks Reason - Video

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 11:47 PM PDT

Kirsten Price\'s music is likely already familiar to you. With TV licensing placements to high profile shows on VH1 and MTV, Price has thrived in the modern music business landscape where publishing is the key to longevity. Her style is eclectic...

New Classic Emulation for the iPad - ElliottGarage EGDR808

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 05:44 AM PDT

ElliottGarage presents EGDR808, a drum machine that emulates the vintage hardware from the 80′s. Its realistic and clear interface recalls the analog machine from the past, for all the vintage fanatics. You can play with the rythm presets...

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

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Camel Audio Alchemy New Soundset - Ian Boddy: Analogica

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 10:39 AM PDT

Camel Audio is pleased to announce the release of Ian Boddy: Analogica for Alchemy and the Free Alchemy Player. Ian Boddy: Analogica contains 150 presets and costs just 59USD / 49EUR / 39GBP.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

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A-Designs EM-PEQ Finds Its Place With Dave Pensado

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 01:41 AM PDT

Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Dave \"Hard Drive\" Pensado has a mind-numbing list of amazing record credits to his name, including mixes he\'s done for Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, Elton John, Michael Jackson and...

Monday, August 15, 2011

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Amsterdam Dance Event 2011 - Electronic Music Festival

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 02:15 AM PDT

The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is the leading electronic music conference and the world\'s biggest club festival for electronic music. The  event offers a unique blend of daytime conferences, including interactive workshops, technical...

V-MODA Crossfade M-80 Metal On-Ear Headphone Now Available

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 01:24 AM PDT

V-MODA, the multi-platinum selling maker of headphones trusted by the pros and elite, deploys its best-sounding metal masterpiece yet, the Crossfade M-80. Masterfully tuned by a legion of legendary musicians, producers and DJs, M-80 packs unique...

Sunday, August 14, 2011

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Tone2 Audiosoftware announce AkustiX Enhancer plugin

Posted: 13 Aug 2011 02:43 AM PDT

Tone2 Audiosoftware are proud to announce their soon to be released effect plugin AkustiX Enhancer, a collection of enhancement effects designed to complement the mix and mastering process. Each effect is based on the latest developments in psycho...

Saturday, August 13, 2011

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New Focusrite Console For Costa Mesa Studios

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 11:18 PM PDT

The Focusrite Control 2802 small-format recording console is now available globally, having been unveiled to the world in April 2011. The Control 2802 marks Focusrite\'s first foray into the console market for almost 20 years, following the...

Friday, August 12, 2011

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SKYLIFE announces SampleRobot 4 Sampling Suite

Posted: 11 Aug 2011 06:17 AM PDT

SKYLIFE announces the upcoming release of new SampleRobot 4 Sampling Suite. With the Sampling Suite everybody who is into sampling will get a complete software package to master all sampling challenges elegantly and fast. Therefore the Sampling...

Serato Scratch Live 2.3. Free Update Available

Posted: 11 Aug 2011 04:47 AM PDT

Serato Audio Research announce the release of Serato Scratch Live 2.3, the latest free software update for Serato Scratch Live DJs.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

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Karma-Lab Releases Catalyst - Sounds for Korg Kronos

Posted: 11 Aug 2011 02:19 AM PDT

Karma-Lab introduces Catalyst Volume 1 – Creativity Xplosion!, a new set of 32 exciting and inspiring KARMA-fied combis for the Korg Kronos. Priced at only US$32, the sound set includes grooves, backing tracks and sonic textures in a wide...

FXpansion Geist Expander: Analogue Mayhem

Posted: 10 Aug 2011 11:39 PM PDT

FXpansion is proud to present Analogue Mayhem, a Geist Expander featuring edgy, organic electronic sounds generated almost exclusively with a large analogue modular synthesizer. Its unique character and texture is ready to deploy in Geist\'s fast...

Elysia alpha TDM Out Now

Posted: 10 Aug 2011 01:42 AM PDT

This one took Elysia longer than they thought... Anyway, the TDM version of the alpha compressor plugin is now available as a free upgrade to your existing license. Just download the new installer and you\'ll be ready to go. Elysia would sincerely...

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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Reason 6 Pulveriser Demolition Action - Video

Posted: 10 Aug 2011 02:55 AM PDT

The Pulveriser plugin is one of the three new effect devices within Reason 6, next to the Alligator en the Echo. In this micro tutorial Propellerhead take a look at the Pulveriser. Pulveriser is a sound demolition unit capable of destroying your...

Delora gbTouch 3 iPad application available now

Posted: 10 Aug 2011 01:51 AM PDT

Harmony Systems, Inc. announced the worldwide availability of gbTouch 3, another significant upgrade to the Delora gbTouch iPad music application. gbTouch 3 functions as a remote controller for the Apple GarageBand application program on the Mac.

Elysia alpha TDM out Now

Posted: 10 Aug 2011 01:42 AM PDT

This one took Elysia longer than they thought... Anyway, the TDM version of the alpha compressor plugin is now available as a free upgrade to your existing license. Just download the new installer and you\'ll be ready to go. Elysia would sincerely...

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

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ARTURIA announces Spark D.I.Y. Kits

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:33 AM PDT

Arturia are proud to release two free D.I.Y. kits for the joy of Spark users and experimenters! These two kits offer 24 instruments.

PSP Audioware releases new EQ Plugin

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 05:26 AM PDT

PSP NobleQ combines the features of passive program equalizers with a wide range of frequency settings and extended functionality. To make this plug-in a versatile tool we added several modern features such as an adjustable high pass filter,...

Monday, August 8, 2011

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OneSheet - The simplest web presence for a band ... ever!

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 02:12 AM PDT

Musicians constantly have to direct fans from service to service and from used-to-be-awesome social network to is-now-awesome social network. It\'s confusing to them and their fans. Enter Onesheet.

xMix - Logic Edition - Dedicated iOS Control Surface

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 01:05 AM PDT

xMix - Logic Edition is an interactive, user friendly MIDI DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) Control Surface specifically designed and optimized for use with Logic Pro 9. No drivers required. Powered by CoreMidi Networking Technology with speeds of...

More New Titles for the Loopmasters DJ Mixtools Series

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 06:40 AM PDT

The DJ Mixtools from Loopmasters is not your ordinary series of loop CDs/packs. It\'s a concept that Loopmasters have introduced last year for the forward-thinking DJ and live artist. Imagine buying a track but then being able to separate that...