Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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Toontrack EZmix 2 - Out Now

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 12:09 AM PST

Following the success of Toontrack’s EZmix, the new and completely overhauled EZmix 2 continues to build on the same fundamental idea: having pro-designed effect chains for instruments and channels found in every recording session combined...

Virsyn iVoxel for Mac Version 2 released

Posted: 28 Feb 2012 05:44 AM PST

iVoxel is not only an amazingly sounding vocoder - the unique concept of iVoxel turns this vocoder into a singing machine. iVoxel is a combination of a voice optimized synthesizer and a vocoder. The vocoder part is based on the Matrix vocoder from...

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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NEW Allen & Heath ZED mixer - MusikMesse Preview

Posted: 28 Feb 2012 02:42 AM PST

British pro audio mixer manufacturer, Allen & Heath, will be unveiling a new ZED mixer at Pro Light & Sound, Frankfurt, as well as showcasing the new GLD digital mixing system, and other recent additions to the ZED and Xone ranges....

Monday, February 27, 2012

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Waves Introduces PuigChild Compressor Limiter Limited Edition

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 12:57 AM PST

Among audio professionals, the Fairchild 670 is the most coveted of all compressors, not only because of its unique color and character, but also its rarity and price: With fewer than 100 units ever made, original Fairchilds routinely go for tens...

Saturday, February 25, 2012

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Skrillex talks iZotope Ozone

Posted: 25 Feb 2012 12:49 AM PST

With four EPs, three GRAMMY Awards (including Best Dance/Electronica Album), 300 shows a year and a long-awaited debut album on his plate, Skrillex is the biggest—and busiest—dance producer on the planet. He\'s remixed Lady Gaga, La...

Thursday, February 23, 2012

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Pioneer DJM-850 combines future-proof technology with the DJs favourite features

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 03:32 AM PST

With two colour choices, four channels, one hundred effect combinations and endless creative possibilities, the new DJM-850 is set to become home and mobile DJs’ most sought-after mixer. The DJM-850 is primed and ready for plug and play, with ...

Native Instruments Releases EVOLVE Kontakt Instrument

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 02:39 AM PST

Native Instruments today released EVOLVE, a KONTAKT-based instrument created by premier sound design house Heavyocity, the team behind DAMAGE and the EVOLVE MUTATIONS series.

John Digweed talks A&H Xone:DB4 - Video

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:47 AM PST

Allen & Heath recently caught up with John Digweed on another stop of his global tour schedule at Shindig W34 Newcastle (UK). In this interview and exclusive performance footage, John provides an insight into his recent travels, events - and...

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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New Rane Mixers Shipping Now

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 01:40 AM PST

Rane and Serato are pleased to announce that the new series of Rane mixers; the Rane Sixty-One, Sixty-Two and Z-Trip Limited Edition Sixty-Two Z are shipping now. The new mixers took center stage at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim last month with...

TC Electronic System 6000 at Work - Video

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 01:23 AM PST

For more than a decade, System 6000 has been TC Electronics signal-processing flagship. Professional recording, production, post and mastering studios everywhere have embraced the pristine dynamics processing, the ultra-realistic reverbs and...

Waves Phase Correction Plugin Released

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 06:49 AM PST

Let’s face it: Shift happens. That’s why Waves created InPhase, the ultimate phase correction plugin for phase shift treatment, phase alignment and complex phase manipulation tasks.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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Denon DJ introduces new SC3900 Digital Turntable

Posted: 20 Feb 2012 08:47 AM PST

DJing has progressed to a new era with the evolution of digital media.  In a world that was once first dominated by vinyl, then CDs, and now the emerging USB and streaming devices, it’s time to revolutionize the DJ booth, because right...

Monday, February 20, 2012

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Sugar Bytes Announces Cyclop Synthesizer

Posted: 20 Feb 2012 01:38 AM PST

CYCLOP is a monophonic monster, armed to the teeth with jaw dropping effects and wobblier than a jelly on a space hopper. CYCLOP is the scratch-looping, sample-mashing, sub-generating, harmonic-splicing mothership of the twisted bass alliance...

Sunday, February 19, 2012

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Reloop Introduces Terminal Mix 2

Posted: 19 Feb 2012 01:38 AM PST

With the Terminal Mix 2 Reloop complements its Serato controller series by a dedicated 2-deck variant. Terminal Mix 2 disposes of an integrated 2 channel mixer that besides 3-fold EQ with intelligent kill technique* also offers gain and filter...

Cyra Morgan Talks About Propellerheads Balance

Posted: 18 Feb 2012 02:08 AM PST

Acoustic singer/songwriter Cyra Morgan is about as new as a debut artist can be. How new? She\'s using the same pick she started learning guitar with on day one. She hasn\'t changed her strings yet because she doesn\'t know how.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

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SmithsonMartin releases Emulator Modular DJ Software

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 05:23 AM PST

SmithsonMartin Inc., the company that brought musicians and producers Emulator and which released the Kontrol Surface 1974 last December, announce its new Emulator Modular 1.0 software. The new software, which is available now at several online...

Denon DN-MC6000 compatible with Mixvibes Cross Software

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 04:32 AM PST

The Denon DJ DN-MC6000 is the perfect tool for any Mobile or Club DJ as an integrated, full blown mixer, and ‘dual deck’ MIDI Controller. This flagship Mixer / MIDI Controller combines a 4-channel / 8-source standalone digital mixer ...

ARTURIA releases 5 new updates to their Classic Synthesizers

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 02:32 AM PST

Arturia announces the release of 5 free updates for their softwares: ARP 2600 V 2.5.1, CS-80 V 2.5.1, minimoog V 2.5.1, Moog Modular V 2.6.1, and Prophet V 2.5.1. New versions come with enhanced performances in Analog Laboratory, faster User...

Loopmasters Launch new Plugin Website - Pluginboutique.com

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 01:57 AM PST

The Pluginboutique (www.pluginboutique.com) is a brand new venture from the team at Loopmasters (www.loopmasters.com) which is dedicated to selling Instruments, Effects and Studio Tools from leading music software companies worldwide.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

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Digitalism tours with Allen & Heath iLive

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 01:06 AM PST

Popular German electro house duo, Digitalism, has been touring the globe this year carrying an Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing system to manage FOH and monitors.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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Gemini CDJ-700 Now Available

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 02:43 AM PST

Gemini is pleased to announce they have recently started shipping the CDJ-700, a groundbreaking professional DJ media player that incorporates the industry’s first full-color touchscreen display. The unit also features MIDI capabilities and...

Native Instruments Introduces DARK PRESSURE Expansion for MASCHINE

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 02:07 AM PST

Native Instruments today released DARK PRESSURE, a new MASCHINE Expansion, created in association with the acclaimed DJ and producer Steve Lawler and sound design house Loopmasters. The pack brings the sound of tough underground dance music to...

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Native Instruments Introduces DARK PRESSURE Expansion for MASCHINE

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 02:07 AM PST

Native Instruments today released DARK PRESSURE, a new MASCHINE Expansion, created in association with the acclaimed DJ and producer Steve Lawler and sound design house Loopmasters. The pack brings the sound of tough underground dance music to...

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Melodyne manufacturer Celemony honored with Grammy

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 02:26 AM PST

Last weekend in Los Angeles, Melodyne manufacturer Celemony became the first German software company ever to be honored by the Recording Academy with its Technical Grammy. The highest distinction in the music business, this is given in...

Sunday, February 12, 2012

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Focusrite VRM Box - Video

Posted: 12 Feb 2012 02:36 AM PST

The VRM Box is a high-quality USB headphone interface with a difference. VRM stands for Virtual Reference Monitoring. It gives you the option of listening to your mix on multiple sets of speakers, in different rooms, just using headphones. This...

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Passion Pits Synth Sensation - Novation Ultranova

Posted: 11 Feb 2012 01:23 AM PST

Passion Pit rose to fame in the late 2000s with the infectious, hands-in-the-air sound of their debut album Manners, which infiltrated the mainstream and quickly spread worldwide. Numerous accolades followed, including plays on countless TV shows...

Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Passion Pits Synth Sensation - Novation Ultranova

Posted: 11 Feb 2012 01:23 AM PST

Passion Pit rose to fame in the late 2000s with the infectious, hands-in-the-air sound of their debut album Manners, which infiltrated the mainstream and quickly spread worldwide. Numerous accolades followed, including plays on countless TV shows...

Xils Lab Le Masque: Delay Released

Posted: 11 Feb 2012 01:10 AM PST

Music software company XILS-lab is proud to announce availability of its first effects plug-in — in collaboration with Le Lotus Bleu (Laurent Bourgeon). Available in 64- and 32-bit versions, Le Masque: Delay is a Mac (OS X 10.4 and later; Audio...

Elektron introduces ECC -2 Carry Bag and PL-1 Protective Lid

Posted: 11 Feb 2012 01:02 AM PST

Elektron Music Machines introduces the custom Elektron Carry Bag. Accommodating an Octatrack or a Machinedrum/Monomachine (both MKI/MKII versions) unit, it offers the ultimate protection for Elektron gear. Bundled with the bag is the PL-1 protective...

We have arrived... at Dancefair!

Posted: 10 Feb 2012 11:46 PM PST

Today is the day, Dancefair is opening its doors for everybody who wants to learn, see, share and meet people who are involved in dance music in any way. And we have landed on our booth with some ultra cool gear to make sure that Dancefair gets its...

Steinberg Padshop - New VST granular synthesizer

Posted: 10 Feb 2012 07:22 AM PST

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH today announced their latest VST instrument, Padshop. From the inventors of Virtual Studio Technology, Padshop is a unique monophonic/polyphonic granular synthesizer for Mac OS X Lion and Windows 7 and runs as...

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Elektron introduces ECC -2 Carry Bag and PL-1 Protective Lid

Posted: 11 Feb 2012 01:02 AM PST

Elektron Music Machines introduces the custom Elektron Carry Bag. Accommodating an Octatrack or a Machinedrum/Monomachine (both MKI/MKII versions) unit, it offers the ultimate protection for Elektron gear. Bundled with the bag is the PL-1 protective...

We have arrived... at Dancefair!

Posted: 10 Feb 2012 11:46 PM PST

Today is the day, Dancefair is opening its doors for everybody who wants to learn, see, share and meet people who are involved in dance music in any way. And we have landed on our booth with some ultra cool gear to make sure that Dancefair gets its...

Thursday, February 9, 2012

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A&H releases firmware update for Xone:DB4

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 01:02 AM PST

Allen & Heath has released new firmware V1.12 for the Xone:DB4 digital DJ FX mixer, with many enhancements and new features, including a rotary mixer mode, revised gain structure, new effects architecture, new FX types, and the addition of X...

Mashup from Mixed In Key introduced

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 12:40 AM PST

Mixed In Key has released Mashup (mashup.mixedinkey.com) for Windows and Mac OS X, a new software application that lets you quickly and easily beatmatch two or more audio files, edit them, and save your results to a new audio file. Mashup uses...

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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Introducing unItOne ultimate midi controller

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 01:07 AM PST

unItOne was designed with Ableton Live in mind but the format is sufficiently generic to be successful with any DAW. The layout was conceived as 8 channel strips (the 32 blue encoders and the buttons below them), 3...

Der OTO - Firmware Upgrade for Biscuit FX Processor

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 01:01 AM PST

OTO MACHINES introduces \"Der OTO\", a new firmware update for its BISCUIT FX processor. Der OTO turns Biscuit into a 2 oscillators monosynth with a 16 step sequencer, for FREE!

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Der OTO - Firmware Upgrade for Biscuit FX Processor

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 01:01 AM PST

OTO MACHINES introduces \"Der OTO\", a new firmware update for its BISCUIT FX processor. Der OTO turns Biscuit into a 2 oscillators monosynth with a 16 step sequencer, for FREE!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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Allen & Heath debuts GLD mixing system in Europe at ISE show

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 01:22 AM PST

Allen & Heath’s new GLD live digital mixing system has debuted in Europe last week at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam, Holland. The user-friendly, cost effective and scalable system is conceptually based on the...

Saturday, February 4, 2012

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Gearjunkies at Dancefair 11-12 february

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 02:28 AM PST

Upcoming 11 and 12th of february will open the first edition of Dancefair, the educational event for everybody involved in dance music, and Gearjunkies will be there at booth #41! Dancefair is held at Jaarbeurs, Utrecht. Many many producers, DJ\'s,...