Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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Propellerhead releases Reason 7 and Reason Essentials 2

Posted: 30 Apr 2013 02:42 AM PDT

Propellerhead released for sale today Reason 7 and Reason Essentials 2, major updates to its award-winning music software line. The latest versions inspire musicians to create more and better music with deep, streamlined mixing and a complete rack...

Monday, April 29, 2013

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Elektron Product Videos available now

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 01:20 AM PDT

Elektron Music Machines have just uploaded product presentation videos for the Analog Four, the Octatrack, the Machinedrum UW and the Monomachine. The videos demonstrate basic functionality and sound design possibilites and every video is rounded...

123 Creative introduce BigQ Envelope Follower plugin

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 12:29 AM PDT

123 Creative, known for their Veldwerk synth, have released BigQ. It is a envelope follower/multifilter plugin. Cutoff (frequency) of the filter is controlled by the amplitude of the input signal. The louder you play, the more intensive the cutoff...

Studio Electronics Boomstar SEM demonstration video

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 12:02 AM PDT

The guys at Studio Electronics have posted another demo video of the Boomstar SEM synth. It shows the Boomstar SEM Production Unit Demo in Quadraphoria. Music and programming by Drew Neumann. Live tweaking by Drew Neumann and Marc St. Regis.

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Elektron Product Videos available now

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 01:20 AM PDT

Elektron Music Machines have just uploaded product presentation videos for the Analog Four, the Octatrack, the Machinedrum UW and the Monomachine. The videos demonstrate basic functionality and sound design possibilites and every video is rounded...

Studio Electronics Boomstar SEM demonstration video

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 12:02 AM PDT

The guys at Studio Electronics have posted another demo video of the Boomstar SEM synth. It shows the Boomstar SEM Production Unit Demo in Quadraphoria. Music and programming by Drew Neumann. Live tweaking by Drew Neumann and Marc St. Regis.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

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Arturia SparkLE - MusikMesse Video

Posted: 27 Apr 2013 01:09 AM PDT

At the MusikMesse, instead of all the marketing and PR words, we asked Arturia to just show us the new SparkLE drummachine/sampler, Spark\'s little brother. Michael Hosker from Arturia creates a beat on the fly.

kiloHearts announces Disperser - Phase Rotator plugin

Posted: 27 Apr 2013 01:00 AM PDT

kiloHearts, developer of AU and VST plugins for Windows and Mac, has announced the release of a new plug-in: Disperser. 

Something For The Weekend: Interview with the creators of the Korg MS-20

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 05:29 AM PDT

One of the real suprises at the NAMM earlier this year was the announcement by Korg to resurrect the MS-20 mono synth. The original has a special place in many hearts of true synth heads since 1978. Especially the thick, robust sound, its powerful,...

Sony introduces new MDR-XB910 headphones

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 05:16 AM PDT

Teaming serious sound quality with ultimate styling, the new MDR-XB910 headphones from Sony take their cue from latest music trends.

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Arturia SparkLE - MusikMesse Video

Posted: 27 Apr 2013 01:09 AM PDT

At the MusikMesse, instead of all the marketing and PR words, we asked Arturia to just show us the new SparkLE drummachine/sampler, Spark\'s little brother. Michael Hosker from Arturia creates a beat on the fly.

Something For The Weekend: Interview with the creators of the Korg MS-20

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 05:29 AM PDT

One of the real suprises at the NAMM earlier this year was the announcement by Korg to resurrect the MS-20 mono synth. The original has a special place in many hearts of true synth heads since 1978. Especially the thick, robust sound, its powerful,...

Friday, April 26, 2013

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Jomox New Modules - MusikMesse video

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 01:57 AM PDT

On the Jomox stand/booth, at this years MusikMesse, we saw something unknown to us. Jomox was introducing modular system modules. A new territory for them (and us). Jürgen Michaelis from Jomox gave us a little demonstration of the ModBase 09...

Waves introduces GEQ Graphic Equalizer

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 12:01 AM PDT

Waves GEQ is a full-featured graphic equalizer plugin with both Classic and Modern mono and stereo components, featuring 30 ISO bands plus high and low pass filters, a high precision floating parametric EQ bell...

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Jomox New Modules - MusikMesse video

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 01:57 AM PDT

On the Jomox stand/booth, at this years MusikMesse, we saw something unknown to us. Jomox was introducing modular system modules. A new territory for them (and us). Jürgen Michaelis from Jomox gave us a little demonstration of the ModBase 09...

Thursday, April 25, 2013

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Dualo - Innovative Hexagonal Keyboard instrument - MusikMesse Video

Posted: 25 Apr 2013 02:47 AM PDT

At the MusikMesse we met with Bruno Verbrugghe and Jules Hotrique from Dualo. Dualo is a new way of thinking and practicing music. The first step of the dualo project is a new instrument featuring the innovative hexagonal keyboard, and lot\'s more.

Radial Engineering introduces PreComp preamp and compressor

Posted: 25 Apr 2013 02:44 AM PDT

Radial Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce a new addition to the 500 series range of modules, the PreComp combination preamp and compressor.

Cakewalk Introduces Music Creator 6 Touch

Posted: 25 Apr 2013 01:25 AM PDT

Cakewalk have introduced a \'touch\' version of their Music Creator 6 software. Music Creator 6 Touch makes it fun and easy to create original music or remix your favorite songs - with no musical experience required. Transform any ...

Native Instruments releases Pulswerk - Maschine expansion

Posted: 25 Apr 2013 12:48 AM PDT

Native Instruments released PULSWERK – a new MASCHINE Expansion designed for minimalistic house and techno. Aside from its 30 drum kits, PULSWERK contains 20 unique Special Kits created exclusively with pitched sound sources. The Expansion...

Ableton Masterclass with Scarlet Etienne - Live Now!

Posted: 24 Apr 2013 07:23 AM PDT

Ableton masterclass at 4 pm CET (wednesday april 24th) - Scarlett will be working through the techniques she uses to produce playlists and mixes for catwalk shows. In the world of fashion, DJs are often employed to supply the soundtrack to catwalk...

Image Line releases FL Studio 11

Posted: 24 Apr 2013 05:30 AM PDT

After the recent beta test period Image Line is ready to release FL Studio 11. FL Studio 11 is a complete software music production environment, representing more than 14 years of innovative developments and our commitment to Lifetime Free Updates....

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Dualo - Innovative Hexagonal Keyboard instrument - MusikMesse Video

Posted: 25 Apr 2013 02:47 AM PDT

At the MusikMesse we met with Bruno Verbrugghe and Jules Hotrique from Dualo. Dualo is a new way of thinking and practicing music. The first step of the dualo project is a new instrument featuring the innovative hexagonal keyboard, and lot\'s more.

Native Instruments releases Pulswerk - Maschine expansion

Posted: 25 Apr 2013 12:48 AM PDT

Native Instruments released PULSWERK – a new MASCHINE Expansion designed for minimalistic house and techno. Aside from its 30 drum kits, PULSWERK contains 20 unique Special Kits created exclusively with pitched sound sources. The Expansion...

Extra Online Content for Rob Papen: The 4 Element Synth

Posted: 24 Apr 2013 03:34 AM PDT

Last year globally renowned sound designer Rob Papen published The 4 Element Synth book with four accompanying DVDs totalling over 10 hours of tutorial content to critical acclaim. According to fellow sound designer Ian Boddy,...

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

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Extra Online Content for Rob Papen: The 4 Element Synth

Posted: 24 Apr 2013 03:34 AM PDT

Last year globally renowned sound designer Rob Papen published The 4 Element Synth book with four accompanying DVDs totalling over 10 hours of tutorial content to critical acclaim. According to fellow sound designer Ian Boddy,...

Novation Bass Station II - MusikMesse Video

Posted: 24 Apr 2013 01:39 AM PDT

Below is our short demonstration we got from the guys at Novation. We met up with them to let us see and hear what the new Bass Station II was all about. Like we said it is a short demonstration but it pretty much lets you hear the analog strength...

Primeloops team up with Circus Records

Posted: 24 Apr 2013 12:11 AM PDT

Prime Loops and Circus Records are joining forces to release a range of unique and exclusive sample packs and loops libraries created by the impressive Circus Records roster of Producers. These Sample Packs will be distributed through...

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Novation Bass Station II - MusikMesse Video

Posted: 24 Apr 2013 01:39 AM PDT

Below is our short demonstration we got from the guys at Novation. We met up with them to let us see and hear what the new Bass Station II was all about. Like we said it is a short demonstration but it pretty much lets you hear the analog strength...

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

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Novation Dicer Video demo by DJ Miaer

Posted: 23 Apr 2013 01:54 AM PDT

When thinking of the \'Digital DJ\' you quickly think of the DJ with a two or fourdeck controller witrh your typical Traktor or Serato software, probably. You would almost forget about products like the Novation Dicer. A small little device that...

Free Supernova Soundpack for MiniNova and UltraNova

Posted: 22 Apr 2013 11:50 PM PDT

Novation have made a FREE soundbank available for the MiniNova and UltraNova synthesizers.This free soundbank is based on the sounds of the legendary Supernova synth. Novation’s ground-breaking Supernova set the standard for virtual analogue...

Tekit Audio updates APC punk console plug-in to v1.4

Posted: 22 Apr 2013 11:45 PM PDT

Tek\'it Audio has announced the release of APC punk console synthesizer version 1.4. APC is a square wave synthesizer that creates \"low-fi\" sound, re-creation of a popular DIY circuit the Atari Punk Console. This update come with improved...

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Free Supernova Soundpack for MiniNova and UltraNova

Posted: 22 Apr 2013 11:50 PM PDT

Novation have made a FREE soundbank available for the MiniNova and UltraNova synthesizers.This free soundbank is based on the sounds of the legendary Supernova synth. Novation’s ground-breaking Supernova set the standard for virtual analogue...

Monday, April 22, 2013

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Genelec M-Series Active Monitors Introduced

Posted: 22 Apr 2013 01:43 AM PDT

Genelec, the world’s pioneer in active monitoring, debuted its new M Series Bi-amplified Active Monitors in Frankfurt this year. The energy-efficient M Series takes a new approach to monitor design as part of Genelec’s larger on-going...

Sunday, April 21, 2013

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Korg M1 Synth on your Nintendo

Posted: 21 Apr 2013 01:11 AM PDT

The KORG M01D is a music workstation based on the KORG M1 the world’s first widely known music workstation. The M1 was released in 1988 by KORG Inc., one of the most famous and leading electronic musical instrument companies. The KORG M01D...

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Korg M1 Synth on your Nintendo

Posted: 21 Apr 2013 01:11 AM PDT

The KORG M01D is a music workstation based on the KORG M1 the world’s first widely known music workstation. The M1 was released in 1988 by KORG Inc., one of the most famous and leading electronic musical instrument companies. The KORG M01D...

Saturday, April 20, 2013

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Elektron Spotlight on Twardowski

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 01:41 AM PDT

That the Polish producer Tomasz Twardowski knows his gear is evident from listening to his latest 12\", A Soundtrack To Growing Up EP. Everything is in the right place. The dance floor not set on fire by the sound, feel, groove and character of his...

New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 11:41 PM PDT

After the absence of Sample Saturday last week, due to the MusikMesse, we return. Below are some of the new releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days ...

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Elektron Spotlight on Twardowski

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 01:41 AM PDT

That the Polish producer Tomasz Twardowski knows his gear is evident from listening to his latest 12\", A Soundtrack To Growing Up EP. Everything is in the right place. The dance floor not set on fire by the sound, feel, groove and character of his...

New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 11:41 PM PDT

After the absence of Sample Saturday last week, due to the MusikMesse, we return. Below are some of the new releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days ...

[MusikMesse2013] Gearjunkies MusikMesse 2013 Roundup

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 03:16 AM PDT

The MusikMesse 2013 show is over again, and the traditional Gearjunkies Roundup looks back at what we have been seeing and hearing. We give us our take on the coolest gear that was introduced at MusikMesse in our gear categories. We didn’t know...

Friday, April 19, 2013

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[MusikMesse2013] Gearjunkies MusikMesse 2013 Roundup

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 03:16 AM PDT

The MusikMesse 2013 show is over again, and the traditional Gearjunkies Roundup looks back at what we have been seeing and hearing. We give us our take on the coolest gear that was introduced at MusikMesse in our gear categories. We didn’t know...

Steinberg releases signature drum kits for Groove Agent One

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 02:28 AM PDT

Allen Morgan’s Signature Drums pump energy into your Groove Agent ONE drum library — with a range of excellently produced drum sounds for your beat productions. Faithfully recorded and elaborately pre-processed by LA-based producer...

XILS-lab Oxium 1.5 performance soft synth plug-in update

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 02:22 AM PDT

XILS-lab is proud to announce availability of Oxium 1.5, an Avid Pro Tools 11 AAX format-ready major update to its popular performance soft synth plug-in, as of April 13.

New studio processors available in the T-RackS Custom Shop

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 01:50 AM PDT

IK Multimedia proudly announce new modules in the T-RackS Custom Shop: Bus Compressor, White Channel, Tape Echo plus a re-skin of the popular British Channel. Stay tuned as other new gear make their way to the Custom Shop.

Mackie My Fader Control App for DL Series Mixers Available

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 01:13 AM PDT

Mackie announces a powerful new control app for the popular DL1608 and new DL806 Digital Live Sound Mixers – My Fader – is now available as a free download. Based on the acclaimed user interface and workflow of the Master Fader iPad...

Thursday, April 18, 2013

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MiniMapper: A PPG In The Palm Of Your Hand

Posted: 18 Apr 2013 02:34 AM PDT

Now you can have music beating out of your hand with this new app from Wolfgang Palm, the originator of wavetable synthesis and founder/owner of PPG. PPG MiniMapper is an easy to use performance synthesizer with a wide range of sounds for iOS...

SKYLIFE releases SampleRobot Virtual Cable and Instrument Host

Posted: 18 Apr 2013 02:12 AM PDT

The new software bundle SKYLIFE SampleRobot Virtual Cable + Instrument Host presented at Musikmesse 2013 is now available. SampleRobot Virtual Cable is a virtual audio driver for Windows computers. Have you ever wanted to record audio that momentary...

New Producertech Course: Maschine - The Complete Guide

Posted: 18 Apr 2013 01:28 AM PDT

Producertech are proud to announce the release of a new course on Native Instrument\'s Maschine, which takes you through every aspect of the powerful groove production studio. The Complete Guide is a 5-hour series of tutorials, which explores all of...

Steinberg updates Cubasis app to version 1.3.

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 04:37 AM PDT

Steinberg is pleased to announce the availability of the Cubasis 1.3 update. This update features the new 4-band parametric StudioEQ, a brickwall limiter, a CPU meter, FLAC file import and export and a MIDI panic button. In addition, 20 user...