Thursday, July 31, 2014

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Cutting through the mix: Miles Walker and his Red 1 500s

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 03:33 PM PDT

The journey from tape op to mix engineer is a long one, and most successful mix engineers have spent over a decade learning and refining their craft through the transition between recording studio and mixing environment. Miles Walker, who now has his...

WuTang Embraces Online Collaboration on Blend with New Project

Posted: 30 Jul 2014 02:36 PM PDT

Online collaboration is gaining more and more traction in all areas, and most noticeably when it comes to music creation. Many musical styles are built on borrowing and manipulating works by other musicians; Hip Hop, Ambient, EDM, Trance, Rap and...

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

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Studio quality recording on the go with the new Rode NT-USB

Posted: 29 Jul 2014 03:23 PM PDT

Australian audio manufacturer RØDE is excited to announce its newest microphone, the NT-USB -- a studio-grade microphone with the convenience of a digital USB interface. The NT-USB is fully compatible with MacOS, Windows and iPad.

Monday, July 28, 2014

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Genelec Now Shipping 1237A and 1238A Monitors

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:10 AM PDT

Genelec is now shipping its 1237A and 1238A Three-way Smart Active Monitors.  The 1237A and 1238A are three-way SAM monitors featuring on-board intelligence that allows them to automatically adapt to their environment by tuning the frequency...

Novation Launchpad on your iPhone

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:09 AM PDT

Launchpad App lets you easily make and remix beats and electronic music on your iPad, then record and share your performances online. Now, in the version 1.6 upgrade, you can do it all on your iPhone too.

Saturday, July 26, 2014

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Next Audio Labs Rekord Buddy - Gearjunkies review

Posted: 26 Jul 2014 12:48 AM PDT

Two of the larger players in DJ land are Native Instruments and Pioneer. Their DJ software programs Traktor and Rekordbox are widely used by pro’s as well as the amateurs. They have a lot of similar functionalities, although Rekordbox is only...

Roland updates AIRA hardware series

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 11:34 PM PDT

Roland is pleased to announce that the entire AIRA family has been updated with exciting and useful new features requested by users from around the globe. 

Roland releases SH-101 PLUG-OUT for SYSTEM-1

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 11:17 PM PDT

Roland is pleased to announce the worldwide release of the SH-101 PLUG-OUT Software Synthesizer for the SYSTEM-1. The new software synthesizer is a complete reproduction of the iconic SH-101, right down to the fine details and odd quirks that make it...

New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #208

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 03:15 PM PDT

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 the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of...

Outdoor DJ Table Fono wins prestigious Red Dot Award.

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 08:03 AM PDT

The Dutch company Yalp has won the highly esteemed  Red Dot design award. An expert jury awarded this international award to the exceptional product design of the Fono outdoor DJ Table. 

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Roland updates AIRA hardware series

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 11:34 PM PDT

Roland is pleased to announce that the entire AIRA family has been updated with exciting and useful new features requested by users from around the globe. 

Roland releases SH-101 PLUG-OUT for SYSTEM-1

Posted: 25 Jul 2014 11:17 PM PDT

Roland is pleased to announce the worldwide release of the SH-101 PLUG-OUT Software Synthesizer for the SYSTEM-1. The new software synthesizer is a complete reproduction of the iconic SH-101, right down to the fine details and odd quirks that make it...

Friday, July 25, 2014

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PreSonus Notion 5 Delivers Many New Tools

Posted: 24 Jul 2014 11:39 PM PDT

PreSonus is shipping Notion 5, a major upgrade to its popular notation software. This new version makes it easier than ever to write your ideas quickly and includes a new video window, new effects from PreSonus Studio One, an enhanced chord library,...

ZAORs MAREA studio furniture for new-gen mixing consoles

Posted: 24 Jul 2014 11:18 PM PDT

studio furniture designer and manufacturer ZAOR is proud to introduce the MAREA media workstation — another addition to its flourishing family of CLASSIC Series media workstations, this time tailored to stylishly and comfortably accommodate a...

Thursday, July 24, 2014

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Serious Price Drop for Mackie DL806 Digital Mixer

Posted: 23 Jul 2014 10:52 AM PDT

Mackie\'s DL Series Digital Live Sound Mixers with iPad Control have gained an amazing reputation in the world of live sound.  Proven at millions of gigs worldwide, DL Series mixers combine the power of a full-featured digital mixer with the...

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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Fiedler Audio released update for the AD 480 family

Posted: 22 Jul 2014 10:55 AM PDT

Fiedler Audio released update for the AD 480 family of reverbs with free feature testing mode New Version 1.3 of AD 480 Reverb offers new Audiobus support and unique 1 hour free feature testing mode.

Monday, July 21, 2014

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New firmware for Ploytecs MIDI powered, duophonic synthesizer

Posted: 21 Jul 2014 01:16 AM PDT

Ploytec, the german makers of ultra small footprint synthesizers „they say the best things come in small packages“ releases a new firmware for the  for the Ploytec „πλ² Pi L Squared“ synth. The new \"PL02...

Kush Audio Clariphonic DSP - Gearjunkies review

Posted: 21 Jul 2014 12:12 AM PDT

Kush Audio\'s Clariphonic DSP is a parallel high shelving eq, which in itself it\'s a quite unique proces. The DSP code behind this plugin is made by Studio Devil. It\'s an emulation of the hardware Clariphonic made by Kush Audio themselves. This is...

Sunday, July 20, 2014

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PreSonus Delivers Complete Mobile Recording Solutions

Posted: 20 Jul 2014 01:48 AM PDT

PreSonus is excited to announce the USB 2.0 bus-powered AudioBox iOne audio interface and AudioBox for Windoes, Mac and iOS.

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Dave Smith Debuts DSM01 Curtis Filter Module

Posted: 19 Jul 2014 02:54 AM PDT

Dave Smith Instruments today introduced the DSM01 Curtis Filter module, their first offering for modular synthesizers.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #207

Posted: 19 Jul 2014 03:02 AM PDT

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 the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of...

Dave Smith Debuts DSM01 Curtis Filter Module

Posted: 19 Jul 2014 02:54 AM PDT

Dave Smith Instruments today introduced the DSM01 Curtis Filter module, their first offering for modular synthesizers.

Steinberg official statement regarding OSX Yosemite

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 07:58 AM PDT

Steinberg today have released an official statement by marketing director Frank Simmerlein addressing an issue when installing Steinberg software on the forthcoming operating system by Apple.

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Steinberg official statement regarding OSX Yosemite

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 07:58 AM PDT

Steinberg today have released an official statement by marketing director Frank Simmerlein addressing an issue when installing Steinberg software on the forthcoming operating system by Apple.

Friday, July 18, 2014

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Novation announces Launch Control XL

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 01:59 AM PDT

Novation release the ultimate mixer and device controller for Ableton Live. Designed to help Ableton users focus more on their music and less on their laptop screens, Novation\'s new Launch Control XL provides hands-on control over everything in...

New VST Connect Performer for iPad from Steinberg

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 01:47 AM PDT

Steinberg announced the immediate availability of the VST Connect Performer app for iPad through the App Store. The iPad version of VST Connect Performer offers online remote recording collaboration with producers and musicians in real time.

Tascam releases three new master clock generators

Posted: 18 Jul 2014 01:29 AM PDT

TASCAM has introduced three master clock generators for studio and broadcast applications. Each of the CG-series clock generators has a high-quality OCXO. 

Thursday, July 17, 2014

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Pioneer releases the PLX-1000 high-torque direct drive professional turntable

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 02:10 AM PDT

Pioneer is marking 20 years in the DJ industry with the launch of a modern classic: the PLX-1000 professional turntable. The PLX-1000 is precision engineered for the booth, drawing on 50 years experience of making high-end turntables. The result is a...

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

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Numark Unveils NV DJ Controller with color screens

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 02:37 PM PDT

Numark announces NV, an intelligent controller for Serato DJ. Featuring high-resolution color screens that provide extensive visualization of Serato’s flagship DJ platform and advanced interactive controls, NV opens all-new doors for the modern...

Monday, July 14, 2014

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Thermionic Culture Vulture available for UAD platform

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 03:56 AM PDT

Universal Audio is pleased to announce the Thermionic Culture Vulture Plug-In for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform and Apollo audio interfaces.

Reloop announces RHP-10 mono

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 03:41 AM PDT

The RHP-10 Mono is the latest member of the Reloop headphones family, and the first devoted to one-ear monitoring. The single ear-cup construction is designed for fast cueing of a track which, thanks to the large driver, is also possible when the...

IK Multimedia launches iRig MIDI 2

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 02:49 AM PDT

IK Multimedia is now shipping iRig MIDI 2, the first portable Lightning/USB MIDI interface for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch as well as Mac and PC.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #206

Posted: 12 Jul 2014 06:51 AM PDT

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 the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of...

Saturday, July 12, 2014

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Kickstart project from the Netherlands - Tuna Knobs

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 11:34 PM PDT

Real knobs for your tablet to control your MIDI and DJ\'s apps - Why did\'t anyone think of these a few years ago... O wait, I did, buy I\'m not a techician, just a blogger with G.A.S... Check out this nice Kickstart project from the Netherlands:...

Modulas launches the Modulus 002 synthesizer

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 08:00 AM PDT

Modulus, a Bristol-based start-up that designs and manufactures musical instruments, has launched the Modulus.002, the world’s first analogue/digital music synthesizer de- signed for the Internet age. Designed and built in the UK by a team of...

Kontrol-DJ multitouch screen for DJ controllers.

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 07:41 AM PDT

The Dj controller hardware industry looks saturated and out of ideas lately. The first commercial Dj MIDI controller (KDJ-500) was released 11 years ago and things hasn\'t changed very much since then.  There is no doubt that nowadays we have an...

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Modulas launches the Modulus 002 synthesizer

Posted: 11 Jul 2014 08:00 AM PDT

Modulus, a Bristol-based start-up that designs and manufactures musical instruments, has launched the Modulus.002, the world’s first analogue/digital music synthesizer de- signed for the Internet age. Designed and built in the UK by a team of...

Saturday, July 5, 2014

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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #205

Posted: 04 Jul 2014 02:27 PM PDT

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 the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of...

Friday, July 4, 2014

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Microsofts Dan Moore Joins Tracktion Team

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 05:58 AM PDT

Tracktion Software Corporation (TSC) has recently tapped Dan Moore for a key business development role involving its popular Tracktion Music Production Software brand.