Monday, January 26, 2015

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Native Instruments Kontrol S49 - Gearjunkies Review

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 03:26 AM PST

A few months back Native Instruments released their new line of midi keyboard series of the Kontrol S25, S49 and S61. For this review we have used the S49 and curiously tried it out. Considering the good Native Instruments reputation of hardware...

Sunday, January 25, 2015

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Focusrite Announces Clarett Range of Thunderbolt Interfaces

Posted: 24 Jan 2015 09:59 PM PST

Focusrite launching their obsession for sound quality into the world of Thunderbolt, they have released a range of audio interfaces that combine a new preamp design with the very latest in Thunderbolt technology, to offer exceptional sound quality...

Koma Elektronik introduces the Komplex Sequencer

Posted: 24 Jan 2015 09:45 PM PST

KOMA Elektronik is pleased to announce its latest release: the KOMPLEX SEQUENCER, which enables musicians and producers to construct complex musical patterns via both MIDI and CV/Gate, by the means of sequencing the sequence.

Mutec shipping the MC 12 USB audio interface

Posted: 24 Jan 2015 09:38 PM PST

MUTEC from Germany, manufacturer of professional audio and video equipment, starts shipping the MC-1.2, a new USB audio interface for professional and audiophile use.

Spectrasonics Debuts Major Upgrade in Omnisphere 2 at NAMM

Posted: 24 Jan 2015 09:24 PM PST

Spectrasonics has introduced Omnisphere 2 - a major upgrade to its best-selling flagship software synth. ‘Version 2.0’ adds a vast amount of new synthesis and creative capabilities for sound design and significant user interface...

New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #234

Posted: 24 Jan 2015 07:57 AM PST

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...

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Music info


Koma Elektronik introduces the Komplex Sequencer

Posted: 24 Jan 2015 09:45 PM PST

KOMA Elektronik is pleased to announce its latest release: the KOMPLEX SEQUENCER, which enables musicians and producers to construct complex musical patterns via both MIDI and CV/Gate, by the means of sequencing the sequence.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

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Friday, January 23, 2015

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Roland shows the JD-Xi Interactive Analog Digital Synthesizer

Posted: 22 Jan 2015 03:42 PM PST

Roland is proud to announce the JD-Xi Interactive Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer, a new compact keyboard that’s powerful, versatile and fun. Equipped with 37 mini keys, the JD-Xi features a true analog synth engine along with a wide...

Dave Smith Introduces Prophet-6 Analog Poly Synth

Posted: 22 Jan 2015 03:10 PM PST

Dave Smith today announced the Sequential Prophet-6, a new 6-voice synthesizer with an all-analog signal path and discrete VCOs and filters. Auspiciously branded with Smith’s recently reacquired original company name, the new instrument is...

Arturia announces the BeatStep Pro

Posted: 22 Jan 2015 02:54 PM PST

music software and hardware developer Arturia is proud to launch BeatStep Pro, an all-new world-class controller and dynamic performance step sequencer.

Novation shows the Launchpad Pro

Posted: 22 Jan 2015 02:40 PM PST

The Novation Launchpad Pro is the professional grid instrument. It\'s the simplest and easiest way to create dynamic, expressive performances in Ableton Live and any other music software, using an 8x8 grid of RGB velocity-sensitive pads to trigger...

Introducing the Rane MP2015 Rotary Mixer

Posted: 22 Jan 2015 10:36 AM PST

Rane worked with some of the World’s best DJs and clubs to redefine the Rotary DJ Mixer. With help from Doc Martin, Dixon, Ata, Oliver Hafenbauer, Anthony Parasole, Martyn, Gerd Janson, Ben UFO, Derrick Carter, Tim Sweeney, Efdemin,...

Xone:DB + Serato Collaboration / Morphosis Interview

Posted: 22 Jan 2015 10:13 AM PST

Allen & Heath’s Xone:DB4 and Xone:DB2 digital DJ FX mixers will be supported by Serato DJ software and will be Serato DJ and DVS Upgrade Ready in the near future.

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Roland shows the JD-Xi Interactive Analog Digital Synthesizer

Posted: 22 Jan 2015 03:42 PM PST

Roland is proud to announce the JD-Xi Interactive Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer, a new compact keyboard that’s powerful, versatile and fun. Equipped with 37 mini keys, the JD-Xi features a true analog synth engine along with a wide...

Dave Smith Introduces Prophet-6 Analog Poly Synth

Posted: 22 Jan 2015 03:10 PM PST

Dave Smith today announced the Sequential Prophet-6, a new 6-voice synthesizer with an all-analog signal path and discrete VCOs and filters. Auspiciously branded with Smith’s recently reacquired original company name, the new instrument is...

Thursday, January 22, 2015

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Pioneer Professional DJ Headphones Continues to Evolve with Next Generation HDJ-2000MK2

Posted: 22 Jan 2015 12:01 AM PST

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.’s Professional Sound and Visual Division continues to bring the most advanced DJ gear into the market, and today introduced the next generation of its flagship professional DJ headphones, the HDJ-2000MK2. The...

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

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Pioneer DJ unveils new professional studio headphones

Posted: 21 Jan 2015 12:12 AM PST

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.’s Professional Sound and Visual Division today introduced the HRM-7 studio headphones intended for home and private studio listening, providing excellent audio reproduction with maximum comfort. Pioneer...

Modal Electronics announced the 002 polysynth

Posted: 20 Jan 2015 12:27 PM PST

British electronic musical instruments manufacturer Modal Electronics is proud to be showcasing 002 its inaugural instrument and also the first analogue/digital hybrid polysynth to have been designed, developed, and manufactured in the UK for...

KOMA Elektronik introduces Poltergeist eurorack module

Posted: 20 Jan 2015 12:13 PM PST

KOMA Elektronik\'s new POLTERGEIST Eurorack module enables users to manipulate up to four audio/CV signals quadraphonically or stereophonically in new and ghostly ways.

Announcing Bitwig Studio 1.2

Posted: 20 Jan 2015 11:42 AM PST

Bitwig will attend NAMM 2015 and announce the forthcoming update, BITWIG STUDIO 1.2. Following the announcement, Bitwig will offer a sneak preview detailing the all-new features scheduled for the next major update, free for all Bitwig Studio license...

Moog Recommences Manufacturing Large Format Modular Synthesizers

Posted: 20 Jan 2015 09:47 AM PST

50 years ago, at its first introduction, the Moog modular synthesizer represented as radical a transition as Kandinski’s abstracts or Kodak’s cameras – offering both a break from yesterday and a startling glimpse of tomorrow. And,...

Roger Linn announces the 200 pad MIDI controller

Posted: 20 Jan 2015 09:37 AM PST

New from Roger Linn Design is LinnStrument, an expressive 200-pad MIDI controller that captures three dimensions of each finger’s movement for subtle control of note volume, pitch and timbre, polyphonically. 

Reloop NAMM Turntablism Showcase with DJ Fong Fong

Posted: 20 Jan 2015 08:18 AM PST

Reloop will be arriving at the NAMM show 2015 with new products in tow that will undoubtedly make a big impact on the DJ market this year. DJ Fong Fong (DMC Online Champion) used our new products Reloop RP-8000 straight, Reloop RMX-60 and Reloop RMX...

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Modal Electronics announced the 002 polysynth

Posted: 20 Jan 2015 12:27 PM PST

British electronic musical instruments manufacturer Modal Electronics is proud to be showcasing 002 its inaugural instrument and also the first analogue/digital hybrid polysynth to have been designed, developed, and manufactured in the UK for...

KOMA Elektronik introduces Poltergeist eurorack module

Posted: 20 Jan 2015 12:13 PM PST

KOMA Elektronik\'s new POLTERGEIST Eurorack module enables users to manipulate up to four audio/CV signals quadraphonically or stereophonically in new and ghostly ways.

Moog Recommences Manufacturing Large Format Modular Synthesizers

Posted: 20 Jan 2015 09:47 AM PST

50 years ago, at its first introduction, the Moog modular synthesizer represented as radical a transition as Kandinski’s abstracts or Kodak’s cameras – offering both a break from yesterday and a startling glimpse of tomorrow. And,...

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

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Pioneer presents the XDJ-RX RekordBox DJ system

Posted: 20 Jan 2015 12:16 AM PST

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Professional Sound and Visual Division today introduced the XDJ-RX, an all-in-one DJ console that incorporates two separate digital players, a mixer, and a built-in monitor. The uniquely designed DJ system is...

Sunday, January 18, 2015

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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #233

Posted: 17 Jan 2015 06:00 AM PST

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...

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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Pioneer DDJ-SZ-N Gold Limited Edition Introduction

Posted: 14 Jan 2015 12:48 AM PST

The top-of-the-range DDJ-SZ four-channel controller for Serato DJ is now even more desirable, as Pioneer DJ releases the limited run Gold Edition. 

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

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Akai Professional Announces Advance Keyboard Series

Posted: 13 Jan 2015 12:15 AM PST

Artists can now load, play and control all their virtual instrument plugins directly from their keyboard. New keyboards deliver optimum hands-on performance features with seamless software integration for playing and controlling today’s...

Sunday, January 11, 2015

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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #232

Posted: 10 Jan 2015 08:48 AM PST

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...

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

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Casio announced XW-DJ1 DJ Controller and XW-PD1 Groove Center

Posted: 06 Jan 2015 10:52 PM PST

Casio is pleased to announce its Trackformer series of new DJ products. With the XW-DJ1 DJ Controller and XW-PD1 Groove Center, dance music fans can create, mix and play or produce their favorite tracks on their own.

Sunday, January 4, 2015

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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #231

Posted: 03 Jan 2015 08:05 AM PST

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...

Oops or marketing? The new Roland JD-Xi shows up on facebook page

Posted: 03 Jan 2015 07:48 AM PST

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Oops or marketing? The new Roland JD-Xi shows up on facebook page

Posted: 03 Jan 2015 07:48 AM PST