September, 2004 archive

DJ Lisa Lashes, sometimes known as the Queen of Hard House, is one of the top DJs in the world. With her mix albums and busy schedule of performances, she has attracted a global following.
Lisa is the first and only female to be considered among the top ten DJs in the world by DJ Magazine, […]

Apple has introduced Logic Pro 7 and Logic Express 7, the next major releases of its award-winning professional music creation and audio production software applications used by more than 200,000 musicians and audio engineers worldwide.
At $999, Logic Pro 7 includes breakthrough new software instruments such as Sculpture, a component-modeling based synthesizer; UltraBeat, an innovative and […]

Apple has introduced two new Jam Packs for its GarageBand music creation software, giving musicians and aspiring musicians alike more loops and software instruments for creating music in the genre of their choice.
Jam Pack 2: Remix Tools makes it easy to produce compelling dance, hip-hop and electronica tracks; and Jam Pack 3: Rhythm Section offers […]

Native Instruments has announced a competitive crossgrade for Elektrik Piano.
The crossgrade is available to owners of one of the following products:

Emagic EVP73 / EVP88
Emagic Logic 6 and upwards
AAS Lounge Lizard (all versions)

The Elektrik Piano crossgrade is available now for $129 / 129 Euro
from authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop. The offer will
expire on […]

Beta Monkey Music has released two of their most popular and versatile discs in REX2 format: Drum Werks Vol. IV and Alt and Modern Rock Drums I.
Now Beta Monkey drums loops can be used in Steinberg’s Cubase VST,
Propellerhead’s Reason, emagic’s Logic V5, Digital Performer, Audio
Genetic’s Alkali, Spectrasonic?€™s Stylus RMX, and more.
Drum Werks Vol IV: An […]

Electronica recording artist/music producer Jesper Kyd will provide new tracks and remixes for Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 2, the latest version of the popular Konami dancing game.
Tracks contributed from the Danish composer will include “Istanbul Café,” “Red Room,” and “59 (Kyd Konami Mix).” Currently based in New York City, Kyd has scored game music since […]

Korg is now bundling the microKONTROL USB-MIDI controller with three software products suited for dance music creation and performance: Ableton Live Lite 4 Korg Edition; SampleTank 2 Korg Edition; MDE-X - collectively known as the Kreative Control Pack.
Ableton?€™s Live Lite 4 Korg Edition is a ?€œLite?€ edition of the
latest version of the audio/MIDI loop based […]

Edirol has announced the R-1, a portable 24-bit WAVE and MP3 Recorder/Player suitable for a wide range of sound and music applications.
The R-1 is a mobile, high-quality recording device offering direct
storage to Compact Flash (CF) memory, 24- bit effect processing, and
operation from 2 AA batteries. At 4″ x 5.5″ and weighing in at 10 oz
(including […]

Everpresent, a trio that mixes rock energy with electronic beats, has free MP3 downloads available at their site.
Their site features three exclusive new tracks available as free downloads, along with radio interview clips and samples from their EP.
 

Sonicbytes has updated its line of VST plugins, and
has announced discounted bundled pricing. ERA, EST, and GatR have
updated features and bug fixes.
ERA - the Pattern sequencer VSTi/MFX
New in 1.2

The GUI and interface logic have been completely redone. ERA now
shares all the interface features of EST, which means that each of the
rows in a pattern […]

Tonality Systems/MRAC Publishing have announced Symbolic Composer 5.1 3D, for the Mac OSX. The upgrade implements powerful VRML2 Macros that let the composer fuse together music and architecture. VRML2 is the official language of the 3D Web known as Cyberspace, and the VRML2 definition is included in the MPEG4 Specification.
The VRML Macros provide full compatibility […]

Cakewalk has announced the release of Sonar 4 Producer Edition and Studio Edition.
With new version 4, Cakewalk has added powerful recording, editing,
comping and navigation tools that optimize workflow for today’s
professional. In addition, version 4 combines innovative surround and
AV capabilities along with precise engineering tools, making Sonar 4
Producer Edition the definitive audio production environment on the
Windows […]

Atlon Inc., also known as Rob Acid, is back after a long period of abstinence, and has a new release of experimental electro music called Airport.
This conceptual album begins with turbulent sub-basses, kicks and alternating percussions and clicks. Towards the end, its moves into lounge territory with clear and warm rhodes sounds.
Part jazz, part glitch-core, […]

DJ Lisa Lashes, sometimes known as the Queen of Hard House, is one of the top DJs in the world. With her mix albums and busy schedule of performances, she has attracted a global following.
Lisa is the first and only female to be considered among the top ten DJs in the world by DJ Magazine, […]

Hollywood Records has released Moog, the companion double album to the Plexifilm documentary about electronic music pioneer Bob Moog.
Moog, inventor of the modern synthesizer, has been building electronic musical instruments for nearly half a century. Along the way, he’s made prodigious contributions to modern culture and music, including today’s electronic dance music scene. The feature […]