MIDI controller-maker Nektar has recently upgraded their DAW support, and extended the range of directly controllable Plug-ins and Rack Extensions. New VST Plug-in Maps for Cubase / Nuendo. Nektar has added 54 insert and instrument maps to their VST plug-in collection, each “carefully handmapped at Nektar HQ:”
Professional effects plug-in maker SoundToys recently announced the release of SoundToys version 4.2 with 64-bit support for Audio Units and Windows VST formats. The new release covers the full line of real-time native hosted plug-ins. With this release, SoundToys plug-ins are now compatible with Logic Pro X, Ableton Live 9, Digital Performer 8 on Mac… Read More SoundToys Releases Updated Version 4.2
August 15 Sample Logic releases IMPAKT, a new suite of over 850 “morphed” concert percussion instruments and multis. This collection of instruments ranges from “dramatically twisted” marimbas and xylophones, peaceful chimes and bells to “massively transfigured” tympani, gongs, bass drums, cymbals, and a range of world percussion instruments. IMPAKT’s suite includes:
Native Instruments today released its updated Traktor Kontrol X1, a new version of its decks and effects controller. With the same size and design as the original controller, Traktor Kontrol X1’s new features include touch-sensitive Browse and Loop encoders, 7-segment displays and LEDs for visual feedback, and an innovative multipurpose touch strip for added tactile… Read More Native Instruments Releases Updated Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2
Native Instruments today released Drum Lab, an “advanced drum layering instrument” with an intuitive workflow designed for fast results for use with their Kontakt 5 Player (included in free Komplete Players), or Kontakt 5. Drum Lab combines acoustic and electronic drum samples with a “groove library” of over 900 patterns for fast groove production. Drum… Read More Native Instruments Introduces Drum Lab
Sunday Synth Jam: This synth jam and tutorial, via Otemrellik, makes extensive use of the recently introduced Keith McMcillen Instruments QuNeo.
Earlier this year, Novation released a new Soundpack for their Ultranova and Mininova synths, comprised of the sounds of their original Supernova. As part of the Novation’s 21st anniversary celebrations, sound designer Phil McDonald, who created the original, iconic sounds of the Supernova, has created three 64-sound Soundpacks for Novation’s Ultranova and Mininova. Readers can check… Read More Novation Releases Free Soundpack, SuperNova Vol. 2, For Ultranova & Mininova Synths
Canadian synthesis software developers Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS) has released the Microsound Textures sound bank for the Chromaphone creative percussion synthesizer and AAS Player plug-ins in collaboration with artist and sound designer Richard Devine. Microsound Textures joins Cardinals and KitNetix as the third title in Chromaphone’s Sound Bank Series expansion line.
BASSMAXX has announced the availability of their “very compact and very loud” DiaMon DJ112 self-powered monitor. The new model gives performance venues greater flexibility for speaker placement “without compromising on sound.” It also provides mobile DJs big system volume with a shorter, easier gig set-up. The DiaMon DJ112 is a high-output, self-powered, bi-amped, co-axial monitor… Read More Bassmaxx Intros DiaMon Monitor
Electrix, the creator of the Tweaker MIDI controller, has announced the release of its custom mapping for the Tweaker and Traktor Pro Remix Decks. Mapping Overview The Remix Deck mapping was designed to allow the user to directly access Remix Decks C/D. The Tweaker’s layout assists in more easily controlling the remix decks, with its… Read More Electrix Releases Custom Traktor Remix Decks For Tweaker
