Akai MPK49 Controller Demo

This video demos the Akai MPK49 MIDI Controller.  The Akai MPK49 features: 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and full-sized keys 8 full-sized, 360 degree rotation pots, each with 3 banks for 24 pots total 12 genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity 8 full-sized sliders with 3 controller banks for each for 24 sliders total MPC… Read More Akai MPK49 Controller Demo

Free Kaoss 64 Beatbox Plugin For Windows

via CDM: DJ Chinkial came up with a free VST (Windows-only) beatbox for your computer, using the Korg KAOSS Pad KP3 as outboard controller, complete with visual feedback. It’s a work in progress – but worth checking out if you’re on Windows.  DJ Chinkial explains: Kaoss64 is a 16 step 64 part sequencer that triggers the slices of two bar loops like… Read More Free Kaoss 64 Beatbox Plugin For Windows

New Tribal House Drum Loop Library

Bluezone has launched a new drum loop library, House and Tribal Drumloops Pack. All of the loops are recorded at 136 bpm. The pack is in WAV and AIFF with 128 drumloops and 232 drums, offering filtered loops, twisted percussion and dirty drums. Technical Specifications: 722 files in 176 MB Data Royalty-Free

NAMM Show Preview: Alesis’ Awesome MasterControl

2009 NAMM Show: Alesis is now shipping its awesome MasterControl audio interface and control surface.  MasterControl is a professional audio interface and recording control surface, providing engineers with 44.1 — 192kHz-recording capability and full-featured control of HUI-compatible DAWs and external MIDI devices. The input section consists of two XLR inputs with phantom power and channel inserts, six… Read More NAMM Show Preview: Alesis’ Awesome MasterControl