Synesthesia‘s Mandala 2.0, a high-def virtual drum and synthesizer, looks pretty awesome. It’s a USB-based drum controller & a new type of synth, too. Here’s a video that shows off the Mandala in action: [myspace]http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=10586143[/myspace]
Here’s a collection of videos introducing Reason 4: Thor: ReGroove RPG-8 Arpeggiator The Reason 4 Sequencer
Ueberschall has released Urbanic, a massive sample library, including 34 construction kits which contain over 2.8 GB of cutting-edge Hip Hop and R&B sounds. According to the company, the content is “geared toward Black Music producers looking for authentic club sounds”. The construction kits on Urbanic are divided up into specific folders—one containing the main… Read More Ueberschall Releases Urbanic Hip-Hop Sample Library
Livid has introduced a new DJ controller, that unlike some recently introduced music interfaces (Tenori-On cough, cough), looks to designed with the needs of DJs, VJs and electronic musicians in mind. Ohm is a high-quality MIDI instrument designed for real-time audio and video performance. It’s backlit for use in any environment, and comes in rugged… Read More Is This The Coolest DJ Controller Yet?
Loopmasters has announced the Minimal House sample collection is now available for download. You can preview the sample pack below. Minimal house is somewhat obscure when compared to other genres of house and techno, but several cities including Cologne, Paris, the Bay Area, Detroit, and Chicago now have budding scenes and, with the minimal techno… Read More New Minimal House Samplepack
zplane.development has released version 1.1 of Vielklang, the audio harmonization instrument for generation of vocal or instrumental harmonies with up to four voices. The utilization of voice leading and harmony progression models allows Vielklang to create harmony parts in a more musical way than traditional harmony processors and makes it a versatile and creative tool… Read More zplane.development Releases Vielklang Version 1.1
RJM Music Technology, makers of the Amp Gizmo and Loop Gizmo, has introduced the RG-16, a MIDI-based device that enables users to control virtually any combination of available amplifiers and effects units with a MIDI footswitch. The RG-16 provides eight audio loops for switching effects devices and amplifiers, eight function switches for MIDI control of… Read More RJM Music Technology Releases RG-16 MIDI-Based Audio Loop And Function Switcher
Big Fish Audio has released Hadeeth 2, a collection of authentic Middle Eastern rhythms; and Syntron-X, a collection of Neo 80’s synth loops, grooves and soundscapes. Hadeeth 2 Big Fish Audio brings you the taste and flavor of the Arabic world with this diverse collection of construction kits from the Middle East. Producer Ara Antranik… Read More Big Fish Audio Intros Hadeeth 2 And Syntron-X Sound Libraries
Ableton has announced a range of new products to be released before the end of 2007, just in time for the annual NAMM show: Ableton Live 7, several new add-on instruments, and Ableton Suite, a product that combines Live 7 with a choice selection of instruments in one comprehensive, discounted package. The company is also… Read More Beta Test Ableton Live 7
Eiosis has updated the ELS Vocoder to version 1.5, which brings the SideChain feature, allowing you to use an external input as the carrier signal instead of the internal oscillator. It is useful for Logic Express users who will be able to use all the features of the ELS Vocoder without MIDI or audio input… Read More Virtual Vocoder Gets Update
