Roland SP-606 Review: More Than A Sampling Workstation

The Roland SP-606 sampling workstation packs a tremendous amount of power into a small package. It’s a full-featured sampling workstation; it is a USB audio/midi interface; and its a capable hardware controller. It follows in the footsteps of other Roland/Boss samplers, like the SP-505. It boasts excellent sample tools, long sampling times, CompactFlash support, sample-chopping… Read More Roland SP-606 Review: More Than A Sampling Workstation

ModernBeats releases Vinyl Scratchez 1 – Kiks & Cymbalz

ModernBeats has released Vinyl Scratchez 1 – Kiks & Cymbalz, a downloadable library of hip-hop beats. With the rise of software samplers in hiphop production, the realism of vinyl is quickly melting away. ModernBeats.com wants to rescue hip-hop with a new addition to its downloadable library with its latest collection: Vinyl Scratchez 1 – Kikz… Read More ModernBeats releases Vinyl Scratchez 1 – Kiks & Cymbalz

Garageband Steptime Sequencer for Garageband

Developer Andy Drabble has announced GB Steptime, a Step Time Sequencer for GarageBand. It allows you to compose music directly on screen and to transfer this music directly into GarageBand. Features Easy to use step time sequencer for GarageBand. Requires no special knowledge of musical notation. Efficient drag and drop of midi information between GB… Read More Garageband Steptime Sequencer for Garageband

BandmateLoops Introduces MegaSynth Loops for Garageband

BandmateLoops has introduced MegaSynth, a set of synth-based loops for Apple GarageBand. MegaSynth offers classic machine attitude and style with a versatile set of synth effects, basslines and motif’s for most cross-genre situations. Highly useful ground for most applications, and required material for dance. Source material for the loops was recorded from a broad range… Read More BandmateLoops Introduces MegaSynth Loops for Garageband

Steinberg Announces Cubase SX3

Steinberg has announced the latest generation of its Cubase music production software. Advanced new features and state-of-the-art technologies establish Cubase SX3 as a quantum leap forward in music production on PCs and Macintosh computers. Cubase SX3 offers stunning new facilities for composition and songwriting. Audio Warp, a real-time time stretching and pitch shifting tool, offers… Read More Steinberg Announces Cubase SX3

Cakewalk Sonar 4 Producer Edition

Cakewalk has announced Sonar 4 Producer Edition, the latest version of the Windows audio production environment. 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. New features, workflow innovations,… Read More Cakewalk Sonar 4 Producer Edition