With the newest version of Google Chrome, which came out a few weeks ago, the browser has added support for hardware MIDI – meaning that you can now use your MIDI controllers to play web-based music software.
Sample Logic has just announced the update and expansion of its Cinematic Guitars virtual instrument series: Cinematic Guitars Infinity. Created for use with Native Instruments’ Kontakt Player, the new collection includes complete versions of Cinematic Guitars 1 and 2, while expanding the library with two completely new and original sample libraries, Cinematic Guitars 3 and… Read More Sample Logic Announces Cinematic Guitars Infinity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qks5xsuYQEU There may be some extremely useful things that musicians can do with smartwatches, but using one to control Ableton Live is probably not at the top of the list.
Novation has unveiled its newly-revamped Launchpad controller. Keeping its familiar 8 x 8 pad grid, the updated Launchpad now has glowing RGB pads and a new industrial design. Designed for easy integration with Ableton Live, the Launchpad’s RGB LEDs match the color of the clips in your Live session view, making it easier to see… Read More Novation Launches Revamped RGB Launchpad
U-He has released Hive – a new software synthesizer for Mac & Windows. Here’s what they have to say about it: Hive was made to be fast and simple. The streamlined single screen UI lets you dive into sound creation immediately. A fluid workflow invites you to tweak away until your sound is just right… Read More U-He Hive Synthesizer Now Available
Akai Professional and Retronyms have a free update to iMPC Pro – their MPC workstation app for iPad – that adds two major new features: Loop Slicing and Time Stretching. Here are the updates in iMPC Pro, Version 1.3: Added Slice Loop mode to the Editor. Added support for sliced loops on pads. Added support… Read More Free iMPC Pro Update Adds Loop Slicing & Time Stretching
Cakewalk has released the May 2015 “Everett” release for SONAR Artist, Professional, and Platinum. “Everett,” the fifth monthly update since Cakewalk introduced the Membership Program in January 2015, includes the new Drum Replacer for SONAR Platinum. According to Cakewalk. Drum Replacer is the most tightly integrated drum replacement technology ever.
Soundtrack Loops has released a new sample pack, Analog House, which includes MIDI, Kontakt instruments, One-shots, Battery kits, and loops, among other things. A sample pack created exclusively with two Moog synthesizers, Analog House is made up of sounds and MIDI files meant for producing the “analog synth-driven electro” side of House music. Soundtrack Loops… Read More Soundtrack Loops Releases ‘Analog House’ Pack
This has been out a while, but may be of interest for owners of the Waldorf Streichfett synthesizer. monstrumFett 1.0 is a software editor that gives you control over every parameter on the Streichfett, in addition to a few only accessible via MIDI. It works standalone and as a plugin for your DAW, on both Mac OS X and… Read More monstrumFett Patch Editor For The Waldorf Streichfett
This video takes a behind-the-scenes look at the massive custom stage rig of The Glitch Mob, who are currently on tour.
