Category: Computer Music

Native Instruments Adds VST Support, Invites Third Party Plug-In Development, More

At Musikmesse 2015: Native Instruments has introduced three “major innovations” for their Komplete Kontrol keyboard portfolio: NI announced the inclusion of the new Komplete Select instruments and effects suite with Komplete Kontrol keyboards, a “significant update” to the Komplete Kontrol software, and the debut of Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) – a new format allowing “deep… Read More Native Instruments Adds VST Support, Invites Third Party Plug-In Development, More

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iConnectAUDIO4+, Audio and MIDI Interface, Now Shipping

At Musikmesse 2015: Interface developer iConnectivity has begun worldwide distribution of their long-anticipated iConnectAUDIO4+, their next-generation audio and MIDI interface. iConnectAUDIO4+’s Multi-Host technology supports multiple audio and MIDI peripherals, and also multiple computing devices, all at once, performing the job of multiple interfaces and numerous cables. Any combination of up to 2 Mac, PC, and… Read More iConnectAUDIO4+, Audio and MIDI Interface, Now Shipping

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Akai Pro Announces MIDImix Portable MIDI Mixer

Akai Professional announced today, at the 2015 Musikmesse, the introduction of its new MIDImix, a portable compact high-performance mixer. The MIDImix combines a “high-performance” mixer with 8 individual line faders and a master fader, 24 control knobs (arranged 3 per channel), and 1-to-1 mapping with Ableton Live (Ableton Live Lite is included). MIDImix users can send all the mixer’s… Read More Akai Pro Announces MIDImix Portable MIDI Mixer

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Universal Audio Intros All-New Apollo Audio Interfaces

2015 Musikmesse, Frankfurt: This morning, Universal Audio introduced their new line of Apollo audio interfaces for Mac Thunderbolt users. The new interfaces boast ‘next-generation’ A/D and D/A conversion, new monitoring functions, Thunderbolt cascading of up to four interfaces, and Realtime UAD Processing — all housed within a sleek, black aluminum package. Here’s the official video… Read More Universal Audio Intros All-New Apollo Audio Interfaces

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Novation Announces Revamped LaunchKey Series

Novation has introduced the updated Launchkey MIDI keyboard controller series. They will be showing the revamped controllers in Frankfurt this week at the 2015 Musikmesse. The Launchkey controllers have been upgraded with RGB velocity-sensitive pads that match the clip colors in users’ Ableton Live sessions, making workflow in session view “far more intuitive.”

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Questionably Barbershop Is ‘4-Part Harmony In A Box’

Soundiron has introduced Questionably Barbershop – a 4-piece male vocal ensemble sound library, crafted in the style of an ‘old timey’ Barbershop Quartet. Soundiron describes the new vocal library as ‘4-part harmony in a box.’ Here’s what they have to say about Questionably Barbershop: Each one of our singers (Mike: Tenor Lead, Gregg: Baritone, Spencer: Bass and ‘Mikey’:… Read More Questionably Barbershop Is ‘4-Part Harmony In A Box’

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