Winds Orchestral Library for GigaStudio Announced

Kirk Hunter, a leading U.S. developer of orchestral sample libraries, has announced the release of his new Concert Strings/Brass/Winds, the first ever orchestral library created for the GigaStudio 2.54 format with musicians recorded in their onstage seated positions with both close and far microphone placement. On completion, Strings/Brass/Winds is projected at 180GB in size, with… Read More New Strings/Brass/Winds Orchestral Library for GigaStudio Announced

July 29, 2004January 16, 2007Leave a comment

Apple Warns Real That iPod Compatibility Will Break

Apple responded to RealNetworks Harmony software release by suggesting that RealNetworks has adopted hacker ethics. Apple also warns users that is planning updates that will break compatibility between Real downloads and iPods. Harmony lets users download music from Real’s online store and use it on any portable music player, including Apple’s iPods. Apple issued a… Read More Apple Warns Real That iPod Compatibility Will Break

July 29, 2004January 17, 2007Leave a comment

NAMM – Vestax PDX-2000 and PDX-2300 Turntables

At the 2004 Summer NAMM show, Vestax featured the next generation of its PDX-2000 and PDX-2300 turntables. The three updated models, which include the PDX-2000mkII, PDX-2000mkIIPro and PDX-2300mkIIPro, are part of an ongoing effort to provide DJs with tools that incorporate their most requested features. The PDX-2000mkII offers the same professional features as its predecessor,… Read More NAMM – Vestax PDX-2000 and PDX-2300 Turntables

July 27, 2004January 23, 2007Leave a comment

NAMM – Roland Introduces SP-606 Sampling Workstation

At the NAMM Summer Show, Roland announced that it was shipping the SP-606, a sampling workstation that combines sampling, phrase sequencing, audio editing, effects, performance tools, computer connectivity, and soft-synthesis into a user-friendly package. Pro-quality digital audio can be captured with the SP-606’s 8-voice sampling engine by recording directly from the built-in stereo inputs and… Read More NAMM – Roland Introduces SP-606 Sampling Workstation

July 27, 2004January 24, 2007Leave a comment

NAMM Update: Tascam Includes Vienna Giga Symphony in GigaStudio 3 Orchestra

Tascam has joined with Vienna Symphonic Library, creators of their critically acclaimed orchestral library, to create Vienna Giga Symphony, an exclusive new collection to be included free with copies of GigaStudio 3 Orchestra. The new library has been produced at 24-bit resolution and recorded in the Vienna Symphonic Library’s custom-built Silent Stage in Vienna .… Read More NAMM Update: Tascam Includes Vienna Giga Symphony in GigaStudio 3 Orchestra

July 26, 2004January 17, 2007Leave a comment

On Tour de France, Kraftwerk Showcases Move to Virtual Studios

Kraftwerk’s Tour de France Soundtracks highlights the shift in music production from hardware to virtual, software-based studios. The album features all new material, created and produced in an entirely new way for Kraftwerk. “We’ve been trying a lot of new things and the virtual technologies were key to that”, says Fritz Hilpert. “We all have… Read More On Tour de France, Kraftwerk Showcases Move to Virtual Studios

July 26, 2004January 23, 2007Leave a comment

Namm – Numark Introduces DXM Pro Scratch Digital Mixer

At the NAMM 2004 Summer Show, Numark announced the DXM Pro, a professional performance scratch DJ mixer. The 100% digital DXM Pro incorporates world-class fader technology into a 2-channel scratch mixer. It also incorporates a unique spring-loaded transform function built into the phono/line switch for professional competitors. With a proven, familiar interface based on Numark’s… Read More Namm – Numark Introduces DXM Pro Scratch Digital Mixer

July 26, 2004January 20, 2007Leave a comment

NAMM Update – Alesis CD Twin Standalone Burner

Alesis introduced a standalone CD burner, the Alesis CD Twin, at the NAMM 2004 Summer Session. The CD Twin is a fast and easy solution for backing up audio and data from all popular CD formats. The CD Twin has a 52x burn mechanism that makes one-button CD to CD copies, as well as compilations… Read More NAMM Update – Alesis CD Twin Standalone Burner

July 24, 2004January 17, 2007Leave a comment

Namm – Ableton Introduces Live 4

Ableton has released Live 4, the latest version of their popular audio sequencer. With V4, Ableton has added full MIDI support. In Live 4, you will find a complete approach to MIDI sequencing, pattern recording, drag-and-drop sampling, virtual instruments and MIDI hardware support. There are substantial extensions and enhancements to existing functionality, including such features… Read More Namm – Ableton Introduces Live 4

July 24, 2004January 24, 2007Leave a comment

Namm – Korg krossfour Video Mixer

Korg introduced the krossfour video mixer at the NAMM 2004 Summer Session. The four-channel video mixer/switcher offers realtime video performance. The krossfour provides intuitive, DJ-friendly video mixing in a sturdy and compact package. Focused on the needs of live performance, the krossfour is ideal for VJs (performing video artists) as well as anyone who wants… Read More Namm – Korg krossfour Video Mixer

July 24, 2004January 20, 20071 Comment

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