CME has announced a special edition vibrant pink version of their 49 note U-Key controller keyboard.

Already available in White and Blue, the CME U-Key Mobiletone keyboard has ultra-slim, full-action semi-weighted keys with a built-in, 64-polyphony high-quality sound module, and an internal high-fidelity speaker driven by a digital amplifier. It comes with more than 20 user-defined controllers, including a joystick, trigger pads, an encoder for data entry, and pedals. All controllers are fully-programmable and each function can be easily set up and saved for later loading by pressing certain keys. USB powered and compatible with both Windows XP/Vista and Mac OSX.

According to CME : "The pink U-key will be focus on female customers, no matter she is a professional keyboard player or a music fans, the Pink U-key is fits all needs and the distinguished the color will make her be noticed." Sweet, isn't it ?

Pricing : $209.00 US MSRP

Groovebox announces the immediate availability of "Logic 8 Plug-Ins Explained" video training tutorials. The in-depth collection of Apple Logic video tutorials, presented by Logic super genius Eli Krantzberg, will explain in detail the features and functions, as well as creative uses for the main plug-ins found in Apple Logic. Learn the basic plug-ins, such as EQ's and compressors, to more advance ones such as Delay and Space Designer, virtual instruments and many more. Eli demystifies the powerful Logic plug-ins like no one else and takes you step-by-step from the beginning.

Product Highlights :

- 30 tutorials / Almost 5.5 Hours Total Runtime
- For all beginner to intermediate Logic 8 users
- Tutorials written by Logic 8 guru Eli Krantzberg
- Simple to use video control interface
- Total Runtime: 05h:27m:30s

View all the video tutorials in the "Logic 8 Plug-Ins Explained!" collection online for 30 days for $17.99 or download and own the full disc for $49.99. The boxed disc version will ship in 2-3 weeks for $54.99 plus shipping, but you can order it now and you'll get the instant digital download included for free so you can start learning right away while you wait for your boxed disc to arrive.

Percussa has released Progressions, a new sound pack for Ableton Live 7 and the AudioCubes. The pack contains an exhaustive collection of progressive house loops, breaks and samples, over 120Mb of content, light pattern preset clips and FX racks.

Progressions has been designed to give the AudioCubes enthusiast some authentic content and some awesome control patches designed specifically to work within Ableton Live.

The included audio loops are in WAV file format, which means the sounds work with most audio software, such as Apple's Logic, Steinberg's Cubase, Sony's ACID Pro, etc.

Progressions is available now and is priced at €14.95.

Stanton is thrilled to announce the first issue of their new hybrid magazine/lifestyle catalog, "For Life"!

This new e-zine will be issued periodically to bring DJs interesting articles, all the latest gear, and even a special "city guide" that focuses on a different city each issue and highlights all the favorite spots. They are excited about this new venture, and hope that you enjoy reading it as much as STanton enjoyed creating it! This issue features the new SCS.3d controller, artist Richard Devine, an insider guide to Seattle, and more!

GenoQs Machines has just announced the Octopus Vampire, a special 'Halloween' limited edition of their midi sequencer Octopus.

Vampire limited edition details :

- Bordeaux lacquered wood frame
- Anodized black front panel
- Aluminum-gray anodized lettering
- Blue-yellow-purple tri-color LEDs
- Production strictly limited to 25 machines total

You can pre-order now for a fee of €2699. Delivery starts December 1st, 2008.