Mac and Music News
Through Saturday October 1, 2011
Sep 2 - 04:23 PM | Computer Hardware > Mark Of The Unicorn |
This package (version 1.6.48575) installs updated Mac OS X drivers and software for all MOTU FireWire, USB, Hybrid, and PCI-424 audio interfaces. The CueMix FX app now supports PCI-424 systems and replaces the legacy CueMix Console app. Mac OS X version 10.5.8 or later is recommended. Supports Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion). Supported MOTU products include:
- 2408mk3, 24I/O, 828mk3 (Hybrid and FireWire), 896mk3, 8pre
Audio Express, HD192, MicroBook, UltraLite-mk3 (Hybrid and FireWire), Traveler-mk3.
- 2408mk3, 24I/O, 828mk3 (Hybrid and FireWire), 896mk3, 8pre
Audio Express, HD192, MicroBook, UltraLite-mk3 (Hybrid and FireWire), Traveler-mk3.
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Sep 2 - 02:00 PM | Music Software > MixVibes |
MixVibes is proud to announce a major upgrade of CROSS, the solution for professional DJs. This new version 1.6 includes a great deal of new hot features.
The media browsing section, located on the left dock, is now fully customizable in order to quickly reach your tunes or playlists. We've created a new album navigation system for quick visual searches and freely browsing through your collection. You can operate these tools using a keyboard or a controller and enjoy the new multi-criteria search engine to find something specific in no time...
The media browsing section, located on the left dock, is now fully customizable in order to quickly reach your tunes or playlists. We've created a new album navigation system for quick visual searches and freely browsing through your collection. You can operate these tools using a keyboard or a controller and enjoy the new multi-criteria search engine to find something specific in no time...
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Sep 2 - 11:31 AM | Computer Hardware > Novation |
Impulse is a range of professional USB/MIDI controllers.
They each have a precision keyboard and a full control surface powered by a brand new version of Novation's Automap control software - Automap 4 (which makes getting hands-on with your DAW/plug-ins fast and simple).
Impulse also has 8 back-lit drum pads which can warp arpeggios, roll beats and launch clips in Ableton live.
Impulse also comes with a stack of free software and sounds:
- Ableton Live Lite - powerful loop based music-making software
- Novation Bass Station - legendary analogue bass synth as a software plug-in
- Loopmasters sample library - over 1GB of royalty-free samples
- Mike The Drummer - 502MB of live drum loops and breaks
They each have a precision keyboard and a full control surface powered by a brand new version of Novation's Automap control software - Automap 4 (which makes getting hands-on with your DAW/plug-ins fast and simple).
Impulse also has 8 back-lit drum pads which can warp arpeggios, roll beats and launch clips in Ableton live.
Impulse also comes with a stack of free software and sounds:
- Ableton Live Lite - powerful loop based music-making software
- Novation Bass Station - legendary analogue bass synth as a software plug-in
- Loopmasters sample library - over 1GB of royalty-free samples
- Mike The Drummer - 502MB of live drum loops and breaks
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Sep 2 - 10:58 AM | Virtual Instrument > Producer Loops |
Combining the smoothest RnB progressions with the high energy, club-shaking sounds found in Trance, Electro and other Dance styles, 'Commercial RnB: Trance & Dance Vol 5' is a hugely versatile multi-format library that's set to fuel your next chart-smashing hit.
Of course, with such an expertly crafted selection of raw and punchy basslines, in-your-face synth leads, pads, build FX and more, the appeal of this pack isn't limited to those looking for chart domination. Producers of more underground styles will find plenty of inspirational material suitable for virtually any kind of Electronic music.
With every kit consisting of both A & B sections, this pack is about more than re-arranging loops. It's about building songs. So check out the MP3 demo to hear the cutting edge sounds on offer, and read on to find out more about the complete feature set of this pack.
Of course, with such an expertly crafted selection of raw and punchy basslines, in-your-face synth leads, pads, build FX and more, the appeal of this pack isn't limited to those looking for chart domination. Producers of more underground styles will find plenty of inspirational material suitable for virtually any kind of Electronic music.
With every kit consisting of both A & B sections, this pack is about more than re-arranging loops. It's about building songs. So check out the MP3 demo to hear the cutting edge sounds on offer, and read on to find out more about the complete feature set of this pack.
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Sep 1 - 04:26 PM | Virtual Instrument > Native Instruments |
Native Instruments has just released KOMPLETE 8 and KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE, two new software bundles that offer comprehensive assortments of professional instruments and effects for studio production and live performance. While KOMPLETE 8 has been further expanded to include 27 individual products at an unchanged price, the new KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE for the first time combines the full arsenal of Native Instruments' KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects range at the same substantial discount, with 50 individual products conveniently provided on a dedicated external hard drive.
Both new KOMPLETE versions are optimized for Native Instruments' groove production system MASCHINE, offering direct browser integration with attribute-based preset search as well as convenient automatic parameter mapping for the rotary knobs on the hardware controller.
Both new KOMPLETE versions are optimized for Native Instruments' groove production system MASCHINE, offering direct browser integration with attribute-based preset search as well as convenient automatic parameter mapping for the rotary knobs on the hardware controller.
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