PC and Music News

Based on the popular Video-SL plug-in, Serato Video now gives ITCH DJs video mixing tools that Serato Scratch Live DJs have enjoyed for years, with the use of supported ITCH controllers. Scratch Live DJs can use the same tools with their choice of turntable or CDJ control.

Features
- Manipulate video playback with Serato Control Vinyl and CDs or an ITCH Controller.
- Visual effects library of transitions and effects.
- Add your own images and text to your video mix.
- Store effects within each video file for instant recall.
- Choice of configurations for external connections to monitors, screens or projectors.

Just a quick message to let you know that there are only five (5) days left to purchase the KitNetix sound bank at the introductory price of $19!

KitNetix is a macrophonic sound bank that zooms into an intricate new world. The 128-preset collection features drum kits made from exotic materials, percussion unleashed from reality, soundscapes from dark beginnings to glittering futures, hyper-detailed generative textures, and fantasy hybrid instruments that have never been heard before, including bells, chimes, keys, strings, and pads. Moods cover a huge range, from epic soundtrack projects via weird electronica to gentle ambient minimalism.

At the Musikmesse 2012 in Frankfurt RME presents the new HDSPe MADI FX PCI Express card (Hall 5.1 B80).

The MADI FX marks a new milestone both in the history of audio interface cards and within the long series of outstanding RME devices. Never before has such a high-performance multi-channel audio system existed.

The HDSPe MADI FX features 390 audio channels! Three MADI I/Os - two optical and one coaxial – are accompanied by one AES/EBU I/O and one analog monitoring output.

Sinevibes announces a major update for Sequential, an AudioUnit plugin for creating rhythmic effect patterns. New features make it an even more capable and fun tool for re-processing beat loops, creating complex motion textures, and spicing up tracks with unique transitions, breaks and glitches.

Sequential 1.3.0 brings the following improvements:

– New effects: phase modulation sine oscillator, glitch triangle oscillator and shot noise generator.
– Re-calibrated input envelope follower parameters for faster reaction time and smoother shape.
– Alternating color shades in effect matrix.
– New preset patches.

Pricing and availability:

Sequential 1.3.0 is immediately available for $29 as a 32/64-bit AudioUnit plugin for OS X. The update is free to all existing users. New customers can also purchase it as part of the Sinevibes Complete AudioUnit pack with a 50% discount.

Line 6, Inc. ships the XD-V75 and XD-V35 series of digital wireless handheld, lavalier, headset and bodypack microphone systems.

Featuring sophisticated microphone modeling technology, XD-V systems deliver the sound of the world's most popular wired mics combined with a proven 4th-generation digital wireless platform. With 24-bit, 10Hz–20kHz, compander-free performance, XD-V series digital wireless systems provide unmatched, full-range audio clarity and license-free operation worldwide.

Cycler Looper software gives musicians and DJs a simple yet extremely powerful set of looping tools.

Created to support all aspects of sound performances (playback, looping, remixing), it can be learned in one hour, and does not require expertise in digital audio.

Technical Features
- 8 loopers et 8 players per user
- Auto Level correction on Record
- Internal Playlist system with various crossfade modes - MIDI Board adaptive to any controller brand
- Advanced looping functions
- Peak detection on first loop (Perfect Match)
- Free looping time, or adaptive to music (from 16th to 16 bars)
- Easy and accurate Global latency detection
- 16 ins (stéréo/mono), 16 outs (stéréo/mono) manager
- Odd signatures.