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Rig Mix allows DJs to use a traditional setup with two devices (one plugged into each of the independent channels) OR a single iOS device.

For the single iOS device setup, the output of the single device is split into dual-mono and sent to the individual channels. Additionally - for the first time on any DJ mixer - it can be used for mixing any type of audio source (mp3 players, CD players, etc.) with an iOS device using automatic tempo matching and beat-syncing. This is accomplished with X-Sync, a feature that works in combination with the DJ Rig free app from IK Multimedia that is included with iRig Mix.

Soundscapes, textures and ambiences ready to use as Kontakt instruments or WAV loops. These sounds are divided in two main categories as the source materials: concrete and gear.

Some Features:
- 30 Kontakt Instruments (.nki)
- 10 Kontakt Multis (.nkm)
- 33 Samples (48Khz / 24Bit)
- Size: 117 MB installed
- Formats: Kontakt and WAV (loops)
- Custom performance view
Native Instruments Kontakt 3.5+ full retail version is required
Introduction Price: $8 (goes $10 on January 19).

Audio-Technica celebrates its 50th anniversary with an array of limited edition introductions offering stunningly clear, high-resolution sound quality and elegant design.

2012 is an exciting landmark for Audio-Technica. In 1962, our founder, Hideo Matsushita, opened the doors of our company in a one-story workshop handcrafting stereo phonograph cartridges. 50 years later we have grown into a worldwide audio innovator. They have branched out from our roots in Japan to a presence throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas - offering with each new product and new location more of the acclaimed fidelity and durability that have become synonymous with our name.

Blue Microphones announces Tiki, the world's first USB microphone that mimics the intelligence of human hearing by focusing on desired sounds, minimizing background noise and knowing when to mute altogether.

Combining proprietary noise-cancelling technology, Voice Isolation and Intelligent Mute, Tiki dramatically improves the intelligibility of communication in any environment.

Emulation II features a set of unique instruments to reproduce that typical sound and music from the 80s: from warm digital sounds to the most analogish textures.

UVI followed an hybrid approach to create these sounds, combining deep multi-sampling and powerful modeling tools (analog filters, LFO, envelopes...) inspired by the original machine, enhanced with today most modern audio processing and script technology.
Sounds were recorded and carefully selected from an authentic restored instru- ment, with the very best analog and digital gear, following the non-compromis- ing UVI quality standard. This process guarantees the lo-fi charm of the original sounds!

Discover also Drumulation : an utter beatbox with step sequencer from the eighties loaded with 500+ drum and percussion sounds. Make your beats sound 12 bits!

FXpansion presents Tremor: a software Drum Machine with powerful synthesis, effects, modulation and step-sequencing.

DCAM circuit-modelled sound generation is fused with new ideas to produce original sounds with the punch and extreme sound pressure of old-school analogue. Tremor's dance drums, funky beatscapes, abstract machines and undiscovered sonic terrain are suited to all kinds of electronic, urban and experimental music.