Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Pioneer DDJ-SB3 bridges the world of turntablism and digital DJing Whether you’re into digital DJing or not, it’s safe to say the industry is taking leaps away from the oldskool and the Pioneer DDJ-SB3 is evidence of this. With stalwart turntable die-hards like “The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff” supporting new developments in the digital DJing […]
IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O – Not your average MIDI controller IK Multimedia just launched their new all-in-one music production workstation iRig Keys I/O – that integrates seamlessly with Laptops and most iOS devices. The iRig Keys I/O is a MIDI controller keyboard at heart that comes in 2 models, 25-key and 49-key versions. IK […]
Nord Electro 6 is a giant leap forward At first glance, the Nord Electro 6 looks strikingly similar to Nord’s flagship range, the Nord Stage 3 series. The Nord Electro 6 introduces a range of features popularized by the Stage 3 series, most notably the ability to create three-part multi-timbral performances using all three internal […]
Akai MPC2.1 Desktop updates makes it more like a DAW than ever Akai is stepping into the software big-leagues with their latest update to the MPC 2.1 Desktop, a wise choice for today’s highly competitive DAW market. Akai’s MPC 2.1 update offers a variety of features set to increase its viability both in the studio […]
Serato DJ becomes Serato DJ Pro, with some essential updates Serato DJ Pro introduces a host of new features, the most anticipated of which being their new Practice Mode. Practice Mode essentially allows the user to mix without connecting any hardware. Previously Serato DJ relied on Serato compatible hardware to unlock a large portion of […]
Launchpad Arcade – no hardware required! Novation made a bold move when they launched their new web-based application – Launchpad Arcade. Now anyone can rock out, anywhere! The website’s landing page is laid out much like an actual Launchpad, alongside a host of sound banks for the user to load up and perform. The interface […]
Maschine Expansions soundbanks now usable in all DAWs Maschine Expansions has opened the floodgates for use in other DAWs and samplers outside of the Native Instruments ecosystem. When Berlin-based Native Instruments released the original Maschine they captivated music producers, the world over. Not only was the hardware controller designed to work intuitively alongside Native Instruments’ […]
AudioSwift is software that brings hands-on control to your DAW Designed for Mac OS, AudioSwift turns your MacBook or Magic Trackpad into an intuitive control surface for your DAW. Through a series of modes, AudioSwift opens a whole new world of control over track volumes, panning and sends, all at your fingertips. Because of the […]
Ableton Live 10 has new synths, effects and a host of intuitive features The much-anticipated launch of Ableton Live 10 brings a suite of intuitive features alongside impressive new visual elements. Ableton has updated a host of appearance settings, allowing users to tailor the workspace themes and colours. The new colour schemes make smaller parameters […]
KORG Prologue synthesizer goes beyond what we’ve heard before After KORG’s success with the release of their four-voice synthesizer, the Minilogue, KORG decided to push the boundaries once again with the Prologue. At the heart of KORG’s new analog synth powerhouse, the Prologue, are legendary analog circuits from earlier KORG models alongside a revolutionary new […]
