Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Latest Arturia pack of effects plugins receives first update We recently covered the launch of a new set of Arturia plugins, a bundle of remade classics. They’ve just announced updates! Arturia’s award-winning component modelling technique, TAE(R), brought some classic filters and preamps to life in the digital realm. The bundles, entitled “3 Preamps You’ll Actually […]
Sensi M is a futuristic, stick-anywhere Bluetooth MIDI Controller The Sensi M is a modular system of wireless Bluetooth MIDI Controllers, able to attach to almost any surface. At this point, the Sensi M is still in its early prototyping stages however the concept and features are undoubtedly worth the mention. The makers have announced […]
Audio Damage Quanta is a revolutionary new granular synthesizer! Audio Damage Quanta is the latest offering from legendary developers Audio Damage, boasting some truly unique features. At its core Quanta is a 10-voice true stereo granular synthesizer offering up to a hundred one-second grains per voice! Furthermore, the interface allows for advanced control over each […]
Spitfire LABS Drums – an easy-to-use and authentic drum plugin Spitfire LABS Drums packs an absolutely mind-blowing level of authenticity into an artfully simple acoustic drum plugin. Spitfire Audio made their name creating high-quality sample libraries and virtual instruments, their focus is on capturing the nuances of the real instrument using the best microphones and […]
WhoSampled – Exploring the DNA that makes up your favourite music WhoSampled is a website that took the music production world by storm, offering a database of sampled and remixed material. Whatever your stance is on sampling, its safe to say that it has become part of the music production process for a large portion […]
Sound Devices MixPre-10M – pro recording without a computer Digital recording without a computer is not a new concept, however the Sound Devices MixPre-10M ticks all the professional boxes. What sets the Sound Devices MixPre-10M apart from the rest of the pack, is the combination of portability with incredible build and audio quality. Sound Devices […]
Nektar Panorama a new MIDI controller on the block One of the key features that sets the Nektar Panorama MIDI controllers apart from the rest, is the level of DAW integration. Nektar Technologies just announced the latest iteration of their flagship Panorama series. The new line-up consists of the T4 and T6, a 49-key and […]
Gothic Instruments DRONAR Glitchscapes, Sci-Fi soundscapes plugin Invoke whole new ominous sonic textures with the new Gothic Instruments DRONAR Glitchscapes – designed specifically for Sci-Fi soundscapes! The core library inside Gothic Instruments DRONAR Glitchscapes is made up of over 2000 samples, compiled into over 200 presets made by industry professional sound designers. Glitchscapes is designed […]
#ComposeWithDorico campaign wants to bring music education back to schools #ComposeWithDorico and bring music back to education. The campaign was started by Steinberg, the company behind music-making software, Dorico Elements a kind of AI for music composition. A meagre 62% of schools in the UK have compulsory music lessons for students aged 13 to 14, […]
IDM Mag launches a Producer DJ Forum on Facebook We are very excited to announce the IDM Mag Producer DJ Forum which has been launched on Facebook. Since the days of BPM Magazine, one of my main objectives has always been to nurture and develop the South African electronic music scene. Now, with IDM Mag, […]
