Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Roland GO:Mixer Pro – the portable audio mixer for smartphones A number of live performers are moving to mobile devices, the Roland GO:Mixer Pro is the perfect live companion. The new Roland GO:Mixer Pro is an updated version of there previous GO:Mixer unit with some exciting new features to make it a lot more usable […]
How to turn your loop sections into a full Psytrance arrangement Today we’re looking at taking the loops you’ve created and fleshing them out into a full Psytrance arrangement. If you’ve been following the production tutorial series, you would have probably noticed that I’m a big fan of breaking down the more daunting processes in […]
Yamaha Vocaloid 5 – the most realistic digital vocal sound yet Yamaha Vocaloid is a software instrument used to create shockingly realistic digital vocals for your music. Yamaha Vocaloid is a standalone system that can also be loaded up as a VST in a variety of DAWs, it comes packed with four “Voicebanks” – two […]
The Bitwig 2.4 update is coming, granular and wavetable confirmed The Bitwig 2.4 update has been announced, it introduces some competitive features – from granular to wavetable synthesis! One of the biggest features in the Bitwig 2.4 update, is the newly rebuilt Sampler capable of everything from granular to wavetable synthesis. This broadly expands the […]
5 new features on the 2018 Apple MacBook Pro to benefit producers The specs are out on the new 2018 Apple MacBook Pro, and the benchmark results are absolutely insane! With the smallest entry level 2018 version achieving staggeringly higher results than the best 2016, tricked-out, Apple MacBook Pro. We investigate some of the new […]
Magix Music Maker gets much needed revamp it’s been waiting for Magix Music Maker is back, after over 20 years in the game, with their most revolutionary update so far. The thing that’s always stood out about Magix Music Maker is the incredibly accessible entry curve, often being the first steps that a lot of […]
5 features that are becoming standard in new MIDI controllers Since the early days of MIDI, there have been several improvements to the age-old protocol, some more apparent than others which means there are some standards that one can expect MIDI controllers to house these days. Some of these improvements have become somewhat of a […]
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 […]
Arturia Keylab MKII midi controller unveiled The Arturia Keylab MKII combines extensive control, streamlined workflow and smart features together in an aesthetically pleasing and robust package. The new Arturia Keylab MKII has all the features we’ve come to expect of MIDI controllers these days, from backlit RGB pads to extensive DAW transport controls, although it […]
