Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
The new Akai MPC 2.3 update introduces some landmark features The Akai MPC 2.3 software and firmware update introduces three instruments, a variety of effects and much more. The new updates elevate your MPC from the advanced sampler, sequencer and arranger into a full-on music production and live performance powerhouse. The new Akai MPC 2.3 […]
Using White Noise to add extra punch to a synth sound Today’s production tutorial looks into using white noise less as a sound design tool and more of a mixing tool. Often using too much spatial effects on a sound can drown it out in the mix, especially when it’s accompanied by very transient and […]
Goodhertz Megaverb – Is it big enough for a Phil Collins snare? Goodhertz Megaverb is supposed to be the most powerful 80s reverb emulation plugin ever made – “an incredibly good bad reverb.” Goodhertz Megaverb is in-part inspired by early digital reverb units which were popular in the 1980s and in-part inspired by the classic […]
Steinberg Cubase 10 just launched with a host of new features! Steinberg Cubase 10 is out, and it introduces a variety of new features from redesigned interface to brand new plugins. It seems that the biggest focus in the new Steinberg Cubase 10 is workflow, they’ve introduced a load of new features such as new […]
Bounce Boss is a new way to collaborate with artists worldwide Bounce Boss is a new online system for sharing and collaborating with artists worldwide or delivering professional work to clients. Online music collaboration systems seem like they’re becoming somewhat of a trend, every next week there is another platform that’s being launched. However, competition […]
FactorMini is a new MaxForLive device for mangling audio samples FactorMini is a new MaxForLive device for rearranging and mangling sounds, similarly based on machine learning like its predecessor, FactorSynth. FactorMini is based around the same sound decomposition engine as featured in FactorSynth, with a variety of the core features for mangling your samples into […]
Waves Axis One is a DAW computer optimized for Waves plugins The new Waves Axis One is a computer that’s been specifically designed for audio applications and optimized for Waves plugins. At its core the Waves Axis One houses an Intel® i5 8600 six-core 4.3GHz max processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 256GB internal SSD […]
Using white noise as a modulation source to create randomness We’re following up on creative uses of white noise, and today we’re looking at using it to create random modulations. Last week we looked at using white noise as an audio source, and something to note about all the different types of noise is when […]
LANDR community hits 2 Million members and launches new platforms LANDR originally started as an online AI-based mastering service, now they’re launching a variety of helpful new artist tools. Since launching in 2014, LANDR has grown to a user-base of 2 Million users in over 190 countries worldwide. To commemorate the milestone they’re are evolving […]
Akai iMPC Pro 2 introduces new DAW style features to your iPhone The new Akai iMPC Pro 2 app brings audio recording and full DAW style workflow to an iOS device. The Akai iMPC Pro 2 is a huge upgrade that introduces a ton of new core features for recording, editing and beat-making. First and […]
