Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Legendary Yamaha Tenori-On system gets some TLC Yamaha’s Tenori-On system, arguably the first intuitive touchpad musical sequencer, is getting some attention in the form of new updates. When Yamaha first announced Tenori-On, it took the world by storm. Not only was it incredibly easy to use for seasoned professionals and casual musicians alike, but it […]
Traxus and webMIDI – the dawn of a new age for MIDI control? Enter the world of Traxus and webMIDI… Imagine controlling your DJ software from a web browser, anywhere in the world. Well, the idea is not that far-fetched. Google has slowly been working at creating a legitimate cloud-based system for music creators, the […]
Armin Van Buuren master class now available online Armin Van Buuren master class now available. At the end of 2017 the prospect of a master class from iconic EDM producer and DJ Armin Van Buuren became known. Armin would be joining a host of the world’s most talented figures in providing master classes tailored to […]
Two South Africans selected to attend Red Bull Music Academy 2018 in Berlin The Red Bull Music Academy 2018 celebrates its 20th anniversary back where it began, in Berlin. The formidable music academy, hosted by Red Bull, will take 61 music-makers from around the globe, varying in styles, through 5 weeks of lectures, studio sessions […]
PreSonus Eris E3.5 monitors – big bang, small price The PreSonus Eris range of monitors is renowned for award-winning design and affordability, the Eris E3.5 follows suit. The PreSonus Eris E3.5 are designed for accuracy on a budget, so they’re perfect for DJ’s, gamers, video producers and even beginner audio producers. One thing to keep […]
AKAI VIP 3.1 is a bold attempt at a new standard in MIDI integration We all have plugins in our library which could use a boost in compatibility, Akai VIP attempts to do that. Whether it’s the lack of MIDI learning capabilities, or less-than-perfect patch browsers, Akai endeavours to address these issues with each and […]
Roland launch their “best TR drum machine yet” – the TR-8S The refined look is not the only intriguing factor about Roland’s new TR-8S, it packs a host of exciting features. One of the most exciting additions on the Roland TR-8S is the Sample Import function. It allows you to mix up sounds from the […]
Bitwig Studio 2.3 update pushes the envelope even further With so many DAWs on the market today, it’s tough for some to truly stand out. Enter Bitwig Studio. When Bitwig first launched, they boasted a wide array of seriously ground-breaking features. Building on a lot of the popular features from their competitors, Bitwig attempted to […]
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 […]
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 […]
