Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Zenbeats 2.1Β now integrates seamlesslyΒ with Roland VERSELAB MV-1 Roland,Β has announcedβ―ZenbeatsΒ 2.1, a free update for their award-winning music creation app. Zenbeats 2.1 is packed with music creation tools allowing anyone to be creative, anytime, anywhere. New features include plug-and-play functionality with the recently released Rolandβ―VERSELAB MV-1 Song Production Studio hardware, Audio Editor improvements including Reverse and Fade […]
Roland JUNO-60 Software SynthesiserΒ Revealed TheΒ Roland JUNO-60 SoftwareΒ Synthesiser isΒ the latest addition to the Legendary series of software-based Roland instruments available through Roland Cloud. The originalΒ Roland JUNO-60 hardware synth helped define the sound of β80s music and is still highly prized for its vintage vibe and unmistakable character. With the JUNO-60 SoftwareΒ Synthesiser, the authentic experience of this […]
Roland Fantom SeriesΒ updatedΒ with big sampling engine overhaulΒ TheΒ Roland FANTOMΒ synth series has been updatedΒ Version 2.0Β the tech giant have announced. This applies toΒ theΒ RolandΒ FANTOM 6, 7, and 8 synthesisers.Β Leveraging the deep, expandable power of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System at the heart of the FANTOM series, this free, user-installable update delivers major enhancements to the sampling, sequencing, effects, […]
Roland Zenology plugin will soon include X-8P, SH-101, Juno-106, and Jupiter-8Β Rolandβs new Model Expansions will transform the Roland Zenology plugin into an entirely different instrument with its own sonic personality, features, and preset tones. Grab a FREE 10% discount voucher for Rolandβs DJ controller series or their standalone beat-making MC range. From rare and […]
Roland MC-707 Groovebox reviewedΒ Β The Roland MC-707 Groovebox was included with the DJ-202 and DJ-505 DJ Controllers, supplied by Paul Bothner Music, for us to play around with just before the dreaded lockdown took place in South Africa. All of the above are part of Rolandβs DJ/Producer performance range known as the AIRA series. […]
Roland DJ-202 DJ Controller with built-in drum sequencer The Roland DJ-202 is an entry-level DJ controller from a legendary brand that has had an immense influence on dance music. The original Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer produced in the early 80βs, its successor, the TR-909 plus the TB-303 Bass Line all had fairly short production runs, […]
Behringer RD-6 is the 303βs new best friend It comes as not much surprise Behringer have just announced their remake of the classic TR-606 – the new Behringer RD-6. Another huge announcement in from Behringer HQ, this time it comes as not much of a surprise as a lot of us have been expecting a […]
Our Top 5 Synth and Drum Machine announcements at NAMM 2020 NAMM 2020 has seen a ton of exciting new synth and drum machine announcements, hereβs our top five so far… KORG OPSIX What is it: The idea behind the Korg OPSIX is a full-sized Volca FM. For those who donβt know the Volca FM […]
Behringer takes on a giant – Introducing the Behringer TD-3 Behringer introduces the next addition to their line of classic analog synth remakes – Introducing the Behringer TD-3. In case you havenβt guessed it yet, the new Behringer TD-3 is a modern remake of one of the most iconic analog synths in history – the […]
V-MODA 808 pays homage to Roland legend Roland and V-MODA have teamed up to honour the legendary TR-808 Drum Machine with a pair of headphones – V-MODA 808 The new V-MODA 808 headphones are based on the companyβs incredibly popular M-100s – renowned by DJs and producers the world over. Almost 40 years since its […]
