Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 introduces some awesome new features 15 years since the original release, the new IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 has some exciting new features. The sound engine in the new IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 has been redesigned with a host of new workflow improvements and features from re-synthesis and performance tools to a […]
Akai MPC Xpanded – the limited-time promotion for the Akai MPC X For a limited time, new and existing Akai MPC X users are getting access to loads of premium MPC expansions with their Akai MPC Xpanded promotion. To celebrate the recent update of the Akai MPC standalone OS, MPC 2.3, Akai Professional is giving […]
IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 – The original sampler plugin is back! IK Multimedia SampleTank was one of the original sampler plugins, 15 years since its original release, a LOT has changed! IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 introduces a host of huge workflow improvements, sound design tools and a massive library of new content. The new version […]
Teenage Engineering OP-Z is a quirky and intuitive creative suite Building on the success of the predecessor, the OP-1, the all-new Teenage Engineering OP-Z introduces some pretty wild features. Firstly, if you thought the original OP-1 was compact, step aside for the new Teenage Engineering OP-Z, it’s around half the size and still packs in […]
OTTO – The DIY open-source synth/sampler inspired by OP-1 OTTO is a DIY open-source synthesizer project inspired by Teenage Engineering’s legendary OP-1, with a Raspberry Pi at its core. The OTTO project is similar to the OP-1 in that it features a variety of built-in ‘instruments” with an incredibly intuitive modal interface, that means the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mixroom studios & Ryan Murgatroyd show the workflow on the Akai MPC Live South African electronic music icon, Ryan Murgatroyd, gives us an in-depth tutorial on using the Akai MPC Live. Ryan Murgatroyd has built a name for himself as one of the leading forces in the local dance music scene, his style is funky, […]
Award-winning DAW software PreSonus Studio One 4 now available PreSonus Studio One 4 takes it a step further with a host of exciting features in the latest update. One of the most anticipated features in the latest iteration of PreSonus’ award-winning software, is the new advanced Chord and Harmonization tools that have been implemented. PreSonus […]
New Korg KROSS 2, now available in a limited edition The Korg KROSS 2 is a recently updated version of their intuitive workstation platform; user sampling, trigger pads and a variety of other new features. The new trigger pads on the Korg KROSS 2 can be used to sequence drums and other instruments or quickly […]
