Tag Archive: native instruments
Traktor Kontrol X1 - DJ Performance Controller announced
by Paul Dakeyne, in DJ Gear, No Comments
Well, the news is out. Shrouded in mystery and with nothing other than a dodgy Ritchie Hawtin YouTube video to get tongues waggin’, Native Instruments today reveal the Traktor Kontrol X1, DJ Performance Controller. Designed for both software and DVS timecode DJ’s, this new unit aims squarely at the Traktor Pro user but being also full midi capable, allows integration with Serato Scratch et al too.
This stunning new kid on the block enables you to … continue reading ‘Traktor Kontrol X1 - DJ Performance Controller announced’
New Native Instruments Traktor Controller?
by Paul Dakeyne, in DJ Gear, No Comments
Aha! Naughty Native Instruments, slipping this teaser video out and not telling us anything about it. Richie Hawtin is your DJ, and what’s that he’s using with DJ mixing software Traktor Pro in his latest live gig? Well, the innovative Maschine for sure, and we know all about that thanks very much.. But wait, there’s a pair of controllers with the NI badge on. Don’t they look the ‘dogs’ B’s?! … continue reading ‘New Native Instruments Traktor Controller?’
Tim Exile gives the Finger
by Paul Dakeyne, in Music Software, No Comments
Who’s Tim Exile? A ground breaking artist renowned for his expert use of behemoth music software ‘Reaktor’, broken beats specialist, musician and computer music innovator. Reaktor itself has been viewed as a monstrously difficult VSTi to master, but this amazingly talented artist has created and passed to us lesser mortals a bespoke patch from his repertoire and has shaped it into a stand alone and plug-in version to be used and abused with literally one digit of … continue reading ‘Tim Exile gives the Finger’
Komplete 6 landing soon
by Paul Dakeyne, in Music Software, No Comments
After much speculation and online forum discussion, the beast that is Komplete 6 is now imminent in the arrival lounge. And what’s new and updated from Native Instrument’s sonic megabox? Well, not as radical as some may have anticipated, but nowhere near disappointing either.
Three of the … continue reading ‘Komplete 6 landing soon’
Alesis GuitarLink and Behringer UCG102
by David Bell, in Guitars, No Comments
If you’re after an easy and simple ‘no fuss no muss’ way of recording your guitar, then you’ll want to check out the GuitarLink from Alesis and the Guitar Link UCG102 from Behringer (try not to confuse the names). These no thrills USB devices are the quickest, easiest and most economical solution for connecting your guitar, bass, or other line-level audio source directly to your PC or Mac via USB for mono recording.
80’s Synths, Drums ‘n Pop Stars
by Paul Dakeyne, in Music Software, No Comments
It’s official, and has been for a long time.. The 80’s are cool again. The decade of synths, mullets and miners strikes is enjoying a resurgence not only with the ‘40 something’ populace, but the kids too are getting it on to 80’s electro-pop. I’ve just recovered from a ‘Wilde’ weekend in Manchester with some of the ‘Here and Now’ tour artists, namely Kim (and brother Ricky) Wilde, Howard Jones (pictured) and Kid Creole (with his ‘Coconuts’).
What really interests me … continue reading ‘80’s Synths, Drums ‘n Pop Stars’
Battery 3 - Full Power, Half price
by Paul Dakeyne, in Drums, No Comments
This is silly.. really silly.. A 50% price drop on this amazing software from Native Instruments. I’m still on Battery 2 but now have no excuse to not upgrade. Battery, alongside Logic 8’s EXS sample playback instrument, is my ‘go to’ solution for drums and percussion. Not only is it ridiculously easy to layer up, edit and manipulate individual percussion hits, the quality and diversity of the actual sounds are truly world-class. … continue reading ‘Battery 3 - Full Power, Half price’
DJ Bravetti - What performance boundary?
by Paul Dakeyne, in New Music / Classic Tunes, No Comments
Interested in electronic dance music? Heard of Gustavo Bravetti? If you answer ‘yes’, then ‘no’, then read on and be enlightened. This Uruguay born DJ/Producer/Performer is not exactly ‘new on the scene’, having been making music for 18 years, but maybe with the advent of MySpace, the ever developing world of music technology and our mouse click accessibility into the works and performances of Century 21 artists, his particular star is shining very bright now.
Gustavo is a very talented synth programmer who collaborates with Ableton on numerous ‘creativity upgrade’ videos (and he’s evidently now onboard as a Native Instruments sound designer), has his own YouTube ‘iProduce‘ channel, produces some unique/minimal tech/tribal house, and is … continue reading ‘DJ Bravetti - What performance boundary?’
Vox JamVox - Soft & Hard (ware) Rock!
by Paul Dakeyne, in Guitars, No Comments
Today, there’s a proliferation of guitar amp simulations and stomp box modeling software for your PC or Mac. Not only are these very good at emulating the sound of iconic hardware from the past 50 years or so, but they’re ruddy marvelous for … continue reading ‘Vox JamVox - Soft & Hard (ware) Rock!’
Synergy Music Computer Partners
by Paul Dakeyne, in Music Software, No Comments
Yes, I’m a Mac guy, it’s Apple through and through for making music for yours truly.. But, I gotta say, I’m hearing quite a few … continue reading ‘Synergy Music Computer Partners’
Maschine und die Mensch!
by Paul Dakeyne, in Music Software, No Comments
Ok, excuse my none too brilliant German title.. but I’ve been looking deeper into Native Instruments amazing ‘Maschine’…. Having owned/used an Akai MPC back in the 90’s, I was keen to see how this new hardware/software 21st century solution could work for me now. Currently, all my drums are programmed using a combination of … continue reading ‘Maschine und die Mensch!’
