Revolution-808 by Sounds Outside the Lines, boasts over 3,600 unique samples that cover every possible tonal variation of the original TR-808 unit, providing you with a host of useable drums that you can drag and drop into Kontakt, EXS24, and all hardware and software samplers that support WAV format. Revolution-808 Main Features Intuitive user interface that mimics that actual hardware (Kontakt...

The TRAKTOR team is excited to announce TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 – the 2-deck, all-in-one DJ controller system with serious pro credentials. Its “2.1” design rewrites the rule book – featuring 2 decks and a mixer, plus a third channel for adding additional loops and sounds via powerful Sample Decks. Built in the image of its hugely popular big brother TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, the highly compact...

Roland’s all-new JUPITER-80synthesizer is the first synthesizer designed completely around SuperNATURAL® sound modeling technology, delivering expressive instrumental realism far beyond anything previously possible. Authentic sounds spanning acoustic, electric, orchestral and ethnic spring to life at your fingertips. It’s all in the same keyboard as powerful cutting edge synths bridging the past,...

Steinberg Media Technologies announced that it will be distributing Alan Parsons’ Art & Science of Sound Recording video series by Keyfax NewMedia. With multi-platinum producer Alan Parsons presenting video footage on recording techniques, studio equipment and instruments, The boxed set contains three DVDs encompassing 24 sections on a range of useful topics from MIDI to audio recording techniques....

Behringer’s have unveiled their new Pro Mixer DJX900USB which builds on the legacy of their highly successful Pro Mixer DJX750 with the addition of USB connectivity and the infinium “contact- free” VCA-controlled optical crossfader. Crossfader tension is adjustable and a dedicated CF Curve control provides customization of the crossfader’s control characteristic. The DJX900USB also includes...

SuperNova Custom Drums (SCD) are the work of Jersey drummer Chris Troy. Chris builds three lines of drums: the flagship Trojan; the Apollo, which is aimed specifically at jazz drummers; and the Nebula which has Acrylic shells. SuperNova is a custom build company and Chris Troy offers customers a choice of four types of his own wood ply shells, or, if you prefer, solid wood stave shells. He doesn’t...

ElliottGarage presents EGDR808, a drum machine that emulates the vintage hardware from the 80′s. It’s realistic and clear interface recalls the analog machine from the past, for all the vintage fanatics. Features: - Interface like the real drum machine from the 80′s - 16 steps sequencer - 12 programmable rythm patterns and 4 fills patterns - Auto fill in every 2, 4, 8, 12 or 16 pattern -...

Steinberg has announced that most of its products run under Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion). And there aren’t so many companies that can say the same! The majority of Steinberg products are now Lion compatible. However, further development is required to ensure overall compatibility through the entire product range. While the testing phase was completed prior to the release of Lion, Steinberg will release...

Whaaatch out for September 1st!!! Your world is about to crumble on your feet! (too dramatic, right?). Anyway, like I said… September 1st 2011 is a huge date that needs to be elevated to an official holiday or something. Why, you ask? Well…. On September 1st, Native Instruments will release Komplete 8. Yes, yes… it’s the new version. There will be two versions available it...

Serato are proud to announce the release of ITCH 2.0, the latest update for the popular digital DJ software. ITCH 2.0 is designed to work with controllers created by: Vestax, Numark, Allen & Heath, Pioneer and Novation, just to name a few. I can’t tell you more about it, as I’ve never used it (don’t like the looks not one bit!), so below you’ll find the specs and new features...