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Universal And Programmable MIDI Controller

Faderfox UC3 offers MIDI control for Mac, PC and iPad


Faderfox believes that their new UC3 is the swiss army knife of controllers. They tell us that it is a universal controller for all kinds of MIDI controllable software on Mac, PC and iPad. It has 8 push-encoders and 9 faders, all switchable to 8 groups that allow to control a total amount of 136 control parameters.

A spokesperson told us, "All controls are independently programmable very fast and easy by a small display. The factory settings are perfect to control music and video software products out of the box if they are freely
assignable. So any additional device programming isn't necessary for many applications. Last but not least the UC3 is also a great extension for your Ableton Live setup. A special control surface script for Ableton Live 8 is enclosed in the package. With that script you can also use two UC3 devices to control up to 16 tracks simultaneously. Check out this amazing power box and you will get a reliable mate."

Features

  • Universal controller for all kinds of midi controllable software
  • iPad compatible with camera connection kit
  • Control surface setup for Ableton Live 8 is included (no manual mapping necessary)
  • USB interface - class compliant / no driver necessary
  • 8 push encoders without detents (resolution about 36 pulses)
  • 8 faders with 45 mm length
  • crossfader with 45 mm length
  • 4-digit-display to show control values and programming data
  • 14 bit high resolution encoder mode for sensitive parameters
  • data feedback for encoders avoid value jumps
  • All controls fully programmable in the device by channel, type, number and mode
  • Advanced programming functions like copy, paste and channel set
  • 8 groups for all controls
  • About 136 commands per setup (17 controls x 8 groups)
  • 16 setups with backup functionality
  • USB bus powering –­­ consumption less than 500mW / 100mA
  • Very compact design in a black, plastic casing with metal faceplate (180x105x70 mm, 350 g)

System requirements

PC or Mac with a free USB port (1.0 or higher) or any USB hub
iPad with iOS5 or higher

Pricing and Availability:
€169

More information:
UC3

Rubber Bass Instrument

Sound Dust samples a Kala ukulele bass


Sound Dust has released Rubber Bass. Here's what he told us...

"I'm not the most prolific of samplists out there, but when I do develop a
new instrument it's because I'm really excited about its sound and
possibilities. So after much ado I've finally got something new to share

Rubber Bass is sampled from a funny little Kala ukulele bass. It's about the
size of a kid's guitar and has big fat rubber strings which are a nightmare
to tune.

It's not very loud acoustically but when DI'd, it has a wonderful round,
rubbery bottom end with a lovely hint of twang which belies its tininess. Its a
little bit double bassy, but essentially has a character all of its own.
It's not likely to be your go-to-bass sound, but for certain things it is
bloody marvelous!

The video has a few annotations which explain what is going on which
unfortunately don't work on mobile devices, so its best viewed on a 'proper'
computer (with big speakers too!)

I've sampled it with eight layers of round robin and a layer of adjustable
note-off release. There's also four pages of Kontakt scripting, including an
arpeggiator, which is really great for quickly playing throbbing basslines,
while the organic-ator brings a bit of humanity to your sequencing."

Pricing and Availability:
£15 for all formats

More information:
Rubber Bass

Virsyn Plug-In News

64bit Mac versions for all FX plugins / Winter special offer


Virsyn has announced the release of native 64 bit Mac OS X versions of the following FX plugins:

  • BARK The Multiband Filter
  • FDELAY The Rhythmizer
  • PRISM The Pitch Designer
  • REFLECT The Algorithmic Reverb
  • TDESIGN The Transient Former
  • VTAPE The Analog Tape Suite

Celebrating the 64 bit release, they have announced a winter special offer for most of their products from now till February 28th, 2013 . Here's the details:

PRISM and MATRIX for only € 129.- each

The following FX plugins for only € 99.- each:

  • BARK The Multiband Filter
  • FDELAY The Rhythmizer
  • KLON The Vocal Designer
  • REFLECT The Algorithmic Reverb
  • TDESIGN The Transient Former
  • VTAPE The Analog Tape Suite

POSEIDON - The Ocean of Sound - for only € 99.-

CUBE - Spectral Morphing Resynthesizer - for only € 99.-

TERA - The Synthesis Workstation - for only € 99.-

Pricing and Availability:

The upgrade to the 64 bit versions is free of charge for users of the corresponding 32-bit versions.

More information:
Virsyn

TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 For Less

Native Instruments announces price drop on their DJ system


Native Instruments has announced a price drop on their TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 DJ system, reducing the price permanently to $899 / 799 EUR. The offer is available at participating retailers and at the NI Online Shop, while supplies last.

Here's how NI describes TRAKTOR KONTROL S4:

TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 represents an unparalleled level of software and hardware integration that makes DJing more versatile, intuitive and fun. The full-featured controller combines a four-channel mixer section with ergonomic, high-quality control elements and an integrated audio interface – all built to professional specifications. The included TRAKTOR PRO 2 software offers powerful performance functions such as Remix Deck™ technology, a loop recorder, and newly designed Macro FX. Based on ten years of digital DJing expertise, the highly successful TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 gives DJs of all genres unparalleled creative possibilities with supreme workflow and ease of use.

Pricing and Availability:
TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 is available at retailers worldwide and at the NI Online Shop, while supplies last.
$899 / 799 EUR

More information:
www.native-instruments.com/s4

Equinox Sounds Releases Mellow Funk MIDI Kits 3

Construction Kits for mellow Funk, Jazz, Soul, RnB and Lounge


Equinox Sounds has released Mellow Funk MIDI Kits 3, which they tell us is a downloadable sample pack that features five Construction Kits in MIDI format for creating mellow Funk, Jazz, Soul, RnB and Lounge music by producer and keyboard player Dave Bradshaw. Each Kit is provided with a full mix and its component parts and comes labelled with the original key and tempo when recorded.

You'll get MIDI loops and phrases containing drum loops, basslines, piano loops, keyboard loops, clavinet loops, synthesizer lines, guitars, string lines and more.

A spokesperson told us, "As these Construction Kits are supplied in MIDI format, they will provide you with as much flexibility as possible. You can edit and transpose them, assign any sound you want and get your own and original melodic lines. The editing possibilities are endless as you can play the performances at any tempo or pitch without artefacts. You can use these MIDI files as a jumping-off point to start your own track or base your production entirely around them as they are 100% royalty-free."

Product Features:

  • 5 MIDI Construction Kits
  • Key-Labelled
  • 93 to 101 BPM Range
  • 100% Royalty-Free

Pricing and Availability:
Mellow Funk MIDI Kits 3 is currently available for $19.95 as a download

More information:
www.equinoxsounds.com