Ableton has announced the release of Ableton Live Intro, which aims to provide the essentials of Ableton Live at an unbeatable price.
Ableton releases Ableton Live Intro (free update from Live LE) 
Akai LPK25 review 
New review up on the site and I’m following on after the Akai LPD8 review by reviewing the Akai LPK25.
Native Instruments unveils Traktor Kontrol X1 
Designed by the team behind the groundbreaking TRAKTOR DJ platform, the compact KONTROL X1 offers an unprecedented level of integration with the latest TRAKTOR generation for maximum performance an...
Puremagnetik releases Upright for Ableton Live 
Puremagnetik has released Upright — a richly detailed double bass sound set for Ableton Live, KONTAKT, and Logic.
Novation releases programmers reference documents for Launchpad 
Along with the first shipment of launchpads going out, Novation released the programmers reference, a document that shows exactly how the Launchpad works with midi.
Ableton launches Able10 - Celebrating 10 Years of Ableton 
To mark the occasion, and as a special thank you, Ableton has put together a package of special offers, new products and birthday handouts including Free Live Packs, 20% off Live 8 and Suite 8 (inc...
Review of 112dB Redline Equalizer 
We're big fans of 112dB's Redline Reverb, as it brings a lush, musical sound to a saturated market.
Waves releases Vocal Rider and Version 7 
Vocal Rider is the first of Waves pioneering new series of Mix tools. Simply put, Vocal Rider rides the levels of vocal tracks, automatically.
IK Multimedia announces the Mobile Groove Video Contest 
IK Multimedia has announced the “Mobile Groove Video Contest” on YouTube, powered by GrooveMaker, FourTrack, MixMeister Scratch, DopplerPad and InstantDrummer apps for iPhone/iTouch!
Synthwerks Modular Synthesizer To Feature iPhone Integration 
Synthwerks is offering a sneak preview of their modular synthesizer, which is still under development, at their Facebook page.
Rant – Congratulations, Apple: “Syncing” Music Now Means “Using iTunes” 
Critics frequently attach the phrase “lock-in” to Apple’s iTunes Store – iTunes – iPod/iPhone combination. But, in the post-DRM age, what does that mean, exactly?
SKnote releases Retoone and Fild 
SKnote has released two new plug-ins: Retoone and Fild. They cost €129 each and are available for Windows as VST effect plug-ins.
First Look At Native Instruments’ Traktor Kontrol X1 DJ Controller
Cluster Sound releases Three Sample Libraries 
- Minimal Darq
- Minimal Torsion
- Micromal GBox
Want to make a Synth in Reaktor? 
Sonic Academy has announced the next release in their video tutorial series, Making a Synth in Reaktor.
Win £1000 worth of Yamaha music gear! 
Yamaha has unveiled a new online resource for anyone serious about playing and producing music.
Novation releases All MIDI Details for Launchpad 
Novation’s Launchpad, its affordable (<$200) "grid" controller, may have a big Ableton logo on it. But underneath, it's just a MIDI controller.
Toontrack Custom and Vintage SDX now shipping 
The Custom and Vintage SDX is a re-release of the award winning Toontrack Music sample packs Superior Custom and Vintage and Superior Vintage Add-on (both released for the original Superior Drummer...
Audio Damage introduces the Tattoo Drum Plugin 
Tattoo is a drum synthesizer where everything old is new again.
Review of Native Instruments Absynth 5 
Ever since its debut in 2002, Absynth has been lauded as one of the most versatile and powerful soft synths on the market.
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