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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Native Instruments introduces SOLAR BREEZE MASCHINE Expansion

Berlin, January 27, 2016 – Native Instruments today introduced SOLAR BREEZE – a new MASCHINE Expansion dedicated to the indie electronica genre. The expansion features a large pool of processed acoustic samples, as well as new presets for leading NI synths. All synth sounds were tailored to complement the acoustic samples with electronic textures. SOLAR BREEZE runs in the latest MASCHINE software on MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, or MASCHINE MIKRO and is available exclusively at the NI Online Shop. A compact version for iMASCHINE is also available via the iMASCHINE in-app store.

SOLAR BREEZE features a sonic foundation of multi-sampled, processed electric guitar licks and chords, electric basses, and acoustic drums. Extensive use of MASCHINE's effects adds the atmospheric sound common to indie electronica styles. SOLAR BREEZE also includes a large selection of pre-sliced rhythmic loops, allowing fast beat re-composition. New presets for the MASCHINE 2 Drum Synths provide additional earthy, organic percussion. Furthermore, new presets for the acclaimed MASSIVE and MONARK synths included with MASCHINE deliver layered, distorted synths, processed pads, and guitar-like leads and basslines. Together, the sounds deliver a full palette of indie electronica sounds, while giving those working in ambient and uptempo electronic genres additional sonic flavor.

A compact version of SOLAR BREEZE is also available as an iMASCHINE Expansion, for creating beats on the go. Tracks can be exported to MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, and MASCHINE MIKRO for completion.

SOLAR BREEZE is available now at the NI Online Shop for $49 / 49 € / £44 / ¥ 5,680 / AU$ 79 and runs in the MASCHINE 2 software.

The iMASCHINE expansion is available at the iMASCHINE in-app store for $0.99 / 0,89 € / £0.69 / ¥ 100 / AU$ 0.99.

Additional information on SOLAR BREEZE is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/solarbreeze

NAMM 2016: Universal Audio


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UAD is highly known for their high quality VSTs, analog EQs, and compressors. During my time at their booth they had Kendrick Lamar's mix engineer, Derek Ali speaking. He explained how he uses UAD in his mixing process and demonstrated how he uses it in his final mix-downs. After the demo, I was sold on the power of UAD and the benefits it can add to a track.

See what was new this year courtesy of Sound on Sound magazine:




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Hi, my name is Dennis but I also go by SJACKED. I'm an LA based music producer who loves making electronic noise. I also enjoy writing, working out, and taking pictures on my Go Pro. Lets connect:

NAMM 2016: Pioneer Pro Audio


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Aside from being notorious for their DJ products, Pioneer has proven to deliver on pro audio products ranging from club speakers, studio monitors, to high quality headphones. The product that impressed me the most was their HRM-7 Reference Monitor headphones. 

Features include: 
-Large HD Driver
-Dual Chamber Bass Reflex Enclosure
-Large Housing and Comfortable Ear Pads
-Designed to fit

When testing these out, I couldn't help but notice the clarity in the bass. Its an outstanding piece of gear suited for the on-the-road producer. 

They had also recently uncovered the XPRS series active speakers:




About this author
Hi, my name is Dennis but I also go by SJACKED. I'm an LA based music producer who loves making electronic noise. I also enjoy writing, working out, and taking pictures on my Go Pro. Lets connect: