Berlin, June 21, 2016 – Native Instruments today released a new video
that features internationally renowned DJs, producers, and live
performers from genres of all kinds sharing their thoughts on DJing and
the Stems multi-track open format.
Featured in the video, Soulection head and Apple Beats 1 radio host Joe
Kay, techno DJ-producer UNER, Octopus Recordings owner SIAN, Diynamic’s
Stimming, Drum and bass ambassador Riya, DJ-Producer duo Cocodrills, and
50Weapon's Phon.o all discuss why they have turned to Stems to evolve
their sound, and how the new open format is introducing all new ways to
perform in the digital age.
Stems is Native Instruments’ multi-track format for DJing. Since the new
format was announced on March 2015, Stems-ready TRAKTOR hardware,
enhanced TRAKTOR software support, and thousands of official releases on
a growing repertoire of labels have contributed to its expansion.
Now
modern classical arrangers, film
composers and pop musicians can
incorporate the sounds of the most
realistic master percussion tools
available into their music and
compositions
June 21, 2016 -IK Multimedia is pleased to announce the release of Orchestral Percussion,
the master percussion add-on instrument
collection for Miroslav Philharmonik 2 and
SampleTank 3 that contains over 45 symphonic percussion
instruments, 3GB of sample content, more than 400 audio
loops and over 100 MIDI files. Orchestral Percussion
takes traditional percussion instruments to a
whole new level of realism, playability and
audio quality. Users will get the majesty of
full-range, dynamic timpani, the stirring power
of a massive 36" gran cassa orchestral bass drum,
the unmistakable punctuation of symphonic chau gongs and
piatti cymbals. Also included are the ultra-stylized
articulations of three different classical snare drums
along with flexible variations of sleighbells,
tambourines, triangles, castanets, bell tree
and more, performed with multiple round
robins and recorded with pristine audio fidelity.
Orchestral Percussion
is the sequel to IK's much-acclaimed Cinematic
Percussion Instrument Collection that is now
being used on film, TV and pop productions the
world over. Specific instruments were chosen for
Orchestral Percussion to perfectly complement
the Cinematic Percussion set with no redundancy or
overlap. Like Cinematic Percussion, IK
again enlisted master percussionist Greg Ellis, known
for his work on countless Hollywood blockbuster films,
to perform the more traditional classical
instruments of the Orchestral Percussion
Instrument Collection. Musicians should use the
two collections together for an unrivaled
treasure chest of percussion resources.
We
are excited to welcome Katja Rieckermann, Magdalena Chovancova,
and Babis Prodromidis to our endorser family. Of course, we are grateful
to all our wonderful, professional artist endorsers. Check them out HERE!
Black Oak Ranch, CA - With just over a month to go before NorCal’s Enchanted Forest Gathering opens up its hallowed gates for bass music aficionados, yogis and families alike, the cultural dialogue on alcohol-free events continues to grow. With five years of wind at its back, EFG’s position on the subject has now become one of its key distinguishing features. Festival founder, Tulku explains, “By bringing together thousands of people and removing the vibration of alcohol, we have created a truly unique gathering. We consistently get the reflection from women that they feel safe here and more free to express themselves. Our Security team actually gives us a discount because there are never any fights that break out and our festival grounds are left much more pristine throughout the event. The level of connection found here is more coherent and authentic.”
While alcohol may not be present, EFG hosts no less of a party atmosphere with an emphasis on conscious movement and dance, as a return to our bodies and an alternative to alcohol. From embracing #FreeTheNipple, to a literal non-stop Saucy Spa shower party, the lack of alcohol and mutual coherent respect of one another, along with a manageable and capped attendance create an intimacy and inspiration for self-expression that isn’t found at any other festival in the US.
Native Instruments released the free REAKTOR Blocks 1.2 update.
Blocks 1.2 adds major improvements for integrating hardware into
REAKTOR-based setups. The update adds three new utilities, as well as
introducing a MASCHINE sequencer and a set of eight drum modules
designed to recreate the sound of a legendary drum machine. Coinciding
with the release is a new series of tutorials demonstrating Blocks
integration. The Blocks 1.2 update is available for free via the NI
Service Center.
REAKTOR Blocks 1.2 brings several new Blocks to Native Instruments’
rack-style modular framework. The Pitch CV Out Block sends pitch CV and
Gate signals to external hardware. Convenient auto-calibration tunes
oscillators and calibrates the pitch CV signal sent out of REAKTOR.
Calibration can be saved per snapshot. The Gates and Triggers Block
generate up to four gates and triggers from incoming signals, allowing
users to ping filters, trigger function generators and envelopes, clock
sequencers, and much more. The MIDI Out module converts pitch and gate
information from any Blocks patch into MIDI signals for controlling
external MIDI gear. The module also functions as a four-channel CV to
MIDI CC converter. These new devices also expand REAKTOR’s existing OSC
capability, allowing users to transform incoming OSC signals into MIDI
or CV/gate signals to control their external hardware.
REAKTOR Blocks 1.2 also marks the release of nine new Blocks that add
enhanced functionality to MASCHINE and dedicated drum voices to the
REAKTOR Blocks framework. The MASCHINE Sequencer Block is an
eight-channel trigger sequencer designed to control Blocks patches
directly the MASCHINE MK2 controller. The sequencer also features a
Euclidean pattern generator that automatically creates new polyrhythmic
structures within a sequence. The MASCHINE Sequencer Block is available
free in the NI User Library. Niji Drum Blocks are eight drum modules
that recreate the sound of a legendary drum machine. Combining these
voices with the MASCHINE sequencer allows users to create their own
custom drum machines.
Released in conjunction with the Blocks 1.2 update, Owen Vallis of the
online education platform Kadenze has created a series of tutorials
demonstrating how to integrate a setup – including hardware – with the
new Blocks included in the update.
The Blocks 1.2 update is available free via the NI Service Center.
Old Lyme, Conn., June 16, 2016 – With the forthcoming changes in spectrum allocation in the USA and Canada, audio specialist Sennheiser
is anticipating future customer needs with the release of a new
frequency variant of its popular evolution wireless ew 100 G3 and ew 300
IEM G3 series. From July, the wireless microphone and monitoring
systems will be available in an A1 variant, which covers the frequency
range from 470 to 516 MHz.
To accommodate the increasing demand for mobile broadband services in
North America, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the
Department of Industry of Canada (IC) have agreed on a future
reallocation of spectrum in the UHF band. The 600 MHz range, which is
currently used for TV broadcast and wireless microphones, will be
repurposed based on the results of a spectrum auction.
Sennheiser has prepared for future spectrum reallocation with the launch
of a new frequency variant for two of its most popular wireless series,
offering its customers an additional solution today that is ready for
the demands of future years. The ew 100 G3 wireless microphone series
and the ew 300 IEM G3 wireless monitoring series (all systems and single
components) will be produced in an additional A1 frequency variant for
operation between 470 MHz and 516 MHz.
Martin Fischer, product manager for Sennheiser’s Live Performance &
Music segment: “While the process of spectrum reallocation in North
America is expected to take several years, including a transitional
stage, we are creating these new versions well in advance of the changes
to ensure that customers seeking a high-quality wireless solution today
can enjoy the brilliant flexibility and features of evolution wireless
into the foreseeable future.”
ew 100 G3-A1 and ew 300 IEM G3-A1 will become available in the U.S. and Canada from July 2016.
Written by Norman Harris, with Foreword by Richie Sambora
and Preface by Joe Bonamassa
PLUS: Win a Limited Edition 2015 Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Standard guitar with hard case!
Montclair, NJ - In Confessions of a Vintage Guitar Dealer,
Norman Harris tells how he became the world's leading seller of vintage
guitars. As founder and owner of the legendary store Norman's Rare
Guitars, he has sold some of the finest fretted string instruments to
the biggest stars in the world, including George Harrison, Bob Dylan,
Tom Petty, and many others.
