11 Apr 2012
Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Groove Production Studio
THe Native Instruments Maschine Mikro is the perfect entry into the world of Maschine, giving you tactile, hands on control for beat production, sampling and performance. This latest addition to the family has the same responsive pads, the same powerful software and the same 6 GB+ sample library as its big brother in a smaller, more portable format. The Native Instruments Maschine Mikro is the perfect addition to any production setup, on stage or in the studio.
Professional Production and Performance
Maschine Mikro is a professional music production tool, combining the flexibility of software with immediacy of hardware. Create rhythms, bass lines, chords and melodies, and build tracks on the fly with the intuitive, clip based sequencer. Maschine Mikro also gives you a high performance sampler, an arsenal of professional effects and full support for VST(r) and Audio Units plug ins. What's more, you can also run Maschine Mikro as a plug in in your DAW.The Inspiring Maschine Library
More than 6 GB of fascinating samples, patterns, and effects for all styles, with drums and basses plus dynamic synth and instrument sounds many created by renowned artists and producers and a range of dynamic studio quality effects. Select sounds using Maschine Mikros super simple browser and start playing immediately. And if you need even more, get an extra boost for your library with Maschine Expansions.
Plug in to Maschine
Maschine Mikro gives you direct access to your favorite Native Instruments or 3rd party VST or Audio UnitsTM plug ins, to further expand your instrument and effect arsenal. Start your collection with the free download of Komplete Elements, with over 1,000 stunning sounds all seamlessly integrated and fully browsable in Maschine Mikro and discover even more with your included $30/25 e voucher redeemable in the NI online shop.Features:
- All the power and flexibility of Maschine, with the same fully integrated software- Ultra portable and road tested build quality, with the same high quality pads as Maschine
- Includes the full 6 GB+ Maschine sound library with over 18,000 samples, 7,000 one shots, 400 sliced loops, 300 drum kits with over 1,400 patterns, 388 sampled instruments, 170 FX/multi FX presets, and 60 demo projects
- Comes with free download of Komplete Elements and an e voucher worth $30 /25 for additional Komplete Instruments and Effects or Maschine Expansions at the NI Online Shop
- Offers VST and AU plug in hosting plus seamless Komplete 8 integration browse Komplete Instruments and Effects directly in the Maschine Mikro browser
- Clever hardware shortcuts provide quick access to key functions and essential software controls
- High contrast display and backlit pads for clear visual feedback in the studio or onstage
- Classic groovebox features: 16 velocity levels, swing (sounds, groups, global), pad link, note repeat, MPC 60/SP 1200 sampling emulation
- More than 20 high quality effects with flexible routing possibilities
- Full studio integration: Import iMaschine projects, REX files and MPC programs and export MIDI or audio via drag and drop, use Maschine inside a DAW as a VST, AU or RTAS plug in
KRK Systems Rokit RP10-3
Home studio owners are spoilt for choice. KRK is just one of the many manufacturers that have flooded the market with accurate, revealing near-fields at attractive prices.
Strangely, affordable options are much more limited in the three-way monitor market. KRK's new Rokit RP10-3s aim to address this discrepancy, bringing three-way monitoring down to an affordable new price point.
"The RP10s are highly capable monitors that compete favourably with products twice their price."
The RP10s bear significant similarities to the rest of KRK's Rokit range, featuring front-firing ports, a vinyl-coated MDF enclosure, glass/aramid low-frequency driver and a one-inch soft dome tweeter. The major difference is the presence of a third driver; where the rest of the Rokit range are two-way designs, the RP10s are a three-way design with a 10-inch woofer and 4-inch mid-range driver.
For our test I borrowed a pair of RP8 G2s in order to make a direct comparison. The difference in physical stature between the two monitors is obvious, and on setting them up together and trying them side-by-side it's clear that the sonic difference is equally dramatic.
Fat bottoms
The RP10s' low-end frequency response is seriously deep, with a bump at around 40Hz followed by a gentle roll-off down to the -3dB point at 31Hz. Needless to say, you won't need a subwoofer with these.Strangely, KRK has chosen not to offer acoustic space settings to tame the bottom end. Instead, you'll have to make do with adjusting the LF level switches, but the maximum of 2dB low frequency attenuation might not be enough to compensate for placement near a wall or other equipment.
Soffit mounting is also out of the question, but horizontal placement is made possible thanks to a rotating sub-baffle which houses the tweeter and mid.
Given that most of the competition costs at least twice as much as the RP10s, it's inevitable that there must be compromises in the design. Like the smaller monitors in the Rokit range, the frequency response of the RP10s isn't the flattest we've ever heard.
Likewise, they certainly aren't the most powerful three-way design you'll find, with a 30W class A-B amplifier for the highs, 30W for the mids and 80W for the bass. Even so, they're relatively efficient and there's plenty of clean power before the amps break up.
10 Apr 2012
Denon DN-SC3900
Denon DJ is proud to introduce the SC3900: Digital Turntable and Media
Controller with 9-inch Active Platter. Utilizing a completely
redesigned High-Torque Direct Drive Motor that exactly mirrors the feel
of vinyl, the SC3900 brings home that familiar feel but with the choice
of CD, USB, Software, or even a networked Media server as your source of
tracks.
DJing has progressed to a new era with the evolution of digital media.
In a world that was once first dominated by vinyl, then CDs, and now the
emerging USB and streaming devices, it's time to revolutionize the DJ
booth, because right now as a DJ you make a choice between DJing with a
turntable, a turntable and software, or a CDJ/Controller. No one device
has ever managed to give you the flexibility to choose depending on your
performance, style or your audience.That is, until now.
"The 9-inch platter makes scratch moves more nimble by being that little bit smaller, but maintains the perfect amount of space to grip it, scratching & mixing tracks feels no different than using vinyl" --DJ Switch, SC3900 endorsee and 3x World DMC Champion.
Years of development with top international DJs has allowed Denon DJ to perfect the platter of the SC3900 for use with digital media without losing that feel of vinyl (the surface of the platter is actually a 9" vinyl disc!) – all allowing Scratch DJ champions like DJ Switch to push their performances even further than possible with a vinyl ‘record'.
"Doing DMC-style hard-core scratch sets are made so much easier without
worrying about needles & skipping records" --DJ Switch
Playback and scratch tracks from a myriad of sources including USB ‘sticks' or USB Hard Disk Drives via the top mounted USB port. This allows the move from venue to venue with just a single USB device and not a laptop or CD collection, although the SC3900 can also playback CDs via the front loading CD slot, giving you true flexibility of your media choices.
The SC3900 also comes complete with the brand new ‘Engine' music management software that has been designed with players such as the SC3900 in mind, allowing the ultimate in DJ set preparation, playback and control.
Prepare the perfect set in the studio or on a computer at home, then export it to a USB stick or Hard Disk Drive and have everything needed for your DJ performance in a device small enough to fit in your pocket. Then, when it's time to perform simply plug in and play, and even share the USB drive's files with up to three other compatible players over a network.
Once your networked players are sharing the music from one USB device, it's easy to manage, cue, and play to any player via an iPad with the new Engine iPad app (requires downloading from the App Store). Engine for iPad seamlessly controls your set wirelessly through a network – all via its large full-colour touchscreen. And there is no need to worry about computer or connection problems; should the iPad become disconnected, your music is still securely connected to the player via USB, leaving playback, and your audience's attention, uninterrupted.
Additionally, playback of files on your PC or MAC is possible with the included ‘Engine' music management software which doesn't even require a high specification computer to work quickly and efficiently. With file searching speeds that leaves most other software standing still, Engine's power is achieved by leaving the intensive audio processing at the player so the software is free to run before, or during your performance, utilizing the full capabilities of your computer.
Prepare music on a USB device, playback music through Engine PC or Mac software, and control via networked players or even through a network connected iPad.
Hybrid MIDI mode has been a flexible feature and a great benefit to previous Denon DJ devices and it's no different with the SC3900. Complete with the ability to be MIDI mapped to work with a wide variety of applications, the SC3900 can control DJ software utilizing DVS, without using time code CDs, making the SC3900 the most complete and flexible player Denon DJ has ever produced.
For performers who can't or don't want to choose between software, vinyl, CD, and digital media as well as those who want the ability to use one controller that doesn't rely on a high-spec computer to perform, the Denon DJ SC3900 is the player that you have been waiting for.
"The 9-inch platter makes scratch moves more nimble by being that little bit smaller, but maintains the perfect amount of space to grip it, scratching & mixing tracks feels no different than using vinyl" --DJ Switch, SC3900 endorsee and 3x World DMC Champion.
Years of development with top international DJs has allowed Denon DJ to perfect the platter of the SC3900 for use with digital media without losing that feel of vinyl (the surface of the platter is actually a 9" vinyl disc!) – all allowing Scratch DJ champions like DJ Switch to push their performances even further than possible with a vinyl ‘record'.
Playback and scratch tracks from a myriad of sources including USB ‘sticks' or USB Hard Disk Drives via the top mounted USB port. This allows the move from venue to venue with just a single USB device and not a laptop or CD collection, although the SC3900 can also playback CDs via the front loading CD slot, giving you true flexibility of your media choices.
The SC3900 also comes complete with the brand new ‘Engine' music management software that has been designed with players such as the SC3900 in mind, allowing the ultimate in DJ set preparation, playback and control.
Prepare the perfect set in the studio or on a computer at home, then export it to a USB stick or Hard Disk Drive and have everything needed for your DJ performance in a device small enough to fit in your pocket. Then, when it's time to perform simply plug in and play, and even share the USB drive's files with up to three other compatible players over a network.
Once your networked players are sharing the music from one USB device, it's easy to manage, cue, and play to any player via an iPad with the new Engine iPad app (requires downloading from the App Store). Engine for iPad seamlessly controls your set wirelessly through a network – all via its large full-colour touchscreen. And there is no need to worry about computer or connection problems; should the iPad become disconnected, your music is still securely connected to the player via USB, leaving playback, and your audience's attention, uninterrupted.
Additionally, playback of files on your PC or MAC is possible with the included ‘Engine' music management software which doesn't even require a high specification computer to work quickly and efficiently. With file searching speeds that leaves most other software standing still, Engine's power is achieved by leaving the intensive audio processing at the player so the software is free to run before, or during your performance, utilizing the full capabilities of your computer.
Prepare music on a USB device, playback music through Engine PC or Mac software, and control via networked players or even through a network connected iPad.
Hybrid MIDI mode has been a flexible feature and a great benefit to previous Denon DJ devices and it's no different with the SC3900. Complete with the ability to be MIDI mapped to work with a wide variety of applications, the SC3900 can control DJ software utilizing DVS, without using time code CDs, making the SC3900 the most complete and flexible player Denon DJ has ever produced.
For performers who can't or don't want to choose between software, vinyl, CD, and digital media as well as those who want the ability to use one controller that doesn't rely on a high-spec computer to perform, the Denon DJ SC3900 is the player that you have been waiting for.
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