Reloop Jockey 3 Remix

The new edition of Jockey 3 ME: Jockey 3 Remix aims at advanced Traktor PRO users who want to elevate their mix to the next level: Live sampling, remixing and spectacular effect manipulation. All of the Reloop Jockey 3 ME’s popular features, such as the high-quality manufacturing, 24 bit BurrBrown interface, highresoultion jog wheels or stand alone mixing function, have been kept.

Besides the new minimal layout and the new performance section with intelligent tri-colour LED illumination, a completely new control concept has been realized here, which disposes of 3 different mighty modes.

Nektar has announced Panorama integration with Cubase

Nektar has announced Panorama integration with Steinberg’s acclaimed DAW Cubase. Panorama is designed with DAW navigation and workflow in mind, making it easy to control Cubase while performing or recording without having to reach for the computer mouse or the QWERTY keyboard. Each control, transport or navigation button is automatically mapped to Cubase with a logical layout that’s completely transparent thanks to Panorama’s high resolution TFT display.

When changing tracks using the Track -/+ buttons, the track name and the type of track is called out on the TFT display. The Panorama P4/P6 motorized fader automatically adjusts its position according to the volume of the current track selection.

Native Instruments introduces Traktor Kontrol Z2

Native Instruments has announced the availability from November 1st of Traktor Kontrol Z2, the first 2+2 control mixer designed for Traktor. Z2 is great as a control hub and also as a stand alone mixer.

Create your own Midi Platform with Livid Instruments Elements

Elements Modular System is a Modular Midi Controller Platform made by Livid Instruments that allows everyone to create their controller without any complicated assembly process or any knowledge about electronics. The modules from the Elements Modular System come in many different layouts and configurations so you can replace, mix and rearrange them the way you want. Each Elements Module connects to the main Elements Brain for easy setup. For total plug-and-play integration, the modules are housed in one Eurorack cases, the whole system being based around this format.

Livid Instruments XPC Controllers – Back in Black

Livid Instruments XPC Expansion Controllers are a great addition to your CNTRL:R, Block, or OhmRGB. The controllers are plug and play and don’t require any special setup. Housed in a sleek black aluminum case, these handy modules come in a variety of configurations that adds more continuous control to your rig.

Roland unveils Jupiter-50 Synthesizer

Roland has announced Jupiter-50 Synthesizer, the second release in its contemporary generation of Jupiter family keyboards. Four separate sound engines can be stacked together to create classic fat synth tones and massive voices. The lightweight, streamlined design also makes it an essential keyboard for players everywhere.

Inside, Roland Jupiter-50 comes with a sound engine that is the sonic equal of its big brother, containing all of the SuperNatural synthesizer and acoustic tones found in the Jupiter-80. Users can even import Jupiter-80 sound data into the Jupiter-50 or utilize powerful onboard multi-effects and reverb for studio-quality sound processing.

Native Instruments announces Traktor Kontrol F1

Native Instruments announces the availability form May 30th of this year of Traktor Kontrol F1 “the definitive and only hardware for controlling Traktor’s powerful Remix Decks, with 16 stylish, multi-colored pads to fire loops and one-shot samples and the full version of the flagship software Traktor Pro 2.5.”

Akai has announced two new music production controllers – Akai MPC Renaissance and Akai MPC Studio

Two new additions to MPC Music Production Controllers has been announced by Akai … Akai MPC Renaissance and Akai MPC Studio. Both will be officially launched at NAMM.

Nektar announces Panorama P4, the dedicated Controller Keyboard for Propellerhead Reason through a contest

Nektar, the California based new brand for Advanced Control Enhanced Workflow Controllers annouce Panorama P4, the first dedicated Controller Keyboard for Propellerhead Reason. This couples with a great prize competition. Musicians can win the very first Panorama P4 rolling off the production line, by submitting their competition entry at www.nektartech.com.

Nektar Panorama P4 is Nektar’s vision of how a great controller keyboard should work. As there are many controllers on the market already, it is still a challenge to find one that offers the feel and flow of operating the software, as if it’s hardware. Nektar Panorama P4 uses a communication protocol that has been custom designed for Reason 6, putting control – every control – at the musician’s fingertips. Panorama, in addition, of course also features traditional MIDI controller capabilities, including a MIDI output, so its possible to switch between the virtual and a hardware instrument rack in real-time. Panorama P4 really provides access to all areas.

Lemur is now available for iPad and iPhone

The world’s greatest ever hands-on controller is now compatible with all iOS devices.

Lemur is the original multi-touch controller. Pioneering multi-touch control as long ago as 2004, Lemur completely revolutionized Music Production and Performance that you’ll find Lemur in the studios of Daft Punk, Deadmau5, Richie Hawtin, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Björk etc.

The Lemur experience, which once cost over 2000 EUR, is now available on the iTunes App Store for only 49.99 USD / 39.99 EUR / 29.99 GBP