May 2012 

With its unique miniaturized form factor and exclusive features, designed to be used with the entire range of portable iOS devices, iRig MIX brings a new meaning to the concept of mobile DJ-ing.

A DJ Mixer
iRig MIX has everything a pro DJ needs, including full EQ adjustment, crossfader, headphone cue and a mic input.  Using DJ Rig or other popular DJ apps, users can record their performance and share with friends, publish or distribute at the event. DJs can choose either a traditional setup with two devices (one plugged into each of the independent channels) OR a single iOS device.

This flexibility, combined with iRig MIX’s portability gives aspiring and pro DJs a compact system that can be used everywhere… anytime. House parties or in the yard, after-parties, and impromptu dances are perfect environments for the iRig MIX. Planes, trains and automobiles used to mean that your DJ gear was inaccessible and unusable.  Now, no matter where you are or where you are going, you can mix and rehearse sets.

Plus – for the first time on any mixer – iRig MIX can be used for mixing any type of audio source (coming from mp3 players, CD players, etc.) with an iOS device using automatic tempo matching and beat syncing. This is accomplished with X-Sync, a feature that works in combination with the DJ Rig FREE app from IK Multimedia that is included* with iRig MIX.

Maximum Portability
With its slim, lightweight form factor iRig MIX is considerably smaller than traditional DJ mixers and can be carried anywhere you take your iPhone or iPad, is easy to stow and perfect for performers on the go. The iRig MIX also has minimal power requirements allowing it to be powered not only by the included power supply but also by a suitable USB battery pack or a laptop USB port for maximum mobility to mix anywhere.

Not just for DJs
iRig MIX is also versatile enough to provide the perfect mixing solution for solo musicians or small ensembles that use one or more iOS devices to play live. It features an extra guitar/microphone input that can be processed with other IK popular apps like AmpliTube® and VocaLive™ or any other app that offers real-time audio processing. Its standard RCA output connectors provide easy, direct connection to PA systems or powered speakers.

4 included apps

iRig MIX includes* 4 free apps: DJ Rig™, the new professional DJ mixing app from IK, AmpliTube, the most popular iOS guitar amp and effects app, VocaLive the processing app for singers and vocalists, and GrooveMaker®, the loop-based beat and groove making app.

iRig MIX features
-2 stereo inputs with gain, bass, treble and volume controls, independent cue on each channel with LED indication and channel crossfader
-Instrument/microphone extra input, with volume control, can be processed by iOS real-time effects apps (such as AmpliTube, VocaLive)
-Stereo output with RCA connectors, master level and LED meters
-High quality, pristine sound
-Quality headphone output for master or cue monitoring with independent volume control
-Input switch splits Input 1 into dual-mono for use with DJ mixing apps on a single iOS device
-“X-Sync” mode allows auto-sync with any audio source using the included DJ Rig free app
-Can be powered with the included AC adapter, battery pack and laptop USB ports
-Includes 4 free apps: DJ Rig, AmpliTube, VocaLive, GrooveMaker

Pricing and availability

iRig MIX costs $99.99/€74.99 (excluding taxes) and is available from electronic and music retailers around the world.

For more information on iRig MIX:

www.irigmix.com
www.irigmix.com/video

For more information on DJ Rig app:
www.djrig.net

As part of the on-going growth of the Prime family, CEO Ben Jay and team have moved to establish Prime Plugins as their new high end software counterpart. The all new website www.primeplugins.com boasts a host of new suppliers, a fresh look and an array of new and innovative e-commerce features – ensuring customers have access to an unprecedented selection of affordable and accessible VST and Effects Plugins that have been hand-picked by our team, from top brands such as Native Instruments, Rob Papen and Ohm Force to name a few.

With a passionate and proven team at the reigns, Prime Plugins aims to become a world leading distributor of music technology, mirroring the success of its sister company Prime Loops.

To mark the re-launch Prime Plugins is hosting a fantastic giveaway. Entrants stand a chance to win a Native Instruments Komplete 8 plugins suite. To enter simply Click Here

With Big Studio Drums vol. 3: Urban Grooves 80 BPM

• 38 Multitrack Drum Loop Sets with over 300 individual parts total.
• These Music Loop Sets are organized into verses, fills, hooks, intros, outros and more!
• Also includes 38 stereo mixes ready to go for easy audition.
• All of the drum parts are seperated. Drum parts include Kick, Snare Tom 1, and 2, Stereo Overhead, Stereo Room, and Stereo Reverb.
• This series features modern and vintage drums and class A mic preamps including Neve, and SSL resulting in a Professional big studio sound.
• Based off of beats and loops used by the all star producer such as Robin Thicke, Big Sean, Usher, Trey Songz and more!
• Avoid tedious music production time with these drum loops! They are organized and high quality making music production fun!
• 100% Royalty FREE for your commercial productions.
• This product contains only Drum Loops at 74 and 80BPM. No other instruments are provided!

**Also there is a 25% off sale this weekend!

PLATINUM BOUNCE delivers kits, instruments and pre-programmed rhythms for producers of hip-hop, dirty south beats, RnB, crossover club anthems and any other type of urban-based popular music. 45 different kits provide a well-rounded selection of hard-hitting drum sounds, as well as 8 melodic kits containing harmonic one shots and effects. In addition, the 54 instruments of PLATINUM BOUNCE feature unique pads, leads, keys, organs, and basses, with many of them derived directly from classic synths such as the Minimoog, Oberheim SEM, and Jupiter-6, among others.

Following on from the highly popular SWAGG CITY Expansion for iMaschine, all kits and instruments, pre-programmed rhythms and projects of PLATINUM BOUNCE serve as ideal starting points for new tracks, or inspiration for up-to-date remixes. All styles vary from half time 65 BPM beats to pounding electro rhythms at 120 BPM. A compact version of PLATINUM BOUNCE is also available for iMASCHINE – the groove sketchpad for iPhone® / iPod touch®.

Additional information on PLATINUM BOUNCE is available at
www.native-instruments.com/platinumbounce

In the process of creating this pack FatLoud has used only finest hardware like: Roland Fantom G, Korg M3, Access Virus TI, Novation X-Station, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-707, EMU SP1200, Akai MPC and more, everything professional mixed, mastered & prepared as top quality samples & loops plus as extra a MIDI files.

You will find here 114 bangin’ drum loops, 162 hit melodic loops & song-starters (including: synth loops, piano loops, bass loops, string loops and more), 184 hand-crafted drum hits, 78 instrument chord samples, 6 extra long sound FX samples plus 113 MIDI loops to use with your favourite VSTi or hardware synths.

WHAT DO YOU GET?

• 100% royalty free material to use within your commercial compositions
• tempo (70 to 125 BPM) and key labelled samples & loops
• 114 Drum Loops divided in to 5 categorys: Fill-In Loops, Ghost Drum Loops, Hihat Loops, Kick + Snare Loops & Mixed Drum Loops
• 162 Instrument Loops divided in to 10 categorys: Arpeggio Synth Loops, Bass Synth Loops, Brass Loops, Electric Piano / Keys Loops, Lead Synth Loops, Misc Loops, Pad Loops, Piano Loops, Poly Synth Loops & String Loops
• 184 Drum Hits divided in to 8 categorys: Kick, Clap, Cymbal / Crash, Hihats Closed / Open, Percussion, Snare Drum, Sound FX & Toms
• 78 Melodic Hits / Chords divided in to 7 categorys: Bass Synth Hits, Brass Hits, Electric Piano Hits, Multi Hits, Piano Hits, Poly Synth Hits, String Hits
• 6 Extra Long Sound FX samples
• 113 MIDI Melodic Loops to use with your favourite VSTi or hardware synths.
• 6 formats: 16 bit WAV (Acidized), 24 bit WAV (Acidized), 24 bit AIFF (Apple Loops), REX, Record / Reason ReFill & MIDI
• 100% compatibility with all modern software & hardware samplers & sequencers
• In total: 3561 multiformat files, 2.74 GB in size

FatLoud Urban Music Producer Toolkit is available as instant download on: http://www.fatloopshop.com/urban-music-producer-toolkit
Price: 59.90 EUR (approximately 78.00 USD)

Part sampler, part synth, SKANNER XT utilizes a unique synthesizer architecture to create a wide variety of intense and cutting-edge sounds for contemporary electronic music production and sound design. Two oscillators ‘scan’ a sample, which at low frequencies deliver a scratch sound. At higher frequencies the oscillators, shaped by the sample waveform, become the dominant force. In this way, SKANNER XT provides a broad range of highly distinctive sounds – from heavy and dirty bass tones to morphing soundscapes and organic pads.

Developed together with NI synthesis mastermind Stephan Schmitt, SKANNER XT offers two interface views for different levels of interaction with the complex architecture under the hood. Besides a simplified page with a preset morpher and four macro controls, a second view provides access to more detailed parameters in order to further explore the sonic potential of the instrument. A morph control option allows for convenient switching between eight different snapshots – producing unpredictable, evolving sounds that range from the ethereal to the extreme.

SKANNER XT runs in the free REAKTOR 5 PLAYER or the full REAKTOR 5 version, and is also optimized for easy browsing from the MASCHINE hardware.

SKANNER XT is available at the NI Online Shop for $59 / 49 EUR. Users of the previous free version SKANNER, are entitled to crossgrade to SKANNER XT for a special price of $29.50 / 24,50 EUR until May 31st.

Additional information on SKANNER XT is available at
www.native-instruments.com/skannerxt

The new NI recruiting campaign uses the slogan ‘Dual Brains. Wanted.’ to convey the dual nature of Native Instruments’ business. It refers to the necessity of both logical and creative skills across all positions – a key factor that enables the company to create and market their highly innovative, integrated digital music products efficiently. “Native Instruments is not only a company, but a mindset, in which creative passion and enthusiasm for music and technology meets with highly professional skills and attitudes”, Daniel Haver explains. Spearheaded by a manifesto video representing the work and design ethic of the company, the campaign also features worldwide print and online advertisements. It was created in cooperation with the leading creative agency M&C Saatchi.

Complementing the campaign, a sophisticated new ‘Career Center’ section on the NI website allows users to easily find the most relevant job opportunities. After three years of continuous major growth and now counting over 300 employees of more than 25 nationalities, Native Instruments is continually looking for talented individuals in various disciplines. There are currently over 30 open positions, with particular focus on product design, software and hardware development, and project management.

The NI Career Center and manifesto video are available at:
http://www.native-instruments.com/careers

Order 2 products from the list of participating products and get the cheaper one for FREE, or order 4 products and get 2 for FREE.

And, you can choose between ordering download- or boxed products.

Short time only, ending April 30^th 2012!

Based on the latest generation of Native Instruments’ USB audio interface technology and housed in a sturdy aluminium casing, the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 addresses the typical needs of musicians and producers in a highly portable and affordable package. With four balanced analog inputs and outputs, complemented by a digital S/PDIF stereo I/O and an integrated MIDI interface, the unit can be used as the centerpiece for a wide range of setups. Due to 24-bit/96kHz Cirrus Logic converters and powerful +11dBu analog output stages, KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 delivers pristine audio quality for studio and stage, while revised Mac OS X and Windows audio drivers enable robust low-latency performance.

Furthermore, the interface also includes a versatile software package for music production and DJing. It comprises KOMPLETE ELEMENTS, CUBASE LE 5 and TRAKTOR LE 2 as well as a $30/25 EUR e-voucher for KOMPLETE Instruments or Effects at the NI Online Shop.

Additional information on KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is available at
www.native-instruments.com/ka6

Find music in everything with this new visual instrument 

Cambridge, MA (April 17, 2012) – iZotope, Inc., a leading innovator in digital audio signal processing, has released iZotope Iris™, a new concept in sound design and sample manipulation in the form of a “visual instrument.”

Powered by iZotope’s award-winning visual feedback technology, Iris lets you unearth a world of sounds you’ve never heard before. Delve into Iris’s spectrogram to extract, layer, manipulate, and discover new sounds from within any audio file. With extended synthesis features, hundreds of presets, and 4 GB of source material, Iris is an impressive tool for sound design, musical inspiration, and sonic experimentation.

Iris Key Features
Discover what’s hidden: Bring any audio file into Iris and isolate the most interesting spectral portions with a comprehensive set of easy-to-use selection tools. Play your completely custom sound instantly from any MIDI controller.

Become a mad sonic scientist: Create new textures and dramatic soundscapes by layering multiple sounds from similar or completely diverse audio sources.

Stay musical: Rely on intelligent root note detection to help shape musical material from noise, ambient textures, and soundscapes, then use advanced controls to tweak, modulate, and add effects to taste—all powered by iZotope’s award-winning DSP.

Start playing immediately: A world of sound design is at your fingertips, with hundreds of presets from world-class sound designers and 4 GB of audio samples, including recordings of insects, animals, machines, vintage synthesizers, musical instruments and much more.

Even More Sounds 
In addition, iZotope has released two complementary sound libraries designed exclusively for use with Iris: Glass and Wood.  A bundled version of Iris, Glass and Wood, Iris+2, is also available at a special price.

Glass ($49 MSRP) is a shimmering collection of glass ambiences, reimagined via Iris’s spectral selection capabilities. A lyrical study in lush chords, shining leads, and soothing basses, Glass transforms sonic experiments into accessible musical inspiration. Within the 100 patches of Glass, you’ll hear exploits with bottles, mirrors, marbles, glasses, shards, and even glassblowing torches. The resulting sounds are inviting, uplifting, and unusual. This library is for players exploring original sound design in a musical and meaningful context.

Wood ($29 MSRP) is an adventurous assortment of creatively-recorded samples, all produced from our friends, the trees. Made entirely of unusual wooden encounters, Wood fully embodies the creative potential of Iris’s visual selections. From basket smashing to door slamming, from drumming on guitars to grandma’s creaky deckchair, Wood pushes musical boundaries as each texture evolves. Blending dense and earthy tones into complex layers, Wood’s 100 patches sound like an avant-garde composition right out of the box.

Pricing and Availability 
Iris is available now for a special introductory price of $149 through April 30, 2012, a $100 savings off the MSRP of $249.
Iris+2 (including Glass and Wood Sound Libraries) is available now for $199, a $100 savings off the MSRP of $299.
Glass ($49) and Wood ($29) are also now available for individual purchase, and compatible exclusively with Iris.

For more product information, demos, and ordering information, visit http://www.izotope.com/iris.