echtZEIT from Germany shares with us his netlabel diary and takes us on a trip through ambient soundscapes. The mix starts very smoothly with nice atmospheric sounds from Western Angels. The following tracks make the mood a bit darker and melancholic, but in the end the positve vibes from JMP take away the dark clouds and let the sun shine.
The follow up on the popular Netcandy Volume 1 mix is available now. Netcandy Volume 2 also features netlabel hip-hop and other breakbeat styles with vocals as well as instrumental. The mix starts with a beautiful track by Playme which is sung in Rumantsch, a language only being spoken by about 50,000-70,000 people in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. Other raps are in English, German and Spanish.
Faderfox is expanding their line of affordable and compact midi controllers with two new models, specially - but not exclusively - designed for Ableton Live users.
The micromodul LD2 is a custom-made, pocket-size controller for the usage with Ableton Live. It was designed as a supplement to the LV2. Whilst the LV2 offers all faders, encoders, keys and a joystick, the LD2 has a lot of push-encoder functions for controlling different track and FX parameters. All this is achieved with 16 encoders, 9 keys and 36 LED’s.
The micromodul LC2 is a pocket-size, custom-made controller for Ableton Live. Lots of different control elements are integrated into this controller. This combination is the real strength of the LC2. This inexpensive controller unifies faders, encoders, buttons and joystick in a very compact form. You can use the programmable button row (6 buttons) to control various LIVE functions like scene launch, fx control, mute, solo, track control and slot launch. Parameter feedbacks from the application are indicated by LED’s. The four push-encoders (endless pots with switch) are perfect for ‘jump-free’ controlling. Important functions like track select, slot/scene-scroll and slot/scene-launch are fast accessible on the encoders by simple activating the main function. As of Live version 4.1, you can use the LC2 immediately by using different setting files which are shipped with the controller - without the time consuming process of programming each separate control element.
LC2 is very suitable as supplement for the LV2 because you can control 12 tracks simultaneously and have a crossfader for DJ’ing.
The LD2 and LC2 models will be available by the end of January 230 Euro incl. 19% VAT.
For More information please visit http://www.faderfox.de.
Traktor Scratch is a DJ system allowing you to spin your digital track collection on vinyl or CD turntables.
The Traktor Scratch system consists of a special version of Native
Instruments’ TRAKTOR software, the new AUDIO 8 DJ hardware
interface, a pair of “Instant Connect” multi-core cables, and a
set of time-code vinyls and CDs. The system utilizes a new high-resolution
timecode technology optimized for maximum responsiveness and precision,
with separate timecode versions for vinyl and CD guaranteeing optimal
performance in any environment.
The included AUDIO 8 DJ hardware interface connects to the computer via
USB 2.0, and connects the system to the DJ mixer, turntables and CD
players. The interface provides pristine audio quality due to studio-grade
24bit/96 kHz audio conversion, and allows for true low-latency operation
with extremely short response times. AUDIO 8 DJ offers four stereo inputs
and outputs as well as microphone input and MIDI I/O, enabling a wide
range of stage and studio setups.
Audio 8 DJ will be available in March/April from €399 / $449 or bundled with Traktor Scratch for €599 / $669, shipping in April (North America in May. A competitive crossgrade offer for users of FinalScratch 1 or 2, Serato Scratch Live and Traktor 3 will be available for €399 / $449.
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