Archives for March 2018

V Collection 6 by Arturia is a landmark release featuring 4 new legendary keyboards that were recreated beyond their original specifications. The Buchala Easel V changed the scene in 1973 and is perfect for exploring new alternative design, creating ambient textures, and new sequences. The DX7 V is the Yamaha legacy heard in any 80’s record and is improved with a new interface and expanded synth capabilities. One of the most famous keyboards of all time, the Clavinet V, is back and this version allows deeper exploration with classic amp effects. Finally, the CMI V, the mother of all samplers is here with 10 new polyphonic slots. The collection is available for €399 now and €499 after release.

Key Takeaways:

• The collection includes the Buchla Easel V, DX7 V, Clavinet V, and CMI V keyboards
• Each keyboard has been modeled but also improved upon with extra features and interfaces
• The collection is available now at an introductory price of €399 and €499 after the period ends

“V Collection 6 is a landmark release for Arturia thanks to the addition of 4 new legendary keyboards reborn in software, which have been painstakingly recreated and packed with more features that, Arturia tells us, take them beyond their original spec.”

Read more: http://www.musictech.net/2017/12/arturia-release-v-collection-6/

The microphone manufacturer RØDE has released their first USB audio interface dubbed the AI-1. The interface is aimed at home users and adds input and output to any computer and features a Class-A preamp. The AI-1 can be purchased on it’s own or part of the Complete Studio Kit. The kit version comes with a RØDE NT1 microphone, SMR shock mount, and cables. Featuring 24-bit, zero latency playback, phantom power, the AI-1 needs no drivers and comes with a free version of Ableton Live Lite.

Key Takeaways:

• Rode Microphones has dipped a first toe into the waters of A1-audio interface with AI-1.
• Interested buyers can purchase the AI-1 as a stand alone unit or as part of a complete bundle, known as the Complete Studio Kit.
• Available for a limited time period, a free version of Ableton Live Lite comes with every AI-1 unit sold.

“Aimed at home recording, the AI-1 sports a Neutrik combo jack input and discrete Class-A preamp, allowing users to connect a microphone, guitar or line-level instrument, like a synthesiser.”

Read more: http://www.audiomediainternational.com/new-gear/r-de-enters-new-territory-with-the-ai-1-audio-interface/07122

Reason 10 now gives artist more options than every before including longer, larger drum loops and over 20 new instrument effects. One is now able to import more original content and tweak to create fresh new vibes and jams.The interface is even more user friendly than the previous 9.5 version, with a crisper, cleaner look.While it is a bigger download at 3GB, all the extras and possibilities it makes possible are well worth the investment.

Key Takeaways:

• Reason 10 brings a ton of features to the party while keeping the workflow the same as 9.5
• Content includes new synths, sample-based instruments, rack extensions, and lots of loops and hits.
• Reason 10 is worth the upgrade price simply for the two synths, but you will have to decide if you want to spend the money after 9.5

“I’m not sure if the Prop’s video on its website announcing Reason 10 is tongue in cheek– it very probably is– but it implies that we all want ’MORE’ from Reason.”

Read more: http://www.musictech.net/2018/01/propellerhead-reason-10-review/