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2012 April: QuNeo 3D Mult-touch Pad Controller - Video demos and artist testimonials

Check out these fascinating Youtube demos of the ground-breaking Keith McMillen QuNeo pad controller!

 


2012 April: Stephen Smith’s Studio A800 Tape Recorder Plugin Presets

Mastering Engineer and friend of UA, Stephen Smith has compiled a stellar custom collection of “ULTRALINEAR” mastering presets for the different available tape formulas of the Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder for the UAD-2. Also included in the package are detailed response graphs for each preset... Read more

2012 April: Arturia Spark Vintage Drum Machines

SPARK Vintage Drum Machines brings 30 legendary drum machines to the musician.
Intuitive and powerful, this software is much more than your typical sample player. By mixing high quality samples and virtual analog synthesis (based on TAE®), Spark Vintage Drum Machines manages to capture the unique soul of these instruments. Read more

2012 April: Jupiter 8V now 64 bit compatible

 

Closing Arturia’s series of 2.5 V-series synth updates, the Jupiter 8-V is now a fully 64bit compatible instrument providing the best experience for musicians making use of 64bit versions of their favourite DAW applications. Read more


2012 March: A short History of Universal Audio

Check out this short video, which provides an overview of Universal Audio's history as an innovator in the recording industry, beginning with Bill Putnam Sr's many accomplishments in professional audio design and production.


2012 JANUARY: Arturia announces MiniBrute
The 100% real analogue monophonic synthesizer

Arturia announces the release of a one-of-a-kind real analog synthesizer - MiniBrute! Designed for the analog purist, MiniBrute is an all-analoge monophonic synthesizer that packs warm and powerful sound into an portable yet affordable design. ... More

 


2012 JANUARY: Universal Audio announces Apollo®
The High-Resolution Audio Interface with Realtime UAD Processing

Apollo® is the first professional, high-resolution computer audio interface that delivers the sound, feel, and flow of analog recording. This 18 x 24 FireWire/Thunderbolt™-ready interface combines genuine UA analog design with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz sound quality and onboard Realtime UAD Processing. ... More

 


2012 JANUARY 15th: Introducing Granulator - a free Max4Live instrument

Afficiandos of Ableton Live whom own Max4Live, won't want to miss this. A groundbreaking new sample-based instrument from one of the founders of Ableton, Robert Henke (aka Monolake). Sound artist Robert Henke creates the tools that define his sound. Using Max for Live, Robert made the 'Granulator', which can transform any sound into a lush soundscape or a wall of noise. .. More

 


Cut Copy: Ableton Live is the Brain

Cut Copy's Dan Whitford calls Ableton Live "the brain" for the band's live performances. With a live show that already features a number of instruments and four performers, Cut Copy use Ableton Live to add sampled instruments that play and feel like acoustic ones, such as the Glockenspiel... More

 


Introducing Autotune for Guitar

In the years since its introduction, Antares Auto-Tune has literally revolutionized the process of vocal production. And now, with our new Auto-Tune for Guitar, we're doing the same for guitar. Incorporating Antares'  world-renowned Auto-Tune pitch detection and manipulation along with their proprietary modeling technologies, Auto-Tune for Guitar is... More

 


2011 NOV 25th: INXS Commits Original Sin with Quested

Jon Farriss’ Sydney studio is the latest facility to install Quested’s V-Series Reference Monitoring. With in excess of 35 million album sales over INXS’ 30-year history, the multi-talented drummer wanted a system to deliver the cleanest possible performance in his New South Wales media production facility. ... Read More

 

 


2011 NOV: Free expansion bank for The Laboratory - Urban Pulse Vol 1

This free expansion pack delivers 20 new scenes for your Analog Laboratory integrating 68 quality loops and melodic patterns.

Covering the current genres from abstract Hip hop to chilled R'n'b, this is the perfect inspiring source to start building urban tracks. So load up your synth and let the inspiration flow! ... Read More

 

 


2011 OCT: Product Announcement - Arturia Oberheim SEM V

Arturia brings a giant back to life. Oberheim's legendary SEM - the Synthesizer Expander Module - returns for the first time as a high-end software emulation powered by Arturia's exclusive TAE® technology. ... Read More

2011 NOV 10th: CMI Music & Audio appointed Australian Distributor for Ableton

CMI Music and Audio and Ableton are proud to announce the new distribution partnership for Australia. CMI formed the music technology department in 2008 and has developed a strong team to support and promote world brands. Ableton, founded in 1999, has created huge impact with Ableton Live, allowing musicians the ability to create, produce and perform their music in one package.

Ian Flowers of CMI said, ‘Ableton is a brilliant brand and we look forward to providing a very high level of service to our dealer network and Ableton users’.

The new arrangement is effective immediately and CMI will take responsibility for all Ableton products sold in Australia.

 


2011 OCT: CMI Music & Audio appointed Australian Distributor for Antares

CMI Music & Audio is proud to announce its appointment as the Australian distributor for Antares – the worldwide standard for vocal processing tools – commencing 15 October 2011.

Antares Audio Technologies develops innovative DSP-based audio software products that provide musicians, producers and engineers with creative capabilities that they may never have imagined possible. They are the leaders in ‘Auto Tune’ technology that has become a household name in the industry.

Antares is a natural fit for CMI’s range of Hi tech products and will move forward with CMI as they develop new technologies in the future for the music industry.

2011 SEPT 6th: The world is Maschine expanding - new groove production tools coming soon!

The Maschine world is expanding with the addition of Maschine Mikro and iMachine to the world of Maschine. Both Maschine Mikro and the flagship Maschine receive the new 1.7 software update featuring seamless integration with Komplete 8. The Maschine world will also be complemented with iMaschine for iPhone allowing inspiration to take you wherever it finds you. Whatever your workflow, there’s a now a Maschine version for you. ... More


2011 SEPT 6th: Maschine 1.7 Update goes live!

Timed to co-incide with the world-wide release of Komplete 8 and Komplete 8 Ultimate, the Maschine 1.7 update bridges the gap betwen the browser of Maschine with the bounty of instruments and effects in Komplete. ... More


2011 SEPTEMBER 1st: Universal Audio Releases UAD2 Version 6.0

UAD Powered Plug-Ins v6.0 includes three ground-breaking new plugins in addition to major enhancements for Pro Tools users and compatibility for Apple's new OSX Lion platform. ... More


2011 AUGUST: Traktor Kontrol S2 - Announced!
The S4 now has a little brother.

Native Instruments brings you Traktor Kontrol S2 – the two deck, all-in-one DJ controller system built to professional standards throughout, and the perfect introduction to the world of Traktor.

Due in stores October 4th, NI has annouced what they describe as the ultimate compact all-in-one- DJ system. ... More


2011 AUGUST: CMI Music and Audio appointed Tascam distributor for Australia

CMI Music and Audio is proud to announce that Japanese manufacturer Tascam has joined its solid stable of products. Tascam has been at the forefront of the music industry for over 30 years ... More


2011 JULY: CMI Music & Audio appointed distributor for UDG for Australia

CMI is proud to annoucement the appointment as Australian distributor for UDG (Ultimate DJ Gear) commencing August 1st 2011.

"UDG stands for superb quality, innovation, comfort, style and durability.Our mission is to create products of excellence, be the market leader in our ?eld and still represent true value for money" ....  More


2011 JULY: CMI Music & Audio appointed distributor for Crane Stands

CMI is proud to announce the appointment as Australian distributor for Crane Stands commencing August 1st 2011. Crane Hardware is the world leader in the state of the art professional DJ laptop and gear stand.

Crane stands accommodate nearly every need of the DJ and electronic musicians, from portability, height versatility, additional gear trays and a variety of knob colors to add a touch of personal flare. With several new products in the pipeline to accomodate a wide range of equipment, CMI is pleased to provide the the ultimate solution for both DJs and Live Performers alike.


2011 JULY: Audio Technology Magazine reviews latest releases from Quested and Arturia

Audio Technology Magazine's Andy Stewart gives Quested's latest active mid-field studio monitor, the V2108, along with its matching Subwoofer system (the X15 and SBC800 subwoofer amplifier/controller) a road-test in issue #82 which should be hitting news stands as you read this. In this same issue, Audio Technology Magazine's Andrew Bencina takes Arturia's latest hybrid hardware/software drum machine, Spark, for a spin.

Click the links below to read the PDF extracts of the reviews, or better still, pick up your copy of Audio Technology Magazine issue #082 from your local newsagent.

PDF Extract: Quested V2108

PDF Extract: Arturia Spark

www.audiotechnology.com.au


2011 JULY: First stock of Arturia's Spark arrives in Australia

SPARK is a complete drum solution made of a software application and a dedicated hardware controller. Combining the power of analog synthesis, physical modelling and samples, through the intuitive workflow of a hardware drum machine, Spark is a highly creative beat production center. Spark will save you time when looking for the right drum kit, will get you hooked by its amazing simplicity and will surprise you by its sonic possibilitie ... Read More


2011 DECEMBER: The Universal Audio 4-710D has arrived!

Universal Audio has announced a new addition to its line of premium analog recording hardware: the 4-710D Four-Channel “Twin-finity” Mic Preamp & DI with Dynamics. As the newest member of UA’s popular analog product lineup, the 4-710D combines ...Read more


2010 DECEMBER: Traktor Kontrol S4 is here!

Native Instruments revolutionised the DJ world nearly a decade ago with the introduction of TRAKTOR, the world’s first professional DJ software.

Now they’re set to do it all again with TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, the only DJ performance system designed from the ground up from the team behind TRAKTOR. Read more


 

2011 NOVEMBER: New Analog Experience Controllers

Three new controllers from Arturia that give unprecedented hands-on control to a massive array of legendary Arturia synth sounds.  Read more

 


 

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