Ableton Serato The Bridge

Ableton and Serato bridge the gap between music production and DJing with The Bridge. The Bridge requires Serato Scratch Live 2.1.1 and Ableton Live/Suite 8.2 or above. Open both programs at the same time with Rane hardware attached to activate The Bridge online.

Remix Your Own Tracks Live

The Bridge gives you turntable-style control of your own multitrack productions. Simply drag an Ableton Live Set to a deck in Scratch Live and use your turntables or CDJ to control the transport. Scratch Live enhances your productions with deck control, mixing, nudging and DJ style looping, while you can remix, mute/solo tracks, use virtual instruments, change drum patterns, manipulate audio, tweak effects and launch loops on the fly in Ableton Live.

Welcome To The Next Level

Apart from your Scratch Live hardware, using an additional dedicated controller such as Akai Professional APC40, APC20, or Novation Launchpad opens up your game for more mixing, effects handling and for triggering clips.

Learn How To Set Up Your Gear

If you're just getting started with Ableton Live, you'll want to go through the Ableton Live lessons, located inside the program in the Help View

The World

Behind the scenes, Ableton and Serato have implemented a two-way communication link to connect the programs. The timing is tight and it doesn't matter which program you open first.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

The Rane Sixty-One and Sixty-Two for Serato Scratch Live





The Rane Sixty-Two for Serato Scratch Live is a plug-and-play mixer supporting two computers, two-deck digital vinyl simulation, SP-6 sample player, software and hardware effects and all the record and playback channels you need. Software controls for Library, Loops, Cues and SP-6 are laid out for fast and intuitive access. Choose the Sixty- Two and join a community of users dedicated to advancement of the art.

* Direct control of over 40 Scratch Live software controls.
* Each USB port supports six stereo record and four stereo playback channels.
* ASIO and Core Audio Drivers.
* 32-bit floating point audio processing sampled at 48kHz.
* Mic/line input on XLR/TRS jack with gain trim, two-band EQ, Flex Fx assign and On/Over controls.
* Internal Effects Engine with Filter, Flanger, Phaser, Echo, Robot and Reverb effects.
* External analog insert for analog effects processor and USB Insert for software effects.
* USB Aux Input for SP-6 sample playback with HP/LPFilter, Headphone Cue and Flex Fx assign.
* Magnetic crossfader and channel faders with reverse and contour controls.





The Rane Sixty-One
for Serato Scratch Live




The Sixty-One is a plug-and-play package supporting two-deck digital vinyl simulation, software effects and all the record and playback channels you need.

Features

* ASIO and Core Audio Drivers.
* USB 2.0 port supporting six stereo record and four stereo playback channels.
* 32-bit floating point audio processing sampled at 48kHz.
* PGM controls include:
o Gain trim, 3-band full-cut EQ, Left/Right Pan, HP/LP Filter with adjustable resonance.
o FlexFx assign, Headphone Cue assign, Q-peak meter.
o Magnetic fader with contour and reverse controls.
* Mic/line switchable input on XLR/TRS jack with gain trim, two-band EQ, and Flex Fx assign.
* External analog insert for analog effects processor
* USB Insert for software effects such as DJ-FX in Serato Scratch Live.
* USB Aux Input for SP-6 sample playback with Headphone Cue and Flex Fx assign.
* Magnetic crossfader and channel faders with reverse and contour controls.

Check out more details.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

DMC Online DJ Championship 2012 Announcement




The 2012 Online DJ Championship will have some fundamental changes to last year, including free entry for all competitors.

There will be THREE VOTING HEATS and a FINAL where performances will be judged by the public and established DMC World Champion DJs. Each heat will have a four week entry period before all films are revealed in a one week voting period.

Prizes include $3000 cash and an all expenses trip to the September DMC WORLD FINALS in London with the option to compete live for the ultimate DJ title or just simply join the world's National DJ champions as a VIP spectator.
A treasure trove of equipment will make up this handsome prize. There will also be prizes for heat winners and runners up and the voting public will also be given their chance to win prizes from the event's top DJ equipment sponsors.

In 2011 DMC attracted 1.7m viewers from 190 countries. Talenthouse is a social media technology platform enabling an exciting public voting experience for the 2012 Online DMC World Championships via Facebook and Twitter. The contest will be open to aspiring and pro DJs globally. All submitting DJs will gain new fans, followers and recognition through the process.



The DJ ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIP is different from any of the three existing DMC live contests which are staged annually in up to 40 nations and include the Battle for World Supremacy (single head to head knock-outs); the DJ Team Championship and the main DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIP. In the Online competition, because the DJs have all the time in the world to film their two minute set in the comfort of their own home, DMC allow them to use any equipment they wish, vinyl, CD, computers, keyboards, etc. This freedom of choice cannot be contained in the annual live on stage competitions due to the technical difficulties in changing so much equipment in front of a live audience. On this basis the ONLINE event is the world's only OPEN DJ contest where anything goes. It is regarded as the event which will most influence DJ presentation in future years.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

New Serato Video for Scratch Live and ITCH






Serato are proud to announce Serato Video, a brand new plug in for Scratch Live and ITCH that allows DJs to playback, scratch and mix video files using turntables, CDJs or supported controllers.

Based upon Video-SL, the popular plug-in for vinyl emulation software Scratch Live, Serato Video will offer support for both Scratch Live and ITCH, giving DJs more flexibility than ever.

Features:

* Add video clips to your Scratch Live or ITCH performance.
* View loaded clips and output from your computer.
* Manipulate playback with Serato control records, CDs or with your ITCH controller of choice.
* Use built in transitions and effects including text and image effects.
* Enrich your set with audio responsive effects, including bass zoom and splits, that are controlled by analyzing the music signal.
* Preview and manage video files in both the ITCH and Scratch Live offline players.
* Use Video Instant Doubles to play the same video and effects on a second deck.
* Store effects within each video file for instant recall.
* Setup different output configurations (Output Only, L/R prefader or all 3 outputs) for greater flexibility when video mixing externally.
* Utilize 3rd party controllers with Serato Video’s MIDI control in Scratch Live.

Already own Serato Video-SL? No problems! Serato Video is a FREE upgrade for existing Video-SL customers.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

New MPC Slim Line Addition









Product Features
MPC Studio Hardware

* Fuses legendary MPC production with the processing power of your computer
* Compact design is less than 1” thin and fits easily into a laptop bag
* MPC SOFTWARE for Mac & PC with 64-track sequencing capability
* 16 backlit genuine MPC pads, legendary MPC workflow & MPC Swing
* USB-powered with low-profile knobs and brushed aluminum body
* Large LCD screen allows you to make tracks without having to look at your computer
* Four touch-sensitive knobs provide enhanced MPC software control

MPC Software

* 64-track sequencing capability
* Massive 6GB+ sound library, including all of the sounds of the classic MPC3000
* Instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plug-ins
* Record each track as an MPC drum program, Keygroup program or VST plug-in
* Works alone as your main DAW or works seamlessly with your current studio as a VST/AU/RTAS plugin
* Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX and SND
* Supports samples and sequences from any MPC ever made
* Mac and PC-compatible

The software itself would be good for all mpd, mpk users. Hopefully they will give us some type of option or feedback with the software. And lets not forget the pricing of these beautiful controllers.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

MPC Renaissance Controller





Fusing Akai Professional’s legendary MPC layout and workflow with the power of your computer, MPC Renaissance is an unrivaled instrument for music production. The new flagship is a fully integrated hardware/software system: MPC Renaissance allows you to create using classic hardware controls and an integrated pop-up display, while it’s exclusive MPC Software empowers you with unprecedented, expandable production capabilities on your Mac or PC.



MPC Renaissance Hardware

* Fuses legendary MPC production with the processing power of your computer
* Vintage Mode changes output sound character to MPC3000, MPC60 and more
* 16 backlit genuine MPC pads, 16 Q-Link controls, and adjustable backlit LCD screen
* Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing and MPC transport controls
* MPC SOFTWARE for Mac or PC with 64-track sequencing capability
* Two XLR-1/4” combo inputs and dedicated turntable input
* Four-channel US B 2.0 audio interface and two-port US B 2.0 hub built in
* Up to eight pad banks―more than any other MPC ever
* Two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs
* Stereo 1/4” out, stereo assignable mix 1/4” out & S/PDIF I/O


MPC Software

* 64-track sequencing capability
* Massive 6GB+ sound library, including all of the sounds of the classic MPC3000
* Instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plug-ins
* Record each track as an MPC drum program, Keygroup program or VST plug-in
* Runs standalone and as VST, AU or RTAS plug-in
* Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX and SND
* Supports samples and sequences from any MPC ever made
* Mac and PC-compatible