5 Apr, 2023
Ableton’s free Live 11.3 update includes Drift, a new MPE-compatible synth that can create sounds “from every era of modern music”.
The public beta is available now for all Live 11 users.
Ableton has announced that Live 11.3 is now in public beta, and it turns out that this update has a strong MPE flavour. There’s a new MPE-compatible synth, known as Drift, and other Live instruments now also support MIDI Polyphonic Expression.
Drift is said to be capable of generating sounds “from every era of modern music,” and has a minimalist design that Ableton believes makes it beginner-friendly. However, we’re assured that there’s also enough depth to keep experienced sound designers interested.
The new instrument is inspired by classic hardware, but also nods to more modern synths and Eurorack modules. The good news is that Drift is being included with all versions of Live 11 – even the lowly Live Lite, which is bundled with other software and hardware products.
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4 Apr, 2023
Today Akai Professional introduced the limited-edition MPC Live 2: Beatclub Timbaland Edition.
Loaded with the drum kit sounds of producer Timbaland, the MPC Live 2 features a collection of over 12GB of Beatclub samples and sound packs, a customized Beatclub/Timbaland Signature boot experience and Timbaland’s “Bounce Coming Up” Drum Kit.
500 units have been produced, each individually numbered.
“I am pumped for this new collaboration,” says Timbaland. “We have Akai, one of the most legendary music production brands in the game, and the MPC has been an iconic instrument in hip hop history. Beatclub mixing it up with Akai is taking your potential up several notches and shows what you can do with a powerful partnership. We’re talking power, precision, and creativity all mixed together. This is going to be epic. This is the peak of when technology, culture and excellence come together.”
MPC Live 2 Beatclub “Timbaland Edition” Features:
- Standalone MPC – No Computer Required
- Built-in Stereo Monitors
- 16 Full-size Velocity Sensitive RGB Pads
- Brilliant 7-inch Multi-Touch Display
- Timbaland’s Bounce Coming Up MPC Edition Expansion
- 3 Beatclub Essential MPC Edition Expansions
- 32GB Exclusive Beatclub/Timbaland SD Card loaded with Drumkits, Loops, and Melodics
- 16GB Internal Storage / Factory Content.
- Includes MPC 2 Desktop Software for Mac or PC
- Signature Beatclub/Timbaland Splash Screen
- Custom Serialized Plate With Production Number
- Exclusive Beatclub Merch Bundle
- Full 12 Month Subscription to Beatclub
The Akai Professional MPC Live 2 Beatclub Timbaland Edition is available now through the InMusic online store for $1399. To learn more, please visit Akai Professional website
4 Apr, 2023
Null Modular has introduced the n-1, a new Eurorack modular case, constructed from Euro plywood with a flat-packable design that needs no tools for assembly.
Designed in response to a friend’s request for ‘a simple box’ to house their Eurorack modules, the n-1 is available in two sizes — 48HP x 3U and 84HP x 3U.
What is in the box?
- 12mm plywood frame, 3mm plywood back
- Four dowel pins
- One pair of pre-threaded aluminium rails
- M5 hex socket screws
- M3 rail slide nuts
- Mystery stickers
Expected to ship in May 2023, n-1 is available to pre-order at an MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of $98.00 for the 48HP x 3U-sized version and $128.00 for the 84HP x 3U-sized version.
