Apple MacBook Pro 2018 rumours: A better laptop for musicians?

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The Apple MacBook Pro is so ubiquitous on stage and in the studio that calling it a musical instrument in its own right is well-deserved! However, its latest incarnation, which surfaced back in 2016 (and got updated to newer-generation processors last year) proved a bit of a disappointment for some. Apple essentially forced USB-C on […]

Mutable Instruments rolls out Marbles – the Random Sampler that’s not a sampler

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After a good bit of speculation and light teasing Mutable Instruments have given us a nice new module. It’s not a remake or an evolved version of something they discontinued this is something new, something random but it’s important to note that Marbles is not a sampler. What’s in a name? I’m sorry to start […]

On Our Radar (3/30/2018)

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“Don’t You Ever Wonder Why” Dolls Combers ft. Dana Boyd   (Irma) If you like your House Music deep, dark and delicious, look no further! The track rolls along nicely with a sweet soulful male vocal over the top. This is Magic Sessions music right here for everyone. There is also a message behind the lyrics […]

Physical Audio PA1 Dynamic Plate Reverb: Kirchoff plate in action!

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UK plug-in developer Physical Audio has released a very interesting reverb — the PA1 Dynamic Plate Reverb. The effect uses a pure numerical model to recreate the sounds of classic plate reverbs. Taking advantage of physical modelling, the PA1 lets you choose among 6 simulated materials like Gold and Titanium. Decay times vary from 0.3 […]

Virtual Guitar Amp Software Round-up Part One: Line 6 Helix Native

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Software virtual guitar amplifiers have come along way in recent years and we have put a few of the most popular ones to the test in our studio. This new series will cover the latest and greatest software amps, comparing their pros and cons and letting you make an informed choice on where to spend […]

CraveEQ by CraveDSP: an affordable alternative to FabFilter Pro-Q?

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Developer CraveDSP released CraveEQ, a powerful plug-in that features three equalizers in one: Digital, Analog, and Linear Phase. All three EQ models are based on a theoretically ideal analog equalizer. It doesn’t hurt that the unit is very nice to look at, either. Analog Phase Analog Phase mode is a reproduction of ‘clean’ analog hardware. […]

New Label Partners (3/30/18)

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zipDJ would like to welcome the following new label partners! push2play music, Germany LaWave Records, Switzerland Kingside Recordings, Italy 617 Records, United States Little Jig Records, Switzerland Read More

Artist Spotlight: Sébastien Léger On Keeping DJing + Production Setups Simple

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Sébastien Léger has been in the game for more than two decades, playing in Paris clubs before he could even hit the bar. Léger sat down with DJTT’s Akhil Kalepu to discuss the early days and how technology is affecting the culture of electronic music. The post Artist Spotlight: Sébastien Léger On Keeping DJing + […]

Give The DJ A Break! Mixes by DJ Mark Hagen

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Dear ALL zipDJ Members! Our new series exclusive to zipDJ “GIVE THE DJ A BREAK!” Mixes by DJ Mark Hagen DJ POOKY CLUB MIX 015 Runtime: 17:56 Moving On – Bigtime 3 feat Spiked Grin U Sexy Mutha U – Barry Huffine and Stevie F feat Zhana Roiya Somebody Is Out There – Paul LeKakis DJ POOKY CLUB MIX […]