Ahhhh nostalgia… This is actually one of the very first pieces of software that I learned how to slice up loops and make remixes with. An oldie but a goodie, ReCycle is updated with 64 Bit compatibility and new features and commands. This software was actually way ahead of its time and a stepping stone for many of the pieces of software you see in your favorite DAW like beat detective and sound replacer.

Propellerhead has released ReCycle version 2.2 for sale—an update to the industry standard tool that creates REX files. Sporting a completely overhauled graphical user interface, ReCycle 2.2 adds new key commands, workflow enhancements and a new Online Help system—making Recycle even faster and easier to use. Version 2.2 is a 64-bit compatible application with full support for Windows 7 and Mac OS X Lion operating systems.

About ReCycle
An industry standard, ReCycle is the fastest way to make sampled material your own. ReCycle lets you do with sampled loops what you can do with beats programmed from individual drum sounds—like alter the tempo, or replace sounds and process them individually. Producers use Recycle for making loops tempo-independent, for quick editing of sampled parts, chopping up riffs, remixing and doing mash ups

Load any loop or musical phrase into ReCycle. The program will look at the file, analyze it, and slice it up into its rhythmic components. The file can then be rearranged, pitched or have its tempo freely adjusted. Artists have full control over the individual slices and can alter the timing or even quantize the groove, keep the feel of the loop and replace the sounds with their own. Or load the file into a software sampler and trigger the individual parts from a MIDI keyboard to turn the sampled material into a completely new performance.

A favorite among sound designers and producers, ReCycle’s REX file format is supported by all major music software titles including applications such as Apple Logic, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Cakewalk Sonar, Ableton Live, MOTU Digital Performer and Propellerhead Reason, as well as software instruments such as Native Instruments Kontakt and Spectrasonics Stylus RMX.

ReCycle 2.2 is available now for purchase worldwide, at a suggested retail price of USD $249 / EUR €229.
·      The ReCycle 2.2 upgrade is available as a free download for any registered owner of ReCycle version 2 or higher.
·      Upgrades from 1.x of ReCycle can be purchased from the Propellerhead web shop.

For more info, Click HERE

Ok guys, you’re going to smack yourself right in the face when you see the solution to this one. Please place YouTube links to the video of this in the comments section. So your beats are too short and you need that Maschine Gun roll on the fourth bar. Well here’s how you fix it.

-In your main beat window, you have all of your info.

-Toward the bottom where your drum sounds are, you will see a very small option that says BAR LENGTH.

-From there you can click with the mouse and drug up to change the bar length.

Here’s a pic. I’ve chosen pink to show you where the bar length is, because… well you know… I’m calling you a girl.

Click to zoom the pic.

Hope this helps you guys.

I was just wondering the other day when Universal Audio was going to make their debut in the I/O world. Apparently they waited until the perfect time and ambushed the pro audio world with this gem. I’m not going to cue any of the stupid orchestra scores attached to anything labeled “Apollo.” I’ll leave that to the stupid pro audio sites (you know who you are), but I will say this – Apollo is definitely a game changer in the industry. Leave it to the folks who have been around the longest, to make the biggest splash. The crazy thing is, you would think… logically, that a company that has been around this long would eventually fall out of touch with the end user. That couldn’t be further from the case with UA.

Universal Audio (UA), ), a leading manufacturer of professional audio recording hardware and software, is proud to announce Apollo®, a high-resolution audio interface that combines UA’s analog design heritage with esteemed UAD Powered Plug-Ins in a sleek, elegant recording system for Mac and PC*. With Apollo, music producers and performers can finally track through UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time, via a professional 18 x 24 FireWire/Thunderbolt™-ready audio interface that delivers class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz sound quality.

“Apollo is the culmination of 10 years of analog and digital audio development here at UA,” said Bill Putnam Jr., Universal Audio founder. “In many ways, it’s brought the analog and digital sides of our company together. With Apollo, we’re delivering the sound, feel, and flow of analog recording with all the conveniences of modern digital equipment, including next-generation Thunderbolt technology.”

Apollo is, first and foremost, a well-built, high-resolution audio interface, featuring premium mic preamps and top-end converters to deliver the lowest THD and highest dynamic range in its class. Its Core Audio and ASIO* drivers ensure compatibility with all major DAWs, including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more. Moreover, Apollo’s Console application and companion Console Recall plug-in (VST/AU/RTAS) provide control and recall of all interface and UAD plug-in settings within individual DAW sessions, even months and years later.

Apollo differentiates itself from all other audio interfaces, however, via its onboard UAD-2 DSP Acceleration. This onboard processing allows for recording through UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins — with nearly instant sub-2ms latency — so that music producers can quickly monitor, audition, and “print” audio using a wide range of popular analog emulation plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Manley, Neve, Roland, SSL, Studer, and more.** In this way, Apollo’s sonic character and tonal options are virtually limitless. The onboard UAD-2 processors are also available for mixing and mastering, offloading processing from the host computer.

Notably, Apollo offers compatibility with Intel’s new Thunderbolt technology, as found on the newest iMacs, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs. Available via a user-installable Thunderbolt Option Card (sold separately), Thunderbolt provides lower latency, reduced audio buffer size, improved performance at high sample rates, and greater UAD plug-in instances versus FireWire.

“Thunderbolt technology makes possible a whole new class of products to enhance music production workflows and creativity,” says Jason Ziller, Director of Marketing and Planning for Thunderbolt technology at Intel® Corporation. “Products like Universal Audio’s Apollo are using Thunderbolt to rock music producers’ worlds.”

Apollo incorporates numerous design hallmarks from classic UA analog gear, including its fast, easy workflow. Dedicated front-panel controls are present for all the most common features, including preamp gain, channel selection, mic pad, +48V phantom power, low cut, monitor level, and dual headphone controls.

Apollo’s connectivity includes 4 digitally controlled analog mic preamps, 8 balanced line inputs and outputs, dual front-panel JFET DIs, digitally-controlled analog monitor outputs, 8 channels of ADAT, 2 channels of S/PDIF, word clock I/O, FireWire 800 (standard), and a Thunderbolt expansion bay — making it a well-equipped centerpiece for the modern project studio.

The Apollo High-Resolution Audio Interface will be available in both DUO CORE and QUAD CORE processing formats (with either two or four Analog Devices SHARC processors, respectively). Apollo will be shipping in the first quarter of 2012, with an estimated street price of $1,999 (DUO processing model) and $2,499 (QUAD processing model). Apollo’s Thunderbolt Option Card will be shipping in the first half of 2012, with an ESP of $499.

*Compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7; Windows 7 support coming Summer 2012.

For more info, click HERE

Great day for all of you who want greater portability. Finally, I can track vocals in the john AND have a stand to put my iPad on. IK Multimedia has come out with their version of a Pre-amp for iOS devices. Now you can plug that $4000.00 Neuman (Pictured with Pre) into your iPhone and record just about anywhere. All joking aside, we all knew this is what recording was coming to and it’s actually a great thing. I can’t attest to the quality of the pre but I bet you could use it to route another pre into the iRig Pre and really get some great sig (yeah I just abbreviated signal to sound cool. Did it work? No? Ok). The iKlip is a must have especially if you’re using V-Control Pro. I was getting sick of having to crane my ipad with the iKlip I have over the desk, but this makes life so much easier. Matter of fact, I’d probably use this next to me on the couch while I use iPad’s DirecTV remote app. HAVE YOU SEEN THAT APP? IT’S INCREDIBLE.

iRig PRE features

-40 cm (15.75”) TRRS cable to connect to any iOS device headset jack
-XLR input connector for microphones
-Gain control
-+48 V phantom power
-Headphone output
-On/Off switch
-Power/Phantom Power provided by 9V battery
-Battery life is approximately 40 hours with dynamic microphones and 15 hours with phantom powered condenser studio microphones.

Pricing and availability
iRig PRE costs only $39.99/€29.99 (excluding taxes) and will be available in early Q2 2012 from electronic and music retailers around the world.

iKlip Studio costs only $29.99/€24.99 (excl. tax) and will be available in Q1 2012 from electronic and music retailers around the world. Pre-orders are already available from the IK Multimedia online store and other selected resellers.

For more info on these products iRig Pre and iKlip Studio, Click on the links on each name.

Remember this fellah? No not me… I’ve basically been sick since Christmas but I’m back now. I was talking about this stylish hunk of pure tone. It’s the Knuckle Head, Cascade’s newest ribbon mic and sibling to the workhorse Fat Head. They’re gracing us with a pre-sale opportunity and quite a sizeable discount.

Cascade Microphones is pleased to introduce our newest microphone: THE KNUCKLE HEAD.
The KNUCKLE HEAD is a passive ribbon microphone that combines the acoustic components of the successful FAT HEAD ribbon with a shock mounted headbasket design reminiscent of early broadcast microphones.  The ribbon itself has been slightly redesigned to provide a more open sound.

The ribbon is mounted symmetrically within the magnetic gap, making the the KNUCKLE HEAD suitable as the “mid” and/or side mic in an MS setup ˜ the front and back of the mic will produce the same sound.

The KNUCKLE HEAD ships with a micro-fiber cleaning cloth and a mic clip in a padded aluminum flight case. It is available in two finishes (antique cooper or black/polished nickel), and includes a Lundahl LL2912 transformer.

The KNUCKLE HEAD is sure to become a modern classic; displaying a perfect blend of technology, sound, and aesthetics that will be sure to please any musician or recording engineer. For more information please Email us at sales@cascademicrophones.com, or take advantage of our special introductory offer available only to our loyal Cascade customers.

For special pricing and  promotions, contact Cascade Mics at Sales@CascadeMicrophones.com