Bitwig Studio 2.2 includes Ableton Link support, beta testing starts

Bitwig has announced version 2.2 of its Bitwig Studio music production software. The update features support for Ableton Link, allowing Bitwig Studio to sync perfectly and effortlessly to a multitude of software solutions, including an entire ecosystem of mobile apps. Also included in version 2.2 are some new devices and modulators, a new display profile,…

Propellerhead Layers Rack Extension offers 80s & 90s synth sounds

Propellerhead Software has released Layers, a new “Quadrasonic Sample Player” Reason Rack Extension that features a virtual sample collection of vintage synthesizers. Re-imagined in a modern, creative instrument, Layers lets you layer and sculpt pristine audio samples from classic 80s and 90s synth keyboards to create new music. “Layers is a new type of Rack…

Hy2rogen releases Trapped Sylenth1 Vol. 2 soundset

Hy2rogen has released Trapped Sylenth1 Vol. 2, a new soundset that features another batch of essential sounds for the Sylenth1 virtual synthesizer. With a mixture of trap and future bass sounds, the preset bank comes equipped with 125 pre-programmed sounds consisting of punchy 808 sub hits, specific pitchy, siren-type and edm influenced leads, milky and…

CAPSUN ProAudio releases 4:20 The Smokers Kit Vol. 2 sample pack

CAPSUN ProAudio has launched 4:20 The Smokers Kit Vol. 2, a sample pack featuring a collection of quality drums, percussion and FX by Julez Jadon & SVRN. This follow-up to 4:20 The Smokers Kit is perfect for producers of Hip-Hop, Trap, Trap Soul, 808 RnB, Future Bass and LA Beats. It includes thick kicks, snares…

Sinevibes releases Reshuffle real-time swing manipulator for Mac

Sinevibes has released Reshuffle, a new Audio Unit effect plugin for real-time swing manipulation. The plugin features a sample-precise timing engine that divides incoming audio into three layers. It then stretches odd steps while shrinking even ones, which changes the rhythmical swing feel, all in real time. Reshuffle has zero output latency and can smoothly…

Pioneer DJ Officially Launches XDJ-RX2 All-In-One System

Pioneer DJ just announced the XDJ-RX2 two-channel all-in-one DJ system. It’s an update to the original XDJ-RX, and now includes eight performance pads per channel, a 7″ high-resolution touchscreen, onboard Color FX from the DJM-900NXS2 mixer, and a USB jack for connecting straight to your laptop to load tunes from Rekordbox or to control Rekordbox…