DJ Software: Mixxx 1.7.0 Final release / Pc / Mac / Linux / Free

The final release of Mixxx 1.7.0 has been announced. Mixxx is a free, open source DJ software. This is a very good DJ software!
Changes since the last version:

Improved MIDI device support:

MIDI learning wizard
MIDI mapping editor
Upgraded, faster mapping system
MIDI output now fully supported on Windows, OS X, and Linux.
QtScript/JavaScript-based MIDI Scripting Environment - Script complex behaviour for your MIDI controller.
Added full support for the Stanton SCS.3d and SCS.1m on all platforms.
Hercules MK2 and RMX improvements
Added Mixman DM2 mappings for Linux and OS X.

Vinyl Control:

Scratching responsiveness improved, with needle-skip prevention option added.
Signal quality indicators added to vinyl control preferences.
Improved support for soundcards with multiple stereo inputs

Convenience features:

The default skin is now widescreen, and fits nicely on netbook sized screens.
Stereo master VU meter added.
Cue points are now saved in the library for each track, with "auto-recall" cue option added to preferences.
Support for more platforms: 64-Bit Windows and a Universal OS X package for 10.4+.
Over 100 bug fixes and more!

Some features:

Free, open source DJ software for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
MIDI controller support
Great mixing engine with recording, vinyl control, and more
Created for DJs, by DJs

“gives you everything you need to perform live mixes” Mixxx

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Instrument: SONiVOX - Playa - Aggro Electro Boom

SONiVOX Announces Playa – Aggro Electro Boom, a new Virtual Instrument for MAC & PC designed for Hip Hop & Electronica Producers.

Aggro is packed with more than 4 GB of instruments.

Features:

- Over 400 SONiVOX Instruments 

- 16 User Programmable and Assignable Pads. 

- Over 50 Pad layouts. 

- MIDI Learn/Save Function. 

- Independent Zone Tempo-Synched Variable Resolution Roll/Retrigger Mode.

- Onboard FX and Graphic Equalizer. 

- Keys Mode – For standard keyboard play/performance. 

- User Editable Envelope & Filter Controls. 

- PC Standalone, VST and RTAS Compatibility. 

- MAC Standalone, AU, VST, and RTAS Compatibility. 

Available now with a MSRP of $149 and an introductory street price of $99.

For more information about Aggro, including audio demos and videos, please visit www.sonivoxmi.com. 

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Midi Plugin: 7Aliens - Catanya

7Aliens launches Catanya, a polyphonic pattern based MIDI arpeggiator VSTi MIDI plugin for Windows.
Features:

pattern arpeggiator
fully editable patterns
multiple instances
9x32 note matrix
1100 presets (music phrazes)
supports recording final output into DAW for additional editations
presets browser with ability to choose genre, style, rhythm, instrument, tempo
applicable with any VSTi plugin or external HW synthesizer (via DAW's midi out)
AI Random functions for making velocity Grooves
realtime velocity spread
supports Cubase, Ableton Live, Reaper, FL Studio, Mackie Tracktion, NI Kore 2, EnergyXT

 

Price: €45

“Catanya gives you new impulse for life.” 7Aliens

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Drum Machine: Amidio - JR Hexatone Pro

Amidio presents JR Hexatone Pro, a music app for the iPhone!
They has developed it in collaboration with the keyboardist and musician Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater. Cool! :)
It’s a kind of 6-directional drum machine/rhythm sequencer.
Create cool rythms and then export them to Intua Beatmaker / desktop DAW via the built-in Wi-Fi server.

 
Specs:

Full stereo 44.1kHz/ 32Bit internal sound processing
ZERO latency
One-screen editing
On-The-Fly Session Editing
16Bit, 44.1 kHz .WAV / .CAF export

Features:

Stutter, Chorus FX
SeamlessLoop
Destrukto: a carefully blended combination of Noise, Bitcrushing and Destruction
InstantIDM: hold your finger in the center of the screen and watch the field fill up with random Cell commands.
Randomize Samples
Upload many samples at once to the wi-fi server by zipping them.

Price: $9.99

“Hexatone is something completely unique and different, and now everybody can create insanely addictive, constantly changing rhythms” Amidio

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Midi Step Sequencer: Sugar Bytes - Eloquence

Sugar Bytes announces Eloquence, a new Midi Step Sequencer plugin for both Pc and Mac. Sounds cool.
It offers features that makes it possible to drive your MIDI compatible gear in completely new ways.
Use it on stage or in the studio to create harmonies, chords and basslines.
Enjoy realtime mangling functions to tweak patterns just with your keyboard.
Enter new ways to create chords, pitchbends or rolls with the performance sequencer section.
You can transpose, manipulate, twist up, mutate, and mangle your patterns.
Price: 99€ / 129 USD

Eloquence comes for Mac and PC and can be driven in any AU or VST plugin compatible host and will be released on August 15.

”Use Eloquence to create varied and organic bass lines, screaming leads, pulsating chords, and organic pad sounds” Sugar Bytes

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“Special care was taken for interpolation to reduce aliasing” Sonic Lion

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Sounds: Peace Love Productions - Minimal Electro House

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This sample pack contains 104 loops and 22 one shot samples with Beats, Synths, Basses, Glitch Patterns, Minimal Clicks,
Vocal Blips, Percussion, Oneshots and more...
Recorded at 120 BPM in 16 bit 44.1 kHz Stereo .wav, .aif and .rx2
Formats: ACID, Apple Loops, REX2, WAV

Price: £ 7.50

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Designed to capture the sounds of the transistor organs of the 60s and 70s.

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“Comes complete with 16 presets but the interface makes it very easy to create your own” Krakli Software

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