Akai Professional APC40 Controller

Designed in partnership with software developer Ableton, the ApC40 was developed specifically for Ableton Live software.



The APC40 is to be a powerful controller for hip-hop producers, electronic musicians, DJs and traditional musicians using Ableton Live in the studio and on the stage.



The APC40 communicates bi-directionally with Live, which enables the controller to display information from the software on its clip maxtrix of 40 triggers and on LED rings surrounding each knob. The clip matrix provides an instant view of clip status (what is loaded, playing, and what is recorded).



The controller comes with a special edition of Ableton Live Lite. there is also a special patch for current users to upgrade to full versions of Live.



For more information check it out: APC40

Numark Stealth Control DJ Software Controller

The world's leading manufacturer of DJ technology, Numark, has announced Stealth Control, a new profressional DJ controller that comes with Native Instruments Traktor LE and MixMeister Fusion Live software.



"Stealth Control is professional DJ performance in a sleek, heavy-duty metal chassis."



The controller was designed around the company's other popular control decks (Omni Control and Total Control). The layout mirrors traditional "two desks and a mixer" setups so djs who play on cd players or turntables should "feel at home."



Some key features include:


*plug-and-play USB connection


* black slate metallic finish


*kensington security slot to prevent theft



TheMSRP is at $399.99


For more information go to:NUMARK

Tech News

In the ever-changing, forever reshaping musical world....and for those of us who love to use them....we got some goodies out there.

Image-Line has announced a new time manipulation tool named Gross Beat. Designed for repetition and scratching effects and currently running on Windows, this effect features MIDI controlled envelopes, 2 bar audio buffer, 36 volume/gating envelopes, linked or independent volume and gating slot operation, real time effect (for live performances), and ..... presets a plenty!
Check it out here: Gross Beat

eMedia Music Corp released EarMaster Pro 5 and EarMaster School 5 for Mac and Win users.
EarMaster Pro 5, for musicians and students, features 651 progressive ear training lessons.

EarMaster School 5, the academic, edition, offers extra features for music teachers and students.

Both programs offer 18 languages. There is a 21-day trial version and it can be checked out here:
EarMaster