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Apr 4, 7:18 PM

Novation Announces Launchpad S

With the Launchpad, Novation provided an outstanding solution for hands-on control over Ableton Live. The Launchpad's intuitive 64-pad grid design makes it a breeze to launch loops and clips, trigger drums and... Read more »
Mar 14, 12:33 AM

Pigtronix Infinity Looper Firmware Update

Pigtronix has released a major new free firmware update for the Infinity Looper pedal. A number of new features are included in this update: Reverse Playback — loops can now play backward under footswitch control... Read more »
Mar 12, 8:36 PM

Propellerhead Software Announces Reason 7

The latest version of Reason has been announced by Propellerhead Software! New features abound in this update, including a huge user request -- MIDI output via a new External MIDI Instrument device. Reason also now... Read more »
Mar 11, 7:44 PM

Native Instruments Announces Komplete 9

Native Instruments has announced the latest generation of their incredible Komplete bundle of virtual instruments and effects. They have two new versions. First is Komplete 9, which has 33 instruments and effects... Read more »
Feb 27, 12:01 AM

Akai Professional Releases MPC Software Version 1.3

Akai Professional has released version 1.3 of MPC software. The new version includes support for multitimbral VST and AudioUnits plug-ins, "Vintage Mode" for rawer 12-bit sound quality, improved workflow, easy grid... Read more »
Dec 10 2012, 8:50 AM

Maschine 2: Hardware + Software Groove Production

Want to create and tweak first-class grooves, with hands-on control, but don’t want to give up the convenience and options a computer-based workstation offers? Here’s your solution! Native Instruments’ Maschine 2... Read more »
Nov 21 2012, 8:00 AM

Eight Days of Black Friday: Day Three

The biggest sale of the year at Sweetwater continues! It's Day Three of our huge Eight Days of Black Friday Sale, and there are tons of great deals waiting for you. Whether you are shopping for a special... Read more »
Nov 19 2012, 8:00 AM

The 8 Days of Black Friday Sale is Here!

Black Friday is nearly upon us! But if you're dreading the fight against hordes of screaming shoppers, Sweetwater has a better solution. First of all, here at Sweetwater, Black Friday extends over eight full... Read more »
Oct 3 2012, 8:00 AM

Free Twitch Bag!

Purchase a Novation Twitch DJ controller between October 1, 2012 and November 30, 2012, and you'll receive a free UDG Gig Bag (a $100 value).
Aug 28 2012, 8:00 AM

TRAKTOR Updated

Native Instruments has released version 2.5.1 of TRAKTOR. The new version provides plug-and-play compatibility and integration with Pioneer DJ's CDJ series, including the CDJ-400, CDJ-900, and CDJ-2000, and the... Read more »
Aug 13 2012, 12:00 AM

Mountain Lion Compatibility: Native Instruments

Native Instruments has found in testing that some USB devices are experiencing issues with Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion). At this time, they are working with Apple to resolve the issue. According to NI, these... Read more »
Jul 12 2012, 10:55 AM

Native Instruments Redefines Live Remixing

This spring, Native Instruments gave controllerists, remix producers, and old-school DJs a great new way to perform. In many ways, the combination of the Traktor Kontrol F1 remix controller with Traktor Pro 2.5’s... Read more »
Jun 15 2012, 8:00 AM

Everything iOS

Have an iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch? Then you'll want to check out the brand-new "Making Music with iOS" section of Sweetwater.com! In this convenient virtual location you'll find everything you need for making... Read more »
May 3 2012, 8:00 AM

18-month Financing on Alesis, Akai, SONiVOX, and Numark

From May 1, 2012 through July 31, 2012, if you purchase any Alesis, Numark, Akai, or SONiVOX product you'll receive 18-months-same-as-cash financing when you use your Sweetwater Musicians All Access Platinum Card!... Read more »
Apr 19 2012, 8:00 AM

Komplete Audio Price Drop!

Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 is now available at an even lower price than before! This USB audio interface offers six channels of input and output — four analog and two digital plus MIDI in and out... Read more »
Apr 3 2012, 12:00 AM

Pioneer DJ CDJ-350 Review

This Pioneer piece is no toy. The CDJ-350 has a nice weight and overall great feeling, with a solid build. The Jog wheel is a pleasure to use, and the tempo slider works well! The CDJ-350 excels in multi format... Read more »
Mar 12 2012, 8:00 AM

Twitch Takeover!

Novation's Twitch offers a groundbreaking new way to make music, combining a DJ-style controller with a 2-in/4-out USB audio interface to give you the best of both worlds! And now, you can put this amazing tool to... Read more »
Feb 24 2012, 10:28 AM

A New Generation of MPC Workstations

Akai Professional announced the next stage in the evolution of their MPC workstations, introducing a pair of hybrid hardware/software workstations as well as an iPad 2 music production system called the MPC Fly. If... Read more »
Jan 30 2012, 8:00 AM

IK Multimedia iRig Mix

The iPad and iPhone are everywhere, and now they can be in the DJ booth making music with you! The IK Multimedia iRig Mix is a DJ-style mixer that has two 1/8" inputs for iOS devices, a mic input, and an instrument... Read more »
Jan 27 2012, 8:00 AM

Numark 4TRAK

Digital DJs are going to love this one: the 4TRAK controller comes bundled with a proprietary version of Native Instruments' TRAKTOR 2 software and has all the hands-on control you need to take your DJing to the... Read more »
Dec 29 2011, 12:00 AM

Cool Tool: The Crane Standard

The Crane Standard adjustable laptop stand from Crane is ideal for home, studio, and DJ use! This low-profile stand holds your laptop securely, and provides space for an external hard drive, a controller, an... Read more »
Oct 28 2011, 1:23 PM

A More Portable and Affordable Maschine

Whether you’re making beats live, slicing grooves, or laying down backing tracks to fill out your mix, Maschine is the ultimate all-in-one music creation system. Maschine Mikro gives you the flexibility of this... Read more »
Oct 5 2011, 12:00 AM

Ableton Live 8.2 Suite Review

When I first started using live, I thought of it as primarily as a DJ/loop-based performance instrument and not as a studio production tool. As I delved into it though I soon learned it was that and a whole lot... Read more »
Oct 3 2011, 12:00 AM

NI Comparisons

We've had a number of questions from customers wondering about the differences and similarities between various Native Instruments bundles, so we thought we'd pass along handy references from the Native Instruments'... Read more »

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