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The DJM-850 performance DJ mixer comes with a range of features including the new Beat Color FX function.

Cluster Sound's SST-282 Convo is a Reverb and Delay IR Library that is based on the sound of the vintage SST-282 Space Station.

Dark Pressure is an expansion for Native Instruments Maschine, created with the help of DJ and producer Steve Lawler along with sound design house Loopmasters.

This year, the Technical Grammy goes to Celemony, in recognition of their "contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording field".

Line 6 has recently introduced the StageScape M20d, a touchscreen 12 input digital mixer.

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance and Shure have launched the 2012 Shure Songwriting Award which will be judged by Anna Calvi and will be supported by Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI).

9 Soundware has released Drum Key version 2, a collection of unique presets for the Ultrabeat drum synthesizer within Apple Logic Pro .

Avid will be having a free Pro Tools 10 and HDX webinar, scheduled on the February 9, 2012 2PM EST, dealing with Workflows, Technology and the future of Audio production.

Native Instruments reduced the price of Traktor Kontrol S2 to $449 throughout February and March of 2012.

Musikmesse 2012 is looking set to be the biggest music instrument and gear show of the year!

UPDATE: The launch and competition went off successfully at NAMM and the price has been decided - the MSRP will be $599.99 with an expected street price of $499.99. It's expected to be in stores around the world in March 2012.

The biggest trade show gloabally in Musical Instruments: Winter NAMM 2012!

Another great new iPad offering at NAMM 2012 for computer musicians let's you take your MPC with you and create music on the 'Fly'.

Cakewalk announced at Winter NAMM 2012 that the latest update to Sonar - version X1d - will be released by the middle of February 2012.

TC-Helicon launches their latest vocal effects pedal at Winter NAMM 2012.

Behringer has launched 3 small format mixers that interface directly with the iPad via a docking station for Winter NAMM 2012.

Auria is a new iPad Multitrack DAW from WaveMachine Labs - the same company that brought us Drumagog for Mac and Windows

In this video demonstration below I decided to use my own voice for many reasons.

US distributor Mixware will be at NAMM 2012 presenting new DJ and Pro Audio gear including the Electrix Tweaker, Reloop Terminal Mix 4, Magma Control Stand, UDG Hardcase Protectors, and more.

You can now enjoy significant savings of up to 30% when you purchase Behringer Truth B1031A and B1030A studio monitor speakers.

Cakewalk unveils the updated Softube Mix Bundle, a collection of audio mixing tools, now available in SONAR X1 Producer Expanded ProChannel Module Format.

UPDATE: Live and Unsigned 2012 will be filmed by SKY TV when the auditions begin in January.

Gibson welcomes the Stanton group into its Gibson Pro Audio family, and soon they will combine their efforts to offer new pro audio and DJ equipment.

Berkleemusic.com now offers an online music course on Composing and Producing Electronic Music and is set to begin on January 9, 2012.

To complement your style, Pioneer DJ unveils new color options for their popular DJ digital media players: CDJ-850 and the CDJ-350.

Myxer together with ISC will host a special Valentine's Day Channel showcasing the best submitted love songs as free mobile ringtones.

We have compiled a list of the best Paid and Free DAW software along with descriptions to help you in selecting which DAW suits your set up, budget, and music production needs.

We have compiled our recommended list of the Best Free DJ Software which will have you mixing and scratching in no time.

Intel, together with OurStage, Orange OPC, Cakewalk, Gibson Guitars and Blue Microphones bring us the 2nd Annual Intel Superstars Competition.

XLN Audio unveiled their newest ADpak for Addictive Drums, the Indie ADpak, featuring tape recorded acoustic drums, has just been released.