When the turntable paradigm finally bites the dust, you may find such concepts as Cambridge-based designer Todd Vanderlin’s new multidimensional controller take its place. Using a vinyl record (it could really be anything however) tagged with an AR marker, Vanderlin “scratches” the track by manipulating the tag in front of a video camera. The...

Roland has updated the operating system for their JUNO-G Workstation Keyboard to version 2.0 status. The update adds “Fantom-series-like” audio sampling functionality. Enhancements: » Sample audio from external sources or import audio phrases from the removable flash memory. » Samples can be assigned to trigger from the JUNO-G’s...

Decibel has announced dates for the 2009 edition of their West coast electronic music festival. The 6th annual Decibel takes place September 24th through September 27th in Seattle, WA in various venues throughout the city. Since its inception in 2004, Decibel Festival has distinguished itself as a unique event of its kind in North America dedicated to live...

Genelec has announced the 8020B Bi-Amplified Active Monitoring System, an update to the successful 8020A, offering improved features with a particular emphasis placed on environmental care. The system has been designed for monitoring work in difficult listening environments, particularly those compromised by lack of space. The 8020B, despite its space-saving...

Hercules has premiered the DeeJay Trim 4&6, a USB Audio Interface built for advanced DJ’s who already have a DJ control surface but not a dedicated computer audio interface. This portable digital interface features a 4-channel output: two +4dBu 1/4″ Jack outputs for PA equipment and four -10dBv RCA outputs for mixing decks and conventional...