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Apple introduces new music options: iTunes Pass

February 26, 2009

depeche 290x134Aside from the famous iTunes music shop, we now hear that  Apple is experimenting with something new called iTunes Pass. This new app will allow you to buy a pass for a certain group or artist that you like and after you’ll get everything that artist releases for a given time period.

For example Apple is starting with Depeche Mode. Buy a pass for $19 and you’ll get the band’s new single right now, Read more

Cowon D2+ PMP

February 23, 2009

cowon d2 plus 290x220We can all agree that almost all Cowon products have quite the same design line. The first time I saw a Cowon mp3 player i wasn’t that impressed with the design but it is needless to say that the gadget had me hooked just after I pressed its buttons for just a few minutes.

The same thing goes for Cowon’s D2 portable media player. It is kinda bulky, remarkably thick, Read more

Old School Cassette MP3 player

February 18, 2009

cassette mp3 playe 290x255How many times did your tape recorder broke, or the cassette itself ceased to just work and you had to stick your finger in it ?

Some actually found that sport funny and they came up with the weird idea to make an mp3 player based on all that. The storage space idea on the mp3 player is indeed a cool one: 45 minutes, 60 minutes, or 90 minutes- the higher the number, the more songs you can fit on it. Read more

Ultrasone: Edition 8 ultra-high-end headphones

February 13, 2009

edition 8 1 290x152If you’re looking for an expensive pair of headphones look no further.

These come directly from the German producer Ultrasone and “every material and component used in the Edition 8 is second to none…the interior ear cups are covered in fine Ethiopian sheepskin, which provides the most isolation of any leather, while the outer Read more

Bring back to life your old tapes with TapeLink

January 22, 2009

tapelink usb 290x181Every time I see someone using tapes, I get a strange feeling. Oh, the memories.

This may come as a shock for some of you, but there are still people who use tapes and still finds them enjoyable. But if you are desperate to get the music from your tapes into your computer there is a fancy way to do it. The TapeLink from Alesis digitize your old tapes, clean the sound with the bundled software and convert them to MP3’s. Read more

Ableton Live 8

January 19, 2009

ableton live 290x204From the weird mind of Robert Henke, the man responsible for Abelton Live, comes another version of the famous mixing/makin’ music software.

This last version has some new features, new instruments, better workflow and easy sharing sets between users. As always, it is perfect for handling loops and live performances.
Still not my tool of choice for mixing and producing but indeed Read more

Akai proudly presents: APC40 controller

January 15, 2009

akai apc40 290x181My my, will you look at this !! This one surely looks very good, but let’s see what it can do.

The APC40 from Akai Pro is especially designed for Ableton Live and it will allow you to see the state of each function that is controlled. The controller also communicates to Live and the software responds Read more

JVC pimps your car with the new KD-R CD line

January 7, 2009

jvc kd r cdreceiver 290x88If you want a sound upgrade for your vehicle look no further. JVC Mobile has just the thing for you in the form of a seven new CD receivers. The most advanced is the KD-R900, and if you’re ready to pay $269 you’ll get dual USB 2.0 ports, Bluetooth, 3-Band Parametric iEQ, variable-color Read more

iLuv: iSP200 2.1-channel portable soundbar

December 19, 2008

isp200 iluv 290x129I luv you, you luv me and we love this melody !

iSP200 might just luv you back if you pay a little attention to it. What we have here: a 2.1-channel portable soundbar that  packs 32-watts of power, SRS-XT “surround technology,” master, bass, treble audio controls, an inbuilt 3-port USB 2.0 hub with a 3.5-millimeter auxiliary input.

I like the fact that if you want you can detach the speakers from the main unit.
Looks cool, and here are the full specs: Read more

Hercules presents the new DJ Control Steel mixing deck

December 17, 2008

hercules dj control steel 290x160As an alternative to the old way of vinyls - CD spin  you can always go for a laptop setup accompanied by Hercules’ new DJ Control Steel. I’m sure that some will say that this is not the most professional way of doing things, but they are quite wrong. Read more

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