Jun 27

Emu Modern Symphonic Orchestra reviewed by MC Rebbe The Rapping Rabbi in The TechnofileI’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, when it comes to sampling, EMU are like me… they have an unrivalled pedigree.  But despite having one of the most envied sample libraries in the business, they’re not resting on their Stan Laurels. Instead, they’ve been busy creating a brand spanking new library, the monumental ‘Modern Symphonic Orchestra’. Continue reading »

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Jun 11

Traktor 3 DJ Studio reviewed in the Technofile by MC Rebbe The Rapping RabbiRumours of the death of vinyl used to be greatly exaggerated. Not anymore. None of my superstar DJ friends want the hassle of  dragging a box of records (or even CDs) with them everywhere they fly, with all the inherent risks of precious and irreplaceable vinyl getting damaged, lost  and delayed, when they can simply fling a laptop in a bag…especially now that downloading is the new…Rock ‘n’ Roll.

If you want to join them and the rest of the digital DJ massive, Native Instruments Traktor  is one of three major software packages suitable for the job. As experts in modelling,  it’s hardly surprising that NI’s approach to computer DJing has been to create a virtual four deck DJ setup built around a top of the range Allen & Heath Xone: 92 mixer, forensically modelled right down to the adjustable cross-fader curve noch. Continue reading »

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