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iZotope, known for its audio software-editing packages and suites, has reduced the price of their highly-praised RX 5 Audio Editor en RX Post production Suite for a limited time only. This offer id valid from April 5th to the 28th, 2016. Be sure to take advantage of this special chance to buy one of the world's best audio-editing programs at a huge discount!

If you own a Pro 2, Prophet 6 or OB-6 synthesizer, your prayers have just been answered! Dave Smith Instruments has just launched custom-made soft cases designed especially for these models.

Together with their latest 1.9 software update, Serato DJ introduces Pulselocker, a music streaming service much like Spotify, Tidal and Apple Music, but with the added possibility to download a track and use use it offline. That means you'll have access to over 44 million songs from almost 500 different labels of all sizes! Pulselocker allows you to download any of these songs for use in your sets.

If you own Pioneer DJ gear, then you probably know about Rekordbox. This free music management system has been upgraded to version 4.1. It was already possible to control MIDI using the Rekordbox DJ, but with this DVS expansion and a specially-made Control Vinyl that allows a responsive setup, you now have complete control over your traditional vinyl records as well!

American DJ has a treat in store for anyone who ever wished they could control their lighting fixtures using their iPhone or iPad. The Airstream DMX Bridge lets you create your own Wi-Fi network allowing you to use your iOS device as a fully-fledged controller for your light fixtures.

Showtec have a very simple reason for introducing the new DIM-4 and DIM-4LC dimmers. They want to keep up to date with the latest guidelines and regulations governing such devices. This means that both of these dimming packs have been completely re-designed to make them fully compliant. As you can tell, Showtec take regulations and safety very seriously.

Air drumming, almost all of us do it when we hear a great beat, whether we realise it or not. Wouldn't it be wonderful if playing an air drum kit would actually result in some realistic drum sounds? That has now become a reality, with the Aerodrums! It's a great gadget for any drummer or musician that has too little space for a real (electronic) drum kit.

Focusrite is a familiar name in the pro audio world. They're well-known for offering products with top-quality audio at reasonable prices. With the introduction of the Red 4Pre Thunderbolt audio interface however, they're aiming at the high end of the professional audio market. This means that there are some very exciting and unique features contained within its attractive 19-inch housing.

If you're familiar with music editing software, the name Steinberg will most likely ring a bell. The well-known WaveLab Pro and Elements editions of this software have been the cream of the crop for years, after all. Recently, Steinberg launched a new line of programs called WaveLab Pro 9 and WaveLab Elements 9, focusing on both the professional studio engineer (Pro 9) and the home-studio producer (Elements 9). Make no mistake, we're talking about full new editions, not just updates. You'll find a number of interesting improvements on the previous editions of these two programs.

It's safe to say that Electro Harmonix has struck gold with their idea to capture the sound of legendary keyboard instruments in a compact pedal. The EHX B9, C9 en K9 have already been released, and now it's time for the Mel9 Tape Replay Machine. With one press of the button, you'll change your instrument into a Mellotron, with no fewer than 9 legendary sounds at your disposal.