Traktor Pro 2.5 DJ software has now gone on sale with the addition of Remix Decks, each of which has 64 slots and can contain loops, one-shot samples and complete tracks. In addition the new Traktor Kontrol F1 is designed specifically to take advantage of the Remix Decks. Here is a video of Traktor Pro 2.5 in action with two Traktor Kontrol F1s and a Traktor Kontrol S4.

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Propellerhead are very excited about their new technology. It will allow third party developers to create fully functional Reason rack devices complete with CV, cable routing, combinator patch creation and everything else that makes Reason so versatile and creative. Below is a video from the Musikmesse Convention in Frankfurt introducing Figure and their new mobile adaptation of actual Reason devices running on your phone and Rack Extensions.

There is also a great deal of excitement about Balance and Reason Essentials. Below is a video explaining more on this music production package that is said to have everything you need to create anything you want.

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The legendary Wurlitzer EP 200A was the high end model of the Wulitzer reed-based piano line. It was introduced in 1972 and produced until 1982. Its sound was a little brighter than the Fender Rhodes when played softly and became more overdriven as the attack was more pronounced. This unique dynamic range, mainly due to tighter reeds, was very appreciated by funk players who could express their nuances and rhythmic playing. The Wurlitzer quickly reached immense succes among pop and rock bands, where its thicker and rougher tone easily fit in the mix.

Favored by Supertramp (“The Logical Song”), the Beatles (“I am the Walrus”), Ray Charles (“What’d I say”), Marvin Gaye (“I Heard It Throught The Grapevine”), the Rolling Stones (“Miss You”), the Wurlitzer 200A was also reputed to make a great combination with tube amps, such as the Fender Bassman and Twin Reverb, because their nice overdrive and spring reverb contributed to opening the sound even more. The 200A also accepted different effect units very well, such as analog chorus, phaser, tape echo, which were nice tricks to bring additional lushness and depth to the sound.

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