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SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA IKEA BAG? NAMM 2022! KATE BUSH & MORE!

 Hi! Everyone & welcome back to my music blog. So what's been happening this month?

SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA have teamed you with IKEA to create a take on IKEAS 'Fractal' Blue bags. The 3 bags are created with musicians, producers etc in mind. The 3 bags are:

  • ACCESSORY BAG- Cables etc
  • SHOULDER BAG - DJ Set, Laptop  etc
  • SQUARE BAG- Vinyl etc
This is not the only thing SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA are creating with IKEA. They are also creating a MUSIC PRODUCTION DESK with moveable speaker stands & a pull out shelf. 


NAMM 2022 (Summer) took place this month. So what did NAMM have in store for us? Here are some gear announcements:

  • NOVATION LAUNCHKEY MK 3 88- Semi-weighted keys, 16 pads, 9 faders, 9 pots etc. If you are looking for a 88 midi keyboard for studio or touring with then this could be worth looking at.
  • NOVATION FL KEY MINI- Fruity Loops users might be interested to know there is now a dedicated midi keyboard for the DAW.There are 2 versions (25 or 37 key)
  • CREAM GUITARS- The Spanish guitar maker made their debut at NAMM 2022. They introduced the 'Revolver' & 'Electric' ranges
  • MELBOURNE INSTRUMENTS NINA- This is a desktop 12-voice analogue synth, motorised controls etc
  • DONNER B1 SYN BASS- This is a monophonic analogue synth & sequencer
  • ARTIPHON ORBA 2- This is circular synth. Very portable etc
MAGIX is back with an updated version of their DAW: ACID PRO 11. It includes:
  • SAMPLER
  • ACID LOOPS
  • BEATMAP
  • MORPH PADS
  • BRAINWORX PLUGIN PACKAGE
  • MULTITRACK RECORDING
  • ARA 2 SUPPORT (MELODYNE ESSENTIAL 5 is included)
  • CD BURNING
  • AUDIO ENCODING ETC
I think it does have some good features  included. You can either purchase: ACID PRO 11 & ACID PRO SUITE 11. Or you can subscribe to the ACID PRO 365 & choose a payment plan. 

STEINBERG are back with new software: VST LIVE. Could this be the ultimate  live  performance system? 
It features:
  • TRACKS- MIDI & Pre-recorded audio etc
  • MULTITRACK RECORDING- Record your performance 
  • SEQUENCER WITH CLICK TRACK
  • DMX- Control your stage lighting etc
  • MIXER
  • EFFECTS etc
This does look impressive for live software. There are 2 versions: LIVE PRO & LIVE ELEMENTS.

NETFLIX hit series ‘STRANGER THINGS’ helped KATE BUSH achieve a UK NO.1 with the song: ‘Running up that hill (Deal with God)’. The song was first released in 1985. Also KATE BUSH is the youngest & oldest female artist to have a self written Number 1 song. She was 19 when she had the Number 1 song ‘Wuthering Heights’. I like KATE BUSH. I think she has made some great songs & albums. I was really pleased the song: ‘Running up that Hill’ No.1. 

Until next time 


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