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Free Crumpler Carry Bag with Korg Kaossilator

 

While stocks last, you get a free Crumpler Carry Bag with every Korg Kaossilator purchase from Spank! Records. This bag is designed to guarantee the safety of your favourite new musical gadget.

The Korg Kaossilator is a battery-operated portable hand held synthesizer featuring 100 sound programs, 31 assignable scale patterns, 50 types of gate arpegiatior assignments and 2 bars of 're-dubbable' loop recording features.

The Korg Kaossilator's sounds range from saw tooth leads to synthetic drum reproductions. With it's quick scale, tempo and arp assignments and the X/Y control surface the Korg Kaossilator is ideal for DJs looking to add quick, improvised synth elements to their set or for that easy off-the-wall idea in the home studio.

Video demos of the Korg Kaossilator can be found at the Kaossilator micro-site.

The Korg Kaossilator is available instore or online now.

Thanks,

Matt

Spank! Records.

Akai MPK25 in store now

 

We at Spank! Records are proud to welcome the the latest addition to the Akai family, the Akai MPK25.

The Akai MPK and MPD lines of MIDI controllers have been developing for a while now, refining the arrangement of Akai's quality component parts into a number of models that offer control options sensitive to the varied needs of the musical community.

The MPK25 is the most compact MIDI controller keyboard in the Akai MPK line, with a real focus on delivering a comprehensive range of control options while keeping the physical footprint of the unit as small as possible.

The MPK25 includes 12 of Akai's famous MPC style pads, 25-key semi-weighted keyboard with after-touch, two banks of 12 Q-Link knobs and four buttons, MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and Arpeggiator features, aswell as four pad bank and two knob bank options all in a chassis a little under 11cm x 17cm.

Ideal for travelling or space conscious computer musicians, the Akai MPK25 is a truly comprehensive controller despite its size.

The Akai MPK25 is available now.

Thanks,

Matt

Spank! Records.

Free 61 key MIDI controller with Reason 4 Premium offer extended

Good MIDI control when working with Software instruments can mean the difference between hours of joy and hours of painstaking grind as you try to manually compose using a mouse or other similarly unsuitable instrument.

Fortunately for those thinking of buying Propellerheads flagship all-in-one software workstation Reason 4 Premium our offer to include a free 61 Key Carillion MIDI keyboard has been extended until the end of July.

Reason 4 Premium includes all of the ‘endless rack’ software components found in Reason 4, including 3 software synthesizers, 2 Samplers, Drum Machine, FX modules and a boundless capacity to chain module components in order to design new sounds or effects. Reason 4 is a truly one of the most comprehensive software synthesis packages available on the market.

With the Reason Premium package you also get four of Propellerheads most popular hyper-sampled sound libraries: Reason Drum Kits 2, Abbey Road Keyboard collection, Reason Pianos and Reason Electric bass.

Simply purchase Reason 4 Premium in store or online before the 31st of July and fill in the product redemption form here to receive your free Carillion keyboard.

Thanks

Matt

Spank! Records.

Potbelleez DJing At Enkounter

The Potbelleez demonstrating Traktor Scratch at EnKounter 2009.

Only 2 Days To EnKounter 2009

Only 2 days to go before our very special clinic we're hosting with Native Instruments, EnKounter 2009. If you'd like the opportunity to hear and speak with Native Instruments own Lead Product Specialist, Joshua Fielstra, then make sure you register now and mark it in your calendar for this Wednesday night.

Joshua will be demonstrating Traktor Scratch, Komplete and the mighty Maschine, and following Joshua we have an exclusive performance from The Potbelleez who'll be using Traktor Scratch in a live set.

Don't forget that by registering & attending on the night, you'll be in with a chance to win yourself free Native Instruments software!

Hope you can make it, it's gonna be a great clinic.

AMAZING prices on NI Komplete 5 & Kore 2

Words could be somewhat superfluous at this stage. The numbers do somewhat speak for themselves.

Native Instruments Komplete 5 (inc. Massive, Reaktor, Battery, Absynth, Kontakt, FM8, Guitar Rig….you know, the complete set) is now available from Spank! for $699. With a RRP of $1999 and including 11 of Native Instruments highest quality, professional standard virtual plug-in instruments this truly is (and I don’t use the term lightly) a stonking great deal.

This is not however, my only trick. Kore 2, Native Instruments software/hardware control and organizational interface is currently available while stock lasts for $649. With a RRP of $949 this is a not inconsiderable $400 saving to be found on this product.  Kore 2 collates the presets, parameter control, automation and sound design elements from the entire Native Instruments range into one easy to handle system that makes it a breeze to locate and tweak your soft-synth or sampled sounds.

Our final offering is a package deal that includes both Komplete 5 and Kore 2. These are two extremely well matched products. Komplete 5 offers you all the sounds and samples your heart could desire while Kore 2 provides the interface with which to handle such an enormous glut of audio options. You can buy the bundle for $1299.

In summation:

Komplete 5 $699

Kore 2 $649

Kore 2 & Komplete 5 producer package $1299.

Price available while stocks last.

Thanks,

Matt

Spank! Records.

New Akai Products Arriving July

Lots and lots of exciting new gear is just over the horizon from Akai. It looks like we have the low down on arrival dates and the first reviews for such hot products as the APC40 having been appearing all over the internet. So, the goss is, as follows:

Akai APC 40 Ableton Controller:

The hype surrounding this particular piece of kit has been huge! We're expecting them to hit our shelves in bulk around the middle of July. Pre-release reviews have been very positive, the unit has been praised for it's sturdy construction and exceptional layout design. This unit is one of the first truly comprehensive DJ controllers designed specifically for Ableton Live users.

Akai MPK25 Keyboard/MIDI Controller:

With more midi control options than you can poke a stick at, the Akai MPK25 offers a truly ridiculous amount of control in the one compact surface. Borrowing the best design elements from the MPK49 and the MPD32, including MPC pads, arpegiator and full CC control customization the MPK25 is a one-stop MIDI control solution for the stage or home studio. We're expecting the MPK's in the first weeks of July.

Akai MPD18 Drum Pad:

 

Isn't it reassuring how familiar this surface looks. Giving you nothing but those classic sampler drum pad elements you know and love (including MPC style tempo slider!) the MPD18 is the midi solution for getting that classic MPC feel without abandoning the perks of your laptop. I love the 'nothing but what you need' design simplicity behind this unit, the perfect solution for adding high quality drum pads to your existing set-up. At this stage we're expecting the MPD18's in store early August.

More updates on all of this gear as it arrives in store. You can purchase or pre-order in store or online now.

Thanks,

Matt

Spank! Records.

Integrating the Korg Zero 4 with Ableton Live

We're now producing our own video podcasts! In our first episode, Matt takes you through the features of the Korg Zero 4 audio/MIDI DJ mixer. He'll demonstrate it's capabilities to operate both as a standalone mixer as well as a controller for Ableton Live.

Enjoy!

20% Off Vinyl Sale On Now

Super short yet super important blog here.

Its end of financial year time again and we want you to take ALL of our records away from us. We love them, but we want you to love them more.

To encourage you to do so, we're offering 20% off all non-new release vinyl stock. Click on the genres below to see everything on sale.

Deep House

House

Breaks

Tools & Acappellas

Progressive & Tribal

Tech House

Nu Disco

Electro

To reiterate, this means that there is a SWAG of music, from downtempo disco to electro bangers available for highly reasonable purchase prices.

Discount will be available until the end of the month. It applies both instore and online. So what are you waiting for, get browsing for bargains!

Thanks,

Matt

Spank! Records.

Enkounter Pre-Registration Give Aways!

Spank! Records in conjunction with Native Instruments will be running a DJ tech demo evening 'Enkounter 2009' on Wednesday 8th of July in the Minibar at The Burdekin Hotel Number 2 Oxford St starting at 7pm sharp.

Speaking on the evening will be Joshua Fielstra of Native Instruments. Joshua has conducted a number of training tutorials at Spank! and I can personally attest to the quality of this gentleman’s instruction. He is seriously in touch with all the recent innovations in music technology and has an understandable, relatable teaching style. Joshua will undoubtedly cover a truckload of information across the whole NI range. Joshua's demos will inspire you to get the best out off your gear and teach you new and exciting ways to think about creating music.

There will also be a live performance by The Potbellez demonstrating the features of Traktor Scratch Pro in their live rig.

If you're thinking about going it is important that you pre-register online to be in the running to win 1 of 3 give away softwares on the night. Available on the night will be a copy of Reaktor 5, Massive or Traktor Pro!

You'll need to be present on the night to be in with a chance as we'll draw names out of a hat at the end of the presentations.

You can pre-register online here.

Hope to see you there!

Thanks,
Matt