Komplete Updates

Looks like the final versions of the updates mentioned previously are going to start coming through soon with Kontakt 3.2 just being emailed out to registered users. You can download it with the Service Center application.

Thank you Native Instruments, please include more training on the tools and "how to get that sound" or "do that trick" type of help to the community.

Like what this guy did...

Absynth 5.0.2

Another update in the pipeline

Update details
Absynth 5.0.2 brings compatibility with 64bit OS and hosts on
Mac OS X, as well as a lot of fixes and improvements.

In particular please note: Absynth 5.0.2 will create a new Libraries folder in your Documents/Native Instruments/Absynth 5 folder. This is where user templates will now be saved by default when you store a template. The "factory" templates will remain where they are. If you want the user Libraries folder somewhere else, you can change the folder in the Options window just as before. When loading a template you'll notice the user folders are now labeled "(User)".

UPDATED: Updates to Massive, Battery and Kontakt + FM8 + Change List

There are some big updates coming for other Native Instrument products as well with some public beta tests going out to members for the last month, expect them soon.

Massive 1.2
Battery 3.2
Kontakt 4.2

Just got word that FM8 1.1 is in public beta testing now aswell:D

I gotta say it is nice to get worth while updates rather than having to fork out heaps of extra money on a new edition.

Change list looks like it is mainly bug fixes... hopefully they throw in some extra sound packs and presets.

Massive 1.2
Version 1.2:

- MAC OS X 64-bit compatibility (AU, VST & Standalone)
- Digidesign CoreAudioDevice crash fixed
- ASIO vs. WASAPI driver selection issue fixed

Battery 3.2
Version 3.2

- New "Drum" mode in Saturator effect
- New "Default Kit" option
- New zero-latency convolution engine with optimized performance
for low-latency settings
- Numerical parameter value input
- New Import formats: Akai MPC 5000, Alesis Fusion, Drumagog,
Korg Triton, Roland Fantom, Yamaha Motif
- Mac OS X: 64 Bit VST support
- Mac OS X: 64 Bit support for Rex import

Kontakt 4.2
Version 4.2.

- New binary file format for increased saving/loading performance
- New zero-latency convolution engine with optimized performance
for low-latency settings
- Revised master output section with presets and advanced macro
functions
- Numerical parameter value input
- New Import formats: Akai MPC 5000, Alesis Fusion, Drumagog,
Korg Triton, Roland Fantom, Yamaha Motif
- Mac OS X: 64 Bit VST support
- Mac OS X: 64 Bit support for Rex import
- Fixed performance issues with Interpolation Mode 'HQI: perfect'
using mono Samples
- Plug-in: instantiation and recall times improved for all hosts

FM8
Version 1.1.0:

- MAC OS X 64-bit compatibility (VST, AU & Standalone)
- Digidesign CoreAudioDevice crash fixed

Traktor Scratch with Traktor 2

Well this is more than a little bombshell Traktor and Audio Kontrol have both been upgraded with heaps of extra features, effects and better visual cues for beats. It appears Traktor is taking over the Audio Kontrol name and they are branding equipment with T2 inside, i.e. Traktor 2.



Find more at the below links
http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/dj/traktor-scratch-pro/?content=11

http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/10/t2-is-not-a-cyborg-is-the-new-more-colorful-traktor/

Indaba Music

Most of the Remix Comps that come up on Remix Comps are from the Indaba Music site. Many are from well known artists, like Metric, Ace of Base and others. Check out the below link to see if they have what you are looking for in terms of exposure and mulla. They do push plans for best results on selling and collaboration but its not mandatory. The site is helpful with tutorials and acts as a platform to launch talented people into the mainstream.

Definitely give it a look.


Indaba Music

Point Blank Online Courses

I've been interested in Point Blank courses for years now, they have award winning DJ and Producer courses  voted by students and industry professionals alike, the problem is most are available only in the UK and can get quite expensive.

The major change now is their online courses have increased in number, similar to Sonic Academy, in that they have specific courses discussing a particular genre in a particular DAW. ComputerMusic is doing some promotion on their MusicRadar site with links to snippets of the courses.

Synth Riff Programming tutorial
Slicing audio to MIDI Ableton Live tutorial
Ableton Live vocal effects tutorial
Kick and bass tutorial

Source: Computer Music