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November 17, 2010

Avid Pro Tools 9 First Look

It’s time to put Avid Pro Tools 9 through the paces. Does it really work with nearly every IO on the market? Avid claims that as long as there is a Core Audio or ASIO driver – you’re in luck. Just to be sure, we make TJ Martin (with Avid) use a Presonus, Focusrite, RME and a Line 6 interface with Pro Tools 9. We’ll also see anything else that’s new (and of importance) in Pro Tools 9.

What does Pro Tools 9 Come with?

(1) Pro Tools 9 software DVD (includes bundled software and guides)
(1) Pro Tools 9 drivers DVD
(1) Audio Loops DVD
(1) iLok USB Smart Key (for software authorization)
(1) Pro Tools 9 installation guide
(1) Intro to Pro Tools 9 guide
(1) Software activation card

What Avid Says:

Fuel your creativity with a huge collection of over 70 professional sound-processing plug-ins, virtual instruments, and

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UniqueSquared
November 16, 2010

Numark Mixtrack Pro Review

MadFlip’s Thoughts:

Hot Cues, Loops, and Effects

Rather than an EQ kill section on the MIXTRACK we reviewed last month, this has a Hot Cue, Loops and Effects section that allows you to map cue points in your mix and add effects. The loop section also features an automatic loop feature to set up quick loops in preset measures.

Responsive Turntables

The turntables on the MIXTRACK PRO are extremely sensitive and allow you to scratch and nudge. By turning off the scratch feature, this allows you to use the entire plate to nudge. These are responsive turntables and allow you to really get into what you are doing.

Virtual DJ LE

THE NUMARK MIXTRACK PRO NOW SHIPS WITH SERATO DJ INTRO.

This is a new software that comes with the MIXTRACK PRO. It works really well with this controller and maximizes the new features of the MIXTRACK PRO. This does …

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Taylor
November 11, 2010

Mackie Onyx Blackjack First Look

The wait is finally over. Here is the Mackie Blackjack first look and short review from Unique Squared. It is a 2X2 recording interface that is great for home studios and musicians on the go. Don’t let the size fool you. It has Mackie’s world renown Oynx Mic Preamps, zero latency digital recording, and a sleek, ergonomic, well constructed design. It’s really great how Mackie has spent some time thinking about the musician on a budget or someone just needing something portable this time.

Watch the video, read about the features, and contact us if you have any other questions.

Mackie Says:

“Let’s face it. If you could fit one of our flagship Onyx 1640i consoles into your workspace and budget, you probably would do it. But that shouldn’t mean you have to settle for the cheapest, plastic 2×2 interface available. We’ve spent serious time and research creating the Onyx

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UniqueSquared
November 11, 2010

Customer Bio: DJ MooseHead

Every once in a while we receive emails from our customers thanking us for the support we provided them. Here is one that stood out.

Frank Mazzuca contacted us because he wanted to get his son a DJ Controller that is great for beginners but still fully functional for Professional gigs. He spoke to one of our Pro Sales Representatives, Scott Magno, and they both agreed that the Mixtrack was the perfect product.

“I introduce to you DJ MooseHead. Moose is my son’s nickname at school. First gig was a major success…just wanted to share the love.

Frank

PS: he loves his Numark gear!”

The best part about this story is that Marcel Mazzuca aka DJ MooseHead is only 13!

If you have any great stories like this to share with us, please send them to our Marketing Manager, Ariff Glick, ariff@uniquesquared.com and you might be featured on our blog.

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UniqueSquared
November 9, 2010

A3C Mixtape: Beatz & Lyrics 2 Go

It’s hard to believe that a month has past since we finished recording the Beats & Lyrics 2 Go Mixtape in the Unique Squared Mobile Studio at the A3C Hip Hop Festival. There was a lot of hard work and planning put into the making of this and we finally want to share the finished product with you.

Here’s the link to the download:

A3C Mixtape: Beatz & Lyrics 2 Go hosted by Jayforce, (presented by the Dynamite Brothers and Sponsored by UniqueSquared.com)

To make this all happen we partnered with manufacturers who provided us with products to use in the RV. From AVID, we were given a Sputnik mic, ProFire 2626 interface, Studiophile Q40 headphones, Axiom Pro 25 MIDI controller, DSM3 studio monitors, and iLok key for ProTools. Focusrite provided us a workhorse, with their ISA 220 mic preamp. JBL provided a great set-up for our DJ station, LSR …