ZenDAW Wings Touchscreen Control for BitWig Studio
ZenDAW has released Wings , a touch workspace software for the BitWig Studio DAW .
Wings smart scripts give access to over 170 of the most-used BitWig Studio key commands and functions from the tip of a finger . The software aims to provide an improved technical workflow by placing the commands where one would expect them to be on a touchscreen monitor for Windows OS platforms . Ready-to-use gesture assignments cover most commands performed by users , such as : Clip and Scene Launch ; Convert Tracks ; Transport functions ; Zooming ; Track Scaling ; Arrange , Mix , and Edit window navigation ; Detail Editor ; Automation Editor ; Device Panel and Mixer Panel window toggling ; etc . Wings runs on Windows 7 and above and 16 to 24-in . touchscreen monitors are recommended . For more information , contact Plugivery : 646-401-0296 , business @ plugivery . com , www . plugivery . com .
Boss RC-5 & RC-500 Loop Station Pedals
Boss has introduced the RC-5 and RC-500 , the latest additions to the Loop Station product family . These new pedal-based loopers feature 32-bit AD / DA and 32-bit floating-point processing , onboard rhythms , phrase memories for storing loops , backlit displays , and more . The single-track RC-5 and dual-track RC-500 both offer 13 hours of stereo recording , plus advanced external control support via footswitches , an expression pedal , or MIDI .
The pedal switch on the more compact RC-5 covers all basic looping functions , but deeper control is supported as well . Users can connect up to two external footswitches for direct control of many assignable functions , or an expression pedal for continuous adjustments . The larger RC-500 is ideal for guitarists , singer / songwriters , multi-instrumentalists , and others who want to take their looping to a more advanced level . Users can connect mono / stereo instruments and pedal effects , plus a mic to the dedicated XLR input , complete with phantom power if needed . The RC-500 ’ s two tracks can be used independently for song-style composition or together for multi-track textures . For more information , contact Roland Canada : 604-270-6626 , www . roland . com / ca .
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