After literally MONTHS of waiting for an update to fix bugs and issues with the software, as well as add  much needed functionality, the beat kangz have released version 1.21 of their software.

Many features that we all were expecting didn’t make this update, things like being able to use it as a plugin, full ability to map midi, autochopping, etc….they aren’t there.

Maybe in the next update? Who knows.

Here’s a quick list posted by Rev of the beat kangz on the update and future updates:

What’s up Fam. Here is a quick overview of what you can expect from the BTV 1.2.1 update. Formal bug fixes will be posted soon:

1. Enhanced multi-timbral functionality: For all the heads that wish to use the sounds of BTV, but sequence from an external hardware device, we now have a separate multi-timbral mode. Just enable it in the systems dialogue, and you can use BTV as a tone module for your MPC or other MIDI hardware or software sequencer. (see new manual download for specifics).

2. Increased stability. Includes many crash fixes that you guys reported. (will be listed in formal crash fixes doc.)

3. Better handling of PACE installations, authorizations and updates.

4. New Tempo functionality. Tempo window now deals with decimal places. Just hold the shift key and adjust tempo for more precise tempo definition.

5. On the surface, it may not seem like much, but under the hood we added enhanced functionality that makes it possible to upgrade to version 2.0 for use as a plugin in your DAW. Within a matter of weeks, we will begin to release subsequent updates that implement AU and VST support for Logic, Live and then Cubase. Having 1.2.1 will position you to make the best use of these upgrades. And remember, all you early adopters get it for free.

6. Enhanced Snow Leopard support. Many OSX 10.6 bugs fixed.

I know it’s been a long wait, and we appreciate all of you early adopters that have supported us from the beginning and been so patient as we add features. We pay serious attention to your feed back so please keep it coming. You are helping us to make BTV a truly world class production tool.

Thank you very much! More to come soon. Peace.

-Cool Rev
Vice President
Beat Kangz Electronics

Let’s see what happens with the next update, let’s see how long it takes, I still can’t believe auto-chopping isn’t added yet, and it doesn’t look like it will be in the next update. Maybe a 2.0 feature?

we’ll see. You can get the update on the beat kangz homepage. www.beatkangz.com

I don’t know, I keep hearing I’ll get to see it this year, the official, ready to play, ready to ship version.

I’m goin out to NAMM this year, Jan 14-17, so you know I’ll be looking around to see if I can catch a peek at the beat thang.

I keep askin them about it, I just get told to “wait till namm” lol.

Well I’m tired of waitin! I been waiting since last namm when I first heard about the thang!

But it’s all good, if it is finally ready, then I’m ready to test it.  The software is cool, but I think it’s the hardware that really is going to change things.

I don’t even know what it looks like! That’s an old pic on the left, they said it now has metal parts and is built very solid….we’ll see.

The thought of taking a beat machine with me anywhere, and running on battery power is crazy.

Let’s hope I get a chance to grab some exclusive video of it! Keep it locked, as I’ll try to get the info as soon as possible and post it up

Well I’m sure you know by now that the beat thang virtual has been updated to version 1.5

One of the main things I noticed in the update was the fix to the windows bug that wouldn’t let you delete single sounds.

It would just mute the pad when you did it. Now if you hit ctrl+shift and the pad you want to delete, it will take it out.

So if you mess up on ya hats, or your kick or that sample chop, you can just erase it without having to redo your whole track.

I made a quick video showing you how it’s done.

let me know what ya think.

At the 2009 DJ EXPO, Beat Kangz Electronics Demoed The Beat Thang Virtual for Hip Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa.

He seems to approve, though we can’t see the entire time they spent showing him the beat thang software, which would have been really dope.

If you’re like me, you’ve been waiting for the full documentations….not that you haven’t been able to work, it’s just nice to have a full manual available.

well, beat kangz added it to their support page if you haven’t seen it.

go on and download it! virtual beat thang manual

I told you I’d update ya when I saw it!

peace!

checkout this dope new interview with the beat kangz talking about the beat kangz beat thang as well as the company in general.

this interview was done by my man over at thezrohour go check him out after you watch this.