Guitar combos is a series of three charismatic amp emulations that
combine studio-grade sound quality with maximum ease of use. All three
combos consist of a classic tube amplifier with a speaker box and
several integrated effects, giving musicians and producers
straightforward access to a wide range of pure and highly musical
guitar tones in software.
Named the “Synthesizer of the Year” at the recent International Press Awards, Roland’s groundbreaking V-Synth now has a travel-friendly offspring. The XT is a portable new V-Synth with some spectacular tricks up its sleeves — and with enough synthesis and audio-processing power to make heads spin. It’s fully stocked with a potent array of synthesis types, including the V-Synth’s famous Elastic Audio Synthesis engine, plus analog-synth modeling, vocal modeling, and classic D-50 emulation. Add to that a rich lineup of COSM® effects, external audio processing, a touch-sensitive color display, eight universal edit knobs, and you have an instrument that redefines rack/tabletop technology.
Digidesign is pleased to announce the Producer Factory™ and Producer Factory Pro plug-in bundles for Windows XP– and Mac OS X–based Pro Tools® and Pro Tools M-Powered™ systems. The Producer Factory and Producer Factory Pro bundles include a wide range of professional-quality Digidesign® and Bomb Factory™ plug-ins at heavily discounted prices.
Designed to expand the creative processing options available to both Pro Tools LE™ and Pro Tools M-Powered™ software users, the Producer Factory bundles offer high-end professional mixing tools at affordable prices. With a value of $1,075 and a suggested retail price of $99, Producer Factory purchasers save $976. The Producer Factory Pro is valued at $2,890 and carries a suggested retail price of $399, offering a savings of $2,491.
Producer Factory Bundle Includes:
• moogerfooger Analog Delay
• JOEMEEK Meequalizer VC-5
• JOEMEEK SC-2 Photo Optical Compressor
• Cosmonaut Voice
• Digidesign Maxim
Producer Factory Pro Bundle Includes:
• moogerfooger Analog Delay
• JOEMEEK Meequalizer VC-5
• JOEMEEK SC-2 Photo Optical Compressor
• Cosmonaut Voice
• Digidesign Maxim
• Bomb Factory BF-3A Classic Compressor
• Digidesign D-Fi
• Tel-Ray Variable Delay
• SansAmp PSA-1
• moogerfooger Ring Modulator
• Voce® Spin
• Voce Chorus/Vibrato
For more information, visit the Digidesign website at www.digidesign.com.
Digidesign is pleased to introduce SoundFuel SOLID, a high-quality synthesizer plug-in for Pro Tools|HD® systems. Developed by SoundFuel in collaboration with Digidesign, SOLID is an exciting plug-in that recreates the warm, analog sounds of ’70s and ’80s synthesizers while also offering modern patches that are perfect for dance or electronica. SOLID is currently supported by Digidesign-approved Mac-based Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Accel systems running Pro Tools® 6.7 or later software. Windows XP support is expected in late 2005.
Gemini is proud to unleash the PMX-05 – the newest in the line of the famed series that has always provided the features that DJs demand at an affordable price. The brand new PMX-05 is no exception, going above and beyond to bring up-and-coming as well as seasoned DJs features previously found only on mixers costing many times more.
Apple today introduces Soundtrack Pro, a new application that gives audio and video professionals a flexible way to create, control and fix audio. Soundtrack Pro features a waveform editor with flexible Action Layers that allow users to instantly re-order, bypass or change any edit, effect or process. Intelligent Find-and-Fix features quickly identify and repair common audio problems such as background noise, pops, clicks and hum. It also includes full multitrack editing and mixing, over 50 effect plug-ins from Apple’s award-winning Logic Pro 7, and more than 1,000 sound effects.
Elektron announced today in London the Machinedrum UserWave.
BIAS, Inc. is pleased to announce Peak Pro 5, the fifth generation of its award-winning professional stereo recording, editing, mastering and delivery software. On the Macintosh platform, Peak is the established leader for professional dedicated stereo recording, sample editing, processing, mastering and delivery, and version 5 adds a host of new high-end features to the already robust feature set.
Moving forward with the fresh and innovative look of the i-Series, Gemini is proud to announce the release of the i-TT Super High Torque Direct Drive Turntable.
Apple has announced that Mac OS X version 10.4 “Tiger” will go on sale Friday, April 29, beginning at 6:00 p.m. during special events at Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
Source-Elements has announced the release of Source-Connect Version 2.1 which will be demonstrated at NAB 2005. The only Pro Tools plug-in capable of streaming broadcast quality audio, Source-Connect has added new features of Stereo, Multi-Connect, higher bitrates of up to 160kbps, timecode support and a rent to own option. Source-Connect is the first Pro Tools plug-in capable of streaming audio directly from one Pro Tools system to another. Source-Connect enables audio connections between Pro Tools systems anywhere in the world, allowing direct-to-timeline recording with real-time, broadcast-quality audio using only T1, Cable, or DSL internet connections.
Digidesign today announced the new D-Command console. The Digidesign® D-Command™ tactile worksurface is the newest member of the ICON family, packing amazing control and ICON-exclusive Pro Tools® functionality into a medium-format console. As with the flagship large-format ICON D-Control™ console, D-Command utilizes Pro Tools|HD® Accel as its DSP mix engine and Pro Tools|HD interfaces and peripherals for system I/O. With D-Command, operators have powerful hands-on command over every aspect of a Pro Tools project, including recording, editing, mixing, and processing — with integrated video and delivery — from a relatively small, but expandable, worksurface.
TerraTec Producer is set to unveil a soundboard with 500 additional sounds featuring GM and XG modes and professional quality sound. The board is equipped with 16 MB memory affording instant access to sounds – without audible latency and without tasking the computer’s memory. Up to 128 voices may used simultaneously for a variety of applications ranging from elaborate orchestral arrangements to contemporary electronica and rock sounds.
Allen & Heath showed three of the latest designs from its award-winning Xone range of DJ products at the Pro Light & Sound exhibition in Frankfurt.
It isn’t easy! Attending such a big event as the MusikMesse. Talking to hundreds of people, making and maintaining contacts with manufacturers, developers, “mad scientists”, etc. Our two “roving” reporters are doing a good job in collecting the latest news for you. Next to the offical news they heart some rumours on the Messe “through the grapevine”.
First off. We found out that there are some rumours of Alesis buying AKAI! So we think Akai Professional been taken over by Alesis!? This would be some major news. We will definately follow this story.