Mackie releases C4 Commander software
C4 Commander brings the world of Mackies ultra-hip C4 hardware controller to your new or vintage MIDI hardware opening up control possibilities once buried in menus and limited display.
Monthly Archives: January 2006
Apple updates Logic Pro to version 7.2.
This update gives you the ability to run Logic Pro 7 natively on both PowerPC and Intel based Mac computers. At the same time, you will enjoy enhanced interoperability with third party products such as Ensemble and Pro Tools, as well as continued session compatibility with GarageBand 3.
New Faderfox controllers
Faderfox updated their MIDI controllers line with four new nice white looking controllers: the JX2, DJ2, DX2 and LX2 are replacing the old models.
Motu announces Digital Performer 5.0
MOTU announced Digital Performer 5 at the NAMM in Anaheim last week. DP5 is a major upgrade that includes six new virtual instrument plug ins, track folders, a flexible Meter Bridge feature, new audio editing tools, a multitude of new film scoring features, new input monitoring modes, clip-based volume automation and many other feature additions and enhancements.
Ueberschall announces Liquid Instrument Horn Section
Unbelievable but true, no other plugin lets you create such a flexible, authentic-sounding brass section as easily! Key, tempo, scale – everything at the touch of a button or even automatically synced.
Access updates Virus TI software
Access has released a version 1.0.9 update for the Virus TI, which features an array of enhancements and new functionality and will be available during February, 2006. Besides improved stability, there are two new browser functions (“Sort By Category” and “Search by Name”) plus a new “Remote Mode” to turn the Virus TI into a universal MIDI control surface.
CME announces the Bitstream 3X desktop midi controller
CME announced the Bitstream 3X desktop controller, which has feature sets never before seen in MIDI controllers.
ESI releases ESU1808 USB audio interface
ESI released their latest audio interface technology for mobile usage, the ESU1808. ESU1808, the USB 2.0 high speed audio interface for Mac and PC, shows what is really possible with USB 2.0.
UREI launches two new club mixers
Last year Soundcraft re-luanched the UREI brand with their 1620LE and 1601 series mixers. This year they added to this mixer series the 1603 and 1605 club mixers.
Numark announces MP102 and MP302
Numark announced the new MP102 and the MP302 rackmount CD players. Designed expressly for mobile DJs and club owners in search of a compact, rackmountable solution to a wide variety of music playback requirements, the new MP102 and MP302 play both standard CD audio and MP3 CDs, provides buffered Anti Shock memory protection, delivers seamless looping, pitch control with a pitch bend wheel, balanced and unbalanced outputs, plus a digital output among its wealth of features.
Mackie Mixing Tools for Tracktion 2
Introducing the new Mackie Mixing Tools – six powerful mixing plug ins for the Tracktion 2 boxed retail bundle. Best of all, if you are a proud owner of the boxed Tracktion 2 Music Production Software bundle, all six are yours for FREE!
Tascam releases version 1.2 software for DM-3200
Tascams successful digital console, the DM-3200, has been updated to version 1.20 for an impressive list of additions and enhancements.
Focusrite software upgrade for Liquid Channel
Focusrite released v2.0 software update for the Liquid Channel professional channel strip, and is available for download from the Focusrite web site.
PreSonus announces the FaderPort USB/MIDI Controller
PreSonus Audio has announced the revolutionary new FaderPort controller. The FaderPort is a desktop USB/MIDI controller for computer recording to write single-channel and group-channel fader automation along with complete transport control.
Alesis updates the Fusion to Version 1.20
Alesis introduces the free Version 1.20 firmware upgrade for the company’s recently introduced Fusion 6HD and 8HD keyboard workstations.