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MusikMesse2008: UPDATE: Rodec and Sherman Restylus A littlebit behind the scene was this Rodec and Shermann colaboration. Mixer and Filter technology in one, the belguim companys making nice stuff:
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MusikMesse2008: Gearjunkies MusikMesse Roundup We are back from the 2008 edition of Frankfurts MusikMesse. There was plenty of interesting news to check out there, and we had gave it a day to come down to a roundup of what we thought was the best of the new gear. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Mackie launches U.Series Production Mixers Mackie today delved into an entirely new genre with its U.Series Production Mixers the U.420 and the U.420d. Designed for the needs of todays musicians, DJs and producers, Mackie U.Series provides flexible connections and an intuitive, centralized user interface to ease workflow and maximize creativity. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: genoQs Machines launches NEMO genoQs machines is excited to announce NEMO, their new MIDI sequencer. Based on the technology already proven with Octopus, NEMO is a highend machine, continuing their tradition of realtime everything MIDI instruments. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: And who took the cake at this years MusikMesse 9th mipa - Musikmesse International Press Award 2008
Below are the gearjunkies.com relevant categories. Read and decide for yourself if you agree with the jury of 100 magazines from all over the world who got together to vote for the best products of 2007/2008 in more than 40 categories. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Numark introduces DDS80 Rack Mountable Digital Media System Numark announces the DDS80, the new rack-mountable standard for DJ performance using digital media. The DDS80 comes with two components that make it perfect for DJing weddings, clubs or other performances using CDs, USB hard drives, iPod, or nearly any digital media via USB. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Arturia announces v 1.1 of the JUPITER-8V The Jupiter-8V is the software recreation of Rolands famous Jupiter-8 coupled with a new generation of features. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Chicks and gear at the messe 2008 Gear and girls, good combination....to make a long story short: an overview: Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Korg MS10 goes Nintendo DS The Korg DS-10 is a music-creation software for the Nintendo DS that combines the superior interface of the Nintendo DS and the design concept of the famous MS-10 synthesizer. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Prosoniq announce OrangeVocoder Anniversary AudioUnit Edition Prosoniq today announce that they are introducing the 10th Anniversary AudioUnit Edition of their award winning OrangeVocoder plug in for the Mac at this years Musik Messe in Frankfurt. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: MixMeister Control DJ Software Controller by Numark MixMeister software ignited the DJ world by merging powerful Digital Audio Workstation capabilities and full-featured DJ performance. MixMeister Control is a hardware control surface for real-time performance and control of MixMeister, or other MIDI-capable DJ software. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: A Moment of Tranquility at the Messe The first two days were quite busy and exhausting. Running from booth to booth, talking, touching, feeling, listening, experiencing the new gear and products at this years Messe. So a moment of tranquility, a moment of rest was very welcome. Even if it was heavily sponsored by Big Names. Read more... |
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MusikMesse2008: ADAM announces A5 Studio Monitors Building on the success of the extremely popular A7, ADAM Audio announces the expansion of the A Series with the new A5 Powered Monitor. Designed using the same technologies as the existing ADAM monitors employed in many top recording studios around the world, the A5s compact size and attractive price point of $699 per pair make it an excellent choice for a plethora of audio applications. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Reloop announces digital vinyl system Spin Spin is the new virtual vinyl system from Reloop. Spin allows playing, mixing and scratching of digital audio files from a computer with the help of timecode records and cds at the highest level. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Video of the Nord Lead anniversary model The moment many gearjunkies were waiting for. The unveiling of that new Clavia synth. It turned out to be a special Anniversary model of the Nord Lead. Read more... |
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MusikMesse2008: Clavia announces Nord Lead limited edition A sunny day in Sweden, 25 years ago Hans Nordelius went to work with a vision and a brand new company to go to. He was eager for the technological future to arrive, to be able to complete all the extraordinary ideas that were in his mind. The very first products from Clavia involved digital audio and samples, technologies that were well and truly in its infancy back in 1983. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: API announces Model 500-6B Lunchbox The API Model 500-6B Lunchbox is a six position rack designed to accept all API standard 5.25 X 1.5 modules. This allows an engineer the flexibility to bring along specialized EQ effects to any situation: 550A, 550B or 560. The Lunchbox is self-powered, with a rear panel selected AC voltage switch, and a removable power cord. The input/output jacks are XLR. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Numark announces Mixmeister control MixMeister software ignited the DJ world by merging powerful Digital Audio Workstation capabilities and full-featured DJ performance. MixMeister Control is a hardware control surface for real-time performance and control of MixMeister, or other MIDI-capable DJ software. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Numark announces the DDS80 media system Numark announces the DDS80 the new rack-mountable standard for DJ performance using digital media. The DDS80 comes with two components that make it perfect for DJing weddings, clubs or other performances using CDs, USB hard drives, iPod, or nearly any digital media via USB. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Stanton launches new digital control system Stanton DJ, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, announces the launch of the SC System, a highly innovative new set of digital controllers for the professional DJ. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Vienna announces Vienna special edition plus The Vienna Symphonic Library team returns to Musikmesse 2008, presenting an expansion to their successful all-in-one orchestral collection Vienna Special Edition. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Yamaha Aannounces the MM8 In the wake of the successful MM6 Mini Mo synthesizer, Yamaha Corporation of America announces the new MM8 Music Synthesizer. Like the MM6, the MM8 features sounds from the popular Motif Series, real-time control, street-smart grooves, seemless computer integration, and adds an 88-note Graded Hammer action Yamaha keyboard. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Yamaha presents Audiogram Interface Series The AUDIOGRAM Series has been carefully designed to make setting up your computer-based recording environment an absolute breeze. Coming as a complete kit, the AUDIOGRAM6 and AUDIOGRAM3 each bundle together a hardware interface that adds audio inputs and outputs to your computer, software for recording and producing music, and a USB cable for connecting the audio interface. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: SSL announce new MADI Xtreme PCIe Digital I/O Interfaces Solid State Logic, the worlds leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for music, broadcast and post production professionals, proudly announces the release of MadiXtreme at Musikmesse 2008.
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MusikMesse2008: EKS Otus controller ... but slightly different From the guys at EKS we got this render of a slightly different OTUS controller. If you look closely you see round knobs instead of the square ones. We were told that it will get some new features as well but that is where the scoop ends because they wouldnt tell us what those features would be! Hmmmm! Pricetag will be around 700 euros. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Yamaha launches IM analogue mixer series The Yamaha IM8 series brings experience and know-how accumulated over 35 years in the production of industry-leading mixing consoles to bear in three mid-size consoles that cut no corners when it comes to overall performance and sonic quality. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Vestax VCI-300 scratch demo at the Messe The VCI-300 is a dedicated USB MIDI controller for the included Serato DJ software. It also comes with a built in audio interface with standard 4in 4out and headphone connection, which means all you need for DJing is the VCI-300, a laptop and a set of headphones. Read more... |
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MusikMesse2008: AudioCubes demonstration at Messe 2008 The Percussa AudioCubes are cubes capable of generating and processing audio and MIDI information. Read more... |
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MusikMesse2008: M-Audio debuts groundbreaking new products M-Audio is proud to announce three exciting new products at this years Musikmesse international tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany. Fast Track Ultra 8R, ProKeys Sono 61 and ProKeys Sono 88. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: SSL announces Duende PCIe Hot on the heels of the portable Duende Mini unit (launched in Jan 2008 and showing for the first time in Europe), Musikmesse sees the launch of Duende PCIe. Duende puts the legendary SSL sound inside your workstation hardware and makes harnessing the power of the renowned Duende Plug-Ins more integrated than ever. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: SSL introduces Matrix project studio console Revolutionary new console brings together mixing console, router, and workstation control. Solid State Logic, the worlds leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for music, broadcast and post production professionals, proudly announces the release of Matrix at the Frankfurt Musikmesse. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: PreSonus introducing StudioLive Digital Mixer StudioLive is the most powerful and flexible sixteen-channel digital mixer the world has seen, loaded with sixteen high headroom XMAX microphone preamplifiers, built-in 22x18 FireWire recording and playback engine, Fat Channel processing with 4-band EQs, compressors, limiters and gates, DSP effects, six aux buses, four sub-groups, extensive LED metering, talkback and much more. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Is color the new theme at this years Messe? Only day 1 underway and we noticed some kind of theme this year. Maybe not that many new product innovations but some manufacturers are going colored this year. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: New DJAY Software on the block Algoriddim introduces djay software at the Messe this week. djay 2.0 is taking digital audio players and music mixing applications to the next level with its incredible and innovative new features. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Rob Papen introduces RG guitar plugin Rob Papen introduced us to RG, a brand new groove plug-in that is far more than just a virtual Rhythm Guitar player.
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MusikMesse2008: FAW introduces Circle semi-modular software synthesizer Future Audio Workshop launched Circle today, a new semi-modular software synthesizer, designed to be easy to use, allowing you to concentrate fully on sound design and performance. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: MFB launches MFB-SYNTH 3 This week MFB will launch thier new MFB-SYNTH 3 at the Messe. MFB-SYNTH3 is the semi-modular version of MFBs Synth-II. It trades memory locations and MIDI-control off for 37 patch connectors that allow breaking and modifying the internal routing. Put single MFB-SYNTH3 components under analog sequencer control or let the whole unit interact with your existing modular-synthesizer-system. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Yamaha intros rack version of the Motif XS Yamaha announced MOTIF-RACK XS Tone generator at this years MusikMesse. The new MOTIF-RACK XS is packed full of inspiring sounds, exciting rhythms and expressive control that spur your creativity to new heights. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Free Your VSTs with SM Pro Audio SM Pro Audio have three new products at the MusikMesse, the V-Box, V-Rack, and V-Pedal are stand-alone VST plug-in compatible hardware units which the company describe as three of the funkiest standalone VST compatible products ever seen and designed to provide musicians, engineers, producers, and guitarists performance products they can rely on. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: TC Electronic introduces Powercore X8 Sonnox edition TC Electronic has announced the introduction of the limited PowerCore X8 Sonnox Edition, a PowerCore X8 bundled with the highly acclaimed Sonnox Oxford EQ and Sonnox Oxford Dynamics plug-ins. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: EKS Otus DJ Controller Fresh from the Messe, EKS intros their much anticipated Otus Controller for the DJ scene. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Steinberg, Yamaha and FireWire Interfaces Another co-operation between Steinberg and Yamaha have resulted in two FireWire Interfaces, the MR816 CSX and MR816 X Advanced Integration FireWire audio interfaces. Next to flexible I/O options and DSP-based onboard FX, inclusive the renowned REV-X reverbs, both interfaces offer a software integration and merge with Cubase into a latency-free recording and monitoring environment. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Celemony announces Version 2 of Melodyne plugin Celemony announces Version 2 of Melodyne plugin at the Frankfurt Musikmesse. The update of the popular audio correction tool will appear in late summer, offering as its most important new feature Direct Note Access. This pioneering technology makes it possible for the first time to detect and edit individual notes within polyphonic audio material. Melodyne plugin 2 will be the first product in the Melodyne family to use Direct Note Access. Customers purchasing Melodyne plugin after the 12th March 2008 will receive the update free of charge. Read more... |
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MusikMesse2008: Focusrite introduce 16 channel version of Liquid Mix Musik Messe 2008 sees the launch of Focusrites fourth Liquid solution, Liquid Mix 16. Combining the same pool of classic EQ and Compressor emulations with a killer control surface, Focusrite believe that Liquid Mix 16 brings the sound of the priceless and the historically significant, within reach of even the most modest studio owner. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Steinberg, Yamaha and a controller Well the MusikMesse just started in Frankfurt and our team is walking the floors of the Messe in search of interesting news. One of the first quite interesting announcements was that Steinberg is introducing a controller together with Yamaha. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Thermionic Culture introduces Fat Bustard The final production model of the new Thermionic Culture FAT BUSTARD Valve mixer will be launched at this years Music Messe. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Native Instruments releases Traktor scratch 1.2 Native Instruments today released Traktor scratch 1.2, a free software update for its professional digital DJ system. The new version further enhances the acclaimed performance capabilities of Traktor scratch with optimized vinyl tracking, improved real-time looping and effect capabilities, extended iTunes integration and more. Read more... |
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MusikMesse2008: RME announces MADIface for laptops At Musikmesse Frankfurt RME present the new MADIface, the worlds first portable MADI solution for Laptops, providing stunning 128 channels of audio with up to 192 kHz. Current laptops offer calculation power on par with fast desktop systems. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: What to expect at the MusikMesse 2008 [UPDATE] Looking at the past WinterNAMM, there were a few products that were expected with much anticipation. A few rumours and expectations were floating around on the internet. So what to expect at the MusikMesse which will start next week. Let's try to make a small list of the Manufacturers our Gearjunkies team definately will visit on DAY ONE of the Messe. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Fatar/StudioLogic announces NUMA controller FATAR will introduce a new product, and pioneer a new Digital Musical Instrument segment. The Professional Keyboard Interface. Setting a new standard in musical control. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: BIAS ships Peak Pro 6 BIAS today announced it has begun shipping Peak Pro 6 - a major new upgrade to the award-winning pro audio editing, processing, mastering and delivery software for Mac OS X. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: Sonic Core presents next generation SCOPE DSP hardware Innovation 'Made in Germany'. Sonic Core is going to introduce its newest addition to the SCOPE product line at the MusikMesse show in Frankfurt (Hall 5.1, Stand D10). The SCOPE XITE-1 device combines DSP-based accelerated audio processors with a high-end audio interface. The external 19inch/1U rackmount unit is connected to a PC or Notebook via PCI-Express interface. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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MusikMesse2008: PreSonus announces StudioLive Digital Mixer PreSonus Audio Electronics is excited to announce StudioLiveTM 16.4.2 Digital Performance and Recording Mixer. Read more... [Full article includes images] |
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