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.
Native Instruments has released updated versions of Kontakt sampler and Massive synth plugin.
NuSofting has now released the MAC version of its Broken Drum Machine. BDM is a plugin instrument designed for the musicians who love chaos and usually find the unpredictable behaviour of an uncontrollable sound machine stimulating and inspiring.
Thermionic Culture is (probably) about to release the new Fat Bustard Valve mixer. It now has a total of 12 inputs instead of the 8 that were on the version previewed at the last AES NYC show, the inputs are arranged as 4x stereo pairs, 4x mono with pan controls, and all the channles have toggle mute switches. The simple but amazing Bass and Treble EQ now has 0.5dB stepped Lift controls while there are 6 way stepped Bass and Treble Cut controls.
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.
PreSonus is pleased to announce that the DigiMax D8 8-channel preamplifier with 24-bit ADAT digital output is now shipping.
The simple-to-use, powerful drum machine from iZotope is now Windows XP and Vista ready. iDrum adds a full-featured beat box to your Windows- or Mac-based studio. Start with hundreds of professional drum samples, or load your own WAV or AIFF files to build your own kits. Whether you’ve a pro or beginner, iDrum has you covered.
Drawmer USA has announced three new products for the coming year. A2D2 AES Grade 1 Dual Ooutput A/D Converter, M-Clock Plus and M-Clock Lite.
Booming bassdrums, saucy cymbals and crispy snares can be used to describe the sound of drum machines from the early 80’s. ADM contains three classic vintage drum machines from that era rolled into one, combined with a 32-step internal sequencer and pattern controlled fx (PCF). AudioRealism has released version 1.1.0. of ADM.
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.
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.
Native Instruments today released four additional high-quality libraries within the recently established KORE SOUNDPACK line.
Native Instruments today released KORE PLAYER, a free software instrument that adds full ready-to-play capabilities to the recently established line of KORE SOUNDPACK libraries.
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.
PreSonus Audio Electronics is excited to announce StudioLiveTM 16.4.2 Digital Performance and Recording Mixer.