BRASS, the award-winning software recreation of three wind instruments, a trumpet, a saxophone and a trombone, is now coming in version 2. All the characteristics of the real instruments have been analysed and modelled by Ircam Paris through mathematical algorithms, to offer extreme realism and expressivity.
Celemony is presenting at the NAMM Show 2009 Melodyne editor, the first product with Direct Note Access. DNA technology was first introduced at the Musikmesse Frankfurt 2008 and has aroused great interest worldwide. It allows for the first time to edit individual chord tones in audio recordings. Melodyne editor offers for single audio tracks all the possibilities that have made Melodyne legendary, and, with DNA, opens up in addition to these unique new possibilities for the correction and refashioning of audio material. Melodyne editor can run as a plug-in or stand-alone and will be available from spring 2009 for 349 US$/€.
Stanton DJ, an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of professional audio products for DJs, announces the official release of the SC System into retail locations worldwide. The SC System is an innovative set of digital controllers for the professional DJ, comprised of the SCS.1d deck and the SCS.1m mixer. Both units are advanced control surfaces that give the laptop DJ new performance abilities and functionality within the MIDI-compatible software of their choice, while preserving the familiar feel and layout of more traditional equipment. The components of the high-end system can be used standalone or together, allowing for multiple configurations and diverse functionality that goes far beyond the parameters set by traditional DJ gear.
Jazzmutant unveils the V2 software upgrade for their Lemur controller at this year’s NAMM show and are celebrating its arrival by announcing price drops for both of their revolutionary controllers.
IK Multimedia is proud to present the StealthPedal, the first guitar audio interface/software controller in a compact wah-style pedal, allowing users to record, play and control the included “Powered By AmpliTube” software, or any other MIDI controllable software, with the same feel and ease of use as a traditional guitar pedal.
Open Lab announces it will release the new Gen5 series of NeKo and MiKo (portable) keyboard production stations. Based on the award-winning NeKo, the Gen5 models incorporate new features, highly sought after by today’s artists, producers and engineers.
AmpliTube Fender is the only official Fender guitar/bass amp and FX software suite, made by IK Multimedia in cooperation with music icon Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
Steinberg is pleased to introduce the PlugIn Zone, a new section on the Steinberg website dedicated to renowned software companies and their acclaimed VST products. VST is an industry-standard interface technology developed by Steinberg which allows the seamless integration of virtual instruments and effect plug-ins into VST-compatible host applications. Meanwhile, Steinberg has released VST3, a major revision with many new features.
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Just only a few hours away to the opening of the Winter NAMM we came across this information that was going around on the internet ‘Rumour’ hot-spots. Native Instruments is going into Hardware? Well kinda. Of course they have their own Kore controller. Their next venture into hardware would be a ‘next-generation’ groovebox machine. Conveniently called MASCHINE.
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, announces DDS, the Professional Multi-Format DJ Media Player, which is available now.
lesis, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics, announces AudioLink, a new series of USB audio cables consisting of GuitarLink, a quarter-inch-jack-to-USB cable; MicLink, an XLR-to-USB cable; and LineLink, a dual-quarter-inch-jack-to-USB cable.
SPL launched their new Analog Code plug-in line at the last AES with the Transient Designer and the Ranger set of EQs. Now the German company adds the third plug-in with the release of the TwinTube at the NAMM 2009. All Analog Code plug-ins are modeled after analog hardware processors, and in this case the TwinTube processor of SPL’s RackPack modular system has been the paragon.
Tomorrow NAMM 2009, the music manufacturers’ US trade show will kick off. This year will probably be more interesting then ever. With the world’s economy in a less then good shape, manufacturers will have to make extra efforts the coming year(s). Will they introduce new products or … will they hold off new gear because they wanna monitor the economy first and see where we are going with this issue?
Apogee Electronics is has announced the release of new Duet software and User’s Guide, now available on the Apogee website.