Next to the Scarlett 18i6, Focusrite has announced the Scarlett 8i6 which is an eight-input, six-output USB 2.0 audio interface with legendary sonic performance and unmatched flexibility at a truly affordable price. Two award-winning Focusrite preamps and a host of other I/O combine with the latest in mix control software to deliver seamless integration, excellent routing flexibility and rock-solid driver stability.
Native Instruments have released the first ‘signs’ of a new instrument on Youtube. The new VSTi RAZOR is a collaboration with Errorsmith, a Berlin based electronic musician. Backed by his studies of communication and computer science errorsmith builds his own instruments using a modular software synthesizer. Now, together with Native Instruments they have developed RAZOR.
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i6 is an 18-input, 6-output USB 2.0 audio interface designed to make multitrack recording a breeze for home and project studio owners. A total of 18 inputs allow you to capture the whole band simultaneously, without having to constantly re-patch your studio. Two award-winning Focusrite preamps and six high-quality line inputs allow you to connect and record keyboards and guitars, while the ADAT optical input lets you plug-in a further eight inputs from an outboard mic pre such as the Focusrite OctoPre MkII: perfect for tracking drums!
RØDE Microphones is extremely excited to announce the release of its RØDE University audio education course for the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. This free app includes all the video content from both the musical and broadcast syllabus from RØDE’s award winning website, rodeuniversity.com.
Enter the contest to win Eric Persing’s killer custom OMG-1 Synth! Benefit for the Bob Moog Foundation 100% of the proceeds from this contest will go to supporting the innovative projects of the Bob Moog Foundation including their MoogLab student outreach program, the creation of the future ‘Moogseum’, and their efforts to preserve and share Dr. Moog’s extensive and historic archives. The Foundation’s mission is to ignite creativity at the intersection of music, history, science and innovation.
Tek’it Audio new VST effect plugin “8eqp” is available now. “8eqp VST” is a fully parametric 8 band equalizer with a particularity, a fixed center frequency range. Each band offers Q-factor, gain and center frequency controls.
Vermona is currently hard at work on the final development of their new synthesizer. This synth will be unveiled at the coming MusikMesse in Frankfurt next month.
These are the releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
Developed in Australia during the ’70s and ’80s, the Fairlight CMI (Computer Musical Instrument) was the first commercial sampler and screen-based rhythm sequencer. Today every sampler, digital synthesizer, sequencer and audio workstation can trace its lineage back to this legendary machine. Now you can have, in your pocket or on your iPad, a piece of history developed by Fairlight staff who worked on the CMI in the ’80s.
Beyond the fact that electronic dance music as we know it wouldn’t exist without Japan’s contributions over the years—just consider the numbers 303, 808, and 909—the ongoing crisis in Japan affects us all, on a purely human scale. For that reason, on Monday, March 21st, Beatport will donate 100% of our day’s net proceeds to Japanese relief efforts. Join us by shopping on Beatport.com on March 21st.
To coincide with the release of Allen & Heath’s M-Dante option module for the iLive digital mixing system, Audinate and Allen & Heath are staging interactive online seminars to provide information and technical understanding about the card and the Dante protocol in general.
On his website, Maxi Jazz announces the end of the legendary Faithless.
FXpansion have released three new products: Gen16 Digital Vault Z-PACK, Himalaya: Modernity (DCAM Synth preset pack) and JM Essentials Vol.1 (BFD Groovepack).
The KeyControl 49 XT is a very stylish 49-key aluminium case keyboard, perfect for usage live on stage and in studios. No extra power supply and no special drivers are needed when connected to your PC or Macintosh. This makes KeyControl 49 XT a perfect addition for every home studio and many other setups.
Algoriddim is excited to announce the immediate availability of djay for iPhone & iPod touch on the App Store. The premier DJ app now fits in your pocket!