Monthly Archives: April 2011

Studio Software

Loopmasters expands DJ Mixtools series with three new titles

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The DJ Mixtools from Loopmasters is not your ordinary series of loop CDs/packs. It’s a concept that Loopmasters have introduced last year for the forward-thinking DJ and live artist. Imagine buying a track but then being able to separate that track into its key elements and having ROYALTY FREE access to remix, effect, chop and loop the parts in your own individual style to create an exciting and refreshing new mix… Already 13 Mixtools packs have been released till now in various dance genres. Recently Loopmasters have released volumes 14, 15 and 16. Expanding the series even further.

MusikMesse, Studio Hardware

KRK Systems 12sHO and 12s Subwoofers introduced

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KRK® Systems have introduced two new powered subwoofers, the KRK12sHO and KRK12s, at Musikmesse 2011. The KRK12sHO is the ultimate expression of a subwoofer delivering the intense focused bass response necessary for demanding high-level applications, while the KRK12s was designed to be the workhorse subwoofer for music production where a precise representation of the bass frequency spectrum is a necessity.

MusikMesse, Studio Hardware

Tascam TA-1VP – Auto-Tune in a box

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The TASCAM TA-1VP vocal processor was co-developed with Antares Audio Technologies to bring together everything you need for a polished, modern vocal sound. The rackmount processor includes a microphone preamp, compression, de-essing, microphone & tube modeling and Antares’ world-famous Auto-Tune™ pitch correction. Perfect for live performance, house of worship or studio use, the TA-1VP brings your vocal sound into the 21st century.

Schmid Analog Synth behemoth introduced
Synths and workstations

Schmid Analog Synth behemoth introduced

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John Bowen posted on the Matrixsynth blogspot about a new 8-voice all analog synthesizer showing up at the EMC/Moog Booth (which they share with the Solaris, Muse, Spektralis and Mellotron guys). It has 107 knobs, 7 filters, 4 Oscillators and a digital memory for storing presets. It’s a heavy one weighing 55 kilos. We decided we would take a look at this ‘beast’.

Avid Pro Tools MP 9 announced
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Avid Pro Tools MP 9 announced

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Avid today announced the availability of Pro Tools® MP 9, the latest version of the award-winning Pro Tools software, which enables M-Audio® hardware enthusiasts to harness professional-quality recording, editing, and mixing features in their home or project studios. Avid also announced all-new bundles that combine Pro Tools MP 9 software with select M-Audio interfaces to deliver industry-leading music creation solutions at an extraordinary value.

Digico SD-11 Console – Small Is Beautiful
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Digico SD-11 Console – Small Is Beautiful

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DiGiCo’s SD range of digital consoles continues to astonish and delight the professional audio industry. Visitors to ProLight+Sound 2011 will discover that the company has ‘done it again’ with the SD11 – a console that is the smallest (both in size and price) that the company has ever produced, but still packed full of DiGiCo’s famous industry leading features. The SD11 will be unveiled at DiGiCo’s stands 8.0 F60 and G56 and is designed to be equally at home as a desktop console or mounted in a 19” rack. By simply removing the end cheeks and arm rest, 19” rack fixings are revealed, making it straightforward to incorporate the SD11 into any touring or installation environment.