Monthly Archives: September 2011

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Announced
Studio Hardware

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Announced

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Focusrite proudly introduce the Scarlett 2i2 audio interface, featuring exceptional audio quality, ultimate simplicity and stunning design. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a 2-in/2-out USB 2.0 audio interface with the highest specifications in its class. Alongside award-winning Focusrite mic/instrument preamps, high-quality 24-bit/96kHz digital conversion and flexible monitor control, it features a new unibody industrial design, which is visually striking, functional and robust.

Line 6 Mobile In digital input adaptor and Mobile POD guitar tone app announced
Studio Hardware, Studio Software

Line 6 Mobile In digital input adaptor and Mobile POD guitar tone app announced

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Line 6, the industry leader in digital modeling technology for musicians, announced today Mobile In digital input adaptor and Mobile POD® guitar tone app. The new hardware and app allow guitarists to connect an electric guitar to their iPhone or iPad, which gives them the same high-quality sounds they’d get if they were playing from a wide variety of famous guitar amplifiers, speakers and effects including distortion, chorus and reverb.

INTERVIEWS, Studio Hardware

sE Electronics Egg – A Revolution In Monitor Design – Video

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The Egg Monitors by sE Electronics are oddly shaped but most intriguing and definitely interesting sounding. Our first encounter with these monitors were at the MusikMesse earlier this year. After that we also went to the factory in England for an even better introduction. sE Electronics have now started to publish parts of an interview with its designer Andy Munro. Part one is now available via Youtube.

MOTU MachFive 3 Now Shipping
Studio Software

MOTU MachFive 3 Now Shipping

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MOTU is now shipping MachFive 3.0, a major upgrade to their universal sampler for creative music production. Rebuilt from the ground up, version 3.0 includes a new user interface design, an extensive 45 GB sound library, seven signature instruments based on new scripting technology, a new hybrid synthesis engine, licensed algorithms from the IRCAM research institute, and many other new features and enhancements.

New Steinberg UR-Series Audio Interfaces Introduced
Studio Hardware

New Steinberg UR-Series Audio Interfaces Introduced

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Today Steinberg introduced their new audio interfaces in the UR-series. The desktop UR28M interface with 6 inputs and 8 outputs and the rackmountable UR824 interface with 24 inputs/outputs will be available from the website and retailers very soon. Both interfaces will have dspMixFx technology for DSP-powered, latency-free monitoring. The UR28M is available as of now but the UR824 will be available a bit later, in november.

MOTU Audio Express 6×6 Audio Interface announced
Studio Hardware

MOTU Audio Express 6×6 Audio Interface announced

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MOTU has announced the Audio Express, a 6×6 hybrid FireWire/USB 2.0 audio interface and mixer for personal studio recording and live performance mixing. The Audio Express features studio-grade sound, hands-on mixing, MIDI connectivity, and all the audio I/O needed for a wellequipped personal studio. Advanced features include front-panel control of four stereo mix busses, stand-alone mixing, digitally controlled analog trim, DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) audio clocking for exceptionally low jitter performance, and an instrument tuner.

A&H launches 64 channel Waves SoundGrid interface for iLive
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A&H launches 64 channel Waves SoundGrid interface for iLive

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Allen & Heath has chosen the PLASA show in London to launch a Waves SoundGrid option module for the iLive digital mixing Series, which provides a low latency 64 channel bi-directional interface to SoundGrid. The new M-Waves module opens up the opportunity to use Waves’ acclaimed SoundGrid plug-in processing and concurrent multi-track playback and recording.

Studio Software

AmpKit 1.2 Includes Fargen Amps and Sonic Edge

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Fargen Amplification and Sonic Edge announced today that they have joined forces with Agile Partners, a leading developer of iOS guitar applications, to bring models of Fargen’s distinctive tube amplifiers and Sonic Edge’s pedals to AmpKit, the guitar amps, effects and recording app for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Modeled after the actual circuitry of the amps and pedals, AmpKit’s simulations are faithful recreations of the innovative Ben Fargen-designed gear.

DJ GEAR, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

BEHRINGER NOX Series DJ Mixers Now Shipping

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BEHRINGER brand announces that their new NOX Series DJ mixers are now shipping, and will soon be available with the company’s authorized retail partners worldwide. The feature-rich new mixers, which drew a considerable amount of buzz with their 2011 NAMM show debut, are designed to connect directly to PC and Mac computers, allowing the user to record and play back virtually any digital music file—without the need for any special drivers. With models ranging from two to six channels, all feature Infinium “Contact-Free” VCA crossfaders with adjustable crossfader curves, BEHRINGER’s premium-grade phono and legendary XENYX mic preamps, as well as beat-syncable FX for years of flawless performance.