Monthly Archives: March 2012

Steinberg CMC Controllers update soon to be available

Steinberg today announced a software update to version 1.1 for its CMC controllers. The CMC set of controllers comprise six units: the CMC-CH channel controller, CMC-FD fader controller, CMC-QC quick control unit, the CMC-PD pad controller, the CMC-TP transport controller and the CMC-AI controller with Advanced Integration capability. The controllers perfectly complement Steinberg’s highly acclaimed CC121 remote control unit.

Messe impressions part 1

Messe impressions part 1

We have arrived at MusikMesse, and here’s an overview of our first impressions of what we have seen. Lots of Messe novelties, but also a lot of gear that was introduced at NAMM and is shown for the first time here. Before we go in depth, here’s our report of scratching the surface.

IOSONO introduces innovative surround mixing plugin Anymix

IOSONO introduces innovative surround mixing plugin Anymix

Anymix is a first of its kind up- and downmix plug-in with integrated panning capabilities, released today by 3D audio company IOSONO. Anymix not only creates realistic surround mixes by using the IOSONO upmix engine, but gives the mixing engineer full control over a multitude of adjustable parameters such as Ambience, Stage Width and Dry/Wet signal, enabling a peerless natural flair of the surround mix. The plug-in comes with a broad selection of up- and downmix preferences tailored to be used in post-production, broadcast, music and game sound design. Plus, Anymix offers a wealth of features for individual panning, such as EQ and distant-dependent loudness settings, turning the mix into an ultra-realistic surround scenario.

Steinberg Nuendo Live Introduced

Steinberg Nuendo Live Introduced

Steinberg is elated to announce Nuendo Live, an advanced recording software dedicated to live engineers, production houses and rental companies. By combining excellent usability, utmost stability and highest audio quality, Nuendo Live makes demanding recording sessions both more professional and a whole lot easier.

Introducing the Roland Jupiter 50

Introducing the Roland Jupiter 50

With its unprecedented fusion of synthesis and acoustic instruments, the new-generation Roland JUPITER has changed the way we play, react to, and feel a keyboard. By combining the supreme expression of the JUPITER-80 with the portability of the JUNO series, the new JUPITER-50 brings SuperNATURAL sound and pro performance to every stage and studio.

Avid Mbox and Mbox Mini Now Deliver the Pro Tools Experience

Avid Mbox and Mbox Mini Now Deliver the Pro Tools Experience

Avid® today announced that its ultra-portable, professional-grade Mbox® and Mbox Mini audio interfaces now come with Pro Tools® Express software included at no additional charge, giving customers the award-winning Pro Tools software experience at a great value. These offerings are in addition to the current Pro Tools + Mbox bundles offered for the three Mbox designs.

Dynaudio introduces M3XE Main Monitoring to celebrate their 20 year anniversary

Dynaudio introduces M3XE Main Monitoring to celebrate their 20 year anniversary

Dynaudio Professional celebrates it’s 20 year anniversary so congratulations for 20 years in excellence of professional monitoring. To make a statement they designed a main monitoring system with cutting edge technology. M3XE is the ultimate main monitoring solution, combining world-class driver and cabinet technology from Dynaudio Professional with cutting-edge signal processing and amplification from Lab.gruppen, Lake and TC Electronic.

Focusrite ISA Two Introduced

Focusrite ISA Two Introduced

Focusrite has introduced the ISA Two, the latest addition to the ISA family of premium mic preamps and audio processors. The ISA Two is a dual-mono, transformer-based microphone preamplifier that features two of Focusrite’s classic premium ISA-range mic/line/instrument preamps, each capable of providing an astonishing +80dB of clean gain.