Steinberg announces virtual bassist
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH is excited to announce a new addition to its highly successful “virtual player” range of virtual musicians: Virtual Bassist.
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Mackie annouces there first DJ mixer: the d.2
Mackie is using this year’s Musikmesse/Pro Light and Sound Convention in Frankfurt to offer an exclusive preview of its very first DJ Mixer, the Mackie d.2.
TAPCO presents new Mixers
TAPCO introduced today a new family of low cost, entry-level mixers designed for the audio novice or music hobbyist. The new TAPCO Mix Series includes the Mix.50, Mix.60, Mix.100, Mix.120 compact mixers, and two compact effects mixers, the Mix.220fx and Mix.260fx. All models feature a unique rugged metal chassis that allows for portability and a long lifespan and an intuitive layout that provides easy access to all controls.
About the Mix.50, Mix.60, Mix.100, Mix.120
The Mix.50 is a five-channel mixer, featuring one mic/line input and two stereo line inputs, a two-band EQ, tape inputs and outputs, and a four-segment LED meter. The Mix.60 is a six-channel mixer that includes two mic/line inputs and two stereo line inputs, a three band EQ on every channel, 48v Phantom power and a four-segment LED meter. The Mix.100 is a 10-channel mixer that features two mic/line inputs, four stereo line inputs, one aux send, three band EQ on every channel and 48v Phantom power. Finally, the Mix.120 is a 12-channel mixer that features four mic/line inputs with four stereo line inputs, control room outputs, one aux send, a three band EQ on every channel and 48v Phantom power.
The Mix.50 has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of 59 Euros, the Mix.60 is priced at 79 Euros, the Mix.100 is 89 Euros, and the Mix.120 is priced at 119 Euros.
About the Mix.220fx and Mix.260fx
The Mix.220fx is an eight-channel mixer that is equipped with four mic/line inputs and two stereo line inputs, a three band EQ on every channel, 60mm faders, and a built-in effects package featuring 256 presets, a bypass and bypass footswitch, and a built-in power supply.
The larger Mix.260fx is a 12-channel mixer that features four mic/line inputs with inserts, four stereo line inputs, a three band EQ on every channel, 60 mm faders, a built-in 20-bit effects package featuring 256 presets.
The Mix.220fx has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of 259 Euros and the Mix.260fx is priced at 299 Euros. All Mix Series units will be available late Q2, 2005.
Stanton announces 4 new CD players
Whether you want a tabletop CD player with vinyl control or the sleek form of a dual rackmount player, Stanton has the bases covered with the new C-Series.
Hercules DJ Console now powered by NI’s TRAKTOR
The Hercules DJ Console combined with the specially optimized version of the TRAKTOR mixing software will transform any music lover into an aspiring DJ. Your computer and CDs or MP3s are all that is needed. The handy hardware console affords complete control of the tracks: spinning, scratching, cueing, looping or mixing – all the software’s functions are controlled directly from the mixer. And it even has an integrated USB audio interface.
Native Instruments has developed an optimized version of TRAKTOR DJ Studio especially for the Hercules console. This combination of hard and software, with dozens of professional features, offers a complete solution that is bound to rock the house.
Gemini announces the TT-03 direct drive turntable
Once again, Gemini listens to the demands of countless performance DJs with the release of the TT-03 super high torque direct drive turntable.
Gemini announces the PS-04 DJ mixer
Gemini is proud to announce the release of the PS-04, 3 channel professional stereo EFX mixer. This lovely unit features all the same standard features that make this series a stand out in the industry.
Gemini announces the MM-04 Mixer
Gemini Sound Products is proud to announce the release of the MM-04, 4 channel professional stereo EFX mixer.
Dateq announces new dj mixer: the Vibe
The Vibe has five channels, four of which are equipped with faders. The channel without fader is meant to enable microphones or auxiliary sources to be used without occupying one of the 4 main channels.
Denon DJ announces software plug-in enhancements
Denon DJ has unveiled the latest round of software plug-ins available for its innovative line of performance-driven DJ products. Downloadable software is available free-of-charge to all Denon DJ registered users via denondj.com. The new software enhancements provide an array of new features for the acclaimed DN-X1500 Professional DJ Mixer, DN-S5000 and DN-S3000 Tabletop CD/MP3 Players, and DN-D4000 Dual CD/MP3 Player.
Denon’s revolutionary DN-X1500 offers four full-featured channels integrated with the ‘world’s first’ 8-channel input matrix control, with additional DN-board effects and USB connectivity. Newly available enhancements include separate Rear Output Trim and Master Level Control, Stereo/Mono Switching independent of global cueing system, improved Crossfader response for intricate scratch routines, and a ‘sharper’ Channel Fader contour preset. In the Effects section, Filter 2 can be set to correspond to the unit’s DRYIWET control, Echo 1 can now be locked to the bpm independent of WET status, the TAP button now flashes when selected once to lock to the bpm, and when bpm effects are engaged they are now synced to the beginning of the sine wave. Finally, when the SPLIT/CUE is selected the Master Cue is now ganged together to turn on, and the Master Cue can now be monitored pre Master Volume.
Gemini unveils there new TT-04 direct drive turntable
The TT-04 is sure to leave the competition in the dust, with its unprecedented 5.0kg/cm CPU controlled motor system, as well as a rubber dampened magnetic platter, for the quickest starts and strongest stable operating torque of any turntable in existence. The motor can even be adjusted for start and brake by means of convenient, retractable rotary controls.
M-Audio announces new MIDI control surface
M-audio presents Trigger Finger, a USB surface controller with 16 touch sensitive pads, 8 rotary buttons, and 4 cursors which can be assigned with any parameter such as volume, panoramic, pitch, effects etc.
NI updates Traktor DJ Studio to version 2.6
TRAKTOR DJ Studio 2.6 is the most powerful and versatile software solution for professional DJ mixing, live remixing and mix recording using digital audio formats. This digital mixing suite goes beyond the possibilities of conventional DJ equipment by implementing a vast range of mixing features that only software can provide. With innovations like on-the-fly looping and unparalleled pitch-shifting, a whole new world of creative real time sound alteration is at your fingertips.
Stanton announces new T-series turntables
Stanton has announced their new T-Series – turntables. The T-Series includes the new top of the line T.120 and T.120C turntables as well as the new T.80, T.60 and T.50. All of Stanton¹s new turntables will be available through authorized Stanton retailers.
³The T.120 is the most beautiful and well-thought out turntable Stanton has ever produced,² says Pablo La Rosa Marketing Manager. ³It has the industry¹s strongest direct drive motor, along with the features that pro DJs have always wanted. We¹re also very excited about the rest of the new T-Series, since they each offer excellent capabilities to their respective markets.²
Ecler announces new NUO mixers
This week Ecler announced new mixers for their NUO range. Following the succes of their NUO-5, Ecler will be releasing NUO-2, NUO-3 and NUO-4. The extended NUO range will be replacing the older SMAC range of Ecler mixers.