MusikMesse

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Display Test

Yesterday we introduced you to the OP-1. A combination between a controller and a synth, at this moment in full development by Teenage Engineering. The video below shows the display development test. According to Teenage Engineering themselves: “This is how the display will look like on the OP. It’s got extremely high PPI, the contrast is crazy, and according to myself, the gfx is bananas!” Watching the video we think they aren’t far off.

RME introduces FireFace 400 USB

The Fireface UC (USB Compact) uses the USB 2.0 high-speed bus and has been uncompromisingly optimized for highest performance under Windows and Mac OS. Based on a newly developed RME Hammerfall core the Fireface UC provides revolutionary ultra-low latencies even with multiple channels, removing current restrictions of typical USB audio interfaces by specially developed transfer methods.

TC-Helicon announce VoiceTone Synth

VoiceTone Synth brings together a collection of extreme exotic and contemporary sonic effects, including jagged HardTuneTM effects, classic Vocoder effects, a voice-controlled synthesizer and vocal distortion and megaphone effects. Now vocalists or anyone looking to add a modern edge to their live performances and studio productions can dial-in these effects instantly with the press of a footswitch.

Thermionic Culture Vulture Anniversary Limited Edition

To celebrate Thermionic Cultures 11th anniversary,  Thermionic Culture have announced the Culture Vulture Anniversary Limited Edition. The Anniversay model will be based on the companies current standard Culture Vulture but it has far more radical possibilities, in particular for guitar and bass applications.  The production will be limited to 80 units and will have the front panel finished in Thermionic red instead of black.

TC Electronic announce BMC-2 control

TC Electronic will be launching BMC-2 at the 2009 Frankfurt Musikmesse, a dedicated Digital-to-Analog Converter and high quality Monitor Control that is suited for use with digital and analog speakers. Predictable speaker and headphone control is an important part of the production process, and with BMC-2 such luxury is always available – regardless of the state of the computer.

SPL launches 5 new products at the Messe

SPL is the first manufacturer to open their proprietary modular system for API 500 compatible modules. “Our focus with the RackPack system has always been the modular idea, not a proprietary platform. It was great to find out that API is just as open-minded as we are to offer new choices for our customers.” says SPL’s CEO Hermann Gier. The new SPL RACKPACK 500 frame offers eight module slots to host four SPL and four API 500 modules.