Muse Research Introduces the RECEPTOR 2 + Line
Muse Research & Development has announced that its renowned RECEPTOR 2 line of Hardware Plug-in Players has been upgraded to deliver even more impressive performance over its predecessors.
Studio Hardware
Waves accounces C6 Multiband Compressor
Waves Audio offers the C6 Multiband Compressor. For years, the Waves C4 has been a favorite of studio engineers the world over, and in live sound, it has become a must-have for front-of-house and monitor engineers. The C6 builds upon its predecessor’s functionality, and takes it to the next level.
Waves announces V8 (Version 8) Plug-ins
Waves Audio is premiering V8, the new version of Waves plugins. One of Version 8’s most exciting highlights is that several classic plugins will be getting facelifts: L1 Ultramaximizer, S1 Stereo Imager, DeEsser, TrueVerb, Q10 Equalizer, C1 Compressor/Expander and AudioTrack will all feature a fresher, more up-to-date look.
Waves announces Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter
Waves Audio in association with Aphex, is set to release their modeled plugin version of the original Aphex Aural Exciter. Officially called the Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter, the new plugin is based on one of two prototype tube-powered units developed by Aphex during the mid seventies.
Zoom Unveils R8 Multitrack recorder
Zoom takes the turbocharged design of the R24 and reduces the footprint for a portable, powerful music production solution. Like its predecessor, the R8 combines four production tools in a small, incredibly versatile device. In addition to 8-track playback and 2-track simultaneous recording using SD memory cards, the R8 is a digital multi-track recorder, an audio interface, a control surface and a pad sampler.
Mackie presents redesigned MRmk2 Reference Monitors
Mackie announces a complete redesign of its bestselling line of ultra-affordable powered studio monitors – the MRmk2 Mackie Reference Monitors. Featuring class-leading power with unmatched clarity and definition at its price point, the new series is sure to please those looking for a professional monitoring solution for project studios, edit suites and home theatres alike.
Beauty in software control – Monome ARC
Monome’s Brian Crabtree and Kelli Cain have announced a new product for 2011. It is called ARC and accompanies the companies productline with the same simple, esthetic design as the Monome controllers.
Tascam announces US-200 and US-600 audio interfaces
Tascam has launched two stylish, lightweight, units perfectly suited for mobile musicians and home recording enthusiasts: the US-200 and US-600 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interfaces. Each has a MIDI input and output, and each uses USB 2.0 for high-speed, low-latency conversion. Both interfaces have a ¼” stereo headphone output with zero-latency direct monitoring, switchable in either mono or stereo.
Tascam announces the TA-1VP Vocal Processor
Tascam and Antares Audio Technologies have collaborated to create the TA-1VP Vocal Processor, a single-rackspace processor for live performance, house of worship or studio use.
Rane introduces MP25 Club Mixer with USB
Meet the Rane MP25 mixer, satisfying the audio and ergonomic demands of performing DJs, in a 19˝ rack format preferred by nightclubs, with a compact 4U design that drops easily into a mobile rig. It’s the same height as a classic Rane MM 8z, MP 24 or MP 22 series Mixer.
iPad Controls PreSonus StudioLive Digital Mixers
PreSonus has released the first dedicated wireless control software for a small-format digital console: StudioLive™ Remote software for the Apple iPad®. At last, you can have wireless remote control of any PreSonus StudioLive-series digital mixer’s channels, auxes, effects, subs, Fat Channel processors, and more. Not only can these functions be controlled from anywhere in a venue by the front-of-house sound person, but custom aux mixes can be simultaneously adjusted by any performer with an iPad.
2nd generation Korg Nano controllers
Compact and convenient, with serious functionality and features, nanoSERIES2 incorporates many user-requested enhancements and offers them up in the same ultra-slim casing as the original nanoSERIES. The size and color of the entire series nicely matches a laptop computer.
More Control with GEMINI ‘CTRL-47’ DJ Controller
Making its heralded debut at NAMM 2011, the CTRL-47 is a departure from other “Digital DJ” products. Designed for DJs by the company who knows them better than anyone, the CTRL-47 is a powerful and fluid professional Digital DJ system.
Rane and Serato Launch the Rane SL 4 DJ Interface
Rane and Serato are pleased to present the Rane SL 4, a revolutionary new five-channel DJ interface, designed for the discerning DJ. The Rane SL 4 is the first standalone DJ interface with two high-speed USB 2.0 ports, for seamless DJ changeover and back-to-back performances, as featured in the award winning Rane Sixty-Eight mixer.
Roland announces USB Audio Interfaces
Roland is pleased to announce the TRI-CAPTURE UA-33 and DUO-CAPTURE UA-11 USB Audio Interfaces, the latest additions to the growing lineup of USB audio capture devices for computer-based recording. The new portable interfaces offer both high performance and affordability for computer audio enthusiasts using either Windows or Mac OS platforms.