New Apogee mystery product
The Apogee website started teasing us with this picture below. Will this be the successor series for the Rosetta series? We will have to wait until the 26th.
Studio Hardware
Alta Moda Audio releases the Hippo compressor/limiter
Professional audio equipment manufacturer Alta Moda Audio today debuted the Hippo stereo compressor/limiter, the latest product in Alta Moda’s expanding range of popular 500-series rack products.
NI MASCHINE in the hands of a virtuoso – Video
After setting the Low End Theory (L.A.) on fire during the recent workshop, early MASCHINE adopters and hip-hop innovators Mr. Invisible still had the juice to record two fresh videos with us. Produced in one inspirational afternoon, these joints show their love for MASCHINE as a groovebox and its potential in the hands of a virtuoso – watch the pad-pressing frenzy of their beat-maker Justin Aswell and believe!
Pioneer CDJ-850 and Line-up Positioning Comparison – Video
The CDJ-2000s are quickly replacing the CDJ-1000Mk3 as the industry standard player in the world’s biggest clubs, while the CDJ-900 takes root in regular clubs. For semi-pro bedroom DJs and bars and completing the rekordbox™ enabled CDJ line-up, Pioneer recently announced the new CDJ-850, available from August 2010. Video below shows us more on what to expect from the CDJ-850.
Softube is shipping the Tube-Tech PE 1C
The Tube-Tech PE 1C is the Pultec style equalizer. The design marked the birth of Tube-Tech 25 years ago and was created as an exact replica of the original Pultec design. Today, the PE 1C is a vintage classic still in production and can be found in professional recording studios all over the world.
Native Instruments announces Reaktor 5.5 public beta
From the Native instruments User Forum: Today we are happy to announce the next version of Reaktor, and make it available to you as a public beta version at the same time: Reaktor 5.5.
First pics from the new USB controller Code from Livid
Livid shows on Flickr the first photo’s of the new Code MIDI controller. Let’s hope we get more info about these soon!
Mackie introduces the Onyx Blackjack and Onyx Blackbird
The Onyx Blackjack is an ultra-compact desktop 2×2 USB interface, perfect for the home studio. It features two acclaimed Onyx mic preamp channels, each featuring built-in DIs for connecting guitars, etc. Separate level control for studio monitors and headphones, along with true analog hardware monitoring take the guesswork out of zero-latency recording. It is bus-powered, with a rugged, ergonomic chassis perfect for both portable and home studio applications.
Numark V7 together with Akai APC20 – Video
Novamusik just posted this cool part 1 of a 3 part demonstration of the Numark v7 DJ turntable controller and the Akai APC20 controller with Mike Hoska.
MAC Support update for Cakewalk V-Studio 20
Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces immediate availability of a new Mac Support update for the V-Studio 20. The free V-Studio 20 Mac Support update is available at www.cakewalk.com.
Another Guitar iPhone application – Peavey AmpKit LiNK
Peavey Electronics and leading iPhone applications developer Agile Partners have joined forces to launch AmpKit, an unparalleled guitar amp and effects iPhone application, and AmpKit LiNK, a high fidelity audio interface for the iPhone, iPod touch* and iPad. Together, AmpKit and AmpKit LiNK provide musicians of all skill levels with a powerful and convenient way to jam with high quality tones anytime and anywhere.
Continuum Version 4.07 and Continuum Stand available
HAKEN Audio are proud to announce that Version 4.07 firmware is now available for download for Continuum Fingerboards with built-in sounds. This release adds these new internal sounds: Slide Wind, Metal Bar, Pluck Tine, and a Feedback String. Check out the Internal Sounds area at HakenAudio.com for examples and descriptions of the internal sounds.
IK Multimedia AmpliTube iRig Now Shipping
IK Multimedia is pleased to announce that the iRig™ guitar and bass interface adapter for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad is now shipping worldwide. The new iRig interface allows guitar and bass players to plug their instruments directly into the headphone/microphone input jack on their mobile Apple device and access the new world of mobile guitar and bass tone – AmpliTube for iPhone.
Control your VSTi with your hands – AirPiano
The airpiano is a new musical interface which allows playing and controlling software instruments simply by moving hands in the air. The airpiano introduces a magical user experience, a cool performance element and an experimental instrument to explore.
Vestax introduces MKII of the VCI-300 Controller
In 2008, the VCI-300+ITCH was the beginning for Vestax and Serato to create a new DJ console of the next generation. The goal was clear. To design a light weight and compact digital DJ instrument with the touch of analog control. Preserving the concept of the VCI-300+ITCH, the VCI-300MKII comes with usability improvements based on feedback from VCI-300 customers. Vestax has considered every comment that has been received, and have put them all in act. Simply to give DJs what they want.