MOTU has announced the MicroBook, a USB bus-powered audio interface that delivers studio-grade audio performance in a compact size small enough to fit in your pocket. The MicroBook turns a Mac or PC computer into a personal 4×2 recording studio with all the audio I/O and mixing needed to make professional-quality recordings.
Steinberg released the free 5.5 update for Cubase and Cubase Studio – with a feature set that speeds up workflow and boosts creativity! The brand-new version delivers performance, automation and video enhancements, as well as refined beat tools and workflow improvements in key areas.
Zoom takes its revolutionary R16 and turbocharges it with a sampler and drum machine, 8 additional recording tracks and 6 channels of phantom-power on the all-new R24. The R24 combines four production tools into one incredibly versatile device. In addition to 24-track playback and 8-track simultaneous recording using SD memory cards, the R24 is a digital multi-track recorder, an audio interface, a control surface and a pad sampler.
Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio electronics and musical instruments, announces the MultiMix 8 USB FX, an eight-channel audio mixer with digital audio effects and USB recording interface. The MultiMix 8 USB FX is an eight-channel desktop mixer designed for easy integration into musicians’ computer-based recording environments. Whether they are mixing a band or sub-mixing a group of inputs, such as a drumset, musicians will find the MultiMix 8 USB FX to be easy to use, rugged and feature-packed. Based on the highly successful MultiMix 8 USB, the MultiMix 8 USB FX introduces effects, improved audio specifications, an attractive new look and environmentally friendly, lower power consumption.
iCD DJ IN A BOX’s mixer has all the essentials DJs expect: two input channels, main and headphone outputs, mic input and smooth faders. The included iM1 mixer records mixes straight to the iPod and accommodates all dockable iPod models allowing greater flexibility and convenience. Whether a DJ is an experienced veteran or just starting out, iCD DJ IN A BOX offers them a complete solution at an unbeatable price.
www.spl-blog.com was not conceived as a commercial tool, but rather as a way for SPL to get closer to its users. The German audio manufacturer has chosen the Blog as the platform to communicate with the outside world.
MIXTRACK is a powerhouse controller in a compact chassis for performing and producing with DJ software. The familiar layout works just like two decks and a mixer so whether you’re a seasoned professional or building your DJ skills, MIXTRACK is easy to learn and handles advanced techniques. It’s portable so you can grab MIXTRACK and your laptop and go to wherever the gig is.
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, introduces its new ATH-M10 Professional Monitor Headphones. Offering Audio-Technica’s renowned sound quality at a very accessible price point, the ATH-M10’s are an ideal headphone monitoring solution for project studios, home studios and critical music listening.
Apple today unveiled a completely redesigned Mac mini, featuring up to twice the graphics performance, a new HDMI port and a new SD card slot, all in an amazingly compact aluminum enclosure. Mac mini is the world’s most energy efficient desktop and starting at $699, is the most affordable way to enjoy Mac OS X, iLife or Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server.
TC-Helicon’s VoiceLive Touch is a ‘go anywhere’ vocal processor that delivers premium quality vocal effects and VLOOP™, an incredible performance vocal looper. This vocal processing power sits behind one of the most innovative user interfaces ever created. And thanks to the ingenuously integrated mic stand mount, VoiceLive Touch is also the first vocal processor to sit precisely where it’s needed for total hands-on control – actually on the mic stand.
Here’s your first glimpse at the new features, songs, and instruments for Rock Band 3! This game has mind-blowing new modes and instruments – including Pro Mode and a keyboard (a keytar, and yes, it has MIDI!) peripheral! – and more music than any other music game.
We’ve got a tip from one of the Gearjunkies fans. He spotted a new app for the iPad. Anyone knows what app this is? Send us an E-mail please.
Avid today introduced the VENUE MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) Option Card, which opens up new workflows to VENUE users, making it easier to integrate VENUE into any existing MADI environment such as a concert venue, broadcast facility, or other fixed installation, using the industry-standard MADI protocol. With the card installed, VENUE users can send and receive up to 64 channels of audio between their VENUE system and a wide variety of MADI-compatible devices, including routers, other digital mixing consoles, and mobile recording setups. In addition, customers can now easily accommodate more complex workflows that would typically require the use of a patchbay.
Designed for live use on stage – These probably world’s smallest DJ-controllers are designed for live use on the stage. All Faderfox controllers are professionally manufactured in series in Germany, ensuring high quality. The 3rd generation brings a lot of new features like USB connection, better controls, access to four decks, access to four FX slots and much more.