Studio Hardware

New Flagship Media Controller from Euphonix unveiled

Euphonix has announced MC Control v2, the latest addition to its award-winning line of Artist Series media controllers. MC Control v2 features the same ergonomic layout and slim line design as the award-winning MC Control, but offers enhanced graphics thanks to a new LED-backlit touch-screen and even better tactile control of parameters via eight new custom rotary encoders. MC Control v2 is the new flagship of the Artist Series and provides a host of controls to speed up and enhance the workflow process with almost any audio or video application.

Euphonix taken over by AVID

Avid announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Euphonix, a leader in large-format digital audio consoles, media controllers and peripherals.  With the acquisition, Avid will deliver a broad range of audio and video control surfaces and consoles designed to meet the needs of customers ranging from the independent professional to the high-end broadcaster.  Avid plans to continue to support and sell both Euphonix control surfaces and Avid’s existing ICON solution, enabling customers to leverage existing investments in industry-leading hardware.

Genelec now shipping new 8260A Three-Way DSP System

Genelec, the world’s longstanding pioneer in active monitoring, is now shipping its new 8260A Three-Way DSP System. The 8260A breaks new ground in electro-acoustic design, as mechanical, acoustical and signal-processing designs are linked closely together. The 8260A features major advances in audio driver technology, integrated with a sophisticated enclosure design, and Genelec’s proprietary Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC™) Mid/High driver technology takes a big step in perfecting audio quality in professional active studio monitors.

Get your trendy Moogerfooger Special Editions

Novamusik has got some very cool Limited Editions Moogerfoogers for sale. New styles are Special Edition “Whitewash Wood”, Special Edition “Lunar Ash” and Limited Edition “Lunar Whitewash”. On the floor, the desktop or in an effects rack… their great sound, wide control range and extensive CV features make Moogerfoogers show up everywhere from guitar rigs to modular synth setups.And now in your favorit style!

Benelux Ableton VIP EVENT – Rotterdam Pop Academy

Benelux Ableton VIP EVENT – Workshops and Showcases of Very Important Projects! The Ableton VIP EVENT is a unique event specifically for Ableton Live users presented by Ableton, Rotterdam Pop Academy (a division of CODARTS) and Media Satellite. Enjoy ‘Very Important Projects’ and watch workshops & showcases around new technologies and smart ways to use Ableton Live as music production software tool, in Sound Design, Live on Stage, for DJ producers or Audio Visual Art projects. For this exclusive Ableton VIP Event only 150 VIP Badges are available!

SPL DrumXchanger coming soon now

Sales launch of the DrumXchanger is in three weeks but you can already try the public beta version now. The new Analog Code® software tool has an ace under the sleeve: it uses SPL’s proprietary Transient Designer technology for drum hit recognition. Hence, all drum hits, including the faintest ghost notes, are faithfully recognized regardless of their dynamic level!

Moog Puts Realism Back into Vocal Performance

Do the vocals on your favorite song sound like a vocoded chipmunk?  Yes?  Did you use extreme auto-tune settings in the sensitive ballad you wrote for your girlfriend, who then dumped you because, as Jay Z said, “Auto-tune is Dead”. Never fear, you can now recapture the emotive intensity of your original vocal performance complete with the off-kilter, yet somewhat charming intonation for which you are known. 

Line6 Podfarm updated to version 2.0

Line 6, the industry leader in modeling technology for music-creation products, released POD Farm™ 2 and POD Farm™ 2 Platinum software plug-ins. The pair of AU/RTAS®/VST® plug-ins builds upon the foundations set by their predecessors to deliver extensive model counts, a simple yet powerful workflow and world-renowned POD® tone for any digital audio workstation.

Behringer releases PRO MIXER DX2000USB

These days a DJ gig can command a lot more than a mic and a couple of turntables. You may need to accommodate a multimedia presentation, a variety of audio platforms (vinyl, CDs, mp3) and multiple mics—all at the same event! That’s why BEHRINGER is proud to present the 7-channel DX2000USB with its built-in USB/audio interface—an invaluable tool for the DJ-of-all-trades.