X7 is a four-channel, digital club DJ mixer. This groundbreaking MIDI and USB mixer is the ultimate companion to V7, the motorized DJ-software turntable controller. You can link V7s and X7 using X7’s elegant and powerful communication protocol, which enables system connection to your computer with a single USB cable. The link streams ultra high-resolution audio and control information between X7, V7s and software.
Tascam took the oportunity to introduce several new products for this year at the NAMM. Amongst others they revealed the US-800 8×4 Mobile USB 2.0 Audio Interface, LM-8ST 8 Stereo Channel Line Mixer and the MH-8 8-channel Headphone Amplifier.
Hercules, the specialist in digital DJing solutions, unveils the newest version of their DJ Console line, the DJ Console Mk4, a mixing console with a compact design and analog audio source connectivity. This new mixer for amateur to mobile DJ’s is an updated version of their earlier, top-selling models worldwide, the DJ Console and DJ Console Mk2 and features a multitude of improvements and additions that will facilitate musical creativity. Featuring a cutting-edge design, this portable controller includes 2 decks and a high-performance audio interface, making it a real, all-in-one DJ station for PC and Mac users starting in spring 2010.
Anyone who has recorded a show using the PreSonus StudioLive 16.4.2 digital mixer knows that the bundled PreSonus Capture is the easiest-to-use recording software on the planet. Not content to rest on their laurels, our software development team has significantly enhanced Capture’s features in version 1.1.
One of the benefits of the StudioLive 16.4.2 mixer is the ability to daisy-chain two mixers and record their channel outputs via FireWire. Capture 1.1 supports this feature by automatically detecting the number of available inputs, so that when two StudioLive 16.4.2 mixers are daisy-chained, you can record all 32 input channels plus two assignable channels, such as subgroups or the main L/R outputs.
Now you can easily mix external signals with your iPod* audio stream. Bring in a click track for live performance; blend in the feed from your monitor system; combine the output of your mixer with your MP3 backing tracks.
Front-panel controls let you quickly create independent master and monitor/headphone mixes. Is the drummer playing to a click track? The audience will never know!
SM Pro Audio unveiled the MPatch 2.1 Passive Volume Control/Monitor Switcher. Designed to provide true passive analog control over studio monitoring systems—thereby eliminating the loss of bit-depth associated with digital attenuation—the third-generation MPatch 2.1 features dual inputs with independent volume controls, a newly-designed master attenuator utilizing state-of-the-art 0.5% tolerance SMD resistors, a headphone output with separate volume control, and a subwoofer output with variable crossover. Both balanced combination XLR / 1/4” TRS and unbalanced RCA inputs are provided, with input selection, mute, stereo/mono summing operation, and subwoofer in/out selectable from the front panel.
Professional 7/3/2-Channel DJ Mixers with USB/Audio Interface, BPM Counter, VCA Control and Software Bundle. BEHRINGER’s new VMX Series DJ mixers have built-in USB connectivity, allowing DJ’s to place MP3s in their mix or send their original creations directly into their computers. These mixers require no special drivers, and include a software bundle with energyXT 2.5 BEHRINGER Edition music production software.
Seven new premium-grade mixers feature built-in USB interfaces, compressors and 24-bit multi-FX processors. Sporting a wide range of options, the next-generation XENYX live/studio mixers from BEHRINGER merge built-in USB interface, easy-to-use “one-knob” compressors, world-renowned XENYX mic preamps and “British-style” channel EQ.
At the NAMM, Arturia announced a bundle of the Arturia Brass 2 and Akai Pro EWI-USB. This combination is offered in limited edition for the price of 399Eur/$449 MSRP. Frédéric Brun, Arturia CEO states: “Arturia is extremely proud to be working with Akai Professional, a reference name in our industry, to bring a bundle that will satisfy the most discerning musicians. The EWI-USB is de facto an industry standard and it was a logical match to our new version of Brass.”
Roland’s extensive lineup of headphone products gains a new addition with the RH-5 Headphones. Designed for comfort and quality sound at an affordable price, the RH-5 is a great choice for monitoring electronic musical instruments like digital pianos and digital drums, and they’re also perfect for music lessons, studio recording, and general music listening.
The best guitar effects system just got even better – G-System has been updated with a redesigned input circuit and a new software update with more effects, more features and 100 new presets.
Widely recognised as the most complete guitar system in the world, TC Electronic’s G-System is a revolutionary guitar system that offers guitarists the very best in effects, amp switching, floor control. G-System is so flexible that it even allows for full integration of third party stomp boxes. Now TC Electronic has redesigned the analog input circuit of the original G-System providing a totally pure uncoloured signal path.
Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics, announces the MultiMix 6 USB, a six-channel USB mixer. Alesis will introduce the MultiMix 6 USB at the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, booth 6400, January 14–17.
The MultiMix 6 USB is a six-channel desktop mixer designed for easy integration into a computer-based recording environment. This compact mixer is perfect for use in recording setups, video editing and production studios as it outputs not only line-level analog audio, but also stereo 16-bit, 44.1 kHz digital audio over USB for low-noise, simple computer connection.
For keyboardists in need of great background vocals, the new VP-7 vocal processor is ready to sing! Create harmonies instantly, from a single voice to a full-scale choir, with a microphone and a MIDI connection to the keyboard of your choice. It’s simple. Just select a sound type from the front panel, and play.
The Bridge spans the gap between music production and DJing, creating a natural link between Ableton Live and Serato Scratch Live or ITCH. The Bridge provides a powerful fusion of DJ and production tools, opening a world of opportunities for DJing, remixing and live performance.
Avid today introduced the Digidesign Pro Tools Instrument Expansion Pack™, a collection of five professional virtual instruments that enable musicians and producers to harness the full creative power of Pro Tools®, while writing, composing, and recording music.