Soundation Studio, The web based sequencer
Soundation Studio is the web based sequencer that enables you to make music, ringtones and audio clips directly from the internet without downloading any software.
Studio Hardware
Steinberg CI2 Advanced Integration USB Studio now available
The CI2 Advanced Integration USB Studio is far more than just another interface – it’s an intelligently integrated system which has all you need for your recording and production projects at home, in your band’s rehearsal room or on the go with your laptop.
Akai MPD18 portable pad controller Now Shipping
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces that its MPD18 portable padcontroller is now shipping to retailers.
SONiVOX Announces Sampla – Hip Hop Production Sampler
SONiVOX, Boston based virtual instrument manufacturer today announced the availability of Sampla – Hip Hop Production Sampler, an innovative new virtual sampler plug-in for MAC and PC designed for fast and professional quality sampling, and beat creation for hip hop producers everywhere.
SM Pro Audio releases Nano Patch Plus
Welcome Nano Patch+! The new Nano Patch+ is the perfect symbiosis of bestseller Nano Patch and iNano. You also could say the Nano Patch+ is the Nano Patch with the mini jack I/O of the iNano and it’s silver colour. Something else? Well yes, it has the same price as the Nano Patch. Nothing more and nothing less. It’s that simple.
MOTU compatibility with Windows 7
Windows 7 has been available for a while now as the pre-installed OS on various new PCs, but the official ship date for accross-the-board availability is October 22. MOTU has worked closely with Microsoft to ensure a smooth transition for your MOTU products when you make the move to Windows 7.
Phoenix Audio anounces the DRS-8 Mic Pre-Amp
Phoenix Audio is pleased to announce the release of its 8 channel mic pre amp , the DRS-8. The DRS-8 is an 8 channel solid state class A discrete mic pre amp, each channel has its own dedicated level control, -30db pad, phantom power, phase reverse, high pass filter and mute buttons. The unit has an 8 channel monitoring output facility so all 8 channels can be sent directly to a monitor controller or a patchbay as well as having individual channel outputs.
Focal Professional launches CMS SUB
The CMS SUB is an active subwoofer designed to extend the frequency response of the CMS studio monitors. Its very high efficiency and dynamic capabilities guarantee a perfect integration with the CMS50 & 65 monitors. The CMS SUB offers tight and controlled bass, capable of reproducing every nuance and detail. Its great neutrality and dynamic range make adjusting EQ and compression settings on your tracks an absolute breeze. Thanks to the large front laminar port, the CMS SUB ensures a perfect reproduction regardless of the listening level, and the numerous settings (phase, lo-pass, sound level, …) facilitate its integration into even the smallest recording studios.
Plogue new soft-synthesizer goes back to the 80s game consoles
This new product allow any musician to faithfully reproduce the sound and style of vintage video game music and sound effects in a convenient plugin format, usable inside any sequencer or DAW, or as a standalone virtual instrument.
Grace introduces M103 and M501
Grace introduced two new products. First off there is the 2009 PAR EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER, the M103 Channel Strip. Second a new high fidelity 500 series microphone preamplifier module, the M501.
AKAI LPK25 and LPD8 now shipping
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces that the LPD8 laptop pad controller and LPK25 laptop performance keyboard controller are now shipping to retailers. The LPD8 and LPK25 are USB-MIDI controllers for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators. Each model is less than 13 inches across and weighs less than a pound to easily fit into a laptop case, backpack or messenger bag for extreme portability.
Echo introduces the new AudioFire PRE8
The AudioFire Pre8 offers the same high quality hardware and software found in our AudioFire line, but with the added convenience of 8 auto-sensing universal inputs featuring Echo’s Brilliant™ preamp technology. With the AudioFire Pre8 you can record 24-bit 96 kHz audio with low latency monitoring on any Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS X computer (desktop or notebook) with a FireWire port.
Rupert Neve introduces the Portico II channel strip
Rupert Neve Designs Portico II channel strip module at AES 2009 in New York City.
AAS Ultra Analog VA-1 for 15 $
ILIO Entertainments, Applied Acoustic Systems and audioMIDI.com have teamed up to offer AAS Ultra Analog at just $15.00 (reg. MSRP $199- a staggering 92% off MSRP)
Laidback Luke on the new CDJ-2000s
Last month we attended the launch of the new Pioneer CDJ-2000 in Amsterdam. Dutch mega DJ Laidback Luke did a very cool set on the new players. We really enjoyed that set, so we thought we’d share the extra video footage we had with you. Enjoy!