Novation announces new line of Nocturn keyboard controllers
Novation is pleased to announce the launch of their brand new controller keyboard. The Nocturn Keyboard is based on the control surface of the hugely popular Nocturn.
Studio Hardware
MOTU Digital Performer 7 is now shipping
Digital Performer 7 is now shipping with many feature additions and productivity enhancements, including a new suite of modeled guitar effects plug-ins that deliver world-class guitar tones.
Cakewalk announces Snow Leopard Hardware Drivers for V-Studio 100
Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces immediate availability of new Snow Leopard Mac Operating System (version 10.6) device drivers for the V-Studio 100 portable music production system.
Soundcraft new Si1 digital console expands Si Series range
The very successful Si Series family has been joined by a third member, the even more compact Soundcraft Si1 digital live sound console. In just 9 months, Soundcraft has now launched 3 models in this range, picking up no less than 5 industry awards in that time commending the Si console on its ease of use and simplifying the transition from analogue to digital.
TC-Helicon announce VoiceTone Synth now shipping
TC-Helicon is pleased to announce that its revolutionary VoiceTone Synth is now shipping. VoiceTone Synth is a vocal effects pedal that specialises in recreating the kinds of effects heard on a lot of today’s chart topping tracks and it’s the first time that such a cutting edge collection of vocal effects has been made available in a pedal. The collection includes extreme, exotic and contemporary sounds like jagged HardTuneTM effects, classic vocoder effects, a voice-controlled synthesizer and vocal distortion and megaphone effects. Now vocalists or anyone looking to add a modern edge to their live performances and studio productions can dial-in these effects instantly with the press of a footswitch.
Genelec 8260A introduced
Genelec, the world’s longstanding pioneer in active monitoring, introduces the 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.
Mackie introduces new Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers
Mackie has announced the launch of its Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers, delivering premium analog features, tremendous flexibility and built-in 24-bit/96kHz FireWire I/O. Onyx-i FireWire mixers can be used with all major DAWs, and is qualified by Mackie for use with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8*, offering those users a host of new hardware options.
Tascam Audio Interfaces ready for Snow Leopard
TASCAM has tested all of their audio interfaces for use with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Apple’s latest operating system. TASCAM certified the US-122L, US-144, US-1641, FW-1082 and FW-1884 as being fully functional in the OS. The newly-announced US-100, a stereo USB 2.0 interface priced under $100, is also compatible with OSX 10.6.
Get your Line6 POD Farm for free!
Line 6 is giving away POD Farm, the premium tone plug-in, a $99 value! Get the tones you need for pro-sounding recordings. For FREE! To take advantage of this great opportunity all you need is an Internet connection and an iLok USB Smart Key or a compatible Line 6 product*. Don’t wait! This offer ends September 30, 2009.
ASK Propellerhead RECORD and Ableton Live 8 Tutorial DVD
Over 3.5 hours and 45 videos of instruction on Propellerhead’s new audio recording software RECORD and 6 hours and 66 videos about Ableton LIVE 8 (2 DVD series!) – by Morgan Pottruff aka Morg.
Powercore X8 Sonnox edition now available
PowerCore X8 is ideal for high-end production environments where unsurpassed quality and processing capabilities are required. It includes two highly acclaimed Sonnox plug-ins – the Oxford EQ and Oxford Dynamics from Sonnox – in addition to 14 included TC Electronic plug-ins.
TASCAM announces US-100 USB Audio Interface
TASCAM has announced the US-100, a new USB 2.0 Audio Interface positioned at a breakthrough price. The high-quality interface features a microphone input as well as instrument level input for direct recording guitar or bass. Stereo line inputs are provided, and can be switched to phono-level to connect a favorite turntable to digitize a vinyl collection. All of this is housed in a solid aluminum chassis to withstand any abuse from the road to the dorm room.
AUDIO 2 DJ Now Available in Stores
Native Instruments today announced that AUDIO 2 DJ is now available in stores worldwide. AUDIO 2 DJ is the world’s smallest USB audio interface for DJs. Delivering the exact same audio quality and performance as the acclaimed AUDIO 8 DJ and AUDIO 4 DJ interfaces that are used by professional club DJs worldwide, the AUDIO 2 DJ offers users of TRAKTOR and other DJ software a unique new balance of quality, size and price.
Allen and Heath iLive expansion cards now shipping
Allen & Heath is pleased to be shipping a host of new interface cards for the iLive and iLive-T series digital consoles including the RAB2 remote audio interface card host; the Mini Multi-Out Card for ADAT, Aviom, iDR 8-bus and Hearbus; the EtherSound Network Card; Allen & Heath’s proprietary ACE (Audio and Control over Ethernet) Card for 64 channel bi-directional link; and the new MADI 64 Channel Multi-link Card.
RME M-series Converters with MADI and ADAT Interface Now Shipping
RME’s comprehensive MADI line is now extended by hi-class multichannel converters with 16 and 32 channels. The M-series converters have been conceived and optimized for professional studio, stage, and broadcast applications.