Apogee announces compatibility with Snow Leopard
Apogee Electronics is pleased to announce Snow Leopard compatibility for Duet, ONE, Mini-FW, USB and X-Firewire interfaces.
Studio Hardware
MOTU ready for the Snow Leopard
Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard is due to ship on August 28th. To prepare for this major OS release, MOTU has worked closely with Apple to ensure a smooth transition for your MOTU products when you make the move to Snow Leopard.
Finalised design for the Denon DN-HC1000S Controller
Skratchworx has the scoop on this one. They are showing the final design of the Denon’s Scratch Live focused DN-HC1000S controller. Designed to interface and aid DVS systems (turntables / CD players) with today’s most popular DJ software program, Scratch Live, the DN-HC1000S provides DJs a comfortable plug and play, reliable hardware controller for all major features and commands of the Scratch Live software system.
Driver updates for Lexicon I-ONIX series
Lexicon today announced it has released new Windows and Mac software drivers for the I∙ONIX series of Desktop Recording Interfaces. With the new 64-bit Windows driver, these interfaces now operate seamlessly on computers running Windows 64-bit XP and Vista operating systems. The new Mac driver improves performance and now supports all Mac computers operating on OS X 10.4.9 or higher regardless of whether they are based on a PowerPC or Intel processor.
Advanced Integration updates for Cubase 5, MR816 CSX/X and CC121
Steinberg is pleased to announce that it has today released a set of updates to its software and hardware solution consisting of Cubase 5, MR816 CSX and CC121. The added capabilities include substantially extended control options for CC121, workflow enhancements for MR816 CSX/X as well as functional additions and refinements to Cubase 5. The updates further deepen the integration of the three components within the context of the Advanced Integration technology centred on the Cubase 5 Advanced Music Production System. All three updates are available now as a free download for all registered customers of the respective products at www.steinberg.net.
Novation SL Mk II controllers now shipping
Novation is now proudly shipping the new SL Mk II range of Controller Keyboards featuring Automap 3 technology. With seamless support for Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic, Nuendo, Cubase, Sonar, DP, RTAS, TDM, VST, AU plugins and software instruments, the new SL Mk II is by far the most powerful controller on the market for any modern recording and performance set up.
Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 DSP is now shipping
<!– @page { margin: 2cm } P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } –>The New Saffire PRO 24 DSP with VRM Monitoring Technology is now shipping. The new Saffire PRO 24 DSP is a 16 Input / 8 Output FireWire audio interface that features VRM, a breakthrough monitoring technology, in addition to real-time DSP-powered tracking plug-ins, all tailor-made for the modern recording environment.
The end of a Red audio legend
After 15 years of outstanding sales, Focusrite are finally to discontinue the legendary Red 3 Dual Compressor / Limiter. The Red 3 was launched in 1994, secured a TEC award in 1995, and went on to become an industry standard worldwide. Almost every major studio owns, or has at some time hosted, a Focusrite Red 3, famous for its ability to retain a natural, unobtrusive sound even when significant compression is being applied. Red 3s are frequently placed over the mix bus, applying an effect that Tom Lord-Alge describes as, ‘kissing the Focusrite’.
Speck Electronics announces LiLo Mixer – Revision Two
The LiLo is a desktop analog line mixer that offers features and flexibility for use in the most serious recording applications. With more than 100 balanced input/output connections, this 16 channel modular console will mix 32 signals with unmatched signal routing, generous amounts of headroom, and a neutral signal path.
Arsenal Audio is dead, long live JDK Audio
Automated Processes, Inc. (API) have renamed their Arsenal Audio brand to JDK Audio after receiving a complaint from JVC America of the use of the word ‘arsenal’ in reference to API’s recently introduced brand of pro audio equipment. Arsenal Audio by API products include a microphone preamp and two versions of a four band audio equalizer manufactured for use by professional recording artists and engineers. JVC Americas Corp. is the registered owner of the word ‘arsenal’ in association with products for car audio equipment.
FireStudio to go from Presonus released
Finally, a new-generation, studio-quality FireWire interface that you can use anywhere! The PreSonus FireStudio Mobile combines the superior analog-circuit design and advanced platform technology of our acclaimed FireStudio rack-mount interfaces with the ability to run on bus power in field applications. Now you can have enhanced audio performance for music recording and creation anywhere you can lug your laptop!
ADAM releases new SX-Series monitors
A significant evolution of ADAM Audio’s critically acclaimed S-Series, the new SX-Series reference monitors feature completely redesigned transducers, drivers, and electronics to enable the most transparent reproduction possible.
Clickproduce presents Minimal Electro, Reason Synths and Drum Bundles
Drums, Drum’n’bass, old school electro, minimal electro, all new and in an assortment of kits, loops and one-shot samples. Value is the word of the week here, and when you look at what’s on offer for the price you’ll understand exactly why. Take inspiration from the variety of brand new content on the store, and keep them tunes a-coming!
Arturia 10 Year Anniversary Contest
What is the challenge? Send us your most creative response to the following question: How Arturia changed your life?
Introducing the 1 dollar Mic – What?
What can you buy for a dollar? Not much these days. A cup of coffee? Unlikely. Your choice of the rock-solid RØDE M1 live dynamic microphone, the RØDE M2, a live vocal condenser microphone or the RØDE M3, a versatile 1/2″ condenser microphone? You wouldn’t have thought so, but this August RØDE is giving you the opportunity to pick up any one of these critically acclaimed mics for just one Australian dollar when you purchase another qualifying RØDE mic from a participating dealer!