Cakewalk VS-700C V-Studio Console available for SONAR 8 Producer
The centre-piece of the SONAR V-Studio 700 production system is now available separately as a control surface for SONAR.
Studio Hardware
Cakewalk announces SONAR V-Studio 100
SONAR V-Studio 100 provides a compact yet feature-rich music production studio that enables musicians to create, record, produce, and perform music – with or without a computer.
Unity Audio intros The Rock Monitor
Years in the making, The Rock! Since 1995 Unity Audio Ltd has been synonymous with distributing professional monitor brands, we have seen and heard it all over the years. Finally, we have decided to design and manufacturer our own range of professional monitors from scratch to overcome other the shortcomings found in most commercially available monitor systems and will deliver what true professionals expect. A brutally honest tool on which you can base the most critical decisions without a second guess or hesitation.
AnaMod introduces the AM670 Stereo Limiter
AnaMod will demonstrate the AM670 Stereo Limiter (Anamod Audio) at the 2009 Frankfurt Music Messe in Frankfurt Germany.
RME introduces FireFace 400 USB
The Fireface UC (USB Compact) uses the USB 2.0 high-speed bus and has been uncompromisingly optimized for highest performance under Windows and Mac OS. Based on a newly developed RME Hammerfall core the Fireface UC provides revolutionary ultra-low latencies even with multiple channels, removing current restrictions of typical USB audio interfaces by specially developed transfer methods.
TC-Helicon announce VoiceTone Synth
VoiceTone Synth brings together a collection of extreme exotic and contemporary sonic effects, including 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.
Thermionic Culture introduces Little Bustard at MusikMesse
Thermionic Culture have released the Little Bustard, their second valve summing mixer which has been designed to complement the Fat Bustard valve summing mixer by increasing the number of inputs channels. Or the new 19” 2u Little Bustard can be used independently by itself as a stand alone mixer.
Thermionic Culture Vulture Anniversary Limited Edition
To celebrate Thermionic Cultures 11th anniversary, Thermionic Culture have announced the Culture Vulture Anniversary Limited Edition. The Anniversay model will be based on the companies current standard Culture Vulture but it has far more radical possibilities, in particular for guitar and bass applications. The production will be limited to 80 units and will have the front panel finished in Thermionic red instead of black.
Poor man’s SSL mixing deck?
I found on Gearslutz a picture from the SSL X Desk, a small 19 inch, 8 channel analogue mixer. Lets hope this desk will make his appearance on the MusikMesse next week.
Steinberg Package – Advanced Hardware Integration video demo
Steinberg and parent company Yamaha have teamed up to create the ultimate combination of audio software and hardware for a complete integrated studio solution. Steinberg released a domonstration video to show us more on the complete Steinberg Package.
TC Electronic announce BMC-2 control
TC Electronic will be launching BMC-2 at the 2009 Frankfurt Musikmesse, a dedicated Digital-to-Analog Converter and high quality Monitor Control that is suited for use with digital and analog speakers. Predictable speaker and headphone control is an important part of the production process, and with BMC-2 such luxury is always available – regardless of the state of the computer.
Audient launches new high resolution recording desk ZEN
Console designer and manufacturer Audient is proud to announce the launch of Zen at this year’s Pro Light & Sound exhibition. A compact, classic recording and mixing console, Zen combines analogue mixing technology with flexible DAW integration, seamlessly blending the two formats, making the ideal mixing desk for the modern studio environment.
SPL launches 5 new products at the Messe
SPL is the first manufacturer to open their proprietary modular system for API 500 compatible modules. “Our focus with the RackPack system has always been the modular idea, not a proprietary platform. It was great to find out that API is just as open-minded as we are to offer new choices for our customers.” says SPL’s CEO Hermann Gier. The new SPL RACKPACK 500 frame offers eight module slots to host four SPL and four API 500 modules.
Free TC Electronic PowerCore plug-ins for Konnekt owners
PowerCore owners have two more reasons to celebrate as TC Electronic is giving away two incredible reverb and compression plug-ins for the award-winning platform.
TC Electronic announces three new Pro Tools TDM plug-in collections
TC Electronic already has a great reputation among Pro Tools users who demand the best from their TDM plug-ins. The company offers an amazing selection of individual and high quality effects and essential mastering tools, but now it is offering three new collections of plug-ins, all tailored to suit individual Pro Tools users’ demands while also offering exceptional value for money. The three new bundles are as follows: