Apogee releases Symphony 32 update
The Symphony 32 PCI card is part of the Symphony family of low latency, high performance audio interfaces for the Mac, which include the Symphony Mobile card and the recently introduced Symphony 64 PCI card.
Studio Hardware
RME AIO HDSPe now shipping
The new 38-channel 192 kHz Multiformat card has started shipping. RME finally presents the world’s most versatile PCI Express audio interface – the HDSPe AIO.
Behringer BCR2000 control with BCR Performer 1.2.
BCR Performer is an application that acts as a driver for the Behringer BCR2000 MIDI Controller. One of the strong points of the BCR is the fact that it updates the LED’s on the knobs and buttons based on information received from Audio/MIDI Software. This means that unlike normal knobs, the knobs on the BCR are always updated to be at the correct value. If you assign a knob on the BCR to the Filter Cutoff of a synth, the host will in turn send a message to the BCR to make sure the correct value is displayed on the LED’s around a knob.
Apogee drops Windows Support
As of 2009, Apogee Electronics will no longer develop products for the Microsoft Windows platform. Apogee has made this decision in order to focus all research, development, and support resources on the Apple platform with its unparalleled power and stability. Apple offers a wide range of affordable, powerful desktop and laptop solutions ideally suited for music creation and audio production.
Chameleon Labs ships 7602 MKII and 7802 processors
Chameleon Labs announced they are shipping the new 7602 MKII Mic Pre/EQ and the 7802 Stereo Opto Tube Compressor.
Free Music Production Tutorials Release at Primeloops
Sound Libraries and Pro Audio developer Prime Loops have announced a new section which contains a large selection of Free Music Production Tutorials, Tips and Tricks that you can download directly from their website.
KRK Systems ships R6 passive studio monitor.
KRK Systems today announced the availability of the R6 passive studio monitor.
Mackie announces Vista Support for Onyx Compact Series Mixers
Mackie today announces Vista support for the Onyx FireWire Card and adds Vista 64 support for all FireWire devices. Users of Mackie FireWire interfaces such as the Onyx Satellite, d.Pro Series DJ Mixers and now the Onyx FireWire card can now enjoy support under the Windows Vista operating system. This update not only adds compatibility, but includes feature updates from the previous build. The following FireWire interfaces are compatible with Mackie Audio Driver V1.1.0: Onyx FireWire Card, Onyx Satellite, u.420, u.420d, d.2 Pro, d.4 Pro and TAPCO Link.FireWire.
Audio Kontrol 1 Interface now with Extended Software Bundle
Audio Kontrol 1 is now bundled with an extended software package that includes a pick from the companys range of acclaimed software synthesizers at no further cost.
Lynx Studio Technology introduces AES16e-50 with AES50 Interface
Multiple connectivity options are available on the new AES16e-50 PCI Express Card from Lynx Studio Technology. In addition to offering 16 channels of 192 kHz AES/EBU digital I/O via its two d-sub ports, the AES16e-50 has 32 digital I/O channels using AES50 technology.
The end of loudness insanity?
The Pleasurize Music Foundation is launching a wide-ranging initiative for ending the “Loudness War” being waged by successive music releases. This initiative aims to introduce a dynamic standard through several phases.
MixVibes releases Cross product line
CROSS is a new digital vinyl/CD and MIDI DJ software for Windows and MAC platforms. MixVibes drew from its experience in audio engine and vinyl control design to deliver a new PRO DJ oriented product that brings more efficiency and simplicity to the mix. CROSS delivers the best MixVibes’ know how in DJ software in a solid and back to basics package! This software will satisfy the needs of professional DJs who need a powerful and reliable DJ tool.
Windows Wave RT support is now shipping
Wave RT (Wave Real Time) is Microsoft’s new audio driver model for the Windows family of operating systems, including Windows Vista and Windows 7 (now in beta). Windows Wave RT support is now shipping for all MOTU FireWire and USB2 audio interface products, including the UltraLite-mk3, 828mk3, 896mk3, Traveler-mk3, 8pre and 828mkII-USB2 models.
Automap 3 Software from Novation now available
Automap 3 is the latest incarnation of Novation’s intelligent software system. Automap is unique to Novation’s MIDI controllers, and has now been enhanced with a wealth of eagerly anticipated features. Until now Automap had focused on plug-in control, but exciting developments bring a new level of DAW control.
Pacarana for Kyma Sound Design Environment shipping now
The most powerful sound design workstation on the planet. That is what Electronic Musician magazine calls the Kyma sound design environment. Future Music calls it the Holy Grail of sound design. Kyma’s strength arises from its unique set of algorithms, the ease with which you can create endless combinations of those algorithms, and the unprecedented degree of real-time responsive control over the sound parameters.