Mackie has introduced two exciting new compact effects mixers with USB I/O, the ProFX8 and ProFX12. Offering the most complete, professional feature set in their class, the ProFX Series mixers are the perfect choice for small to mid-size performance venues and acts.
After much anticipation since their introduction at this year’s MusikMesse, the CC121 Cubase Controller and MR816 CSX Firewire Interface from Steinberg are now shipping worldwide.
The M8U XL was announced in early 2008, and is now available from ESI. The USB 2.0 Midi Interafce offers maximum MIDI connectivity with 8 independent MIDI inputs and 8 independent MIDI outputs, providing 128 MIDI channels – all via a single USB 2.0 (or USB 1.1) connection to your PC or Mac. The 1U sized replacement for M8U provides 1 MIDI input and 1 MIDI output on the front for easy access, next to status LEDs for all MIDI I/O ports. All the the other MIDI I/O connectors are on the backside of the unit.
This years October AES convention in San Francisco will see TL Audio launching a brand new version of their popular M1 Tube tracker console. The new M1-F features the same high quality tube preamps and beautifully smooth and musical EQ as the original but has some great additions too. The master section has been improved now featuring a mono button for use when mixing and also balanced insert points for mixdown, summing and mastering.
PreSonus Audio Electronics is pleased to announce the release of a new FireStudio Driver (ver 3.3) for the award winning FireStudio 26×26 FireWire recording system.
DaScratch, a.k.a. the SCS.3d, is the latest innovation in the Stanton SC System control surface line. Revolutionary and compact, this controller is a necessity for any digital DJ looking for ultimate control over their software of choice. DaScratch’s compact and sleek profile makes it a space-friendly addition to any existing DJ gear set-up or can stand on its own as a complete controller solution.
Juicy details still under cover from Stanton, but they will reveal everything this coming friday 19th of september. According to Stanton this new (hand-held?) SCS.3d midicontroller will change the DJ world!
Propellerhead Reason and Ableton Live users are invited to the Benelux Producer Conference in Amsterdam and Brussels. A limited group of users can attend the conference in either Amsterdam or Brussels.
Alesis, the worlds leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics, announces that the MultiMix 8 Line mixer is now shipping to pro audio retailers.
Steinberg is pleased to announce that the MR816 CSX and MR816 X Advanced Integration DSP Studios and the CC121 Advanced Integration Controller are now shipping to Steinberg resellers worldwide. Designed by Steinberg and Yamaha and manufactured by Yamaha in Japan, the new hardware units are the result of the ongoing technological cooperation between the software and hardware experts at both companies.
A new version of the PCM96 software v1.3.0.0 (Macintosh Only) is now released and available for download on the Lexicon website.
Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality vintage audio hardware and DSP software plug-ins for digital audio workstations, today announced the UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins and PCIe DSP Accelerator Card for DAWs.
M-Audio, a leading provider of creative tools for musicians, today unveiled the ProFire 610 FireWire audio interface, which extends the legacy of the bestselling FireWire 410. M-Audio created the ProFire 610 audio interface using many of the same design elements found in the flagship ProFire 2626 interface, in response to demand from customers who need a compact unit with advanced functionality and pristine audio quality. Now users can harness the
power of 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution, M-Audio Octane preamp technology and onboard
DSP mixing in a bus powered unit ready to withstand any road environment.
Metric Halo announces the immediate availability of the new “future proof” 24-bit/96kHz Mobile I/O 2882 Expanded multi-channel processor and FireWire interface for recording and mixing in the studio or on the road. The portable 18-input/20-output 2882 Expanded incorporates the new 2d Card, which provides a nearly six-fold increase in the DSP power available for processing, routing and mixing in Metric Halo’s world-renowned FireWire audio interfaces.
Behringer updates its Eurodesk line of mixers with the new SX series of recording and live sound consoles. First to arrive are the SX2442FX twenty-four channel and SX3242FX thirty-two channel mixers. The SX series is designed to meet the needs of studio and live mixing applications, with a comprehensive set of features that combine sonic excellence and a full complement of mixing & sound modification tools.