Studio Hardware

TC Electronic annouces Powercore 6000

TC Electronic announces a new addition to the PowerCore platform: PowerCore 6000. By combining TC Electronic’s System 6000 algorithms with its PowerCore platform users now get the ultimate studio tool for their DAWs. PowerCore 6000 will be available at the end of October 2008 for a suggested price of EUR 2650 ex. VAT.

ESI releases new USB Midi Interface M8U XL

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.

TL Audio to launch new console at AES 2008

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.

Stanton launches SCS.3d DaScratch controller

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.

Steinberg ships Advanced Integration Hardware

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.