Studio Hardware

Alesis releases M1Active 320 USB

With the M1 320 USB Alesis brings Pro-Grade USB speaker performance to the computer desktop. The Alesis M1Active 320 USB-audio speaker system is the new world-class standard for USB audio playback and capture. Enjoy great sounding audio from your computer, or record the audio coming into the speaker to your computer.

Chris Vrenna chooses Novation ReMote SL 37

Grammy-winner Chris Vrenna has played with Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails and is currently on tour with Marilyn Manson playing a Novation ReMOTE SL37. ‘Thank you Novation, you make my life easy!’, he says.

Chris Vrenna has a remarkable history as a musician. He has played drums with Nine Inch Nails and KMFDM, produced music for video games like Doom 3 and Quake 4 and, as a producer and remixer, has worked with the likes of The Smashing Pumpkins, U2 and Hole.

AKAI MPK49 keyboard controller now available

Akai announced that the new MPK49 keyboard controller is now available. The Akai MPK49 ushers in a new era for USB/MIDI controllers by combining a high-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 genuine MPC drum pads. 48 total pads are accessible via 4 pad banks. The pads feature the heart and soul of hip hop: the MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters. The Akai MPK49 Performance Controller also has its own arpeggiator, for creating quick, creative riffs in seconds.