Tascam have released two new portable USB Audio/MIDI interfaces. The US-122L is the follow up to the popular US-122 while the US-144 is more of the same but with S/PDIF digital input and output added. Both allow you to Record two tracks at a time at up to 96kHz/24-bit qualitywith zero latency and seem like they would make aideal travelling companions to a laptop.
MICRO BR – The Worlds Smallest Pro Studio! Meet the ultimate palmtop recording studio. Only slightly larger than an iPod, the tiny yet powerful Micro BR is dream for musicians on the go. The Micro BR offers four simultaneous playback tracks (plus 32 V-Tracks), an SD Card slot, onboard multi-effects, built-in rhythm patterns, a tuner, MP3 compatibility, USB, and more. No guitar case or gig bag should be without one.
PreSonus Audio is pleased to announce the FaderPort – a desktop USB automation and transport controller for computer recording to write single channel and group channel fader automation as well as complete transport control and navigation functionality to increase work flow and enhance creativity during recording and production.
M-Audio announced the availability of the new ProFire Lightbridge FireWire to Lightpipe audio interface. The device interfaces up to four Lightpipe devices with a PC or Mac via FireWire perfect for integrating digital mixers and/or ADATs with most popular DAW software. And M-Audio releases a new 4 x 4 USB audio interface built specifically for DJs and the included Torq DJ software, called Conective.
Alesis introduces the Trigger I/O percussion interface, a revolutionary tool for bridging the gap between real drum performance and computer-enabled electronic sound. And the Control Pad USB/MIDI Percussion Controller, a compact and versatile tool for expanding percussion options on stage and in the studio.
Focusrite is proud to announce that the Liquid Mix, 32 channel DSP powered vintage EQ and Compressor plug-in system with dedicated control surface is now shipping. With Liquid Mix, 32 classic EQs and 32 vintage compressors can be run simultaneously in the mix – an impossible task to achieve with a host computers CPU alone. Already earning amazing reviews, Liquid Mix Mac OSX Version is now shipping worldwide with delivery of the PC version set for early in Q4.
The V-FIRE allows the user to convert Rolands R-BUS digital audio format to FireWire (IEEE 1394), thus providing a multi-channel computer interface for Roland products equipped with R-BUS output.
On the Kenton website: We have made a couple of prototype controllers intended for use with Ableton Live or similar software. Neither unit has a final name at the moment and are temporarily being called AB Mini and AB DJ.
Synthax AG presents RME BOB-32, the universal breakout box for AES/EBU XLR or D-Sub. BOB-32 has two sides.
Lynx Studio Technology today introduced the LT-HD for the Aurora 16 and Aurora 8 converters.
Prophet64 is a suite of very user friendly music applications for the Commodore 64 platform. Designed to hook up to modern MIDI equipment with either DIN-sync or third party MIDI interfaces, it makes your old computer become a highly useful music tool.
M-Audio is proud to announce the release of the new MidAir line of wireless USB MIDI controllers and interfaces including MidAir 25 and MidAir 37 controllers.
Eventide announced today its exclusive upgrade program for existing owners of the H8000, H8000A or Orville. The upgrade is available through Eventides website and provides users the chance to upgrade to the H8000FW Ultra-Harmonizer effects processor, Eventides most powerful effects processor ever, at a reduced price.
AustriaMicroSystems, a leading supplier of high performance analog ICs, and SPL, manufacturer of high-end signal processors for the professional audio market, have concluded a collaboration to integrate SPLs Vitalizer studio sound processing into the AS3525 multimedia chip of austriamicrosystems.
Joemeek announced this week they have begun shipping a new addition to their product line, the MC2 Stereo Compressor. Housed in a robust 1/2-rack chassis, the MC2 offers feature rich topology and impressive specifications at a surprisingly modest price point.