Studio Hardware

Audio Technica select MI7 as distributor for Belgium and Luxemburg

MI7, the new concept for distribution of Media and Music Production Products and Solutions, headquartered in Malmö, Sweden are happy to announce that Audio Technica, the Respected manufacturer of Microphones and Headphones selected MI7 as their distribution partner for the Belgium music and pro audio market. From December 1st, MI7 Belgium and Luxemburg representative Jan van der Gaag is responsible for the entire Audio Technica product line.

New Bigfoot MIDI controller from Suzuki

New Bigfoot MIDI controller from Suzuki

It’s a gigantic piano keyboard sculptured from perfectly proportioned oversized foam piano keys. They snap together to form one, two, even three full chromatic octaves! Step on any key and play a perfectly formed, in tune note. Play melodies, chords, songs with one student or the whole class. It’s fun, yet educational. It’s an acoustic teaching tool that’s a blast to use.

Free sounds for your MV-8000

Roland announced new MV-8000 drum kit downloads, available now on Rolands web site. For a limited time, Roland is offering MV-8000 owners a complete TR-808 drum kit for free. Every famous 808 sound, complete with knob twists and nuances, has been captured in uncompressed, full-resolution audio.

Pioneer announces the availability of DJS software

Pioneer announces the availability of DJS software

Pioneer Europe today announces the availability of its new PC-based software solution for the growing number of DJs who prefer mp3 files to vinyl, CD or DVD. DJS is designed for both mobile and home DJs to enable full-scale DJ mixing on a PC. The software offers the same playability and functionality as Pioneer’s Pro DJ products, using a PC interface instead of the familiar hardware; CDJ turntables and DJM mixer.

Behringer releases new FireWire Audio Interface

Behringer releases new FireWire Audio Interface

Behringer has released the FCA202, a very modest priced audio interface. This ultra-compact FireWire audio interface is an ideal companion for laptop musicians and ingeniously complements any studio. Its hot features include: Two 1/4 inch connector inputs and outputs for connecting synthesizers, mixers and more; high resolution 24-bit A/D and D/A converters offer 96 kHz sampling frequency; volume-controlled headphones for discreetly working on your compositions, even on the road. Reliable Windows XP and Mac OS drivers guarantee low latencies.

Chordspace? … Chordspace!

Chordspace? … Chordspace!

Sometimes when collecting and researching news and products for GearJunkies, we come along some interesting GEAR. So we stumbled upon ChordSpace. ChordSpace is a plug-in that generates MIDI chords. No knowledge of theory is needed to use it. You simply click around until you find a progression that works for you. ChordSpace has a palette of over 200 chords per key, all logically laid out so that great progressions are easy.

Universal Audio presents Solo 110 and Solo 610

Universal Audio presents Solo 110 and Solo 610

Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality vintage audio hardware and DSP software plug-ins for digital audio workstations, today announced the simultaneous launch of two new single channel Mic preamplifers with Instrument DI. The SOLO/610 Classic Vacuum Tube Mic Pre and DI and the SOLO/110 Precision Class A Mic Pre and DI will bring UA quality to a totally new price segment.