Studio Hardware

Roland and Universal Audio announce alliance

Roland and Universal Audio announce alliance

Roland Corporation, a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment and Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality vintage audio hardware and DSP software plug-ins for digital audio workstations, today announced a licensing agreement between their two companies. Under the terms of this agreement, Universal Audio will develop, market and sell plug-in emulations of classic Roland processors for UA’s popular UAD-1 DSP card.

Focusrite TrakMaster joins the Pros

Focusrite TrakMaster joins the Pros

NAMM 2005 sees the launch of
TrakMaster Pro(tm), a professional microphone preamplifier/compressor that is
the latest in Focusrite’s Platinum Pro series and the company’s most
affordable recording channel strip to date. Providing performance
specifications never before seen at this price point, TrakMaster Pro
features a mic preamp derived from Focusrite’s award-winning green range,
front panel D.I., problem-solving mid-scoop EQ, intuitive optical
compression, latency-free monitoring, and the Platinum Pro series ADC option,
all for £199 inc. VAT in the U.K.

Focusrite launches the Saffire

Focusrite launches the Saffire

NAMM Show 2005 sees the launch of the Focusrite Saffire, a new breed of firewire interface with onboard DSP and 24-bit/192kHz processing. Saffire fuses state-of-the-art hardware with highly integrated software to take audio interfacing one giant step closer to the professional studio experience.

Focusrite launches OctoPre LE console interface

Focusrite launches OctoPre LE console interface

Focusrite Launches OctoPre LE DAW and Digital Console Interface

High Wycombe, Bucks (January 18, 2005) – At the NAMM Show 2005, Focusrite will show OctoPre LE, the “lite edition” of the company’s established OctoPre,
bringing Focusrite pre-amplification and A/D-D/A conversion to a new level of
affordability for DAW and digital console users. OctoPre LE provides eight
channels of pristine Focusrite preamps, including two “Super Channels” that
offer mic impedance matching and instrument D.I. inputs plus other features.

XPSound Introduces a new USB Audio Interface

XPSound Introduces a new USB Audio Interface

The XP202 is a great all-round 24-bit 96kHz enabled USB audio interface for Mac or Windows PC’s that provides quality solutions for today’s musicians, DJ’s, audiophiles, and multimedia content developers alike. Perfect for musicians for use as a professional audio interface with recording applications like Cubase, Logic, Wavelab, Nuendo, and equally at home for audiophile users wishing to transfer their precious vinyl album collections to CD, the XP202 performs like no other.

Electrix announces 7 new products for 2005

There’s been a lot of speculation about the future of Electrix and its award winning products. Now the wait is nearly over, Electrix is proud to announce the launch of 7 new products for 2005. The new gear is expected be available in April/May. To be the first to own the new products, contact your local dealer to place your special orders as initial quantities are expected to be limited.

Kenton releases rackmount kit for the MidiStream

Kenton releases rackmount kit for the MidiStream

This rackmount unit for the MidiStream receiver takes up 1U rack space and brings the antennas round to the front of the unit for satisfactory operation in a rack situation. The complete receiver is screwed into the rackmount, the leds are visible through holes in the rack panel and tails from the front mounted BNC sockets are connected to the existing BNC sockets on the rear of the receiver.

Terratec announces the  Aureon 7.1 universe

Terratec announces the Aureon 7.1 universe

TerraTec Electronic is forging ahead with its uncompromising quality policy – high performance at a reasonable price. The audio experts in Nettetal, Germany present the 8-channel Aureon 7.1 Universe sound card, featuring a 5¼” front module and remote control including now GSIF2- and ASIO-drivers. The Aureon 7.1 Universe is the successor of the famous DMX 6fire 24/96 and a sound system designed to transform your PC into a professional surround sound studio for music, games and DVDs – with 8 channels and the latest 24-bit/192-kHz converter technology for recording and playback.

New Apple firewire audio interface for Garageband

New Apple firewire audio interface for Garageband

Industry rumours revealed that Apple is developing a FireWire audio interface for GarageBand. Apple Computer is expected to introduce a new audio interface for GarageBand users in the coming months. The analog FireWire audio device, the first product of its recently created iPod division, will allow users to directly record audio using any Mac and Apple’s GarageBand music studio application. According to reputable sources, the company is on track to begin manufacturing the device overseas next month.


The device, code-named Q97 or ASTEROID, has been under development at the company for the better part of the year. Typically referred to as a breakout box in the music recording industry, the external audio device attaches to a computer and offers audio inputs and outputs for attaching instruments or other audio sources. Apple is reportedly building the device around GarageBand, its popular application for aspiring musicians.