Studio Hardware
Electro-Harmonix releases logarithmic overdriver – the Lumberjack
With the new Lumberjack, Electro-Harmonix set out to rethink overdrive pedal design and this logarithmic OD breaks all of the rules to deliver distortion with a character that’s uniquely EHX. A standard overdrive pedal reacts predictably in that the distortion it delivers goes up linearly in direct response to the guitarist’s volume and playing dynamics.
Unity Audio Introduce … the Pebble and Bam Bam!
UK manufacturer Unity Audio Ltd is following on from the critically acclaimed Rock MK II and Boulder active monitors with the production of the new active Pebble and Bam Bam which are being launched at the 2014 winter NAMM show.
Mixing the Pet Shop Boys with Waves Audio
Perfect for front-of-house, monitor, broadcast, and theater applications alike, SoundGrid gives you instant access to the industry’s leading audio processors, directly from the industry’s leading consoles. And to make things even simpler, Waves SoundGrid-compatible plugins come pre-loaded into your DiGiCo console, so there’s no need to install.
Abeem Live Technologies release Rack Performer – Modular Environment Hosting
Abeem Live Technologies has released Rack Performer 1.0, pro-audio software for live performance, sound design and real-time audio processing. Plug your guitar, your keyboard, your microphone, or even all at once, add any number of effects or instruments and connect them the way you like. You are ready to perform!
Positive Grid BT-2 and BT-4 Bluetooth Foot Controllers
Positive Grid, maker of the leading mobile guitar apps BIAS and JamUp, proudly announce the release of two amazingly robust, fully-programmable Bluetooth MIDI foot controllers with I/O features for iPhone, iPad and Mac: the BT-2 and BT-4 foot controllers. Guitarists, bassists, pianists, vocalists and music producers will now have hands-free control over their iOS and Mac apps using either a two- or four-button wireless foot controller designed to provide total freedom and reliable operation in any live performance, studio recording or rehearsal situation.
Introducing 32 Lives – 32-bit to 64-bit Audio-Units plug-ins adapter
32 Lives is a 32-bit to 64-bit Audio-Units plug-ins adapter, and is compatible with virtually all 64-bit Audio-Units host applications.
IK Multimedia announces iRing: a motion controller for iOS
IK Multimedia announced a new technological breakthrough in mobile music making and app control: iRing, the first motion-tracking controller for iOS music apps and more. Now musicians and others can control sound effects and other parameters of their favorite apps, in real time, using hand position, freeing them from needing to touch the screen.
Gauge Introducing MP-1073 Mic PreAmp
At long last, a KILLER microphone preamp (with a DI) that won’t break the bank. The Gauge MP-1073 is not another flat, lifeless preamp. There are enough of those already. This preamp has TONE for days and you will hear the difference immediately…
Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter Available Now
The Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter plugin provides precision loudness measurement, metering, correction and adjustment tools for broadcast, movie trailers, games, packaged media and more. Fully compliant with all current ITU, EBU and ATSC specifications, the WLM Plus offers comprehensive Momentary, Short Term, Long Term and True Peak readouts, as well as a unique warning and logging system that keeps track of your levels, alerting you when you’ve exceeded them – or fallen short.
Apogee Announces New JAM 96k iOS Interface
Apogee Electronics is pleased to introduce JAM 96k, a new professional guitar interface for iPad, iPhone and Mac.
Antelope Audio introduces new Zodiac Platinum and Rubicon
Leading digital audio manufacturer Antelope Audio will provide ongoing demonstrations of its new Zodiac Platinum DSD DAC/headphone amplifier during the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The Zodiac Platinum brings the digital audio listening experience to a new level with its unique 256X DSD upsampling mode, which enables users to upsample DSD64 and DSD128 files to DSD256 — unleashing the true potential of DSD.
Introducing Editors Keys – wireless keyboard for Logic Pro X
Editors Keys launched its new wireless shortcut keyboard, designed for Apple’s Logic Pro X software, which helps you edit faster than ever by offering you all of the major shortcuts at once.
Introducing Thunderbolt technology for the MOTU 828X Audio Interface
MOTU introduces the 828X professional 28×30 audio interface with Thunderbolt technology. As Thunderbolt becomes more widely adopted, Hi-speed USB 2.0 provides across-the-board compatibility with virtually all laptops and desktops on both Mac and Windows. Since USB 2.0 devices are compatible with USB 3.0-equipped hosts, your 828x interface is a future-proof investment in your studio.
Voice of the Gods: Analog Stereo Plate Reverb
The VOG Reverb is an analog stereo plate reverb inspired by the classic EMT plate reverbs from the Golden Age of audio recording.