Introducing the Blue Cat Audio Blue Cat MB-7 Mixer 2.0
Blue Cat Audio has released Blue Cat’s MB-7 Mixer 2.0, a complete rewrite of their multiband processing plug-in, now including multiband VST hosting capabilities.
Studio Hardware
DigiTech introduces new Vocalist Live FX Vocal Effect Processor
The Vocalist Live FX is DigiTech‘s next generation vocal effect processor with studio quality vocal effects and new Live Adapt listening technology. When you’re on stage you need the same high performance and superior audio quality you’re accustomed to from the studio. The new Vocalist Live FX puts professional studio grade vocal effect processing at your feet on stage. Licensed Lexicon reverb, dbx compression, and Automatic Feedback Supression give you powerful tools to make every vocal performance powerful captivative, and engaging to your audience
MOTU introduces 8pre USB 16 x 12 audio interface/optical expander
With the new MOTU 8pre you can turn your computer into a powerful digital audio workstation with eight mic inputs. Or add eight high-quality mic/instrument inputs to your current system. The new interface is shipping now.
Novation Announces Launchpad Mini Controller
Wow, Novation sure is on fire! This is the third product in two days they announce. Novation introduce the Launchpad Mini: the Launchpad for the iPad Generation. Launchpad Mini is a compact version of the celebrated Novation Launchpad, featuring 64 three-colour Launch pads and 16 performance buttons that enable you to produce and perform music with your iPad® – as well as your PC or Mac – by playing loops and effects.
IK Multimedia announces iRig PRO
IK Multimedia is proud to announce iRig PRO, the universal digital mobile audio/MIDI interface for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Mac.
Novation Announces Launch Control Compact Midi Controller
Novation is excited to announce Launch Control: a robust, compact controller with 16 assignable knobs, eight three colour launch pads, and four function keys – designed to be the perfect partner to Launchpad. Use Launch Control’s knobs for fluid control of filters, levels, and effects while you use the launch pads for muting, effects activation, or even launching clips and scenes.
Griffin Boice talks Slate Digital plugins
Hollywood Producer/Engineer/Mixer/Songwriter Griffin Boice (Black Eyed Peas, Rob Zombie, Hollywood Undead, The Saturdays, Wiz Khalifa) talks production philosophies and how Slate products have become an integral part of his process.
Steinberg ends support for VST2 interface
Steinberg announced that they would no longer continue to develop and maintain the VST 2 software interface but focus efforts entirely on the Software Development Kit (SDK) development of VST 3. All Steinberg host applications will remain VST 2 compatible.
Novation Announces Launchkey Mini Instrument/Controller
Novation is pleased to announce the release of Launchkey Mini, a compact new mini-key instrument/controller. It works immediately with the new Novation Launchpad and Launchkey iPad apps, and delivers hands-on control of major Mac and Windows-based music software including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reason, and Logic.
Electro-Harmonix introduce East River Drive pedal
Expanding its range of overdrive, fuzz and distortion pedals that began with the iconic LPB-1 Linear Power Booster and Big Muff Pi, Electro-Harmonix now introduces its first pedal designed around a JRC4558 integrated circuit: the East River Drive. Those in the know about New York City and the NYC-based EHX will recognize that the pedal was named after the river which separates the boroughs of Manhattan and Queens and the eponymously named “Drive” that enables New Yorkers to motor along it.
Good deal at Ableton – 25% Off All Software
From now through September 5, all software in the Ableton webshop is 25% off. Whether you’re new to the world of Ableton and want to purchase Live, looking to upgrade to Live 9, or want to expand your sounds with some premium Live Packs, there’s something for you in this sale.
Reaper 4.5 Update Available Now
REAPER is digital audio workstation software: a complete multitrack audio and MIDI recording, editing, processing, mixing, and mastering environment. Cockos have announced the availability of version 4.5 and is avialable as download on the website.
Solid State Logic Sigma Summing Engine shipping soon
Solid State Logic have announced that their new summing engine Sigma will be shipping at the end of next week. Designed for the DAW user that seeks the legendary big sound of an SSL console while retaining the convenience of working in the box, Sigma is a unique DAW automated SuperAnalogue summing engine.
PreSonus StudioLive AI-Series Digital Mixers with Active Integration Announced
PreSonus announced its new series of StudioLive™ AI hardware/software digital mixing and recording systems, each with Active Integration™ technology. StudioLive AI-series mixers retain the same surface-driven functionality that made StudioLive mixers famous, while adding even more processing power, enhanced workflow features, and Active Integration technology. Like the original StudioLive series, they’re incredibly intuitive and easy to learn and use.
Presonus Studio One update 2.6 available now
Presonus have updated and are now shipping Studio One 2.6, a significant upgrade to the company’s award-winning digital audio workstation software for Mac and Windows that adds groundbreaking integration with PreSonus StudioLive AI-series mixers, Nimbit, and SoundCloud and more than 50 other improvements and workflow enhancements.