Steinberg announces Wavelab 8 Audio Software
Steinberg today announced the upcoming release of its highly acclaimed audio editing and mastering suite, WaveLab 8, alongside the smaller derivative, WaveLab Elements 8.
Studio Hardware
RME announces MADIface USB
RME’s MADIface, the world’s first and only portable MADI solution, is based on an ExpressCard design. Unfortunately that interface has vanished from nearly all notebooks and laptops these days. A good reason for the RME engineers to find a similar solution on an interface platform that is found absolutely everywhere – USB 2. And yes, the new MADIface USB makes the impossible possible: full 64 channels simultaneous recording and playback (128 channels) via ‘normal’ USB 2, as only RME can do it. And because the new unit doesn’t need any external interface card anymore it will be available at a much lower price.
Nektar Introduce new 49 note USB keyboard – Impact LX49
Nektar have announced Impact LX49, the first in a new range of Nektar USB controller keyboards, aimed at users looking for an affordable, yet fully featured solution.
SM Pro Audio announces Phase Box 500 series phase manipulation tool
The Phase Box is a 500 series compatible phase manipulation tool designed to correct problematic audio phase alignment when recording multiple signal sources. A high quality analog device, the Phase Box helps deliver smooth natural sounding phase curves and adds warmth to your recordings. Simple to use, the variable phase control knob and switchable low cut filter puts you in control of audio phase manipulation.
Pioneer launches DJM-750 with USB audio and multiple FX control
Pioneer’s new DJM-750 four-channel digital mixer takes FX manipulation and software synergy to new levels, thanks to the new Boost Colour FX and a built-in 24-bit/96 kHz USB sound card.
RME introduces TotalMix FX App
Fireface UCX, Babyface and Fireface UFX are not only three of the most popular interfaces in RME’s line of USB solutions – they also feature a special mode making them compatible to the world’s most popular tablet – the iPadTM. While these devices gave the iPad all the missing professional I/Os that it lacks, the usage of the units’ TotalMix FX was either impossible or cumbersome.
Numark introduces CDMix Bluetooth – Wireless Streaming
With a continuing commitment to DJs of every kind, Numark will introduce CDMix Bluetooth at Musikmesse 2013 in Hall 5.1 at Booth B45 on April 10 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Numark Mixtrack Quad DJ Controller
Mixtrack Quad is Numark’s latest offering in an evolving family of professional four-channel DJ systems that began with NS6 and N4 and expanded at this year’s NAMM show to include the groundbreaking NS7 II. In addition to its four-channel capability, Mixtrack Quad incorporates a stunning array of colors on its platters and pads, giving DJs a fully interactive control surface. Numark will display Mixtrack Quad for the first time at Musikmesse 2013 in Hall 5.1 at Booth B45 on April 10 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Avid announces Pro Tools 11
The most powerful digital audio workstation just got more powerful. With an all-new, ultra-efficient audio engine, 64-bit performance, and groundbreaking capabilities, Pro Tools 11 enables you to take on the most complex and demanding music and audio post productions with ease, so you can focus on sounding your best.
Numark introduces Mixtrack Edge DJ Controller
From the beginning, Numark’s Mixtrack Series has given DJs the perfect mix of essential utility and professional capability. Mixtrack Edge brings the same spirit, offering advanced technology in a sharp design built for DJs on the go. Numark will unveil Mixtrack Edge at Musikmesse 2013 in Hall 5.1 at Booth B45 on April 10th Frankfurt, Germany.
DJ Shiftee with the Traktor DJ App – Video
With the TRAKTOR DJ app, Native Instruments brought the leading pro DJ software to iOS with an intuitive app for instant, high-impact DJ sets. Now you can create mixes in seconds — put your hands directly on beautiful waveforms and manipulate them using gestures you already know. In the video below DJ Shiftee let’s us see how he uses the app with a hands-on performance.
Cartec Audio introduces THC Hybrid Compressor
The THC is a two channel hybrid compressor that employs eight valves and four discrete amplifiers to achieve a unique level of control over dynamic range, harmonic distortion content, and tonal balance.
Mixvibes CrossDJ gets iPhone 5 optimization
Mixvibes releases today its first major update of CrossDJ for iPhone, including a brand new keylock and iPhone 5 compatilibility.
RME presents the Octamic XTC and MADIface XT
At the Musikmesse in Frankfurt (10th to 13th April 2013) RME will present two new RME MADI-compatible products. The Octamic XTC is designed as a flexible microphone preamplifier with 8 precursors, which continues the award-winning Octamic series. With the MADIface XT RME presents the world’s first audio interface, that supports PCI-EX and USB 3.0.
Novation Launchpad S – Now Brighter and Faster
Novation just introduced their Launch Pad S controller for Ableton Live. The device is a powerful 64-button music controller that lets you make music or mix tracks using a super-intuitive grid of multi-colour buttons. Launchpad S is the evolution of Novation’s best-selling Launchpad 64-button grid music controller — with much brighter buttons, significantly faster refresh rate and it supports multiple software.