Free Ableton Workshops in the Benelux
Ableton invites you to take part in one of the free ‘Getting Started with Ableton Live’ workshops – to be held at select dealers in the Benelux this August and September.
Studio Hardware
New James Tyler Variax Guitars by Line 6
Line 6, Inc. is proud to introduce two additions to the James Tyler® Variax® family. The new JTV-59P and JTV-69S guitars provide new pickup configurations and a variety of finish options, expanding the sonic capabilities of the James Tyler Variax family to meet the needs of even more guitar players.
Universal AudioThunderbolt Option Card for Apollo Audio Interface
Universal Audio (UA), a leading manufacturer of professional audio recording hardware and software, is pleased to announce the release the Thunderbolt Option Card for the award-winning Apollo® High Resolution Audio Interface. Compatible with Intel’s new Thunderbolt technology on the latest generation of iMacs®, MacBook® Pros, MacBook Airs®, and Mac minis, the Thunderbolt Option Card provides greater UAD plug-in instances, improved performance at higher sample rates, and reduced UAD plug-in latency versus Apollo’s standard FireWire connection.
Behringer X32 Mix Console for you to WIN!
Remember the annoucement last year by Behringer for the X32 as ‘The Game Changer‘? Well, it’s released for some time now, and you could win one to change your game! They have announced the Next Level contest with a X32 digital mixedr as the main prize and some other neat gear for the runner-up places.
Marc Anthony Tour Thumps and Pumps with HAMMER and NAIL
Marc Anthony, Chayanne, and Marco Antonio Solis–three of the biggest names in Latin pop–are currently out on the road together on their 14-city North American GIGANT3S tour. Manning the house mix for Anthony once again is his longtime FOH engineer, Jose A. Rivera, Jr., who has recently chosen to apply an A-Designs HM2EQ HAMMER dual-channel tube equalizer and HM2 NAIL compressor/limiter across the stereo mix buss.
PMC unveil twotwo monitor range
PMC announce a new range of powered two-way nearfield monitors at this year’s IBC. The active twotwo series combines PMC’s world-class design pedigree and respected Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) bass loading technology with sophisticated digital signal processing. The result is a range of premium true reference tools designed for ultra-critical professional monitoring, in stereo or surround.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 Audio Interface Introduced
This week Focusrite announced the Scarlett 2i4 audio interface. This interface is the bigger brother of Scarlett 2i2 and features two Focusrite microphone pre-amps, four outputs, an assignable headphone output and MIDI i/o. It upholds Focusrite’s reputation for high-quality and performance with 24/96 conversation and a real-world dynamic range of 105dB.
Native Instruments Introduces New Traktor 2 plus 2 DJ Mixer
Here it is. Something completely different indeed from our friends at Native Instruments. Take a look at the world’s first 2+2 channel mixer and DJ controller in this brand new video. Very soon, DJs will mix tracks, blend beats, and work effects in a whole new way. Name of this DJ mixer will be Kontrol Z2.
Wireless iPad control of CueMix for MOTU audio interfaces
Today MOTU released a driver update for all MOTU audio interfaces that enables wireless control of their on-board CueMix mixing features using an iPad. Now available as a free download, the latest CueMix FX software includes TouchOSC templates for Apple’s iPad that give users complete control over the CueMix mixing and effects processing in their MOTU audio interface from anywhere in their home or studio Wi-Fi network. All CueMix-equipped MOTU interfaces are supported, including current and legacy models.
Get Chatty with the EHX Talking Pedal
Riding the coattails of EHX’s revolutionary wah pedal, the Crying Tone, the brand new Talking Pedal brings vocal expression to the guitar player (no tubes required.) The pedal uses the proprietary design of EHX’s Next Step Effects and is the second pedal to be released in the line.
New Native Instruments Traktor …. thingy!
Yep, it is teasing time again. Native Instruments just have released a teaser photo of a new device for Traktor. According to Native Instruments this time something a little bit different! Well, put on you thinking hats and start guessing what it could be. Yes, we do know what it is but can’t tell you of course. One thing is pretty sure, you will be amazed and Traktor users will like it!
Introducing Wavemachine Labs Auria – iPad multitrack recording
Recently we came across this quite interesting app for your iPad, Wavemachine Labs Auria. With the ability to play 48 mono or stereo 24bit/96 kHz tracks simultaneously, record up to 24 of those tracks simultaneously (through a supported USB multichannel audio interface), and edit and mix with familiar tools and full parameter automation, it’s clear Auria sets a new standard for iPad multitrack recording.
Denon DN-D4500 gets a USB upgrade
Whether you’re playing MP3s up to a high quality 320kbps, standard audio CD’s, or files from a USB drive, the DN-D4500MK2 offers you two Seamless loops with live B-Trim editing for mixing perfection, two Hot starts for instantly starting from your predetermined point on a track, Cue stutter, Selectable pitch ranges from 4% to 100%, an adjustable Brake effect, and a superb Key Adjust feature, which keeps vocals and music sounding true even when you adjust the speed of the track.
Elysia Nvelope Rack Now Shipping
High-end studio processor manufacturer elysia is pleased to announce the release of a rack version of their successful nvelope impulse shaper. This stereo dynamics processor is capable of making subtle or drastic changes to a sound by altering its impulse structure, providing direct control over the envelope of a signal by shaping the intensity of its attack and sustain.
Pioneer CDJ-850-W and DJM-850-W Announced
DJs with their eyes on Pioneer’s CDJ-850 multiplayer or DJM-850 mixer now have even more choice with the launch of new pearl white models with a high-gloss finish – two eye-catching additions to any set-up.