Solid State Logic is proud to announce a trio of major new developments for their acclaimed Duende Native range of plug-ins at the 2014 ProLight & Sound Show (Hall 8. Stand L80). The superior audio quality and deep feature set of the SSL Duende Native plug-in range has earned the respect of a very discerning clientele through the years.
BluGuitar is the new brand from Thomas Blug, renowned guitarist and the official “Strat King of Europe”. With BluGuitar, Thomas is realising his own vision of contemporary instruments with high tonal integrity for discerning guitarists. At Musikmesse 2014 – in Hall 4.0, Stand H10, Thomas is introducing his new, modern Amp1 guitar amplifier system and the 61 Masterbuilt electric guitar.
Antelope Audio introduces Zen Studio, a professional, portable audio interface with the most competitive analog and digital connectivity.
Steinberg today announced WaveLab 8.5, a purchasable point update for the award-winning audio editing and mastering software. Available from June, WaveLab 8.5 includes new and easy file conversion and batch processing, A/B comparison between encoding formats, AAC encoder implementation and convenient multi-format rendering.
Akai presents the MPX16, an advanced sample player with onboard sound recording. The portable MPX16 plays and records .WAV samples using SD cards for powerful, reliable performance in live and studio situations. Like the popular MPX8, samples are triggered internally from the highly responsive MPC-style pads or an external MIDI device via USB-MIDI and 3.5mm (1/4-inch) MIDI inputs.
M-Audio presents the new Oxygen controller series at the MusikMesse this year. Created for musicians and producers, they introduce a host of controls, an intuitive layout, and a cuttingedge software suite for making music. Available in 25-, 49- or 61-key models, the Oxygen series combines a velocity-sensitive keybed with a series of 8 trigger pads. Used for launching audio clips, triggering percussion sounds and more, the pads also provide velocity-sensitive response and illuminated feedback. Control capabilities expand with 8 assignable knobs – perfect for adjusting plugin parameters and mixing tasks.
At the MusikMesse Alesis will be showing the new CORE Series of 24-bit USB Audio Interfaces providing complete, fully integrated recording solutions CORE Series interfaces offer a full range of recording solutions including XLR+1/4″ combo inputs, Mic/Line or Guitar level switching, headphone outputs with level controls for efficient monitoring, and each model ships with a Cubase® 7 LE.
Lemur, the professional iOS controller app that doesn’t cut any corners, has evolved. Now easier to use than ever, more customisable and with more out-of-the-box functionality. Any software or hardware that receives MIDI or OSC can be controlled by Lemur. Control DJ software, live electronic music performance software, studio production software (DAWs), VJ software, visual synthesis software, stage lighting and more. Lemur 5.0 introduces major new features, including Canvas and Sequencer objects. The update is available now on iTunes, free for existing users and new low price for new users.
Next to the MKII version of the Akai APC40 controller, Akai are introducing two more new Ableton Live controllers with the APC Key 25 and APC mini. All three APC models will be presented at this weeks MusikMesse (2014).
Alesis announces the SRP100 headphones. Designed for critical studio monitoring tasks, the SRP100’s combine essential studio features with sound quality that rivals boutique headphones costing several times more. Tuned for clarity and dynamics, the SRP100 headphones feature 40mm transducers that provide authentic audio reproduction across the entire range of hearing. With its non-fatiguing sound, the SRP100’s reproduce complex layers of audio with ease ideal for mixing and critical listening for long periods of time.
Waves/Abbey Road Reel ADT is the first plugin to successfully emulate Abbey Road Studios’ pioneering process of Artificial Double Tracking. The effect that would become an integral part of Abbey Road’s signature sound was initially created at the famed studios in the 1960s to meet the needs of some very special clients: The Beatles.
Nektar announce the release of the Impact LX25 and Impact LX61 budget USB MIDI controller keyboards, featuring the unique and musician friendly direct integration with most DAWs, Nektar Keyboards are famous for.
MusikMesse time is leak time! The first victim is Akai with the announcement of the APC40 MKII. In 2009, Akai Professional partnered with the creators of Ableton Live, a powerful performance and production software environment, and introduced the original Ableton Performance Controller. With the debut of the APC40, Akai Pro raised the standards for controller design and revolutionized Ableton Live software and hardware integration. Akai Pro now unveils the reimagined APC40 MKII.
RME’s new Fireface 802 lives up to its predecessor, being a highly integrated pro audio solution, a full-blown studio, packed in a 19” enclosure, with the feel and look that made the Fireface 800 world famous, but with RME’s latest technology inside that continues to rock musicians and producers around the world. The 802 doesn’t make compromises in sound, stability and ultra-low latency operation, and provides an unrivaled professional feature set with identical operation on Windows PC and Mac.