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SPL reveals the Phonitor 2 Headphone Preamp

SPL reveals the Phonitor 2 Headphone Preamp

Sound Performance Lab are “über-happy” to introduce the successor of our legendary Phonitor headphone preamp. They have kept all proven features while incorporating some major improvements — as such, the new Phonitor can be used as the ultimate monitor controller and preamp for three different sources. Likewise, they revised the 120-Volt technology in order for it to perform better, which resulted in their measurement gear being outclassed. Even the creative team got even more creative and came up with a fascinating name: “Phonitor 2“. There’s only one thing that remained unchanged: the price.

Alphasphere Nexus Instrument and Controller available now in Europe

Alphasphere Nexus Instrument and Controller available now in Europe

Alphasphere are very excited to announce that a limited run of the AlphaSphere nexus series is now available for purchase throughout Europe. After launches in Japan and the USA earlier in the year, it is now Europe’s turn to have a generation of producers and musicians empowered by the creative possibilities of the AlphaSphere. AlphaSphere nexus, is the definitive version of the AlphaSphere (video), and is available through the online web store or one of the partner sites.

Denon DJ introduce new MKII MC6000 DJ Controller

The MC6000 Mk2 is Denon DJ’s next generation, flagship professional DJ controller and digital mixer. Created to be the definitive tool for contemporary club and mobile DJ’s, the slimline, table-top steel chassis unit combines a 4 channel/8 source real-time matrix operational digital mixer with a 24-bit, class-leading digital and analog audio interface. This Mark 2 incarnation operates out of the box with the bundled Serato DJ Intro (upgradable to Serato DJ) and is fully MIDI compliant to work with other software solutions via supplied or created mappings.

umidi – Custom DJ Controller. You design it, they built it!

umidi – Custom DJ Controller. You design it, they built it!

This is one pretty darn great idea. umidi lets you design your own controller, and then they built it for you! Using umidi’s design interface, you can choose up to 36 components on a 6×6 grid including knobs, faders, encoders, jog wheels, and aluminium push buttons. You can choose the way your components are positioned, colored, and the lighting shapes around each one. To personalize your controller further, you can have a custom image laser etched onto your umidi. You are able to build a completely unique controller.

IK Multimedia iRig KEYS Controller series Available Now

IK Multimedia iRig KEYS Controller series Available Now

This week IK Multimedia introduced the first and only range of professional compact MIDI controllers for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Mac/PC. The iRig KEYS family of pro MIDI keyboard controllers includes iRig KEYS PRO and iRig KEYS with Lightning — both of which are designed for portability and playability. Each model has 37 velocity-sensitive keys (3 octaves plus 1), enough for comfortable two-handed playing.

Introducing PreSonus AudioBox Stereo Recording Kit

Introducing PreSonus AudioBox Stereo Recording Kit

Recording rehearsals and performances in schools, churches, and studios is easy with the PreSonus AudioBox Stereo recording kit! This special all-PreSonus system combines a USB interface with Studio One Artist music-production software, HD7 monitoring headphones, a pair of small-diaphragm condenser microphones, and all necessary cables. It’s great for capturing live performances and rehearsals, songwriting, song production, podcasting, and a variety of educational applications.