Audiobus compatibility for Steinberg Cubasis 1.1
Steinberg today announced the release of the first free update for Cubasis, Steinberg’s sequencer app for iOS.
STUDIO
Waves IR-Live reverb plugin for live sound released
Waves IR-Live is an impulse response-based convolution reverb designed with the live sound engineer in mind, but sure to find a home in the studio as well. IR-Live delivers quick results with easy access to mission critical controls, and includes presets by leading Front-of-House engineers, providing the go-to reverb sounds they’ve developed over their years of professional experience. Fully compatible with the Waves IR1 impulse response library, IR-Live brings the world’s greatest venues and hardware straight to you, all with real-time, low-latency performance.
Muse Research introduces the TRIO and QUATTRO
Muse Research and Development, Inc. makers of the RECEPTOR VIP dedicated hardware-based plug-in player, have introduced the RECEPTOR TRIO and QU4TTRO at the past 2013 Winter NAMM show. The new RECEPTORS feature a new quad-core processing engine and comes bundled with a PreSonus 1818 audio interface for up to 18 inputs and outputs.
Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z2 – Gearjunkies Review
Last year gave us a lot of new gear from Native Instruments, who have been introducing new controllers as well as releasing a major new version of their Traktor DJ software. Think Maschine Mk2, Kontrol F1 and Traktor 2.6, that introduced Flux Modus. The release of the latest Traktor software was combined with the introduction of Native Instruments’ DJ mixer, the Kontrol Z2. After absorbing the specs and the rumors, we were pretty curious about the Z2. After we received the Z2 in our lab we took it through some extensive testing. We wanted to find out, is the Kontrol Z2 more than just a 2-channel mixer?
Flux Elixir and BitterSweet Version 3 available now
Flux finally have started to release the AAX (Native & DSP) and 64-bit compatible versions of our software, built on our latest 64-bit version 3 framework, hereafter called v3. First out is the FREE BitterSweet v3 Transient Designer, and the Elixir v3 True Peak Limiter, and now when we have the framework ready, we are aiming at having all our software ported and available within Q1 this year.
Mackie Updates Master Fader Control App for DL Series Live Mixers
Mackie today announces another update to the powerful Master Fader control application for the DL1608 and new DL806 digital live sound mixers. Master Fader v1.4 launches today for iPad, with a host of new features sure to please DL mixer user including a new selection of channel plug-ins and improved snapshot operation driven by customer interaction.
Mackie Launches My Fader Control App for DL Series Mixers
Mackie today announces a powerful new control app for the popular DL1608 and new DL806 Digital Live Sound Mixers — My Fader. Based on the acclaimed user interface and workflow of the Master Fader iPad control app, My Fader provides the perfect set of features for on-stage performers controlling their own monitor mix.
Rob Papen RP-Dock free plugin host introduced
Rob Papen has introduced a free plugin host for all registered Rob Papen instruments users. RP-Dock let’s you load any Rob Papen instruments and effects and play them stand alone, so without a DAW or other host application. It is even possible to record any performance with the on-board recorder of Dock. Rob estimates that Dock will be a availbale in March.
Cakewalk CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier Announced
Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, today announced the CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier, with support for VST, Audio Units, and SONAR X2 Producer’s ProChannel. This legendary vintage electro-optical tube compressor has been meticulously modeled and crafted by Cakewalk’s expert developers to deliver the classic, highly desirable sound heard on countless platinum recordings.
Avisu Audio Visualizer app released
Avisu stands for Audio Visualizer, and that it is. This iPhone and iPad app breaks all barriers in terms of sound performance, design and functionality. Never before has an audio visualizer been as accurate in visualizing music from different genres in a dynamic, graphically impressive way.
Keith McMillen introduces QuNexus controller
QuNexus is a controller that everyone can have fun with. 25 vividly illuminated, touch-sensitive keys invite the beginner to explore, and provide valuable performance feedback for the professional. Smart Sensor keys detect pressure, location, and velocity giving you unprecedented musical control.
TASCAM Announces TH-02 Studio Grade Headphones
TASCAM’s new TH-02 closed-back, stylish headphones deliver a sound one must hear to believe, and at a low price that can’t be ignored. TASCAM spent over a year comparing technologies, designs and methods to provide an amazing $100 dollar headphone for less than a third of the cost.
TASCAM Announces US-322 and US-366 Audio Interfaces
The US-322 and US-366 are the next line of interfaces from the leading professional and home recording manufacturer, TASCAM. These interfaces combine compelling new technologies like on-board digital mixers (DSP Mixer) and on-board digital effects (DSP Effects) along with advances on the wildly popular US-122mkII and US-144mkII interfaces.
VOX launches mini5 Rhythm Amplifier
Introducing the new MINI5 Rhythm – the incredibly lightweight and compact Modeling Guitar Amplifier that lets you jam along or practice with its built-in a wide range of rhythm patterns. The VOX MINI series modeling amps are lightweight, compact, and battery-powered, offering realistic sound anytime, anywhere. The MINI5 Rhythm offers 11 amp sounds inherited from the popular and acclaimed Valvetronix series, plus eight effects and a new rhythm function. You can choose from 99 different variations of rhythm patterns to back your performance or practice along to. The compact body also packs plenty of additional functionality such as a mic input, AUX input, and a dedicated E-string tuner, letting you play your guitar with the high quality tone you’d expect from VOX.
