E-MU Systems has announced that the legendary software bundles for the 0404 USB 2.0 and Tracker Pre 2.0 audio interface products have now been updated and improved. The new Production Tools Software Bundle, or PTSB5, contains current software versions from each third party company, which are compatible with Mac OS X, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP and XP x64.
IK Multimedia is proud to introduce StealthBoard, the first USB-MIDI floor controller for guitar and bass players that gives you full control over your entire rig. You may now control your software and/or hardware-based tone and effects units, plus channel switching, all from just one unit on the floor.
The new Tenori-on Orange will be on display at the 2010 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. at Yamaha’s main booth in the Marriott hotel, located directly across from the main convention center. If you are attending the show please stop by and check it out.
Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, unveils its DN-X1600 Digital DJ Mixer, offering superb sound quality, durability, reliability, operability and visibility. Based on the same core engine as Denon DJ’s flagship DN-X1700, the DN-X1600 is an extremely affordable and versatile four-channel digital mixer with a variety of features perfect for all DJs and electronic musicians, from professional club and touring DJs, to party DJs and bedroom mix artists. Denon’s engineers have provided every capability professional DJs will require: working with vinyl, CD, digital files, DJ software applications via laptops and USB storage devices. In addition to its stellar digital mixing capabilities, the DN-X1600 provides an exclusive MIDI control UI area for functionality and ease-of-use for the rapidly growing PC DJ market.
At this years NAMM Numark has taken the opportunity to introduce exciting new products. Numark will be introducing the NDX800 Professional Tabletop player/controller, the X7 Premium 4 channel digital club mixer, the V7 Motorised controller, the PHX USB professional DJ headphones and the MIXDECK UNIVERSAL DJ system.
Joining the new Denon DJ product line up is the DN-HC1000S USB MIDI sub-controller and universal interface for Serato® Scratch LIVE(TM). Ditching keyboard and mouse for an dedicated Scratch LIVE performance control surface, DJs can now use the most popular DJ software programme for digital file libraries to perform exactly as they would with turntables or CDJ decks.
Alesis announces the Q49 USB/MIDI keyboard controller. The Q49 is a 49-note keyboard controller that works with virtually all music software and MIDI hardware devices. The compact controller features USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for easy connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware.
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the iPK25 keyboard controller and the SynthStation Studio music production app, both for iPhone and iPod Touch. Akai Pro will unveil the iPK25 and SynthStation Studio at the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, booth 6400, January 14–17.
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the MPD26 USB/MIDI Pad Controller. Akai Pro will introduce the MPD26 at the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, booth 6400, January 14–17.
The Moog Guitar has opened musicians minds, ears and fingers to a new universe of guitar expression, creating an incredibly intimate experience that connects players directly to the strings of the guitar.
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, is proud to announce the release of X-Patch at the 2010 Winter NAMM Convention, Booth 6907 at the Anaheim Convention Center from January 14th to 17th.
Peavey Electronics and Muse Research and Development proudly introduce the new, portable, flexible MuseBox™ Musical Instrument and Effects Box. The MuseBox uses virtual instruments and effects technology in a brand-new way, so players of all types can easily take cutting-edge software-based synths, sounds and effects to rehearsals, gigs, to the practice room, or to the studio. The MuseBox’s compact 2U half-rack design is ultimately portable, incredibly versatile, and built for the road.
VoiceTone Create XT is the complete ‘Hit Producer in a Pedal’. The original VoiceTone Create is already used by tens of thousands of singers, giving vocalists the world over all of the tools they need to quickly and easily turn in superbly produced vocal performances.
Now VoiceTone Create XT makes it even easier to get those ‘ear candy’ vocal effects that professional producers call on every day to create hit tracks. VoiceTone Create XT improves on the original Create by incorporating HardTune (similar to effects by artists such as T-Pain and Kanye West), the rich, front-of-house quality reverb from its famous big brother, VoiceLive 2, and even more control, including a pedal input that accepts TC-Helicon’s 3-button footswitch.
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the APC20 Ableton Performance Controller. Akai Pro will introduce the APC20 at the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, booth 6400, January 14–17.
Great tip from one of our fans, Rumour has it that Akai will announce a smaller version of the APC40, the APC20. A few hours and we know for shure.