STUDIO

Mixvibes Cross video demo

One of MixVibes CROSS Packs main innovations is a new high definition timecode, primarily developed for control CDs, featuring a very high frequency 3000 Hz and compact design, capable of detecting a new playback position in less than 5 ms. Rock solid operation is guaranteed by 16-bit control, and high quality software master tempo was designed to keep the reliability of the decks master tempo. The result is pristine sound quality, great response, genuine scratch sound and ultra-accurate Hot Cue control, as demoed in this video.

Cakewalk announces new line of Powered Monitor Speakers

Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces a new line of powered stereo monitor speakers. The Cakewalk MA-7A Stereo Micro Monitors and MA-15D Digital Stereo Micro Monitors provide an affordable means to deliver high quality sound. Both sets of monitors are perfect for use in a range of settings from the home recording studio, a classroom or media lab, the college dorm room, or your living room media center.

New UAD Software v5.4 – FATSO, EMT, Neve and More

UAD Software Version 5.4.0 represents a giant leap forward for the award-winning UAD Powered Plug-In platform. This free downloadable update includes three new and highly anticipated UAD Powered Plug-Ins: FATSO Jr. & Sr. Analog Tape Simulators (UAD-2), EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverberator (UAD-2), and Neve 31102 & 31102SE Classic Console EQs (UAD-2 and UAD-1). These new plug-ins can be freely auditioned in a 14-day demo mode. UAD Software v5.4.0 also provides significant RTAS performance improvements for Pro Tools users, integrated UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop support, and other enhancements for Windows-based users.

Focusrite introduces Saffire PRO 24 DSP

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 DSP is Focusrites latest 16 In / 8 Out FireWire audio interface, featuring real-time DSP-powered tracking and mixing solutions tailor-made for the modern home studio environment.  Alongside DSP-powered Compression and EQ for latency-free tracking and ‘comfort’ reverb, is VRM; a Virtual Reference Monitoring technology that lets you hear your mix in different environments, through different speakers and from different positions, all just using headphones.

Native Instruments announces Partnership with Scarbee

Native Instruments today announced a close partnership with Scarbee, creator of highly renowned instrument libraries. In the future, sampling mastermind Thomas Hansen Skarbye will work directly with the team behind the industry-leading KONTAKT sampler on further software instruments that will offer the typical outstanding authenticity and playability of the Scarbee brand. Existing Scarbee products will be successively relaunched as self-contained instruments that will be maintained and distributed by Native Instruments.

Serato release ITCH 1.1 DJ software

Serato are excited to announce the release of ITCH 1.1, which gives DJs more freedom, more music and more ways to connect with their crowd. Owners of the new Numark NS7 and popular Vestax VCI-300 ITCH DJ controllers will experience new custom features, better performance and access to more music faster than ever.