Ableton announces Live 8 and Suite 8
Ableton is excited to announce the agenda for 2009: Ableton Live 8, Ableton Suite 8, new instruments.
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Native Instruments announces GUITAR RIG MOBILE
Native Instruments today announced GUITAR RIG MOBILE, a highly affordable all-in-one solution that turns any computer into a powerful and easy-to-use guitar recording and performance setup. Combining the new ultra-compact GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O USB 2.0 audio interface with the versatile GUITAR RIG 3 LE software, GUITAR RIG MOBILE offers studio-grade sound quality and a wide range of creative features that allows musicians and producers to “plug in and play” anywhere without any compromises.
Native Instruments introduces AUDIO 4 DJ
Native Instruments today introduced AUDIO 4 DJ, a performance-optimized USB 2.0 audio interface specifically designed for TRAKTOR and other DJ software. With its versatile feature set, outstanding audio quality, extremely low latency, and its compact and robust aluminium casing, AUDIO 4 DJ is the ideal centerpiece for a wide range of club and studio setups.
Native Instruments announces MASCHINE
Native Instruments today announced MASCHINE, a next-generation groove production studio that makes beat creation and arrangement more immediate and tactile than ever before. The system combines an advanced software sequencer and sampler with a seamlessly integrated,
highly functional performance controller. Finally merging a fast and intuitive groove-box workflow with the power and versatility of software, MASCHINE enables an inspiring and spontaneous creative approach for today’s computer-based music production setups.
Official release of Cubase 5
Cubase 5 comes with fully integrated new tools for working with loops, beats and vocals, such as LoopMash and VariAudio, combining with new composition features and the first VST3 convolution reverb to take musical creativity to new heights. With stunning innovations and additional enhancements that boost productivity and performance, Cubase 5 represents the absolute cutting edge in digital audio workstations.
Waldorf introduces Largo software synth
The Largo is a virtual instrument offering the same powerful synthesizer engine as found in the Waldorf Q-, MicroQ- and Blofeld-synthesizers. Many producers and synthesizer enthusiasts asked for a full-blown Waldorf Synthesizer for their virtual rack. Waldorf listened, and now they proudly present Largo. Largo is the first pure software synthesizer with Waldorf DNA. And again, it is the cutting edge sound that makes the big difference.
Spectrasonics NAMM 2009 News
This week Spectrasonics is very excited to be at Winter NAMM introducing three major Spectrasonics Announcements for 2009.
Numark MixMeister Control shipping with Fusion Live software
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, announces that the Numark MixMeister Control is now shipping with MixMeister Fusion Live software.
And more new gear from Alesis at the NAMM
lesis, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics, announces MultiMix 4 USB, a four-channel desktop mixer with USB output and JamDock, the first dock for iPod designed specifically for practicing musicians.
New Vyzor 2.0 Editors available for TC-Helicon Products
TC-Helicon has made it even easier for MIDI connected users of VoiceLive, VoiceWorksPlus, VoiceWorks, VoiceDoubler and VoicePro to get complete control over their vocal sound using version 2.0 of the Vyzor Editors for Windows and Mac computers.
SM Pro Audio news and new products
In addition to the full range of SM Pro Audio products (V-Machines, Analog Series, Red Valve, Value, and Microphone Series), the new IN5E is set for release at the NAMM 2009.
iZotope Ozone 4 unveiled at NAMM
iZotope a leading innovator in audio signal processing technology, has announced it is shipping Ozone 4 on January 30th. Ozone 4 is the latest update to its critically-acclaimed software mastering suite.
ADAM Audio Ships Sub7
ADAM Audio is now shipping the new Sub7 Powered Subwoofer in the US market. Built on the heritage of ADAM’s professional studio monitors, the Sub7 has been designed to complement the A5 and A7 monitors of the A-Series. It features a compact size, three attractive finishes, and an affordable price point starting at $479.
Cubase 5 … first pictures
Even if Steinberg is trying its best to keep everything under wraps until, the official presentation, several online music stores have the next version of Cubase already ready for pre-order. Together with the first screenshots.
Automap 3 Pro – A New Benchmark in Intelligent Control
When Novation first launched Automap Software Control in 2005, it signalled a fundamental change in the way DAWs and plug-ins could be controlled. NAMM 2009 sees the launch of Automap 3 Pro, the latest incarnation of this intelligent software system. Automap is unique to Novation’s MIDI controllers, and has now been enhanced with a wealth of eagerly anticipated features.