Apple ships Logic Express 7
Apple has announced that it has begun shipping Logic Express 7, the next major release of its music composition and production software.
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E-MU announces Proteus X
E-MU has announced the Proteus X Desktop Sound Module for Windows PCs that offers the synthesis and Z-Plane filters of E-MU’s sound modules, with the disk streaming, file management and interface advantages of software instruments.
Lynx announces the Aurora 192 kHz AD/DA converters
The new Aurora™ line of digital audio converters from Lynx Studio Technology offers unprecedented audio quality and control in single-rack space eight and sixteen channel models. The Aurora 8™ and Aurora 16™ feature 192 kHz analog to digital and digital to analog conversion with front panel control of all routing and sample rate options. Extended functions in Aurora are accessible via computer with the Lynx AES16 or by infrared using compatible laptops and handheld Pocket PCs. The rear panel has Clock and MIDI In and Out connectors and an LSlot bay, for the optional use of ADAT, Firewire and other audio interfaces.
Arturia recreates the ARP2600
The ARP2600 V is the reproduction the analog synthesizer ARP 2600.
Upgraded Plugzilla offers 8 channel performance at lower price
Building on its successful introduction, Manifold Labs today announced that its flagship product, Plugzilla, now ships with 8 channels of audio I/O, additional software features, and a lower price tag.
The enthusiastic response to the delivery of the initial Plugzilla units has fueled our efforts to streamline and improve this revolutionary new product. We are now able to offer a more powerful unit at a more accessible price point, said Don Elwell, President of Manifold Labs.
The world’s first standalone plugin player, Plugzilla extends the capabilities of the most versatile effects processor ever designed by giving users a path to surround sound and the ability to process more channels from a single location. In addition, the new Limited Edition offers tap tempo, more efficient CPU utilization, improved routing, and slot solo.
Tapco announces a new active subwoofer
Just one year after their successful launch, LOUD Technologies is delighted to announce that sales of its TAPCO S•5 and S•8 Active Studio Monitors have exceeded even the company’s high sales expectations. As such, LOUD is celebrating this success by introducing the new SW•10 Active Studio Subwoofer into the TAPCO family at this year’s AES Convention in San Francisco.
Mackie announces two new headphone amplifiers
The Mackie HM54 is a 1U rackmount headphone amplifier that features balanced left and right TRS main inputs, as well as left and right TRS “direct inputs” on each of the four channels. From the front panel, each user can select either the main stereo mix with its own input level control, or the stereo direct input on each of the four available channels. In addition, each channel offers its own dedicated headphone volume control, and a button that allows musicians to switch between their custom-crafted direct mixes and the main mix at any time. The HM54 offers a total of eight headphone output jacks—four on the front of the unit, and four on the rear, so that cables can be hidden away where possible.
Mackie announces the Onyx 400F, a 10 Channel Preamp
The Mackie Onyx 400F is a 10-channel, 192kHz-capable FireWire audio interface that features the new flagship Mackie Onyx microphone preamps, as well as on-board DSP matrix mixing. And because it’s 192kHz capable, all of the detail and clarity of Mackie’s Onyx mic pre is sure to not be lost in the final recording.
Pro Tools 6.7 software for HD and LE systems announced
Digidesign is pleased to announce Pro Tools 6.7 software, designed specifically for inspired musicians who require world-class tools to support and accelerate the creative process. With Pro Tools 6.7 software, MIDI sequencing capabilities are more comprehensive than ever, while MIDI recording, editing and mixing features are still as easy to work with as audio.
The audio and MIDI feature set in Pro Tools 6.7 has been greatly expanded to deliver tempo-dependent audio placement, tempo-dependent automation, graphic tempo editing, precise control of meter changes, MIDI step input, enhanced support for instrument plug-ins, MIDI Detective, and Beat Detective LE. Pro Tools 6.7 also brings true cross-platform parity for simplified session transfer with major MIDI functionality enhancements to Windows.
Trillium Lane Labs announces TL Aggro and TL AutoPan
Trillium Lane Labs, a leading developer of audio software for professionals in the recording and post-production industries, today announced TL Aggro and TL AutoPan, new effects plug-ins for the Digidesign Pro Tools platform.
GMEDIA updates GForce impOSCar with AU version
GMedia updated the Audio Units version of ImpOSCar, which is now compatible with the latest version of Apple AU Validator and with Logic 7. ImpOscar is the virtual recreation of legendary Oscar synthesiser, released in 1984 and which became a favourite instrument of Ultravox, S-express, Jean Michel Jarre and Underworld.
Mackie’s Spike now shipping
Meet Spike: A complete desktop solution for 24-bit/96kHz audio recording & MIDI production on a Mac or PC.
M-Audio updates audio interfaces for MAC
M-Audio’s engineering department have released improved and updated drivers for the following audio interfaces:
– Delta 1010
– Delta 1010LT
– Delta 410
– Delta 44
– Delta 66
M-Audio recommends that you download the latest driver for your device and operating system in order to assure optimal performance and access to the latest features and improvements.
Digidesign announces return of the mix-to-HD hardware exchange
Digidesign is pleased to announce the return of the MIX-to-HD Hardware Exchange program. For a limited time, registered owners of
Native Instruments releases several product updates
Native Instruments has released updates for:
– B4,
– FM7,
– Guitar Rig and
– Kontakt Player used by Garritans GPO.
Registered users of these Native Instruments products can visit www.nativeinstruments.de/index.php?support_us for more information on new features, bugfixes and downloadable updates.