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Introducing Focusrite RedNet 5 – Pro Tools HD Bridge

Introducing Focusrite RedNet 5 – Pro Tools HD Bridge

RedNet 5 is the latest addition to the RedNet family of networked audio interfaces from Focusrite. Connecting to your Pro Tools HD system via DigiLink, RedNet 5 allows you to use the low-latency performance of your Pro Tools HD cards alongside RedNet’s audio interfaces to configure a powerful and flexible recording and mixing system, while maintaining your traditional workflow. RedNet boasts excellent sound quality with a dynamic range of 120dB throughout the system. Coupled with its scalable architecture — which communicates using super-fast, rock-solid Gigabit Ethernet technology — it enables studio users to add the full benefits of RedNet to their Pro Tools HD system.

Numark M8 Mixer with digital effects announced

Numark M8 Mixer with digital effects announced

Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, introduces the M8, a professional four-channel DJ mixer with integrated effects. Regardless of a DJ’s source material, the M8 mixer is designed to serve as the heart of any DJ rig. With the M8, DJs can mix vinyl, CDs, a microphone or any other line-level audio source using the mixer’s four-channels. There’s even a pair of RCA inputs right on top so that DJs can easily connect a portable music player or smartphone as a playback source.

RME Fireface UFX updated with revolutionary Direct USB Recording

RME Fireface UFX updated with revolutionary Direct USB Recording

RME upgrades the award-winning Fireface UFX with a new and revolutionary feature: an integrated recorder for all inputs and outputs directly to USB memory devices with up to 2 TB. Live concerts, band rehearsals or spontaneous jam sessions can be directly recorded and played back from the medium – plugged into the front of the interface – even completely stand-alone without computer or software. All 60 input and output channels can be individually chosen for recording.

Ableton Live Maximized

Ableton Live Maximized

Since the release of MAX FOR LIVE a growing and inspired Ableton user community have built thousands of new instruments, effects and extensions for Ableton Live and shared them with others. Even product developers at Ableton and Cycling ‘74 who programmed Max For Live have been amazed by the diverse range of devices that the Ableton community has produced. Now, it’s time to show others and total Ableton community that Max For Live is not just a tool for Geeks and programmers but also the key to a never ending supply of inspiration for all Ableton Live users.

Final maintenance update for Steinberg Cubase 5

Steinberg is pleased to release the final maintenance update for Cubase 5.5 and Cubase Studio 5.5. The update 5.5.3. improves the stability of both VST Bridge and CD Audio import and resolves VST time info issues with host-synced plug-ins. In addition, it removes the wet lock from REVerence if used on group or FX channels and corrects some smaller issues. Please see the version history for details.

Waves Audio OneKnob Plugins released

Waves Audio OneKnob Plugins released

Waves Audio announces the new OneKnob series, a set of seven plugins, each of which provides a particular effect controlled by a single knob. Great sounding and easy to use, OneKnob plugins feature the best of Waves’ award-winning audio processes, coupled with their simplest, most intuitive interfaces ever. For everyone from home recording enthusiasts to audio industry professionals, OneKnob plugins deliver high-quality, quick results, providing outstanding go-to solutions for studio and live sound work alike.

Image Line FL Studio 10 available now

FL Studio 10 is a complete software music production environment. Representing more than 12 years of cutting edge development, it has everything musicians and producers need in one package to compose, record, edit, arrange, mix and master professional quality music. FL Studio 10 includes Lifetime FREE Updates and really is the fastest way from your brain to your speakers.

More NI Maschine 1.6. – Underworld and Ski Beatz Videos

Today Native Instruments has made the 1.6. update for Maschine available for us all. The official release you can read here, but below we have some cool videos of users of Maschine and their experiences. First off we get to see Darren Price, from Underworld, who invites NI into the studio to witness the performance of a new track for Underworld‘s live set, created in just one day using only Maschine 1.6.

Native Instruments Maschine 1.6. update now available

Native Instruments today released MASCHINE 1.6, a major free update for its acclaimed groove production studio. With the addition of plug-in hosting for instruments and effects, the new version significantly expands the scope and functionality of the system. MASCHINE 1.6 also includes a free download of the new KOMPLETE ELEMENTS  bundle, and adds a multitude of other new features for studio production and live performance.