Studio Software

Record 32 Channels with New Presonus Capture 1.1 for StudioLive

Anyone who has recorded a show using the PreSonus StudioLive 16.4.2 digital mixer knows that the bundled PreSonus Capture is the easiest-to-use recording software on the planet. Not content to rest on their laurels, our software development team has significantly enhanced Capture’s features in version 1.1.

One of the benefits of the StudioLive 16.4.2 mixer is the ability to daisy-chain two mixers and record their channel outputs via FireWire. Capture 1.1 supports this feature by automatically detecting the number of available inputs, so that when two StudioLive 16.4.2 mixers are daisy-chained, you can record all 32 input channels plus two assignable channels, such as subgroups or the main L/R outputs.

iZotope Alloy release update

iZotope will be demonstrating it’s newest award-winning plug-in, Alloy, at the NAMM show. iZotope Alloy combines six essential sound shaping tools into one integrated interface. For more information or a demo of Alloy, stop by NAMM booth 6920. Mix Magazine recently named Alloy a Mix Certified Hit and the plug-in was featured in MixBlog’s “Three Plug-ins We Like”. Alloy also gained the attention of Pro Audio Review, who awarded it a 2009 PAR Excellence Award at the AES show in October.

SM Pro Audio DiDock Live – Multi-Channel Docking Station/DI

Now you can easily mix external signals with your iPod* audio stream. Bring in a click track for live performance; blend in the feed from your monitor system; combine the output of your mixer with your MP3 backing tracks.
Front-panel controls let you quickly create independent master and monitor/headphone mixes. Is the drummer playing to a click track? The audience will never know!

SM Pro Audio Next-Generation MPatch 2.1 Volume Controller

SM Pro Audio unveiled the MPatch 2.1 Passive Volume Control/Monitor Switcher. Designed to provide true passive analog control over studio monitoring systems—thereby eliminating the loss of bit-depth associated with digital attenuation—the third-generation MPatch 2.1 features dual inputs with independent volume controls, a newly-designed master attenuator utilizing state-of-the-art 0.5% tolerance SMD resistors, a headphone output with separate volume control, and a subwoofer output with variable crossover. Both balanced combination XLR / 1/4” TRS and unbalanced RCA inputs are provided, with input selection, mute, stereo/mono summing operation, and subwoofer in/out selectable from the front panel.

New VMX Series DJ Mixers from BEHRINGER

Professional 7/3/2-Channel DJ Mixers with USB/Audio Interface, BPM Counter, VCA Control and Software Bundle. BEHRINGER’s new VMX Series DJ mixers have built-in USB connectivity, allowing DJ’s to place MP3s in their mix or send their original creations directly into their computers. These mixers require no special drivers, and include a software bundle with energyXT 2.5 BEHRINGER Edition music production software.

ARTURIA announces BRASS 2.0 and EWI-USB bundle

At the NAMM, Arturia announced a bundle of the Arturia Brass 2 and Akai Pro EWI-USB. This combination is offered in limited edition for the price of 399Eur/$449 MSRP. Frédéric Brun, Arturia CEO states: “Arturia is  extremely proud to be working with Akai Professional, a reference name in our industry, to bring a bundle that will satisfy the most discerning musicians. The EWI-USB is de facto an industry standard and it was a logical match to our new version of Brass.”

TC Electronic announces a revamped G-System

The best guitar effects system just got even better – G-System has been updated with a redesigned input circuit and a new software update with more effects, more features and 100 new presets.

Widely recognised as the most complete guitar system in the world, TC Electronic’s G-System is a revolutionary guitar system that offers guitarists the very best in effects, amp switching, floor control. G-System is so flexible that it even allows for full integration of third party stomp boxes. Now TC Electronic has redesigned the analog input circuit of the original G-System providing a totally pure uncoloured signal path.