IK Multimedia proudly announce new modules in the T-RackS Custom Shop: Bus Compressor, White Channel, Tape Echo plus a re-skin of the popular British Channel. Stay tuned as other new gear make their way to the Custom Shop.
Mackie announces a powerful new control app for the popular DL1608 and new DL806 Digital Live Sound Mixers – My Fader – is now available as a free download. Based on the acclaimed user interface and workflow of the Master Fader iPad control app, My Fader provides the perfect set of features for on-stage performers controlling their own monitor mix. My Fader is also great for the FOH engineer who needs a handy tool that allows pocketable wireless control from anywhere in the venue.
The new software bundle SKYLIFE SampleRobot Virtual Cable + Instrument Host presented at Musikmesse 2013 is now available. SampleRobot Virtual Cable is a virtual audio driver for Windows computers. Have you ever wanted to record audio that momentary plays on your computer and save it to your hard drive? Or do you need a possibility to stream audio from one application to another? Maybe you would like to sample virtual instruments? All this is now possible with SampleRobot Virtual Cable
Steinberg is pleased to announce the availability of the Cubasis 1.3 update. This update features the new 4-band parametric StudioEQ, a brickwall limiter, a CPU meter, FLAC file import and export and a MIDI panic button. In addition, 20 user reported problems were solved. Customers can download the update free of charge from the App Store.
After the recent beta test period, Image Line is excited to announce Deckadance 2 is now available for your PC or MAC from just $79 USD. Deckadance 2 is perfectly suited to today’s evolving ‘remix-style’ DJ performances and works as a stand-alone application or VST plugin in your favorite host such as FL Studio. Deckadance 2 is a free update for existing customers. Others, why not download the demo and try it out.
Voxengo is pleased to announce the release of Shinechilla – an experimental creative sound effect plug-in for professional audio and sound production applications. Shinechilla allows you to generate and blend 2nd, 3rd and 4th harmonics with the original dry sound. The harmonic generation process offered by Shinechilla is quite unique on the plug-in market since it produces almost no intermodulation distortion.
Fairlight (Australia), a leader in audio and video post production solutions and DTS, Inc. a pioneer in next generation ultra high-definition audio solutions and audio enhancement technologies today collaboratively announced the release of Fairlight’s new 3DAW, a 3D audio production platform with native MDA mixing and format support. Answering the industry’s demand for an open next-generation audio format, DTS worked with experts in the content creation community to create the MDA specification.
At the MusikMesse Urs Heckmann is showing off his new U-he Tape Machine plugin. It is being described as “authentic tape simulation and beyond“. Meaning it is not just modelled after a vintage tape machine. With U-he Satin you will get lots of freedom to work with different settings and creat your own sound.
Tracktion 4, the newest generation of legendary Tracktion Music Production Software, is now bundled with a range of BEHRINGER interfaces, mixers and controllers. Effective May 1, 2013 customers who purchase qualifying BEHRINGER products will receive a FREE license for Tracktion 4 software—normally selling for $59.95. Owners of qualifying gear purchased before May 1 qualify for a generous 50% discount on the software.
Yamaha introduces the MGP32X and MGP24X analog consoles; the latest addition to the ground-breaking MGP Series that created a new paradigm for compact mixers combining analogue authenticity with comprehensive digital capabilities. The new consoles offer expanded mixing capability with more channels and three new digital features; USB device recording and playback, Graphic EQ and a multi-band compressor.
Universal Audio is proud to announce the Apollo 16 Audio Interface. Delivering world-class conversion with 16×16 analog I/O, this uncompromising FireWire/Thunderbolt-ready interface combines superior sound and flexible routing with powerful onboard UAD-2 QUAD processing. With its professional DB-25 connectivity and multi-unit cascading for up to 32×32 analog I/O, Apollo 16 sets a new standard in high-resolution recording with classic analog sound.
As a follow up to the RMX-40 Reloop presented the RMX-80 at the Messe. With the introduction of the RMX-80 Digital, Reloop is proud to set a new standard in professional club mixers. The RMX-80 Digital comes loaded with an impressive wealth of features and innovations, staking its claim for the crown among todays choice professional DJ tools.
TC Group reveals new products from three of its brands, TC Electronic, Lab.gruppen and TC-Helicon, and ships another three products announced earlier this year at NAMM 2013 in January.
Sonoma Wire Works, makers of the GuitarJack™ iOS audio I/O, have announced GuitarJack 2 USB, a multi-platform I/O interface for Mac, PC, and select mobile devices. GuitarJack 2 USB eliminates the need for multiple audio interfaces for each device and/or operating system.
One of those more ‘quirky’ and interesting products we saw today was the Beamz Player. It’s a laser controlled controller which can be used by DJ’s to control virtually any DJ program and/or lighting control applications via MIDI and keystroke mapping. Configure and control up to 54 triggers – map controls to be triggered by breaking laser beams or using the buttons and rocker switches on the Beamz laser controller.