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Elektron Overbridge – Gearjunkies Messe Video
One of the more interesting new announcements at the Messe was the new hardware and software integration from Elektron with ‘Overbridge’. We went to our Swedish friends and asked them to tell and show us more about the Overbridge concept.
Dynaudio introduces AIR Control Software
Dynaudio Professional unveils a new AIR Control application for Mac and PC, allowing users to carry out advanced calibration and alignment of their AIR monitoring system. AIR is a complete and networked solution for critical monitoring found in thousands of studios globally. Dynaudio Professional’s new AIR Control software gives complete editing, saving and preset-based recall of room adaptation DSP, precise timing and SPL calibration, bass management and monitor control in Air systems configurations spanning 2.0 to 7.1.
The new Waldorf Streichfett String Synth – Audio Demo
Last week Waldorf announced their new analog Streichfett String synth. Our reporter Marc was curious about this analog toy and went to the Waldorf stand at the Musikmesse today. He plugged in our new Roland recorder and made this audio demo so you’ll get an impression of what this synth sounds like.
Roland Introduces the Fifth Element for the AIRA series: a Sync Box
After the four models and instruments that haven been introduced last month at Dancefair, Roland is showing the fifth instrument of the AIRA Series to the public at the MusikMesse. Roland will be adding a ‘sync box‘ to the series. Looking at the picture you’ll see that there isn’t a model name yet. Just a sticker with sync box, so this is probably a proto type in the final stages as it was fully functional during the performance by Roland.
Pioneer unveiling first look of a new DJ Turntable
The first signs and rumours were leaked only at the end of last year. Many around us said they didn’t believe it. No way Pioneer would go ‘back in time’. However! This is what we saw just minutes ago this morning. The first presentation of Pioneer of a project they are still working on. As you can see in the right corner they haven’t even have a model name for it. There aren’t much details to tell you, besides the fact that it did have a USB connection as well, so we could assume it will be a hybrid like the Reloop RP-8000 for example. More later….
Universal Audio introduces New Analog Classics Bundles for UAD-2 and Apollo
Universal Audio is pleased to announce new Analog Classics plug-in bundles for their award-winning Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 DSP Accelerator cards.
All black Korg Kross and free Triton sounds
Korg is now offering the Kross 88-key keyboard in a sleek, all-black body that provides a distinctive and elegant appearance for any venue or décor. As an additional enhancement, Korg is offering Kross users (both 61- and 88-key models) a new, free bonus expansion of 512 programs for download from Korg.com. It includes 128 sounds from the iconic TRITON Music Workstation, as well as 384 diverse sounds with a selection of variations
Line 6 presents Amplifi FX100 Multi-Effects Pedal
Line 6 introduced AMPLIFi FX100, an iOS enabled, cloud-enhanced multi-effects pedal that offers guitarists a fast and fun path to unlimited professional-quality tones. Featuring the groundbreaking Line 6 AMPLIFi Remote iOS app, AMPLIFi FX100 allows guitar players to wirelessly control every detail of their sound and dial up amazing tones, including the award-winning Line 6 tones behind thousands of hit recordings, with unprecedented speed and precision.
Arturia announces VOX Continental-V Organ Emulation
Arturia is proud to unveil VOX Continental-V — bringing back the coveted classic sounds of the Sixties-vintage Vox Continental 300 organ as an authentic software emulation for Mac and PC — at Musikmesse 2014, March 12-15 in Frankfurt, Germany.
SM Pro Introducing uMiX Digital Mixers with WiFi and Ethernet
SM Pro Audio announces its uMiX family of Wi-Fi remote controllable digital mixers. The uMiX family includes the uMiX mini (8ch), uMiX 12 (12ch), uMiX 16 (16ch) and uMiX 24 (24ch). Delivering the benefits of digital mixing, uMiX models feature a pristine 56-bit double precision audio signal path with detailed Parametric EQ, Dynamics, and digital FX available on all channels. All uMiX models include an on-board secure Wi-Fi and Ethernet router and remote microphone preamps, providing a truly out-of-the-box remote mixing solution.
Harrison 832C Filter Unit now available
Harrison is proud to announce the newest addition to their Analog Studio product line – the Harrison 832c Filter Unit. From Abba to Zappa: Countless ground-breaking artists have been recorded and mixed on Harrison-designed consoles. AC/DC’s “Back in Black”, Robert Plant’s “Ship of Fools”, Sade’s “Sweetest Taboo” and Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” all feature the signature Harrison sound! The greatest selling album of all time – Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” – was recorded and mixed on a Harrison 32-series console using the very same filters featured on the new Harrison 832c Filter Unit!
Three new Duende Native Plug-ins from Solid State Logic
Solid State Logic is proud to announce a trio of major new developments for their acclaimed Duende Native range of plug-ins at the 2014 ProLight & Sound Show (Hall 8. Stand L80). The superior audio quality and deep feature set of the SSL Duende Native plug-in range has earned the respect of a very discerning clientele through the years.
Thomas Blug Presents AMP1 Guitar Amplifier System
BluGuitar is the new brand from Thomas Blug, renowned guitarist and the official “Strat King of Europe”. With BluGuitar, Thomas is realising his own vision of contemporary instruments with high tonal integrity for discerning guitarists. At Musikmesse 2014 – in Hall 4.0, Stand H10, Thomas is introducing his new, modern Amp1 guitar amplifier system and the 61 Masterbuilt electric guitar.