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TASCAM Announces TH-02 Studio Grade Headphones
TASCAM’s new TH-02 closed-back, stylish headphones deliver a sound one must hear to believe, and at a low price that can’t be ignored. TASCAM spent over a year comparing technologies, designs and methods to provide an amazing $100 dollar headphone for less than a third of the cost.
TASCAM Announces US-322 and US-366 Audio Interfaces
The US-322 and US-366 are the next line of interfaces from the leading professional and home recording manufacturer, TASCAM. These interfaces combine compelling new technologies like on-board digital mixers (DSP Mixer) and on-board digital effects (DSP Effects) along with advances on the wildly popular US-122mkII and US-144mkII interfaces.
VOX launches mini5 Rhythm Amplifier
Introducing the new MINI5 Rhythm – the incredibly lightweight and compact Modeling Guitar Amplifier that lets you jam along or practice with its built-in a wide range of rhythm patterns. The VOX MINI series modeling amps are lightweight, compact, and battery-powered, offering realistic sound anytime, anywhere. The MINI5 Rhythm offers 11 amp sounds inherited from the popular and acclaimed Valvetronix series, plus eight effects and a new rhythm function. You can choose from 99 different variations of rhythm patterns to back your performance or practice along to. The compact body also packs plenty of additional functionality such as a mic input, AUX input, and a dedicated E-string tuner, letting you play your guitar with the high quality tone you’d expect from VOX.
Allen & Heath introduce personal mixing – ME
Allen & Heath has launched the new ME Personal Mixing System, a next generation personal monitoring solution, universally compatible with Allen & Heath and other pro digital mixers. Central to the ME system is the small, easy to use and fully-customisable ME-1 personal mixer, powered and connected via CAT5 and capable of managing up to 42 sources. The accompanying ME-U hub enables star connection of multiple ME-1 mixers and interconnection to other professional digital mixers via MADI, Dante or EtherSound.
Alesis adds two new models to the Multimix Series
Alesis, the world’s leading manufacturer of instruments and tools for today’s musician, has added two new models to their popular MultiMix Series of live and recording mixers. As the name suggests, the MultiMix 10 Wireless now features Bluetooth capabilities, and the MultiMix 16 USB FX now offers onboard effects.
Mackie My Fader Control App for DL Series Mixers
Mackie announces a powerful new control app for the popular DL1608 and new DL806 Digital Live Sound Mixers — My Fader. 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.
Mixvibes Cross adds advanced HID integration
Mixvibes Cross provides DJs with the relevant and professional tools which are needed in the modern age of Digital DJing, coupled with the best timecode Vinyl and CD emulation. Thanks to the perfect automated beat matching and new remix features, DJs can now focus on sampling, looping, audio FX and enjoy more creativity during their performances.
RME extends Class Compliant mode of Fireface UCX
RME releases an updated firmware that extends the channel count from 8 to 18 for the Fireface UCX when connected to an Apple iPad. One year ago at NAMM RME announced the Fireface UCX. One of the reasons it draw so much attention was the included Class Compliant mode, which turned the UCX into the world’s first professional audio interface for Apple’s iPad.
Serato DJ version 1.1.1 adds support for Numark Mixtrack Pro II
Serato is proud to announce that the latest paid upgrade of Serato DJ now supports The Mixtrack Pro II. The new Serato DJ release 1.1.1 is a comprehensive new digital DJ platform that includes iZotope effects and a host of advanced, professional features. The Mixtrack Pro II includes an all-new built-in audio interface and 16 backlit drum pads, which perfectly complement Serato DJ’s live-performance capabilities.
Soundcraft introduce Si Expression Consoles
According to Harman these new mixing consoles offer Euro for Euro (And Dollar for Dollar), the World’s Most Advanced Audio Console. At the NAMM they launched the Soundcraft® Si Expression digital console range, tagged as the most advanced digital console in this low price category.
New products for SM Pro Audio 500 Series
At this year’s NAMM SM Pro Audio took the opportunity to introduce their 500 Series product line. Two years ago, the team at SM Pro Audio embarked on an extensive research & development program to design and launch a professional range of 500 series products. At NAMM 2013, SM Pro Audio announces this new range of quality 500 series processors and power blocks. The new range provides unprecedented features, pristine audio output, and a standout high-end design.
Applied Acoustics Systems Lounge Lizard EP-4 Update
Applied Acoustics Systems announced an upcoming update to its recently released Lounge Lizard EP-4 electric piano plug-in for Mac OS X and Windows.
Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection released
Universal Audio (UA), a leading manufacturer of professional audio recording hardware and software, is pleased to announce the impending release of the Teletronix® LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform and Apollo High-Resolution Audio Interface. Picking up where UA’s legacy LA-2A plug-in left off, the new LA-2A plug-in collection provides unrivaled emulations of three distinct Teletronix hardware units, right down to their transformers, amplifiers, and aged luminescent panels.
Arturia introduces Minilab – Universal Midi Controller
Arturia’s MiniLab USB Controller marries the style you love with the hands-on control and portability you need to take your studio wherever you go. Made for the musician on the go or the performer with limited space, the MiniLab gives you a great depth of features in a portable package that is sturdy and looks great. Combined with the Analog Lab software, you get a real hybrid synthesizer that comes with a collection of 5000 sounds from the Modular V, CS-80V, Mini V, Arp 2600V, Jupiter 8V, Prophet V, Oberheim SEM V, and Wurlitzer V.