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Unity Audio introduce Cartec EQ-Pre-2A

Unity Audio introduce Cartec EQ-Pre-2A

Cartec Audio based in Manchester England, recognized and respected for their faithful reproduction of the timeless Pultec valve program equalizer, the EQP-1A, have just announced a new and exciting product aimed towards the creative engineers and producers that will undoubtedly appreciate the twist on the Pultec EQ, coupled with some very interesting features that will enable users to easily and quickly perform some very slick applications in the tracking and mixing process.

Adam announces F7 and F5 Active Studio Monitor

Adam announces F7 and F5 Active Studio Monitor

Adam will be releasing two new near field monitors later this year. Adam F7 and F5 Active Studio Monitor are expected to be released in october 2012. The ADAM F7 Active Studio Monitor has been designed to provide an affordable solution for those requiring accurate nearfield monitoring. The ADAM F5 Active Studio Monitor has been designed for smaller listening environments, but despite its size is still capable of delivering deep and tight low frequencies.

Native Instruments announces Traktor Pro 2.5.

Together with the new F1 Kontrol DJ controller Native Instruments have also annouced the update 2.5 version for Traktor Pro. Version 2.5 introduces the innovative Remix Decks™, giving access to a powerful loop suite made up of 64 slots, each able to hold loops, one-shot samples or even tracks. DJs can control up to four Remix Decks at once and save their work as an entire Remix Set with its respective beat grids, BPM and key information in a new file format that can be comfortably imported into a track deck via TRAKTOR’s browser.

TONE2 announces Saurus Analog Synthesizer

TONE2 announces Saurus Analog Synthesizer

Tone2 Audiosoftware is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Saurus Analog Synthesizer. Saurus is a revolutionary new synthesizer employing True Analog Modelling Technology and a host of unique features, bringing the classic analog sound into the digital realm with numerous innovative enhancements.

Allen & Heath updates the Xone XD-53s

Allen & Heath updates the Xone XD-53s

Allen & Heath has launched an updated version of its flagship Xone professional monitoring headphones, the XD-53s. The new XD2-53s have several new features, including a detachable coiled cable with 3.5mm connector and ¼” jack adaptor, and also sport a stylish gunmetal finish.

Studiodevices releases VLX-1 reverb plug-in

Studiodevices releases VLX-1 reverb plug-in

Studiodevices has released a new reverb plug-in for Windows VST. The VLX-1 was modeled after a well known and widely spread low-budget 9.5-inch reverberation unit produced in the late 80s and early 90s for small studios with limited budget. Many low-budget hit-productions around 1990 used exactly this sound for their very own special character. It also fits harmonically to the good old home-recording-style of sound.

RME Fireface UCX standard edition announced

RME Fireface UCX standard edition announced

RME announces that starting April 2012 the successful Fireface UCX will be shipped without the previously included Basic Remote Control, and therefore at a lower price. It has been found that users prefer to use the much more powerful Advanced Remote with the Fireface UCX (as well as the Fireface UFX). The Advanced Remote with six more programmable buttons is sold separately..

Hal Leonard Publishes Recording Software & Plug-Ins

Hal Leonard Publishes Recording Software & Plug-Ins

Hal Leonard Books, the musician’s best source of books on the music business, audio technology, instrument history, and more, has published Recording Software & Plug-Ins by Bill Gibson. This updated second-edition is Book 3 of The Hal Leonard Recording Method. Once you’ve learned how to use microphones and mixers (Book 1), and to record instruments and vocals (Book 2), discover how to get the most out of your recording software and plug-ins.