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A&H and WAVES to host Online Training Sessions
Following the launch of the M-Waves option module for the iLive digital mixing system at PLASA, Allen & Heath and Waves are staging interactive online seminars to provide information and technical understanding about the card and the Waves SoundGrid protocol in general.
Masterkey 61 Keyboard Controller Expands Acorn Instruments USB Controller Line
Acorn Instruments, developer of high-value, digital musical instruments has announced the availability of the Masterkey 61, the latest addition to their acclaimed Masterkey line of USB keyboard controllers. The Masterkey 61 offers 5-octaves of full-size, synth-action keys intended for more elaborate two-handed playing styles while its smaller siblings, the Masterkey 25 and Masterkey 49 introduced earlier this year, work great for tweaking and editing midi data during production or composition.
TC Electronic Releases Free Software Update for P2 Level Pilot
TC’s P2 5-band loudness controller and limiter becomes fully compliant with ITU BS.1770-2, EBU R128, ATSC A/85 and TR-B32.
Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad Available Now
Roland’s new SPD-SX Sampling Pad, a multi-pad percussion instrument with 2 GB of onboard sampling memory and three powerful effects engines, is now shipping. The SPD-SX replaces the popular SPD-S, the industry-leading sampling pad, which has been the overwhelming choice of professional drummers, percussionists, and DJs. The SPD-SX leads the way with the latest pad-sensing technology, enhanced sampling performance, an assignable click output, and a host of other features.
Electro-Harmonix Announce Analogizer and Switchblade+
Electro-Harmonix introduce two new effect pedals. The new Analogizer is an effect pedal designed to warm up the harshness of a digitally processed guitar, or for thickening up an already warm sound. It provides the organic tone and feel of an analog delay, without the long delay times. The Switchblade+ has a fully passive audio path and active LED indication, this new pedal offers a handy solution to a player’s switching needs. This pedal allows a musician to switch his signal between two different locations (A or B). This permits toggling between two amps, two effects chains or two speaker cabinets. The pedal also enables the player to send a signal to both destinations at once, i.e. A and B.
Applied Acoustics Chromaphone – Creative Percussion Synthesizer Released
Applied Acoustics Systems is pleased to announce the release of Chromaphone, a new creative percussion synthesizer for Mac OS X and Windows.
Virsyn releases Addictive Synth Version 1.2. for iPad
It was never so easy to create beautiful sounds and driving loops. The unique dynamic wavetable synthesis allows you to explore an unprecedented wide range of sonic territory. From acid loops, crystal clear percussions, realistic human choirs to complex musical sound scapes nothing seems impossible with only a handful parameters to tweak.
Himalaya Vintage for Camel Audio Alchemy and Alchemy Player Released
Camel Audio is pleased to announce the release of Himalaya: Vintage for Alchemy and the Free Alchemy Player. Himalaya: Vintage contains 150 presets and costs just 59USD / 49EUR / 39GBP.
Vince Clarke and Martin Gore join forces for new material
Mute have today announced details of the much anticipated collaboration between Vince Clarke and Martin L. Gore. For anyone with just the slightest interest in electronic music (and above the age of 30’ish) this must be great news. In any case it is to us! Below is the official press release on this re-newed collaboration between the original founders of Depeche Mode.
The Secrets of House Music Production – iPad Edition from Sample Magic
After selling 10,000+ copies of the The Secrets of House Music Production book, Sample Magic is delighted to announce the release of the all-new iPad Edition. The expanded iPad edition features all of the original content PLUS 340+ audio examples, 60+ interactive walkthroughs, 38 realtime beat-building grids, 3 full pro-track arrangements, a complete effects directory and much more.
Endavour EVO – Touch Sensitive Midi Keyboard
The Endauvour evo is a midi keyboard with something special! The keys have built-in sensors which makes them touch and pressure sensitive. No doubt that this makes things pretty interesting. More information will be revealed soon by the new company.
IK Multimedia iRig MIDI – Gearjunkies Review
IK Multimedia has established a good reputation when it comes to innovative products for the iPhone and iPad. Just think of the iRig, iKlip and the iRig Mic. This last one, iRig Mic, we have tried out at this year’s MusikMesse. To our great satisfaction we might say.
Kenton Electronics Announce Eurorack modular MIDI-to-CV convertor
Kenton Electronics is proud to announce availability of Modular Solo, a high- specification MIDI-to-CV convertor, designed specifically for use in the ‘small’ Eurorack (A100) modular synth system format (as popularised by Doepfer Musikelektronik).
Line 6 Mobile In Has Arrived
Line 6 the industry leader in digital modeling technology for musicians, announced today Mobile In™ digital input adaptor and Mobile POD® guitar tone app. The new hardware and app allow guitarists to connect an electric guitar to their iPhone or iPad, which gives them the same high-quality sounds they’d get if they were playing from a wide variety of famous guitar amplifiers, speakers and effects including distortion, chorus and reverb.
Nomad Factory Releases MAGNETIC II – Audio Tape Warming Plug-In
Nomad Factory, leader in tube emulation technology, proudly announces the launch of “MAGNETIC II“, a truly realistic “Real to Real” audio tape warming effect plug-in that gives your audio tracks the exclusive vintage tape sound which your ears crave. This effect can inject sterile audio with the warmth and character of classic tube circuitry and analog tape saturation. The plug-in features pure analog reel-to-reel tape speeds, tape/tube saturation and tape color effects, as well as a dedicated vintage style EQ and a built in Boost mastering section. The result is a creamy, warm sound that can only be achieved by MAGNETIC.