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Arturia Spark – Bax.TV Video
One of the big hits of the past NAMM was the Arturia Spark. Of course they were present at the MusikMesse as well. The guys from Bax.TV went to the Arturia stand and made a video of this hybrid drum machine.
Digico SD-11 Console – Small Is Beautiful
DiGiCo’s SD range of digital consoles continues to astonish and delight the professional audio industry. Visitors to ProLight+Sound 2011 will discover that the company has ‘done it again’ with the SD11 – a console that is the smallest (both in size and price) that the company has ever produced, but still packed full of DiGiCo’s famous industry leading features. The SD11 will be unveiled at DiGiCo’s stands 8.0 F60 and G56 and is designed to be equally at home as a desktop console or mounted in a 19” rack. By simply removing the end cheeks and arm rest, 19” rack fixings are revealed, making it straightforward to incorporate the SD11 into any touring or installation environment.
Koma Elektronik Expression Controller
Koma Elektronik showed us a prototype of their expression controller which is like a motion sensor stompbox filter for guitarists and producers. It’s called the Koma BD101.
SE Electronics showing off the EGG Monitors
mr. Siwei Zhou (ceo Se) and mr. Andy Munro (designer of the Egg) were so kind to show us more of the Egg monitor and special SE amplifier (prototype). Behind the official SE Electronics stand we got a glimpse of these cool toys.
Steinberg presents Cubase Artist Plus Pack limited edition
Steinberg announces the release of Cubase Artist Plus Pack. This bundled deal comprises the Cubase Artist 6 music productions system and the CI2+ USB audio interface. Cubase Artist Plus Pack runs on Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 and is available from the Steinberg Online Shop and certified Steinberg dealers in selected countries* for EUR 379**/GBP 320**.
Introducing the Focusrite Control 2802 – Small-format Console
The Focusrite Control 2802 is a small-format analogue recording console and a DAW control surface in one. It forms both the digital control nerve centre and the analogue heart of the modern professional project studio. Dual Layer Technology lets today’s studio owner jump between analogue mixing and DAW control.
Analogue Solutions Station Q – Sequencer On The Go!
Station Q is like half an Oberkorn sequencer. It is identical to Oberkorn, except that is is 8 step instead of 16, and does not have the MIDI features. The Station Q is the perfect companion to the Station X/Y mini-modular combo.
MusikMesse Pictures – Part 2
Often the first day is the day that we run from one stand to another where the big, new products are being revealed. The second day is still very busy but then you get to watch and look for other great gear. Below a little selection of the gear we came across last night and this morning…
NIIO IOTINE CORE Sound Processor
Something that caught our eye, the Niio Iotine Core Multi Layer Sound Processor, while roaming the Messe floor for interesting gear. The IOTINE CORE is an analog mixing tool designed to allow flexible sound shaping for a recording or live environment. The IC is ideal for breaking up a track for creative sound design and mixing.
Waves SoundGrid Compact System announced for Yamaha Consoles
As a leading manufacturer of live and studio mixing consoles, Yamaha provides the perfect platform for this processing. The system includes everything Yamaha users need to process their live performances using Waves plugins, as well as the tools to capture their performances into a DAW. The SoundGrid Compact System represents the first time Waves has assembled all the components needed to run Waves plugins on a Yamaha console into a single, very affordable package, making the purchasing experience easier and more straightforward for users.
Focusrite Novation Twitch – Gearjunkies Video
Focusrite Novation launched a new controller called Twitch yesterday at this years Musik Messe. Novation did a special Gearjunkies demonstration. Check it here!
Meet the Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 mixer
The Presonus StudioLive™ 24.4.2 and 16.4.2 changed the game, offering amazing performance and ease of use for a great price. Now we’ve packed the same audio quality, performance, seamlessly integrated software (including remote control) into a smaller, even more affordable package.
Blue Cat Audio MB-7 Mixer Plugin Released
Blue Cat’s MB-7 Mixer is a unique plug-in that splits the signal into several frequency bands and let you mix them as if they were separate tracks.
Introducing the Stanton SCS.4DJ Controller
Stanton Magnetics, a member of the Stanton Group of companies and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJ. Immediately upon seeing it in action, it is very apparent something is missing: the laptop! Taking a fresh design approach – the SCS.4DJ was designed with a powerful internal processor that makes fully standalone operation a reality. All users have to do is add their own music and they’ll be ready to go.
Solid State logic X-Panda released
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, announce the release of X-Panda, a versatile new 24 channel compact SuperAnalogue™ mixer at Music Messe 2011. SSL are located in Hall 5.1, Stand B.75.