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Nord Electro 3 HP introduced at the MusikMesse
Introducing the world’s first Nord Electro with Hammer Action, sporting a classic 73-key E-E range keybed – without sacrificing portability (only 11 kg/24,25lbs). Naturally, the new Nord Electro 3 HP includes all of the award-winning features of the original Nord Electro 3, like the compatibility with our acclaimed Nord Piano and Nord Sample Libraries including the exclusively licensed Mellotron and Chamberlin sounds, the tonewheel and transistor modeling of the Nord C1 organ and Rotary speaker simulation.
Akai RPM3 Monitors announced at the Messe
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announce their new hybrid reference monitors and USB audio interface system, RPM3. RPM3 monitors provide full-range frequency response to ensure audio reference that is true, yet powerful. A Bass Boost switch helps emphasize low frequencies, enabling users to tailor the speaker’s response to a wide variety of listening environments. The lightweight and portable design means the RPM3 system can be easily placed in a carrying case and taken on the road, allowing for reference monitoring anywhere.
Numark M8 Mixer with digital effects announced
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, introduces the M8, a professional four-channel DJ mixer with integrated effects. Regardless of a DJ’s source material, the M8 mixer is designed to serve as the heart of any DJ rig. With the M8, DJs can mix vinyl, CDs, a microphone or any other line-level audio source using the mixer’s four-channels. There’s even a pair of RCA inputs right on top so that DJs can easily connect a portable music player or smartphone as a playback source.
Alesis MicTube Solo and MicTube Duo unveiled
Alesis, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics, introduces MicTube Solo and MicTube Duo microphone preamplifiers. Alesis will unveil the MicTube Solo and MicTube Duo at the Frankfurt Musikmesse show, Hall 5.1 Stand #B45, from April 6-9 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Alesis NanoVerb 2 announced
Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio electronics and musical instruments, announces the NanoVerb 2, a compact digital effects processor for musicians, sound engineers, recording artists and more. The NanoVerb 2 is an audio DSP processor that features 256 musical effects algorithms in a compact, easy-to-use and affordable package. The NanoVerb 2’s large palette of options includes lush hall, plate and room reverbs, rich and true stereo chorus, flange, delay and rotary speaker emulation. In addition, the NanoVerb 2’s 52-bit DSP resolution ensures sonic quality that allows it to easily be used for any effects application from guitar rigs to studio recording.
Alesis 3632 Compressor introduced
Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio electronics and musical instruments, announces the 3632 Compressor, a dual-channel compressor, limiter, and gate unit. The Alesis 3630 Compressor™ is the most popular dynamics processor ever made. Its successor, the 3632 Compressor, builds on the 3630’s popular design and features. The single rack-space unit provides two independent, fully featured compressor and limiter units with excellent sonic quality for any application from studio recording to live sound or broadcast.
Akai EIE I/O premium audio interface and USB hub announced
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the new EIE I/O premium audio interface and USB hub. The EIE I/O is a tabletop USB audio interface perfectly tailored for project and portable studio setups. This four-in, four-out (4×4) device enables users on Mac and PC-based systems to record up to 24-bit resolution into virtually any DAW, recording or performance software. The EIE I/O also houses three convenient USB inputs, in addition to its main USB port, enabling users to connect controllers, hard drives or any other peripheral when native ports on a computer may be limited. The compact recording interface contains high-quality components including nickel-plated input jacks, analog-style VU meters and a rugged aluminum casing for a powerful, professional, portable audio solution.
Introducing the DJ Tech 4Mix DJ Controller
DJ Tech is proud to present the 4Mix, a fully functional 4-deck MIDI controller with integrated soundcard. With the increasing shift to 4-deck functionality in MIDI controllers, the 4Mix seeks to provide the basic functions at an affordable price.
Numark MIXDECK QUAD introduced at the MusikMesse
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, introduces the MIXDECK QUAD, a professional-grade DJ controller and player with integrated effects, direct connection for iPad or iPod touch, and inputs for CD and USB flash drives. Numark will unveil the MIXDECK QUAD at Hall 5.1 Stand #B45 of the 2011 Musikmesse show from April 6-9 in Frankfurt, Germany.
ALVA presents the Nanoface – 12-channel USB audio and MIDI interface
ALVA presents the Nanoface: Sound quality, extraordinary features and ease of use, real analog hardware monitoring and low latency drivers for Windows and Mac OS X – all together in an awesome design housing.
Introducing the Novation Twitch DJ Controller
Novation TWITCH is a DJ controller with a completely new take on DJing. The worlds of digital DJ and Controllerist are colliding; performers are looking for new ways to manipulate music.
TC-Helicon introduces new VoiceTone Single pedals
TC-Helicon announces three new VoiceTone Single vocal effects pedals: H1, E1 and X1. Quick access to studio vocal effects couldn’t be easier – just plug in your mic and turn it on!
Novation UltraNova Soundpack by DJ Chuckie
Novation is proud to introduce the first of many Soundpacks for UltraNova, fresh from the studios of Chuckie, king of the Dirty Dutch sound. Programmed by Chuckie and his two co-producers, Fabian Lenssen and Silvio Ecomo, the Soundpack comprises 20 patches to give you the Dirty Dutch-inspired sound in your UltraNova.
Orange OPC – Upgraded And Now Shipping
The much anticipated Orange OPC, the musician’s personal computer, has been upgraded and is ready for Pre-Order from the new website http://www.orangeopc.com/ for delivery within the UK by the end of April and will be shipping outside the UK shortly after.
Vermona Filter Lancet presented at the Messe as well
Vermona will be presenting even more new products this week in Frankfurt, Germany. At the MusikMesse they will also unveil the new Filter Lancet. It’s basically the filter section of the new Retroverb Lancet for those who don’t need the reverb effect. It has lowpass, highpass and bandpass mode, a LFO with six shapes including sample & hold, an envelope generator with attack-decay when triggered from audio signal or attack-sustain-release when triggered via gate. There also is an envelope follower and an input for an external control voltage source. The input signal can be fattened via overdrive and the BALLS circuitry.