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Alesis StudioDock Pro Audio Dock For iPad
A product that didn’t get the attention it maybe deserves, this past week, but the Studiodock from Alesis could be the missing link in the studio for your iPad and music apps. The StudioDock is the first device that enables anyone with an iPad to create, produce, and perform music with virtually any pro audio gear or instruments. The StudioDock is a universal docking station specifically designed for the iPad, and it gives musicians, recording engineers, and music producers the connectivity they need to create and perform with iPad. Connect all your pro audio gear to virtually any app in the App Store with the StudioDock.
Tascam presents US-200 and US-600 USB Audio/MIDI Interfaces
TASCAM, an industry leader in digital interfaces, has launched two stylish, lightweight, units perfectly suited for mobile musicians and home recording enthusiasts: the US-200 and US-600 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interfaces. Each has a MIDI input and output, and each uses USB 2.0 for high-speed, low-latency conversion. Both interfaces have a ¼” stereo headphone output with zero-latency direct monitoring, switchable in either mono or stereo.
The SHOW in Video
After the press releases and announcements from the WinterNAMM, now the videos are coming in. We have listed some interesting videos (as links) below for you to check out the ones you might think interests you. The list is very much subjectif and totally incomplete I am sure… We will try to update the list the coming days.
Finally – Get your Teenage Engineering OP-1
We just got the news that Teenage Engineering finally is releasing the most anticipated product of the last two years (give or take a few months). However, the first batch of OP-1‘s has already been sold out. Teenage Engineering is ready for your reservation of an OP-1 synthesizer. As soon as new stock has arrived you will be notified. The OP-1 will be sold at a price of 799 Euros.
Muse Research Introduces the RECEPTOR 2 + Line
Muse Research & Development has announced that its renowned RECEPTOR 2 line of Hardware Plug-in Players has been upgraded to deliver even more impressive performance over its predecessors.
Waves accounces C6 Multiband Compressor
Waves Audio offers the C6 Multiband Compressor. For years, the Waves C4 has been a favorite of studio engineers the world over, and in live sound, it has become a must-have for front-of-house and monitor engineers. The C6 builds upon its predecessor’s functionality, and takes it to the next level.
Waves announces V8 (Version 8) Plug-ins
Waves Audio is premiering V8, the new version of Waves plugins. One of Version 8’s most exciting highlights is that several classic plugins will be getting facelifts: L1 Ultramaximizer, S1 Stereo Imager, DeEsser, TrueVerb, Q10 Equalizer, C1 Compressor/Expander and AudioTrack will all feature a fresher, more up-to-date look.
Waves announces Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter
Waves Audio in association with Aphex, is set to release their modeled plugin version of the original Aphex Aural Exciter. Officially called the Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter, the new plugin is based on one of two prototype tube-powered units developed by Aphex during the mid seventies.
Zoom Unveils R8 Multitrack recorder
Zoom takes the turbocharged design of the R24 and reduces the footprint for a portable, powerful music production solution. Like its predecessor, the R8 combines four production tools in a small, incredibly versatile device. In addition to 8-track playback and 2-track simultaneous recording using SD memory cards, the R8 is a digital multi-track recorder, an audio interface, a control surface and a pad sampler.
VST Expression 2 breaks new ground in Cubase 6
Boasting many new features and enhanced functionality, Cubase 6 has already drawn considerable attention since yesterday’s announcement at the NAMM show. Cubase 6 is the latest incarnation of Steinberg’s award-winning advanced music production system.
Mackie presents redesigned MRmk2 Reference Monitors
Mackie announces a complete redesign of its bestselling line of ultra-affordable powered studio monitors – the MRmk2 Mackie Reference Monitors. Featuring class-leading power with unmatched clarity and definition at its price point, the new series is sure to please those looking for a professional monitoring solution for project studios, edit suites and home theatres alike.
Beauty in software control – Monome ARC
Monome’s Brian Crabtree and Kelli Cain have announced a new product for 2011. It is called ARC and accompanies the companies productline with the same simple, esthetic design as the Monome controllers.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
These are the releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
Tascam announces US-200 and US-600 audio interfaces
Tascam has launched two stylish, lightweight, units perfectly suited for mobile musicians and home recording enthusiasts: the US-200 and US-600 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interfaces. Each has a MIDI input and output, and each uses USB 2.0 for high-speed, low-latency conversion. Both interfaces have a ¼” stereo headphone output with zero-latency direct monitoring, switchable in either mono or stereo.
Tascam announces the TA-1VP Vocal Processor
Tascam and Antares Audio Technologies have collaborated to create the TA-1VP Vocal Processor, a single-rackspace processor for live performance, house of worship or studio use.