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Numark introduces two DJ Mixers with iPod connectivity
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, introduces the iM1 DJ mixer, a professional 2-channel DJ mixer and the iM9, a professional-grade DJ mixer with integrated effects, both with a dock for iPod.
Numark unveils new NS6 DJ Controller
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, introduces the NS6 DJ controller for Serato ITCH. NS6 is a 4-channel Digital DJ controller with complete built in mixer and 4 decks of software control. This easy to use dual-platter system has been designed in collaboration with Serato to deliver powerful breakthrough performance to a broad range of DJs. NS6 borrows from the popular designs of Numark’s award-winning NS7FX and V7 controllers and delivers substantial new features including the most responsive, high-resolution touch-activated platters ever produced in a DJ product. The wheels on NS6 deliver 3600 ticks of resolution per rotation; when combined with NS6’s automatically adjusted platter sensitivity the result is ultra-precise, high definition turntable control.
Time+Space launch mastering competition
Mastering is the final link in the chain between the artist and the factory and can all too often be the stage at which your hard work can be compromised by the desire for loud, competitive masters on a realistic budget. Lewis Hopkin is the owner of Stardelta – a state of the art, world-class facility located deep in the rolling valleys of Dartmoor National Park in Devon. The Stardelta team use a combination of some of the finest analogue and digital equipment available, to ensure a musician’s master sounds the best it possibly can.
MKII versions for Mackie MR5 and MR8
The completely re-voiced Mackie Reference Monitors deliver unbelievable power, performance and clarity in an affordable, professional design perfect for your home studio.
Has Presonus gone Crazy? – Studio One Artist Deal
During the coming NAMM Presonus has a deal for you set up.Purchase a download version of Studio One Artist for just $20.11! Yep that’s right. Between January 13 and January 16, 2011, you can purchase a download version of Studio One Artist with 90% off the regular price!
A-Designs introduces JM-3001 Preamp/EQ
Equally ideal for both studio recording and live sound use, the JM-3001 from A-Designs Audio is a versatile preamplifier, equalizer and instrument input housed in a single-rack-space frame. Hand-built in the US, the new A-Designs device features three inputs–microphone, instrument and EQ/insert–which may be used together or independently. The product is also equipped with a highly musical three-band parametric EQ and high/low filters, as well as two independent transformer balanced outputs (microphone and EQ).
Novation Ultranova Madness – GiveAway
ProAudioStar decided to have some fun in demoing the new Novation Ultranova, a new innovative synthesizer with a lot of cool features. All the music in the video was created with the sounds and patches of the Ultranova. Ghostdad also used a Launchpad to trigger drum loops and other effects. ProAudioStar also is giving one away. For the details on that give-away check out their website (not sure if it’s only USA, it doesn’t say anywhere).
Steinberg and Rupert Neve team up for Portico plugins
The legendary Rupert Neve sound can now be heard in VST 3 and AU plug-ins with Yamaha VCM technology ported from the Portico 5033 five-band EQ and Portico 5043 compressor. Steinberg is delighted and honored to announce the coming release of two pro-audio VST/AU signal processing plug-ins that reflect the overarching alliance between Yamaha, Rupert Neve Designs, Inc. and Steinberg. Both 5033 EQ and 5043 compressor plug-ins will soon be available.
Next DJ Controller – Gemini DJ CTRL-47
Gemini DJ has posted a few pictures on their Facebook page. It seems to be a DJ Controller. Mainly because the name on the picture says CTRL-47, so related to the CTRL-6 DJ Controller. That’s about all we know till now. Gemini is present at the NAMM so we will hear more in a couple of days. More pictures probably will appear on Facebook till the 13th of january. If anyone knows what the 47 means, let us know or put them in the comments below.
eXplorer – complete software suite from Rob Papen
Just in time to show off at Namm 2011, Rob Papen has released a complete synth and effect collection – eXplorer. Combining all Rob Papen virtual synths plus the company’s two award winning effects plug-ins, eXplorer provides all the tools you need for contemporary music production including thousands of rich, complex, track-ready presets created by Rob Papen and guest artists including acclaimed DnB artists Noisia.
Mixvibes announces the U-MIX control Pro
When controllers meet software … Present at the NAMM show for several years, MixVibes will be again in 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center from the 13th to 16th of January 2011. In this show, you will have an exclusive introduction of MixVibes newest products. A MIDI DJ controller: U-MIX CONTROL PRO and a iPad application U-MIX REMOT.
The Future of DJing with Traktor
Dennis Ferrer and the Martinez Brothers are always pushing the boundaries of their music. They’re also on the forefront of DJ technology, as you can see in this exclusive video preview under their moniker “NeuWave Renegades” featuring some upcoming new Traktor gear in the booth.
Pioneer unveils new controllers for Traktor and Serato DJ Software
Pioneer introduces 2 new controllers: the DDJ-T1, which will offer Pioneer operability to users of TRAKTOR DJ software, while the DDJ-S1 does the same for Serato ITCH. A perfect integration of each software’s functionality and their leading-edge hardware, the Pioneer DJ Controllers offer the same operability and layout as their pro-DJ equipment – whilst enabling DJs to play music files from the computer.
A-Designs Audio Introduces EM-EQ2 Stereo Equalizer
Following the success of its Pultec-style EM-PEQ 500 Series equalizer module, A-Designs Audio is proud to now announce the availability of a new two-channel rack-mounted version known as the EM-EQ2.
Orange Amps unveil OPC Musicians Personal Computer
Orange Amplifiers announced to the world in summer 2010 the revolutionary all-in-one computer amplifier speaker – The OPC. The product has since undergone significant specification improvements and at NAMM the company will be debuting the final production spec product.