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Standard & Balanced Versions for the Ultrasone PRO 2900
Ultrasone is proud to debut the only open-backed headphone in its legendary PRO Series, the PRO 2900. For the first time ever, Ultrasone is releasing both a standard, single cable version and a balanced, double cable version of a pair of headphones. With the PRO 2900, Ultrasone has struck a balance between powerful and accurate sound production, with the airy and natural sound characteristics of an open-backed headphone.
Next-Generation M-Audio MobilePre available
The new M-Audio MobilePre turns your Mac or PC computer into a powerful music recording and production studio. Building on the success of the bestselling MobilePre USB, this next-generation audio interface makes it easy to record guitar, vocals, keyboard, and more with pristine sound quality.
Acid Pro – The Sonic Foundry Story – Video
Recently I came across this video on Youtube. It is from Jason Donnelly (a.k.a. DJ Puzzle) who worked at Sonic Foundry in the early days. Sonic Foundry are the developers of the Acid Pro DAW software. Eventually, around 2000, the company was sold to Sony. Jason tells us his story how he worked there in the early days, untill he had to leave because of the market crash winter of 2000. This story appeals to me because Acid Pro (2.0) was the first real DAW software that I used, after playing around with some simple looptrackers and stuff. Allthough over the years I have switched to Steinberg’s Cubase I still have it installed on my computer. I seem unable to get rid of it. And I even use it from time to time as I still think when you work with samples and loops this software is one of the best.
Faderfox 4midiloopTraktor controller
In collaboration with Faderfox, Glanzmann Digital DJ Solutions has developed the new 4midiloop controller. It is the first controller which allows an entire and simultaneous control over four decks and four Effect-Slots in Traktor Pro.
Give-Away Contest – Win a FREE Tek Kit HD DJ APP
With the generous support of Matthew Rose from Darktrain we can present this Tek Kit HD DJ app give-away contest. We have five iPad apps and five iPhone apps (Tek Kit XL) available. Tek Kit is a step sequencer DJ Mixer for the iPad and iPhone. We got it for our iPad article series and we loved it from the start. This app is really cool. And now you can get it too for free!
Guess what… Avid releases new Mbox interfaces
After some confusion around the new Mbox interfaces from Avid, it is now safe for us to tell you that it all is true. Avid has released the Mbox 3, Mbox 3 Mini and not only that, there also will be a Mbox Pro. Something that wasn’t clear last week as only the other two versions leaked onto the internet.
Aalto – New Semi-Modular VSTi from Madrona Labs
Aalto is a new semi-modular software synthesizer with an innovative, patchable UI, distinctive sounds, and a charming personality. It is out now as an Audio Unit plugin for MacOS X. Aalto’s sound engine lets you create sounds that have been difficult or impossible to make with softsynths before now. The heart of Aalto is a Buchla-inspired complex oscillator, with FM, timbre and waveshape controls that enable a wide range of expressive sounds. These sounds are uniquely malleable and alive, in part because they are made with dynamic calculation, not static wavetables.
Midas introduces new VeniceF hybrid mixing desks
Although specifically designed for live sound, the audio performance, and the addition of a FireWire digital audio interface mean that the VeniceF is equally at home in recording and remixing applications. One look at the VeniceF confirms that this console is continuing the legacy established by the groundbreaking XL3 and XL4 consoles, then consolidated in the industry-leading Heritage series.
Enter Calico – Ground Breaking Electronica – Video
Enter Calico – debut compilation from Manchester’s electronica label, Clear Notice Recordings – is a collection of beautifully detailed tracks featuring ground-breaking electronic artists from around the world.
Novation back with a bang – UltraNova Videos
The ‘Nova‘ family was born in 1998 with the Supernova, which was the first of a series of powerful synthesisers. These quickly became industry standard ‘big-synths’ which are still used by countless artists and sound designers. UltraNova is the latest addition to the family bringing the range right up to date with a host of new features and a more affordable price tag.
Win a GIG at the Amsterdam Dance Event 2010
During the Amsterdam Dance Event 2010 Let’s mix joins forces with ADE Next to expand on the ADE roster, by one skillful producer. By introducing him- or herself into competition on Let’s mix and making a lasting impression on the ADE panel, the artist will get the opportunity to be featured in a showcase at the ADE conference!
Yamaha Has An App for … That!
Yamaha Has An App for That – StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that allows remote control of M7CL mix functions via a simple, intuitive graphic interface from anywhere within wireless range. The application enables the engineer to set up monitor mixes from a performer‘s position on stage directly controlling mix parameters via the iPad. To run StageMix on an iPad, a wireless connection from the iPad to a WIFI access point and an Ethernet connection from the WIFI access point to M7CLv3 is required.
Allen & Heath add products to iLive Family
This weekend at PLASA, Allen & Heath have launched several new products. Among them are three products that support the iLive digital mixing series. The xDR-16 expander unit provides remote analogue I/O expansion and networking options at FOH, on the other side of a large stage, in another room, or even in a different building during installations. Dante is a networking audio interface card for the iLive family of products. Together with Riedel Communications, leading manufacturer of intercom, audio, fiber and radio technology, A&H unveil the new RockNet RN.345.IL network plug-in card.
Lexicon 480L Digital Effects System as a plugin
Relab Development from Denmark just released their first plugin. When creating the first entry for their own product line, Relab Development decided to create the most accurate emulation that could replace this legendary hardware reverb. The LX480 plugin ($199) goes far beyond emulation by using the exact same reverb technology and introducing higher density modes and functions not found on the original.
Apples iPad and Music Apps – Gearjunkies Review part 1
The iPad has been available for a while now and as promised we are gonna try to give you an insight on the use of the iPad in the studio and on stage. As the release of the iPad in the US was much earlier (then Europe) I have gotten a good overview of apps that are available and what is about to be released. This review or maybe better said, this iPad story mainly focuses on the use of the iPad with music/audio apps in an studio/stage environment. The apps that will be discussed are just a selection of the large amount of apps available at the moment. And allthough the iPad is only just released there is already so much to discuss that there will be several parts to this story.