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Focusrite unveils the new ISA428 MkII pre amp
New to Focusrite’s renowned ISA range of pro audio hardware is the ISA428 MkII, a premium four-channel mic preamp and A-D converter. The ISA428 MkII will supersede the existing ISA428 and will be available at a much more affordable price.
Apple Unveils New Mac Pro with 12 Cores
Apple today unveiled a new Mac Pro line with up to 12 processing cores and up to 50 percent greater performance than the previous generation. Featuring the latest quad-core and 6-core Intel Xeon processors, all-new ATI graphics and the option for up to four 512GB solid state drives (SSD), the new Mac Pro continues to deliver amazing performance and expandability for the most demanding consumers and professionals.
MOTU ships DP Control App for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
MOTU has released DP Control™, a free app now available from the Apple app store that allows Digital Performer users to control DP over a WiFi network using their iPhone, iPad or third-generation iPod Touch.
OP-X Controller Ready for Take Off
The first time we got to know Mario Jurisch was when he made this incredible cool impOSCar 2 controller. His next project became the OP-X controller which he just finished. Again from scratch and completely original he created this controller for the virtual Oberheim clone which is produced by SonicProjects from Switzerland.
A&H launches first iPhone app for iLive
Allen & Heath has launched iLive Tweak, its first iPhone app, to provide real time mobile control of the iLive digital mixing range. The release adds yet another option to iLive’s array of remote control possibilities, which includes laptops and touch tablets running iLive Editor control software, and the PL Series of controllers.
Symphony I/O new USB audio interface from Apogee
Apogee Electronics Corporation introduces Symphony I/O, the most advanced multi-channel professional audio interface available with next-generation sound quality, Logic and Pro Tools compatibility and total I/O flexibility. Perfecting the collaboration between Apogee audio hardware and the Mac, Symphony I/O is the culmination of 25 years of award-winning design experience featuring a unique modular based system which can function in StandAlone Mode or connect directly to a Mac via any Mac-based audio workstation. With Symphony I/O, the new Symphony System sets an unprecedented standard with ground-breaking digital audio conversion technology, new Maestro 2 software, multiple I/O options and ultra low latency performance.
New additions to the Moogfest line-up
MoogFest 2010, a three-day festival celebrating the innovative vision of sonic pioneer, Robert Moog, to be held in Asheville, NC, during Halloween weekend, October 29-31, is already dealing some tricks and treats. The announcement of the entire line-up and schedule has now been postponed to August 10th, with tickets now going on sale three days later, Friday the 13th! But festival producers AC Entertainment have decided to dole out a treat as well by announcing that Big Boi, Jonsi, and Caribou, are among the many acts joining Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation, and MGMT on the bill for the weekend festival.
Elysia launches xpressor 500
The xpressor 500 is elysia’s new stereo compressor available in API’s 500 series format. Its discrete audio path running in constant class-A mode has been designed to provide superior audio quality, combining a clear and open sound with a good lot of punch.
PSP Audioware releases PSP 85
PSP Audioware are pleased to announce a release of the new delay plug-in: PSP 85 successor of the PSP 84 which became the favorite delay plug-in for some of you. PSP 85 is the product of our eternal fascination with the endless possibilities offered by variable sample rate delay lines.
AirTurn iPad Bluetooth page turner foot switch for iPad
AirTurn is introducing a first look at its prototype Bluetooth BT-105 page turner footswitch for the iPad and other Bluetooth-equipped computers. While the iPad is a terrific tool for reading digital sheet music, its functionality is actually hampered by the need to touch or swipe the screen to turn pages.
iPad meets NI Traktor
In the next few weeks we from Gearjunkies will review several apps for the Ipad. There are a lot cool MIDI, studio, instrument and DJ apps around. This just arrived at Gearjunkies TechLab: Tonetable.
Apogee announces the Symphony I/O USB audio interface
Apogee is very excited to give you a sneak preview of their amazing new product. Symphony I/O is the culmination of 25 years of Apogee design excellence and is the best sounding most advanced multi-channel audio interface Apogee has ever made.
D16 Group releases Plastic Licks drum sounds collection
All the sounds in this collection have been designed completely from scratch with the goal of creating something truly unique in the world of electronic drums. Not a single preexisting sample has been used during the creation of these sounds: they’re all completely original, built from the ground up—a full spectrum of carefully designed drum sounds.
Get it now and you’ll see how rich and evocative synthetic drums truly can be when done right! Within this library you’ll find surgically precise sounds that will cut through your mix like a hot knife through butter. You’ll find short, aggressive percussion sounds and longer, metallic stabs; expressive and clean kicks, sometimes grimed with unusual hums. From entirely and purposefully synthetic timbres to almost acoustic-sounding drums, you’ll find it all here! No matter if you’re working on minimal, experimental, club, or even pop music, in Plasticlicks you’ll be sure to find exactly what you’re looking for!
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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.
Apple iPad finally at the Gearjunkies TechLab
Okay here we go! the Apple iPad has landed in the Netherlands. There is a lot of buzz going on about the iPad and there are a lot DJ, MIDI and music applications. In the next few weeks we will go try some of the most populair apps for the iPad,… Gearjunkies style.