Latest News & Articles
Roland introduces the RH-5 Headphones
Roland’s extensive lineup of headphone products gains a new addition with the RH-5 Headphones. Designed for comfort and quality sound at an affordable price, the RH-5 is a great choice for monitoring electronic musical instruments like digital pianos and digital drums, and they’re also perfect for music lessons, studio recording, and general music listening.
Roland introduces the VR-700
Tired of big, bulky, expensive keyboard rigs? Meet the new V-Combo VR-700, a multi-function keyboard that covers every base onstage. The V-Combo offers powerful real-time performance capabilities and a simple user interface.
With a legendary Virtual Tone Wheel organ and dedicated harmonic bars onboard, plus a first-class array of essential ensemble sounds (grand piano, EP, strings, brass, synth leads, and more), the V-Combo melds an entire rig into one convenient instrument for easy transport and fast setup. Backing-track functionality, built-in rhythms, great effects, and a comfortable waterfall-style keyboard round out the feature set, making this multifaceted keyboard a godsend for gigging musicians.
TC Electronic announces a revamped G-System
The best guitar effects system just got even better – G-System has been updated with a redesigned input circuit and a new software update with more effects, more features and 100 new presets.
Widely recognised as the most complete guitar system in the world, TC Electronic’s G-System is a revolutionary guitar system that offers guitarists the very best in effects, amp switching, floor control. G-System is so flexible that it even allows for full integration of third party stomp boxes. Now TC Electronic has redesigned the analog input circuit of the original G-System providing a totally pure uncoloured signal path.
Roland releases V-Piano Evolution Update
Roland’s groundbreaking V-Piano has won acclaim from the world’s finest pianists. With its innovative approach to digital piano synthesis, it truly soars beyond the limits of previous sample-based instruments.
Alesis announce the MultiMix 6 USB
Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics, announces the MultiMix 6 USB, a six-channel USB mixer. Alesis will introduce the MultiMix 6 USB at the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, booth 6400, January 14–17.
The MultiMix 6 USB is a six-channel desktop mixer designed for easy integration into a computer-based recording environment. This compact mixer is perfect for use in recording setups, video editing and production studios as it outputs not only line-level analog audio, but also stereo 16-bit, 44.1 kHz digital audio over USB for low-noise, simple computer connection.
Roland announces the VP-7 Vocal Processor
For keyboardists in need of great background vocals, the new VP-7 vocal processor is ready to sing! Create harmonies instantly, from a single voice to a full-scale choir, with a microphone and a MIDI connection to the keyboard of your choice. It’s simple. Just select a sound type from the front panel, and play.
Cakewalk Announces Free SONAR 8.5.2 Update
Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, today announces a free update for SONAR 8.5 Producer and SONAR 8.5 Studio. Registered SONAR 8.5 Producer, SONAR 8.5 Studio, and V-Studio 700 customers can download the 8.5.2 update for free here.
Rane announces the SIXTY-EIGHT DJ mixer
Introducing the first professional DJ mixer with two USB 2.0 High Speed ports with support for real-time connection of two computers. Two DJs can work in parallel and/or seamlessly transition from one DJ to another.
Ableton and Serato present The Bridge
The Bridge spans the gap between music production and DJing, creating a natural link between Ableton Live and Serato Scratch Live or ITCH. The Bridge provides a powerful fusion of DJ and production tools, opening a world of opportunities for DJing, remixing and live performance.
Check the latest WinterNamm 2010 News on our Twitterfeed
Wanna experience the WinterNamm 2010 Live? Become a follower of the Gearjunkies Twitter and keep up-to-date, 24 hours a day with the latest news!
http://twitter.com/gearjunkies
Avid Introduces Pro Tools Instrument Expansion Pack
Avid today introduced the Digidesign Pro Tools Instrument Expansion Pack™, a collection of five professional virtual instruments that enable musicians and producers to harness the full creative power of Pro Tools®, while writing, composing, and recording music.
Cakewalk Announces New Line of Keyboard Controllers
Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces the launch of the A-PRO Series of USB MIDI Controllers for Mac and PC. The A-300PRO, A-500PRO and A-800PRO are a brand new line of keyboard controllers developed in conjunction with Roland.
Cakewalk Announces FA-66 FireWire Audio Interface
Cakewalk announces the launch of the FA-66 FireWire Audio Interface for Mac and PC. The FA-66 is a compact, portable 6-in/6-out FireWire 400/800 audio interface designed for mobile recording and performance professionals. The unit has two XLR/TRS combo inputs with phantom powered mic preamps, with one offering Hi-Z for recording electric guitar or bass, plus two RCA inputs — all with zero latency direct monitoring. The FA-66 delivers 4×4 simultaneous performance at up to 24-bit/192kHz sound quality, or 6×6 simultaneous performance at up to 24-bit/96 kHz.
Applied Acoustics Systems Native 64-bit VST on Windows
Applied Acoustics Systems announces the upcoming release of “native 64-bit VST plug-ins” for their Professional and Session Series instruments on Windows 7 and Vista.
IK Multimedia Announces AmpliTube 3
IK Multimedia is proud to present AmpliTube 3, a massive upgrade of the leading guitar and bass tone gear-modeling software! AmpliTube 3 raises the industry standard of sound variety, realism and creative power – with over 160 precisely modeled pieces of vintage and modern gear available in one package – it is the ultimate tone gear collection for players, producers and engineers.