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Steinberg ships Nuendo SyncStation synchronizer solution
Steinberg is pleased to announce shipping of a benchmark-setting new hardware sync solution in almost any production situation: Nuendo SyncStation. A solidly-built 19” rack mount unit houses the latest sync technology designed by industry legend Colin Broad to lock with complete reliability to video tape recorders, analog tape machines, other DAWs, house sync generators to name but a few.
Designed for but not restricted to operation with Steinberg’s Nuendo Advanced Audio Production System, Nuendo SyncStation supports an exhaustive list of standards and protocols, including MTC, LTC and MMC as well as VITC and Sony 9-pin via RS422, WordClock, HD/Tri-level sync, Black Burst and Varispeed operation over a huge array of Pull-up/Pull-down settings. Nuendo Sync Station also supports the sample-accurate VST System Link protocol over digital connections such as AES/EBU and S/PDIF. Uniquely, Nuendo SyncStation can offer extremely accurate sync using traditionally less accurate standards like MTC by referencing with sample-accuracy to each video frame.
PreSonus Studio One 1.1 Adds A Wealth of Features
PreSonus announced version 1.1 of its Studio One DAW software, which adds multiple features and enhancements. You can now draw automation waveforms, and automation points can be locked to selected events, so automation moves with the related events. A transform function lets you scale, stretch, and otherwise modify automation envelopes. An Undo history enables viewing and undoing all edits done since the file was opened, even if you have saved since then. A pitch-name editor is available in the drum layout, and you can save and load names from a pitch-name list.
SoundCloud hooks up with PreSonus and Audiofile Engineering
SoundCloud, the online music service, today launches the first in a series of product integrations with professional music software makers which will enable producers to upload their tracks to the web direct from their favourite audio applications. The first partnerships, announced today at NAMM, are with Studio One from PreSonus and Audiofile Engineering‘s Wave Editor, with Ableton Live to follow.
ARTURIA announces ANALOG EXPERIENCE SERIES
ARTURIA announces a series of three hybrid synthesizers: Analog Experience THE PLAYER, Analog Experience THE FACTORY and Analog Experience THE LABORATORY.
E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 now shipping with Acoustica Mixcraft LE 4
E-MU Systems announced today that Mixcraft LE 4 Virtual Recording Studio software for Windows XP or Vista is now being bundled with their 0202 USB 2.0, 24-bit, stereo audio interface. Acoustica Mixcraft LE 4 is an easy-to-use software package that transforms your computer into an entire music production facility.
E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 and Tracker Pre USB 2.0 now shipping with Updated Software Bundle
E-MU Systems has announced that the legendary software bundles for the 0404 USB 2.0 and Tracker Pre 2.0 audio interface products have now been updated and improved. The new Production Tools Software Bundle, or PTSB5, contains current software versions from each third party company, which are compatible with Mac OS X, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP and XP x64.
IK Multimedia Presents StealthBoard
IK Multimedia is proud to introduce StealthBoard, the first USB-MIDI floor controller for guitar and bass players that gives you full control over your entire rig. You may now control your software and/or hardware-based tone and effects units, plus channel switching, all from just one unit on the floor.
Tenori-on Orange at NAMM2010
The new Tenori-on Orange will be on display at the 2010 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. at Yamaha’s main booth in the Marriott hotel, located directly across from the main convention center. If you are attending the show please stop by and check it out.
Denon DJ unveils DN-X1600 Digital DJ Mixer
Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, unveils its DN-X1600 Digital DJ Mixer, offering superb sound quality, durability, reliability, operability and visibility. Based on the same core engine as Denon DJ’s flagship DN-X1700, the DN-X1600 is an extremely affordable and versatile four-channel digital mixer with a variety of features perfect for all DJs and electronic musicians, from professional club and touring DJs, to party DJs and bedroom mix artists. Denon’s engineers have provided every capability professional DJs will require: working with vinyl, CD, digital files, DJ software applications via laptops and USB storage devices. In addition to its stellar digital mixing capabilities, the DN-X1600 provides an exclusive MIDI control UI area for functionality and ease-of-use for the rapidly growing PC DJ market.
New Stuff from NUMARK at the NAMM
At this years NAMM Numark has taken the opportunity to introduce exciting new products. Numark will be introducing the NDX800 Professional Tabletop player/controller, the X7 Premium 4 channel digital club mixer, the V7 Motorised controller, the PHX USB professional DJ headphones and the MIXDECK UNIVERSAL DJ system.
New Denon DN-HC1000S Serato Scratch LIVE Sub-Controller
Joining the new Denon DJ product line up is the DN-HC1000S USB MIDI sub-controller and universal interface for Serato® Scratch LIVE(TM). Ditching keyboard and mouse for an dedicated Scratch LIVE performance control surface, DJs can now use the most popular DJ software programme for digital file libraries to perform exactly as they would with turntables or CDJ decks.
Alesis announces Q49 USB/MIDI keyboard controller
Alesis announces the Q49 USB/MIDI keyboard controller. The Q49 is a 49-note keyboard controller that works with virtually all music software and MIDI hardware devices. The compact controller features USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for easy connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware.
Akai iPK25 AND SynthStation Studio for iPhone/iPod Touch
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the iPK25 keyboard controller and the SynthStation Studio music production app, both for iPhone and iPod Touch. Akai Pro will unveil the iPK25 and SynthStation Studio at the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, booth 6400, January 14–17.
Akai announces MPD26 USB/MIDI Pad Controller
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the MPD26 USB/MIDI Pad Controller. Akai Pro will introduce the MPD26 at the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, booth 6400, January 14–17.
The Moog Guitar adds MIDI
The Moog Guitar has opened musicians minds, ears and fingers to a new universe of guitar expression, creating an incredibly intimate experience that connects players directly to the strings of the guitar.