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SM Pro Audio releases Nano Patch Plus

Welcome Nano Patch+! The new Nano Patch+ is the perfect symbiosis of bestseller Nano Patch and iNano. You also could say the Nano Patch+ is the Nano Patch with the mini jack I/O of the iNano and it’s silver colour. Something else? Well yes, it has the same price as the Nano Patch. Nothing more and nothing less. It’s that simple.

Ohmforce announces new Pricing and Disclaimer

As you might know, one of Ohm Force’s most important goals has always been to deliver top quality audio plug-ins at attractive prices. That’s what they’ve been doing since the very first beginning nine years ago. Nevertheless, despite their internal Ohm values one external and global factor came to change these proportions. Last year’s financial collapse has been like a worldwide earthquake and, in addition of all its global consequences, at the Ohm Force headquarter it made them think a lot about how they’ve been managing their own activity as plug-in makers. And which directions they’d want to take from now. This message does not aim to perform any in-depth analysis of capitalism’s current situation: as a music software company they’d just want to tell you what have been their thoughts. And specially the actions coming from them.

Phoenix Audio anounces the DRS-8 Mic Pre-Amp

Phoenix Audio is pleased to announce the release of its 8 channel mic pre amp , the DRS-8. The DRS-8 is an 8 channel solid state class A discrete mic pre amp, each channel has its own dedicated level control, -30db pad, phantom power, phase reverse, high pass filter and mute buttons. The unit has an 8 channel monitoring output facility so all 8 channels can be sent directly to a monitor controller or a patchbay as well as having individual channel outputs. 

Focal Professional launches CMS SUB

The CMS SUB is an active subwoofer designed to extend the frequency response of the CMS studio monitors. Its very high efficiency and dynamic capabilities guarantee a perfect integration with the CMS50 & 65 monitors. The CMS SUB offers tight and controlled bass, capable of reproducing every nuance and detail. Its great neutrality and dynamic range make adjusting EQ and compression settings on your tracks an absolute breeze. Thanks to the large front laminar port, the CMS SUB ensures a perfect reproduction regardless of the listening level, and the numerous settings (phase, lo-pass, sound level, …) facilitate its integration into even the smallest recording studios.

New sounds and samples on Sample Friday

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.

AKAI LPK25 and LPD8 now shipping

Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces that the LPD8 laptop pad controller and LPK25 laptop performance keyboard controller are now shipping to retailers. The LPD8 and LPK25 are USB-MIDI controllers for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators. Each model is less than 13 inches across and weighs less than a pound to easily fit into a laptop case, backpack or messenger bag for extreme portability.