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Novation announces SL Mk II controllers
Novation maintain their position as the number one name in MIDI control with the launch of the SL Mk II. The original ReMOTE SL built its reputation on high quality hardware and pioneering control software. The SL Mk II has some striking additions that set it apart from any other controller on the market, every feature is designed to make mapping and controlling software quick and effortless.
Wacom shows the Nextbeat DJ Controller
Wacom showed us their new venture into the DJ market with their controller Nextbeat. They told us the retail price for this controller would be between 1500 and 2000 euro. Wow!
Stanton introduces the SCS.3m
Stanton DJ, an industry leader in the design and manufacturer of professional audio products for DJs, announces the official release of the SCS.3m, the next installment in their award-winning, SC System 3 series controllers.
Euphonix unveils MC Transport for Artist Series
Euphonix has announced MC Transport, the latest addition to its award-winning line of Artist Series media controllers. MC Transport brings the unparalleled speed, resolution and software integration of Euphonix high-end controllers to the personal studio.
Manikin Electronics announces Memotron Rack
Manikin Electronics is the manufacturer of the Memotron. A digital remake of one of the most unusual and fascinating electronic music instruments, the mellotron instrument. In Frankfurt they were showing a prototype of the Memotron Rack. Preliminary price would be 1249 Euro.
Openlabs introduces the NeKo EX5
Another addition to the OpenLabs product range is this NeKo EX5. The NeKo EX5 is based on the superior quality and established reputation of our award-winning L-series.
Teenage Engineering OP-1
Another rumour that showed to be untrue. Teenage Engineering OP-1 is not a April First hoax. Yesterday we read that some thought it was a hoax, but again the pictures shows us it is for real. However, the OP-1 is still in development and will not be released for this year.
New Advanced SL 3 Interface Introduced for Serato Scratch Live
Rane is proud to introduce a new audio interface for Serato Scratch Live. The new Rane SL 3 is being unveiled at the Musikmesse show in Frankfurt this week and is sure to turn heads in the music world once again.
Antares announces Direct Mind Access Technology
Antares Audio Technologies has today announced their intent to start thinking about the possible development of their revolutionary new Direct Mind Access (DMA™) musical composition technology. Designed to free would-be composers, songwriters, musicians, and drummers from the tedious study and practice that have traditionally been required for the development of musical skill, DMA technology will allow anyone (see NOTE below) to transfer the music (or voices) they hear in their head directly to any DMA-compliant DAW.
SSL introduces the Xlogic X-desk
Last week a picture of the SSL X-Desk appeared on the internet. Some said this could possibly be a April First hoax, as this would be a new price range for SSL to act in. But, NO, it is real and the X-Desk will be part of the XLogic SuperAnalogue Range.
Openlabs introduces new workstation without keys
One of the first new products that caught our eyes at this years MusikMesse was the DBeat from Openlabs. A workstation without keys this time. Like the other workstations a large display shows the info you need but the DBeat has 16 (17) pads instead of a keyboard. More details and information have to released, but we thought we would show it already, live and direct from the floors of the Messe.
Reloop shows the RMP-3 cd player
Across the media formats’ jungle: The Reloop RMP-3 is Reloop’s first true crossmedia player. Whether CD, MP3, memory stick or hard disk drive – it does not matter where the sound is coming from or how it is coded, the RMP-3 submits it to the DJ’s control.
Steinberg presents The Grand 3
Steinberg is proud to present a major update to its renowned The Grand virtual piano. The Grand 3 offers the sound of five legendary pianos including Yamaha C7, Steinway Model D and Bösendorfer 290 Imperial grands, as well as the Nordiska Upright and the famed Yamaha CP80 electric piano. Each piano has been recorded in first-class quality using two microphone positions, with a stand-alone mode, equalization tools, tuning editor as well as a range of technologies to enhance computer resource efficiency. The Grand 3 supports VST3, VST2, AU and ReWire and will be available Q3 2009 for Mac OS X, Windows XP and both Windows Vista 32- and 64-bit versions.
Rob Papen introduces SubBoomBass
Rob introduces his new VSTi SubBoomBass at this years MusikMesse. SubBoomBass is filled with excessive amounts of low end ammunition to detonate your tracks! With presets designed by the legendary Rob Papen and other guest artists, this dedicated bass synth will supply you with huge cone-rattling sounds that will devastate any music track.
Steinberg launches three new Sequel Content Sets
Steinberg is pleased to announce three new Content Sets for Sequel 2 and all Cubase versions from 4.5. Available exclusively as a download product in Steinberg’s Online Store at shop.steinberg.net from Q2 2009, the new Chillout, Reggae and Orchestra Content Sets add hundreds of new first-class loops, and take the total number of Sequel Content Sets to ten.