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Teenage Engineering OP-1 Display Test

Yesterday we introduced you to the OP-1. A combination between a controller and a synth, at this moment in full development by Teenage Engineering. The video below shows the display development test. According to Teenage Engineering themselves: “This is how the display will look like on the OP. It’s got extremely high PPI, the contrast is crazy, and according to myself, the gfx is bananas!” Watching the video we think they aren’t far off.

Introducing the OP-1 Synth and controller

OP-1 stands for Operator 1: The OP-1 is a pocket size controller for your favorite software sequencer. Connect it to your laptop and it lets you control your sequencers transport with the common play, stop, rec, forward and rewind. Use it to control your software synthesizers with the 4 rotary encoders and 16 dedicated quick keys for fast selections.

RME introduces FireFace 400 USB

The Fireface UC (USB Compact) uses the USB 2.0 high-speed bus and has been uncompromisingly optimized for highest performance under Windows and Mac OS. Based on a newly developed RME Hammerfall core the Fireface UC provides revolutionary ultra-low latencies even with multiple channels, removing current restrictions of typical USB audio interfaces by specially developed transfer methods.

TC-Helicon announce VoiceTone Synth

VoiceTone Synth brings together a collection of extreme exotic and contemporary sonic effects, including jagged HardTuneTM effects, classic Vocoder effects, a voice-controlled synthesizer and vocal distortion and megaphone effects. Now vocalists or anyone looking to add a modern edge to their live performances and studio productions can dial-in these effects instantly with the press of a footswitch.

Clavia releases Nord Electro 3 OS version 2.02

The Nord Electro 3 OS has been updated to version 2.02. This update contains a few bug fixes – the “what-happened-to-my-tonewheel-leakage?” and the “Farfisa clipping/good for fireworks” bugs have now been eradicated. A more significant result of the update is the compatibility with the new Nord Sound Manager application and its feature set.

Thermionic Culture Vulture Anniversary Limited Edition

To celebrate Thermionic Cultures 11th anniversary,  Thermionic Culture have announced the Culture Vulture Anniversary Limited Edition. The Anniversay model will be based on the companies current standard Culture Vulture but it has far more radical possibilities, in particular for guitar and bass applications.  The production will be limited to 80 units and will have the front panel finished in Thermionic red instead of black.

Voxengo updates FREE audio plug-ins

A set of free Voxengo professional audio plug-ins were updated. These plug-ins can be loaded into any audio host application that conforms to the VST or AudioUnit plug-in specification. Plug-ins are compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit) and Mac OS X 10.4.11 and above (Intel and PowerPC) computers (2 GHz dual-core or faster processor with at least 1 GB of system RAM recommended).

McDSP Introduces Live Pack Plugins

McDSP introduces Live Pack, a collection of highly acclaimed plug-ins for mixing live performances. Features like ultra low latency, superior sonic flexibility and seamless integration with the Digidesign VENUE live sound system make Live Pack a “must-have” for any FOH or monitoring engineer.

TC Electronic announce BMC-2 control

TC Electronic will be launching BMC-2 at the 2009 Frankfurt Musikmesse, a dedicated Digital-to-Analog Converter and high quality Monitor Control that is suited for use with digital and analog speakers. Predictable speaker and headphone control is an important part of the production process, and with BMC-2 such luxury is always available – regardless of the state of the computer.