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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.
Steinberg announces HALion 3 compatibility with 64-bit Vista
Upcoming HALion 3.5 update delivers native 64-bit Windows Vista support for Steinberg’s award-winning virtual sampler. Steinberg today announced an update to its award-winning HALion 3 virtual sampler VST instrument that adds support for 64-bit editions of Windows Vista. The update to version to 3.5 will be available in Q2 2009 as a download from www.steinberg.net for registered HALion 3 customers.
Jomox announces MBaseII
Jomox will be showing the MBase11 at this year’s MusikMesse in Frankfurt. The MBase11 is the logical follower of the MBase01 and offers even better performance, more versatility and an even phatter sound!
ARTURIA announces two updates for ORIGIN
In order to give customers greater access to the workings of Origin, the new-generation modular synthesizer, ARTURIA announces at Musikmesse two major updates to be released this year. Both of these upgrades will be free.
ARTURIA Minimoog V 2.0 Shipping
Arturia, the company behind such products as the Jupiter-8V and the Origin, announces that Minimoog V 2.0 will be shipping from April 20.
Mu Technologies release Mu Voice 1.3
With the release of Mu Voice 1.3, MIDI support is considerably extended with Program Change and Control Change Events. As a result, MIDI devices like foot switches and expression pedals can be configured to control Mu Voice any way you want.
Jomox announces the MBase 11
The MBase11 can do only one thing, but it does it right: Phat kick drums!
Stanton introduces SCS.3m mixer controller
Stanton announces the official release of the SCS.3m, the next installment in their award-winning, SC System 3 series controllers.
Rupert Neve announces Fidelice Quad Pre
When you combine the pinnacle of analogue design and craftsmanship, with the ease and accuracy of Rupert Neve Designs new remote protocol, a new class of recording equipment is born; Fidelice.
New AKAI products at this years MusikMesse
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, will be showcasing new products at Musikmesse.