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Stanton DJ Launches New Digital Control System
Stanton DJ announces the launch of the SC System, the companys new set of digital controllers for the professional DJ. The Stanton SC System is comprised of the SCS.1d deck and the SCS.1m mixer both advanced control surfaces that give the digital DJ an entirely new level of performance ability and functionality, while preserving the comfortable feel and familiar layout of more traditional equipment.
New Spectrasonics Flagship is called OMNISPHERE
After many years of development, Spectrasonics previewed their brand new flagship virtual instrument Omnisphere at the Winter NAMM show. The revolutionary ‘Power Synth’ breaks completely new sonic ground by combining a wide variety of hybrid realtime synthesis techniques, an epic library of remarkable ‘Psychoacoustic’ sounds, and many innovative features that have never been seen before in any hardware or software synthesizer.
OpenLabs Timbaland Special Edition NeKo
Open Labs, the leading designer and developer of computer based music production solutions, introduced a companion to the popular Timbaland Special Edition MiKo today. The new Timbaland Special Edition NeKo, an all-in-one production studio powered by Windows XP, is capable of running virtually any Windows XP compatible software including a variety of DAW software, virtual instruments (VSTi), virtual effects (VST) and other music applications.
Roland announces ARX expansion boards for Fantom-G series
Roland is proud to announce the new ARX-01 and ARX-02 expansion boards for the new Fantom-G series. Fantom-G is the first instrument equipped with Roland’s revolutionary ARX expansion-board slots. Each ARX board is a synth in itself, powered by Roland’s proprietary SuperNATURAL sound technology for organic, emotional expression.
Pioneer introduces MEP-7000 Multi Entertainment Player
Pioneer announced recently its new multi-entertainment player and controller, primarily for the mobile DJ and bar market, the MEP-7000.
URS announces URS Saturation plug-in for Mac OSX Au and VST
The URS Saturation plug-in digitally recreates four different and distinct pre amplifiers each featuring: a different type of input stage saturation, even and odd ordered harmonics and soft clipping.
Solid State Logic launches Duende MINI
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, is proud to announce that the quality, precision and DSP driven power of SSL plug-ins is now available in a cool new compact, portable desktop box: Duende Mini.
PreSonus introduces 3 brand new products at NAMM
PreSonus Audio Electronics is proud to announce that they will be featuring 3 brand new products at the 2008 NAMM show, including the DigiMAX D8, AudioBox USB, and the FireStudio Tube.
Euphonix announces MC Control and MC Mix
Euphonix has announced the MC Control and MC Mix professional control surfaces for its new Artist Series line of products that boasts revolutionary ergonomic, slimline designs and brings the unparalleled speed, resolution and DAW integration of Euphonixs highend professional consoles to the personal studio.
Novation updates Audiomap to 2.0
Following the monumental success of Novations revolutionary Automap Universal, a protocol exclusive to Novation controllers, providing automatic and intelligent control of your music software, NAMM 2008 sees the arrival of the eagerly awaited Automap Universal 2.0.
Novation announces the Nocturn controller
NAMM 2008 plays host to the worldwide launch of Nocturn, the latest controller from Novation, innovators in music software control. Novations most affordable hardware controller to date, Nocturn promises to unleash the full potential of all your favourite instrument and effect plug-ins.
Focusrite announces ISA One mic preamp
NAMM 2008 sees the unveiling of Focusrites new ISA One microphone pre-amplifier. ISA One delivers Focusrites prestigious ISA transformer-based pre amp in a rugged and portable chassis, at a ground-breaking price.
Steinberg announces Cubase Essential 4
Steinberg is pleased to announce a new Personal Music Production System: Cubase Essential 4. Tailored to musicians, home studios and anyone on a tight budget, Cubase Essential 4 is a streamlined version of Steinberg’s award-winning Cubase 4.
Sonnox announces Oxford SuprEsser plug-in
Sonnox is excited to announce the launch of its first new plug-in since the Company became independent in April 2007. The Oxford SuprEsser joins the existing range of highly regarded audio processing plug-ins in the Sonnox line-up.
Steinberg releases VST3 SDK
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH is proud to announce the release of the Software Development Kit (SDK) for VST3, the latest generation of its VST platform. VST3 offers new capabilities to developers of host applications, audio plug-ins and virtual instruments.