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Monstersynths announces analogue fingerboard synthesizer
The Persephone is a fingerboard analogue synthesizer with CV and MIDI in and out. At the first sight, the Persephone reminds of the first electronic fingerboard instruments developed in the 1920s.
Behringer goes Bach
Behringer announced at Messe 2006 the addition of two digital pianos to its Eurogrand series.
Cakewalk announces MacTel support with free Rapture update
Cakewalk today announces the world wide availability of Rapture, the ultimate wavetable synthesizer for igniting the sounds of todays pop, dance, and electronic music. In addition, the company also announces the free Rapture 1.1 update providing Intel enabled Mac support, and usability enhancements. The Rapture 1.1 update will be available Q2, 2006.
Terratec announces the Area 61 keyboard controller
TerraTec Producer announced a unique keyboard at the Frankfurt Musikmesse – AREA 61. AREA 61 is an expandable keyboard system for studio and gigging musicians. It is a genuine musical instrument with freely selectable, integrated sound generators (optionally available DSP soundboards) that may also serve as a central control unit for all software sequencers and virtual instruments in computer-based music studios. So in fact it is not just a midi keyboard controller, but much more.
Live from the messe floor: Moog Phatty pics
We just got them in. Our pictures live from the Messe floor. Interesting, cool, but also touching. See for yourself in the first picture!
FabFilter updates productline
FabFilter has announced that new Universal Binary versions of all its products will be released in the second half of April. From now on, Twin, Volcano, and One will be compatible with Windows (VST) and Mac OS X (AU and VST) on both PowerPC and Intel processors.
Sonicbytes announces Phrazor
Phrazor is a Plugin Chainer/Rack/Sequencer combination. It can do a lot of things for you, no matter in which host it is loaded. Phrazor has 64 Tracks, each providing up to 8 Plugin-Slots. You can see Phrazor as a Rack for all your software Synthesizers. The Basic usage is combining instruments and effects in order to simplify everydays work.
SM Pro Audio announces EP84 Multi-Channel mic preamp
The EP84 is the latest multi-channel microphone preamplifier from SM Pro Audio. Packed with quality features and connectivity options, this sturdy 2RU rack-mountable unit is designed to provide studio users with 8 channels of pristine microphone preamplification. The EP84 is the perfect front end for computer audio systems, stand-alone hard disk recorders, or just about any other analog or digital workstation.
Akai professional announces MPD24 USB/MIDI pad control unit
Designed with the sensibility of a drummer/percussionist, the feature-packed MPD24 offers a vastly superior interface over conventional MIDI keyboard triggering of drum and other sampled sounds.
More new TC Electronic products
Next to the Konnekt audio interfaces TC Electronic today announced the new C300 compressor/limiter/gate/expander, the M350 dual engine rack processor and the PCI version of the PowerCore range, called the PCI Express (PCIe) version.
TC Electronics announces Konnekt audio interface
TC Electronic, the company behind legendary DSP products such as the System 6000 and the Finalizer, is now bringing its legendary DSP to the world of audio interfaces with todays announcement of Konnekt. Konnekt 24D is a 14 in 14 out audio interface that integrates TCs world renowned effects in a state-of-the art design that allows for front panel control of internal mixer parameters.
Cakewalk Announces Free 5.2 Update for SONAR
Cakewalk have announced the free 5.2 update for SONAR 5.The update is for both 32-bit and native x64 versions of SONAR 5 Producer Edition and SONAR 5 Studio Edition and will be available early April 2006 as a free download for registered SONAR 5 users.
PreSonus introduces FaderPort USB/MIDI controller
PreSonus Audio has introduced the revolutionary new FaderPort controller at the MusikMesse in Frankfurt. The FaderPort is a desktop USB/MIDI controller for computer recording to write single-channel and group-channel fader automation along with complete transport control.
Native Instruments announces KONTAKT PLAYER 2
Native Instruments today announced KONTAKT PLAYER 2, the second generation of its popular platform for sample-based software instruments. Integrating the powerful functionality of the award-winning flagship sampler KONTAKT 2, the KONTAKT PLAYER 2 platform opens up new creative possibilities for instrument developers that benefit musicians and producers of all styles and genres.
Native Instruments discloses full details on KORE
Native Instruments today disclosed full details on KORE, the worlds first Universal Sound Platform, and announced that the system will be in stores soon. A new kind of host system for software instruments and effects, KORE has been specifically developed to increase the efficiency, flexibility and ease of working with music software in the studio and on stage.