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Solid State Logic announces the XLogic X-Rack
The X-Rack is a new modular rack system that incorporates a unique Total Recall capability and it is launched with a mono SuperAnalogue dynamics unit as its first module. This combination make it ideal as a stand alone dynamics processing solution for studio or live applications, or working with the flexible inserts of an AWS 900 to provide a complete SSL channel processing solution for the console.
Reason 3.0 updated to version 3.0.4.
Propellerheads are happy to announce that Reason 3.0.4 is now available for download. This is a maintenance update for Reason 3.0 users that resolves a few minor issues.
Speck releases new line mixer – X.Sum
Speck Electronics, a manufacturer of quality professional audio products, today announced it is shipping the X.Sum. The X.Sum is a 1U analog line mixer that will mix 32 signals with unmatched signal routing, generous amounts of headroom, and a neutral signal path. The X.Sum can be used for external DAW summing, line inputs for external mic preamps, or as a submixer for synths and samplers.
Denon DJ introduces new DN-HP1000
Denon DJ is introducing the new DN-HP1000 High Performance Professional DJ Headphones. Designed to provide DJs with the ultimate monitoring tool, the DN-HP1000 headphones utilise a dynamic, closed-back design for superior isolation. Additionally, these new headphones employ one of the largest speaker drivers (53 mm) in their class for outstanding audio quality at high volume levels, and feature rich bass with an extended high-end frequency response (5-33,000 Hz).
Gemini introduces the iKEY portable USB recorder
Gemini introduces the iKEY Portable USB Recorder, a revolutionary new
product that will change the way you transfer live music to your hard drive forever. The first of its kind anywhere in the world, this incredible new product is capable of capturing an audio signal, converting it to MP3 or WAV format, and writing it directly to a USB compatible storage device – all in real-time!
Denon announces two new DJ mixers, the DN-X500 and the DN-X900
Denon DJ, renowned provider of top-quality equipment for DJs and clubs, is launching two new DJ mixer models. Previewed at next months PLASA Show in London, the two new offerings, the DN-X500 Matrix Mixer and DN-X900 Digital/Analogue Matrix Mixer, are designed to provide the best possible combination of audio quality and features for DJs in both the analogue and digital domains.
Blue now shipping
Following the huge success of ‘Albino’, Rob Papen has teamed up with music software developer Jon Ayres to bring you his latest cross-fusion virtual synthesizer ‘BLUE’.
This fresh new synth delivers FM Synthesis, Phase Distortion Synthesis, Wave Shaping Synthesis and Subtractive Synthesis is one creative combination!
Stanton provides complete solutions with four new DJ packs
Combining their award-winning turntable, CD player, and mixer technologies, Stanton has introduced four new packages that each provides comprehensive solutions for DJs. The DJLab.1, DJLab.2, DJLab.3 and DIGIPAK PRO include everything DJs need for performances.
Bob Moog – An inspiration to many
As we reported yesterday mr. Moog died at the age of 71 this weekend. His death moved the (electronic) music community very much. To express our respect for Bob Moog and his work a few more words.
Digidesign Acquires Wizoo
Digidesign today announced the acquisition of Wizoo Sound Design headquartered in Bremen, Germany. Wizoo is a pioneering developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and real-time effects. Popular Wizoo-branded products on the market today include Darbuka, Latigo, and WizooVerb. Wizoo also provides the essential components of many other influential virtual instrument products throughout the industry with their broad array of synthesis and sampling Engineware Technologies and high quality sound libraries.
Luxonix updates Ravity Series and opens new user forum
Luxonix has updated their Ravity series with minor bugfixes. Among them were bugs that made the Ravity series crash on some Mac dual CPU systems.
SE releases VPN version for Source Connect
Source Elements has announced the release of Source-Connect VPN, an upgrade to Source-Connect, the recently released Pro Tools networking plug-in. Source-Connect VPN leverages the full potential of your existing network, bringing secure streaming audio directly from one Pro Tools system to another utilizing your leased and privately owned lines. As a complement to Source Connect, the VPN upgrade provides an additional layer of network control. Together, they allow direct to timeline recording with real time, broadcast quality audio using only T1, Cable, or DSL Internet connections, from anywhere in the world.
Rob Papen starts new partnership with ConcreteFX
RPCX stands for ROB PAPEN CONCRETEFX. This is a new partnership which is developing for you new Virtual ROB PAPEN Synthesizers. RPCX is formed by sound designer Rob Papen and music software developer Jon Ayres. For porting into the Mac platform RPCX is using the outstanding software skills of Adrian Pflugshaupt.
Elemental Audio releases Inspector XL
Elemental Audio Systems released The big brother you need – the InspectorXL analysis plug-in suite. InspectorXL (a.k.a. IXL) is a new approach to analysis and was designed to address the most common analysis tasks with professionalism, style, and finesse.
Miroslav Philharmonik is now shipping
IK Multimedia announced that Miroslav Philharmonik is now shipping. The wait is over for composers, arrangers, producers and every musician looking for the ultimate orchestral sound source with the beautiful sound of a timeless classic.