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Mackie announces two new headphone amplifiers
The Mackie HM54 is a 1U rackmount headphone amplifier that features balanced left and right TRS main inputs, as well as left and right TRS “direct inputs” on each of the four channels. From the front panel, each user can select either the main stereo mix with its own input level control, or the stereo direct input on each of the four available channels. In addition, each channel offers its own dedicated headphone volume control, and a button that allows musicians to switch between their custom-crafted direct mixes and the main mix at any time. The HM54 offers a total of eight headphone output jacks—four on the front of the unit, and four on the rear, so that cables can be hidden away where possible.
Mackie announces the Onyx 400F, a 10 Channel Preamp
The Mackie Onyx 400F is a 10-channel, 192kHz-capable FireWire audio interface that features the new flagship Mackie Onyx microphone preamps, as well as on-board DSP matrix mixing. And because it’s 192kHz capable, all of the detail and clarity of Mackie’s Onyx mic pre is sure to not be lost in the final recording.
Pro Tools 6.7 software for HD and LE systems announced
Digidesign is pleased to announce Pro Tools 6.7 software, designed specifically for inspired musicians who require world-class tools to support and accelerate the creative process. With Pro Tools 6.7 software, MIDI sequencing capabilities are more comprehensive than ever, while MIDI recording, editing and mixing features are still as easy to work with as audio.
The audio and MIDI feature set in Pro Tools 6.7 has been greatly expanded to deliver tempo-dependent audio placement, tempo-dependent automation, graphic tempo editing, precise control of meter changes, MIDI step input, enhanced support for instrument plug-ins, MIDI Detective, and Beat Detective LE. Pro Tools 6.7 also brings true cross-platform parity for simplified session transfer with major MIDI functionality enhancements to Windows.
Trillium Lane Labs announces TL Aggro and TL AutoPan
Trillium Lane Labs, a leading developer of audio software for professionals in the recording and post-production industries, today announced TL Aggro and TL AutoPan, new effects plug-ins for the Digidesign Pro Tools platform.
GMEDIA updates GForce impOSCar with AU version
GMedia updated the Audio Units version of ImpOSCar, which is now compatible with the latest version of Apple AU Validator and with Logic 7. ImpOscar is the virtual recreation of legendary Oscar synthesiser, released in 1984 and which became a favourite instrument of Ultravox, S-express, Jean Michel Jarre and Underworld.
Mackie’s Spike now shipping
Meet Spike: A complete desktop solution for 24-bit/96kHz audio recording & MIDI production on a Mac or PC.
M-Audio updates audio interfaces for MAC
M-Audio’s engineering department have released improved and updated drivers for the following audio interfaces:
– Delta 1010
– Delta 1010LT
– Delta 410
– Delta 44
– Delta 66
M-Audio recommends that you download the latest driver for your device and operating system in order to assure optimal performance and access to the latest features and improvements.
Boss ships the DR-880 drummachine
Roland is now shipping the DR-880, a rhythm-programming powerhouse that’s loaded with world-class drum, percussion, and bass sounds from Roland’s famous SRX library. It also includes a stunning collection of original waveforms. From rich, sparkling studio drums and deep-dish electronic kits to standard and exotic percussion instruments, the DR-880’s sounds can be played and programmed as is, or customized with powerful tools such as independent compressors and EQs for the kick and snare, and a compressor and selection of COSM amp models for the bass.
Digidesign announces return of the mix-to-HD hardware exchange
Digidesign is pleased to announce the return of the MIX-to-HD Hardware Exchange program. For a limited time, registered owners of
Native Instruments releases several product updates
Native Instruments has released updates for:
– B4,
– FM7,
– Guitar Rig and
– Kontakt Player used by Garritans GPO.
Registered users of these Native Instruments products can visit www.nativeinstruments.de/index.php?support_us for more information on new features, bugfixes and downloadable updates.
Steinberg announces Cubase SL3
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH is proud to announce that Cubase SL3, the latest version of Steinberg’s music production software for budget-conscious audio professionals, will ship worldwide from October 25th 2004.
“Cubase SL3 is, technologically, possibly the most advanced software in its price class,” states Claus Menke, Steinberg’s Head of Product Management. “We’ve tailored this Cubase version to the needs of the budget-conscious professional, and it offers a unique level of advanced functionality in its price class,” he continues.
Focusrite fuelled Novation
Only three months have passed since Focusrite’s acquisition of Novation, yet so many improvements to Novation have already been made; Fantastic news for the thousands of Novation customers, present and future, worldwide. Not only have unit prices been reduced across the board, including the latest addition to the family, the fabulous X-Station, but the now expanded Research and Development team are also busy working on updates, software giveaways and new product development.
NI reissues Reaktor Electronic Instruments 1
Following the recent launch of Electronic Instruments 2, NATIVE INSTRUMENTS is now also offering an enhanced version of the first REAKTOR instrument collection as a convenient download purchase.
The Electronic Instruments 1 collection consists of the drum machine Rhythmaker, the lead synthesizer Titan, the bass synth Grobian, the pad synth Atmotion, the envelope controlled multieffects unit EnFX, the dub delay Longflow and the filter bank Anima. The reissued version is now optimized for Reaktor 4 and Reaktor Session, and contains various enhancements to the instruments.
Moog now shipping the Etherwave pro
Moog Music announces the Etherwave Pro, a fully professional
theremin with unexcelled tone and response. Its features and portability
make it ideal for both stage and studio use. It is the latest development
in Moog Music¹s fifty-year history of building high quality Theremins. Bob
Moog calls it his best sounding theremin ever. ³The Etherwave Pro will set
a new standard for design and workmanship for electronic instruments.²
TC Electronic ships unlimited license for Virus | PowerCore
TC Electronic has released the Virus|PowerCore Unlimited License from Access Music, bringing a new level of synthesis to the PowerCore platform.
Available as an upgrade for the Virus|PowerCore Base License, the new license allows the instrument to be instanced on all of the PowerCore DSPs simultaneously. The Virus|PowerCore Unlimited License is available at dealers now and is also downloadable from www.tcelectronic.com at $249 MSRP.