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TerraTec Producer releases PHASE X 24 FW
TerraTec Producer is poised to unveil PHASE X24 FW, the professional version of PHASE 24 FW. Featuring a range of connection options and sophisticated FireWire technology housed in a stand-alone aluminum chassis, this device is built to convince. Sporting two analog inputs (line, hi-Z or mic in with 48V phantom power), four outputs, digital I/O, MIDI I/O, insert jacks and gain knobs, PHASE X24 FW is the all-round studio interface for discerning users.
PreSonus BlueTube DP Giveaway!
To celebrate the opening of the Kitchen and the Gearjunkies Network, Presonus and Gearjunkies have organized a give-away of the brand new PreSonus BlueTube DP! Check out the Gearjunkies for more information how you can win!
The Gearjunkies Network opens The Kitchen!
As of today, Gearjunkies have opened their discussion forum site: The Kitchen! Using new and innovative technology for future Gearjunkies, the Kitchen is the first of many services that will be available for the real Gearjunkies đ
M-Audio Extends Pro Tools M-Powered Compatibility
M-Audio, a leading provider of creative tools for computer-centric musicians, is proud to announce that DigidesignÂŽ Pro Tools M-Powered⢠software, an exciting new version of the award-winning Digidesign Pro ToolsÂŽ software designed to work with select M-Audio hardware interfaces, has extended compatibility to six additional M-Audio peripherals. Now even more M-Audio hardware enthusiasts have access to the recording industryâs most popular audio/MIDI production software for recording, editing, and mixing music.
Pro Tools M-Powered software now supports M-Audioâs FireWire Solo, FireWire Audiophile, Delta 1010, Delta 1010LT, Delta 44, and Delta 66 in addition to the previously supported FireWire 1814, FireWire 410, Ozonic, Audiophile 2496, and Audiophile 192. The addition of these new products means that M-Audioâs complete FireWire audio interface and Delta PCI card lines are now compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered.
Egosys (ESI) releases MaxioXD system
Egosys (ESI) has started shipping their new MaXIO XD recording system. The basic MaXiO XD system consists of the MaXiO PCI host card and one EX8000, a 2U-rack space unit with the 8 channel analog I/O and multichannel ADAT and digital I/O. The PCI card is equipped with four FireWire-like E.D.I(ESI Digital Interface) ports, each capable of individually supporting one breakout box with E.D.I connection like the EX8000.
TerraTec Producer announces Wave Xtable
TerraTec Producer is set to unveil a soundboard with 500 additional sounds featuring GM and XG modes and professional quality sound. The board is equipped with 16 MB memory affording instant access to sounds – without audible latency and without tasking the computer’s memory. Up to 128 voices may used simultaneously for a variety of applications ranging from elaborate orchestral arrangements to contemporary electronica and rock sounds.
AKAI rumours at the Messe! Update
It isn’t easy! Attending such a big event as the MusikMesse. Talking to hundreds of people, making and maintaining contacts with manufacturers, developers, “mad scientists”, etc. Our two “roving” reporters are doing a good job in collecting the latest news for you. Next to the offical news they heart some rumours on the Messe “through the grapevine”.
First off. We found out that there are some rumours of Alesis buying AKAI! So we think Akai Professional been taken over by Alesis!? This would be some major news. We will definately follow this story.
Gearjunkies Messe 2005 Pictures
Our reporters walked the floors of the Messe for two whole (exhausting) days. They took a lot of pictures for our archives. We can’t show them all, but we give you a selection of them here.
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Gearjunkies Messe 2005 Roundup
It’s time for the Gearjunkies Messe 2005 Roundup! We are back, gave all the gear a place, and ready for our take on what is going on in the Gear industry at this time and day! After some tossing, we came up with, what we thought, was the most cool and innovative new products at the 2005 show.
EMU releases new laptop audio systems
E-MUâs new 1616M and 1616 CardBus Digital Audio Systems are the most powerful and portable laptop audio systems ever created.
The E-MU 1616M and 1616 include a PCMCIA card and compact MicroDock audio/MIDI interface that deliver the same powerful DSP effects, zero-latency monitoring and pristine 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters of E-MUâs best selling PCI Digital Audio Systems.
The E-MU PCMCIA card can be used standalone for its DSP power and studio-quality headphone amp, or plugged into the MicroDock for a total of 16 inputs and 16 outputs plus MIDI I/O, including two custom preamps with Neutrik connectors, 48V phantom power, and analog soft limiting circuit for clip protection.
E-MUâs CardBus Digital Audio Systems ship with ASIO2 and WDM drivers for Windows XP and 2000, as well as the new Production Tools software bundle that includes E-MUâs Proteus X LE, as well as software by Steinberg, Ableton, IK Multimedia, and many more â everything you need to create, record, edit, master and burn your music.
Terratec presents the Phase X 24 FW
TerraTec Producer is poised to unveil at the Frankfurt Musikmesse PHASE X24 FW, the professional version of PHASE 24 FW. Featuring a range of connection options and sophisticated FireWire⢠technology housed in a stand-alone aluminum chassis, this device is built to convince. Sporting two analog inputs (line, hi-Z or mic in with 48V phantom power), four outputs, digital I/O, MIDI I/O, insert jacks and gain knobs, PHASE X24 FW is the all-round studio interface for discerning users.
Edirol announces new USB audio interface
EDIROL, the first company in the world to release a USB 2.0 audio interface with the introduction of UA-1000 â is now proud to announce their latest USB 2.0 product â the UA-101. Building on technology development achieved through a series of successful USB Audio products, the UA-101 represents Edirolâs very latest compact audio solution for PC, providing 10-in / 10-out, 24-bit/96kHz full duplex audio with MIDI I/O in a compact half rack unit. Powerful, low-latency drivers with WDM and ASIO 2.0 support complete the package.
The Edirol UA-101 allows simultaneous recording of 10 channels of audio at 24-bit, 96kHz, or up to 6 channels of audio at 24-bit/192kHz. Two high quality mic pre-amps allow you to record directly into the UA-101 through the XLR/TRS combo jacks. One XLR/TRS combo jack is equipped with a Hi-Z input to easily connect a guitar or bass without the need of a direct box. To ensure that your input signals stay within acceptable levels there is an analogue limiter letting you get the maximum from the inputs yet still record without clipping. A further 6 TRS jacks provide balanced inputs that are switchable between +4 or -10 dBu, allowing matched input from any line level source. Finally there are optical S/PDIF in and out ports for your digitally-equipped audio devices.
TC Electronic announces the PowerCore PCI mkII
With a potent combination of 14 state-of-the-art processing plug-ins and 4 x 150 mHz DSPs, the new blue colored PCI card is the obvious choice for any professional sound engineer with a VST, AU or RTAS* compatible audio system. The plug-in bundle that comes with PCI mkII, contains the same 14 plug-ins as the PowerCore FireWire, and the whole package will be shipping in May 2005 at EUR 1140 retail ex. VAT.
PowerCore PCI mkII is designed for professional audio tasks, and with the included and optional plug-ins it can be optimized for a variety of applications such as mastering, vocal processing and sound design. Included plug-ins are: Classic Verb, Mega Reverb, Chorus?delay, EQSat Custom, Vintage CL, 24/7 C, Voice Strip, PowerCore 01, Tubifex, Master X3, Filtroid, Characterâ˘, Dynamic EQ, and DeNoise.
Steinberg releases ASIO 2.1
Steinberg today announced the release of a new version of its world standard ASIO protocol: ASIO 2.1. The latest version of the Audio Stream Input Output now offers support for the DSD format. The SDK for the new version is now available for download from www.steinberg.net.
Following from an intense technological cooperation with Sony, Steinberg has updated its ASIO protocol to support the Direct Stream Digital standard. ASIO 2.1 allows the transport of DSD format audio between audio applications and hardware that support the standard. âAt Steinberg we are firmly committed to developing open and inclusive audio technologies,â states Claus Menke, Steinbergâs Head of Product Management. âDSD support within ASIO opens up new possibilities for audio application and hardware manufacturers to include DSD in their products.â
DSD forms the technological backbone of SACD, or Super Audio Compact Disc, a high-resolution, surround-capable audio medium. About ASIO, Steinberg’s Low Latency, High Performance Audio Standard.
The Audio Stream Input/Output (ASIO) architecture forms the backbone of Steinbergâs Virtual Studio Technology. ASIO supports variable bit depths and sample rates, multi-channel operation and synchronization. The user gets low latency, high performance, easy set up and stable audio recording within VST. The entire system becomes controllable and offers complete and immediate access to the audio system’s capabilities. Since its introduction, ASIO has become a supported standard by many leading audio hardware manufacturers – for good reason.