Akai MPK88 now shipping
The MPK88 performance keyboard controller is now shipping to retailers. The MPK88 features a fully weighted, hammer-action keyboard with assignable keyboard split and after-touch.
Posts Tagged 'Studio/Pro audio'
TC-Helicon introduces VoiceTone Harmony-G XT
TC-Helicon is renowned for delivering the best tools for enhancing vocal performances and VoiceTone Harmony-G XT is no exception. With improved harmony technology and the reverb taken from its big brother, VoiceLive 2, Harmony-G XT improves vocal tone and provides pro effects and vocal harmony controlled by naturally playing guitar.
Open Labs introduces Soundslate
Introducing Open Labs’ SoundSlate, the ultimate virtual instrument player and hardware DAW for your keyboard workstation or MIDI controller, contained in a sexy 1U rackmountable case. SoundSlate redefines music production and performance by incorporating Open Labs’ music operating environment including the critically acclaimed virtual instrument host Riff, 8000+ of sounds and effects, a robust audio i/o, and a powerful computer core running Windows XP into a 1U-ultra compact case that packs a punch.
Lexicon launches Omega Studio Bundle
Lexicon has launched the Omega® Studio Desktop Recording Bundle. The Omega Studio Bundle is a completely integrated computer recording package that combines Lexicon’s Omega Studio USB recording interface with Steinberg® Cubase® LE 4 multi-track audio and MIDI recording software, the Lexicon Pantheon™ VST reverb plug-in, and an AKG® D 88 S® lead vocal microphone and mic cable. It contains all the necessary hardware and software components to transform a PC or Mac® into a professional 24-bit recording studio and allows the user to start recording immediately.
Steinberg CI2 Driver Patch and Extension Now Available
Steinberg has been receiving reports of individual CI2 users encountering random noise bursts during playback/recording. This issue which occurred when applying certain software settings was examined and has now been fixed. The driver patch plus extension is available in the support section of the Steinberg site.
SPL releases the Vitalizer Analog Code Plug-in
German manufacturer SPL enhances its Analog Code plug-in series with its Vitalizer sound optimizing processor. The plug-in is based upon the Vitalizer MK2-T and will be released as VST, AU, RTAS and TDM plug-in for MAC and PC.
FabFilter Software Instruments announce Pro-Q
FabFilter’s software instruments and effects have won the company many awards and fans across the globe thanks to their simple philosophy – to develop plug-ins that sound every bit as good as they look. The Pro-Q precision EQ is no exception, combining a clean and accurate sound and a never-before-seen feature set that has none of the sacrifices you normally have to make when choosing an EQ. And with all of this power crammed behind a great looking interface, Pro-Q could easily become your ‘go to’ plug-in for every EQ application – be it musical, surgical or creative.
Want To Be A Professional Sample Producer?
Together Zenhiser & Soundcloud are making this happen for three lucky music producers. All you need to do is submit your uniquely created samples to this Soundcloud group Want To Be A Professional Sample Producer.
Moog Introduces Multi-Pedal OS 2.0
There’s good news for all you control freaks out there. Moog’s mighty Multi-Pedal has received a major software upgrade. OS 2.0 adds a host of innovations that reinforce the Multi-Pedal’s position as the premier Analog, MIDI and USB Control Hub.
MOTU announces UltraLite MK3 Hybrid FireWire/USB2 audio interface
MOTU has announced the UltraLite MK3 Hybrid, the world’s first hybrid FireWire/USB2 audio interface for Mac and Windows.
Limited edition of the Akai MPC: the MPC2500SE
New Akai “Special Edition” MPC2500 released at the recent Music Fair in Japan (very similar to the MPC2500LE “Limited Edition” produced last year by Akai for Guitar Centre in the US, which was a limited run of 500 units), though the display is now blue (rather than green) and the gold, edition badge showing “XXX of 500” is replaced with a silver one which reads “MPC2500 Special Edition”. Other features include the DVD drive option included as standard as is the full 128MB of RAM.
MUTEC ships from now on the new MC-7
MUTEC from Germany, manufacturer of professional digital audio and video equipment, now ships the new MC-7, a Word Clock distribution amplifier and audio clock converter.
KRK Ergo and VXT8 – Gearjunkies Review Part One
On the internet on forums a lot of people are looking for information on monitors. A lot of people don’t know what to look for and how to listen when it comes to monitors. Before I will review I’d like to explain what I think is important to look for.
KRK Ergo and VXT8 – Gearjunkies Review Part Two
This is our second part of our review on the KRK Ergo and the VXT8 monitors. The first part focused mainly on the ERGO digital room analysis/correction system. Part two focuses on the top model of the VXT Series monitors.