MOTU Digital Performer 7 is now shipping
Digital Performer 7 is now shipping with many feature additions and productivity enhancements, including a new suite of modeled guitar effects plug-ins that deliver world-class guitar tones.
Posts Tagged 'Studio/Pro audio'
Steinberg releases eLCC successor to Syncrosoft LCC software
eLicenser Control Center software, an integral part of its eLicenser license management platform. eLCC introduces a new GUI, additional features and an improved workflow, and replaces the former Syncrosoft LCC software. eLCC is the first software component for the eLicenser platform released by Steinberg since its acquisition of the Syncrosoft eLicenser technology in October 2008.
Cakewalk announces Snow Leopard Hardware Drivers for V-Studio 100
Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces immediate availability of new Snow Leopard Mac Operating System (version 10.6) device drivers for the V-Studio 100 portable music production system.
Soundcraft new Si1 digital console expands Si Series range
The very successful Si Series family has been joined by a third member, the even more compact Soundcraft Si1 digital live sound console. In just 9 months, Soundcraft has now launched 3 models in this range, picking up no less than 5 industry awards in that time commending the Si console on its ease of use and simplifying the transition from analogue to digital.
TC-Helicon announce VoiceTone Synth now shipping
TC-Helicon is pleased to announce that its revolutionary VoiceTone Synth is now shipping. VoiceTone Synth is a vocal effects pedal that specialises in recreating the kinds of effects heard on a lot of today’s chart topping tracks and it’s the first time that such a cutting edge collection of vocal effects has been made available in a pedal. The collection includes extreme, exotic and contemporary sounds like jagged HardTuneTM effects, classic vocoder effects, a voice-controlled synthesizer and vocal distortion and megaphone effects. Now vocalists or anyone looking to add a modern edge to their live performances and studio productions can dial-in these effects instantly with the press of a footswitch.
Genelec 8260A introduced
Genelec, the world’s longstanding pioneer in active monitoring, introduces the 8260A Three-Way DSP System. The 8260A breaks new ground in electro-acoustic design, as mechanical, acoustical and signal-processing designs are linked closely together. The 8260A features major advances in audio driver technology, integrated with a sophisticated enclosure design, and Genelec’s proprietary Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC™) Mid/High driver technology takes a big step in perfecting audio quality in professional active studio monitors.
Mackie introduces new Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers
Mackie has announced the launch of its Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers, delivering premium analog features, tremendous flexibility and built-in 24-bit/96kHz FireWire I/O. Onyx-i FireWire mixers can be used with all major DAWs, and is qualified by Mackie for use with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8*, offering those users a host of new hardware options.
Tascam Audio Interfaces ready for Snow Leopard
TASCAM has tested all of their audio interfaces for use with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Apple’s latest operating system. TASCAM certified the US-122L, US-144, US-1641, FW-1082 and FW-1884 as being fully functional in the OS. The newly-announced US-100, a stereo USB 2.0 interface priced under $100, is also compatible with OSX 10.6.
Health Club Music’s new ultra-mega sequencer
32-STEP SEQUENCER is a monster from another world. It has switches and jacks and lots of knobs, bringing you modular plus hardwired options.
ASK Propellerhead RECORD and Ableton Live 8 Tutorial DVD
Over 3.5 hours and 45 videos of instruction on Propellerhead’s new audio recording software RECORD and 6 hours and 66 videos about Ableton LIVE 8 (2 DVD series!) – by Morgan Pottruff aka Morg.
Powercore X8 Sonnox edition now available
PowerCore X8 is ideal for high-end production environments where unsurpassed quality and processing capabilities are required. It includes two highly acclaimed Sonnox plug-ins – the Oxford EQ and Oxford Dynamics from Sonnox – in addition to 14 included TC Electronic plug-ins.
New Korg products: microSAMPLER, SV1 and Wavedrum WDX
Today in Tokyo several new KORG products were introduced at the G-Roks studios. First one is a new Korg keyboard called the microSAMPLERX. According to the Japanese text it is intended for live performance, but a pc editor software is included as well. The SV-1 is a 60’s retro-design stage piano. The SV-1 has real weighted hammer action and every sound is top-notch. This stage piano will be available in 73 and 88 keys versions. The Wavedrum WD-X is a re-issue of the original Wavedrum from 1994. The new Wavedrum will have 24bit/48kHz high-quality DSP technology. All the info we have for you is a rough translation from the original Japanese text (thanks to Google). So if the info isn’t totally clear, … sorry. We expect that Korg will introduce these products to rest of the world pretty soon, and give out much more details (in English).
Sonar V-Studio 700 with integrated Roland Fantom VS
The Fantom VS Synthesizer was designed by Roland and is built into the SONAR V-Studio 700R interface. A perfect complement to our digital audio workstation, SONAR, the Fantom VS includes 1400 patches suited for all kinds of productions and accepts Roland’s specialized ARX expansion cards for piano, drums, brass and more.
A closer look at the MOOG MIDI MuRF
The evolution of the MuRF continues with the MF-105M MIDI MuRF. The MF-105M combines Bob Moogs classic MuRF and Bass MuRF to make one powerful Moogerfooger. Its warm, resonant, 100% analog Mid and Bass filter bands bring you everything from shimmering timbral morphing and rhythmic stuttering to deep bass grooves, and like all Moogerfoogers, its built like a tank to stand up to the toughest touring and studio use. Moog didnt stop there. In addition to the full range of Control Voltage inputs, it also sports an extensive MIDI implementation. Create tempo-synced filter sequences with MIDI Clock Sync. Change patterns with MIDI Program Change messages. Control front panel knob settings with MIDI CC messages and play the filters in real-time with MIDI Note On commands.
Allen and Heath iLive expansion cards now shipping
Allen & Heath is pleased to be shipping a host of new interface cards for the iLive and iLive-T series digital consoles including the RAB2 remote audio interface card host; the Mini Multi-Out Card for ADAT, Aviom, iDR 8-bus and Hearbus; the EtherSound Network Card; Allen & Heath’s proprietary ACE (Audio and Control over Ethernet) Card for 64 channel bi-directional link; and the new MADI 64 Channel Multi-link Card.