We have arrived at MusikMesse, and here’s an overview of our first impressions of what we have seen. Lots of Messe novelties, but also a lot of gear that was introduced at NAMM and is shown for the first time here. Before we go in depth, here’s our report of scratching the surface.
SPL introduces a mastering patchbay with interesting extra’s that takes a step further compared to it’s competitors.
SPL has a wide variety of analog processors and decided to combine them into 19″ rack versions. These 13 different Analog Elemental units result from the mix of six different preamps and processing modules. One single product combines two of the following modules in a 1U 19-inch rack.
Dynaudio Professional celebrates it’s 20 year anniversary so congratulations for 20 years in excellence of professional monitoring. To make a statement they designed a main monitoring system with cutting edge technology. M3XE is the ultimate main monitoring solution, combining world-class driver and cabinet technology from Dynaudio Professional with cutting-edge signal processing and amplification from Lab.gruppen, Lake and TC Electronic.
The HDSPe MADI FX marks a new milestone both in the history of audio interface cards in the past two decades and within the long series of outstanding RME devices. Never before has such a high-performance multi-channel audio system existed.
Dynaudio Professional introduces DBM50 the perfect active desktop monitor featuring a 7.1” woofer and a 1.1” soft dome tweeter. All aspects of its design point towards desktop use from the perfectly angled front over the ingenious waveguide around the tweeter to the optional addition of a level controller that never compromises the all-important level interrelationship between speakers.
Before the MusikMesse started, Propellerheads decided to invite the press that was already in Frankfurt to visit MusikMesse, to their own little press event. There was some speculation of something mobile, something rack, something, well, read on for more 😉
The RME Advanced Remote Control is an optional accessory to the Fireface UFX and Fireface UCX. The wired Advanced Remote Control (ARC) has been designed for direct access to the most frequently used actions and commands required in a studio’s daily work. Its extremely flexible configuration through TotalMix FX will simplify the workflow and greatly increase the usability of the RME interface in any real world situation.
Cartec Audio based in Manchester England, recognized and respected for their faithful reproduction of the timeless Pultec valve program equalizer, the EQP-1A, have just announced a new and exciting product aimed towards the creative engineers and producers that will undoubtedly appreciate the twist on the Pultec EQ, coupled with some very interesting features that will enable users to easily and quickly perform some very slick applications in the tracking and mixing process.
In time for the 10th anniversary of the very first Electro Clavia proudly introduces the new Nord Electro 4D SW 61.
Adam will be releasing two new near field monitors later this year. Adam F7 and F5 Active Studio Monitor are expected to be released in october 2012. The ADAM F7 Active Studio Monitor has been designed to provide an affordable solution for those requiring accurate nearfield monitoring. The ADAM F5 Active Studio Monitor has been designed for smaller listening environments, but despite its size is still capable of delivering deep and tight low frequencies.
Hal Leonard Books, the musician’s best source of books on the music business, audio technology, instrument history, and more, has published Recording Software & Plug-Ins by Bill Gibson. This updated second-edition is Book 3 of The Hal Leonard Recording Method. Once you’ve learned how to use microphones and mixers (Book 1), and to record instruments and vocals (Book 2), discover how to get the most out of your recording software and plug-ins.
The time is almost there again, MusikMesse 2012 will be held from the 21st until the 24th of March, and Gearjunkies will be there to spot all the news from the first hand! With out team of reporters, we’ll be strolling around the show, trying to get out hands and camera’s on the newest gear.
Universal Audio (UA), a leading manufacturer of professional audio recording hardware and software, is proud to announce Apollo, a high-resolution audio interface that combines UA’s analog design heritage with esteemed UAD Powered Plug-Ins in a sleek, elegant recording system for Mac and PC*. With Apollo, music producers and performers can finally track through UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time, via a professional 18 x 24 FireWire/Thunderbolt™-ready audio interface that delivers class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz sound quality.
Like many musical sensations, Gotye (aka. Wally De Backer), got his big break with a little help from YouTube. It was the imaginative music video for his single ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’, featuring Kiwi singer Kimbra, that first boosted his profile to near-astronomical levels (of course, it’s a great song too). With a rapidly rising 91 million YouTube hits and gargantuan chart success around the world — including number one chart positions in the UK, Australia, Germany and on the US Billboard Alternative Chart — Gotye is almost certain to be here to stay.